Download the Daley Plaza Performance Application.
Application to reserve space on Daley Plaza or Lobby.
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events presents FREE cultural programs year round weekdays at Noon at the Daley Civic Center.
The Daley Center is located at 50 W. Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602
Performances begin @ 12 Noon (schedule is subject to change)
Thursday October 3, 10, 17 and 24 
Join us for the freshest produce of the season. Presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and COUNTRY Financial. Hours are: 7am–3pm.
For more information, call 312.744.3316 or visit chicagofarmersmarkets.us.
Tuesday October 8
National Steppers Society
Join the National Steppers Society for a lunchtime steppers party.
11am-8pm
The City of Chicago Food Truck Rally
The City of Chicago Food Truck Rally will present both lunchtime and after work dining options as well as a designated area for beer and wine to be purchased and enjoyed, plus musical entertainment. Presented by the City of Chicago, Goose Island Beer Company and Illinois Lottery.
Friday October 18
Mood Musiq
Urban Entertainment presents “Mood Musiq”, a popular R & B band playing all original material.
Friday, October 25, 2013
12 Noon - 7:30pm
Calling all witches and goblins, superheroes and princesses, monsters and moppets! Franken Plaza will once again invade Daley Plaza (Washington and Dearborn), in celebration of “Chicagoween” – the City of Chicago’s Halloween season.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
11am-6pm
It’s Monster Bash featuring the Kids Costume Contest at 12:15pm, trick or treating candy give-away (while supplies last) following that, and Hayrides through most of the afternoon.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
11am-6pm
Exhibit: October 1-31
The National Italian American Council’s exhibit - The “MOVEMENT” – an educational exhibit that describes four sections of Italian American history in America.
#1 Internment of Italians and Italian Americans during WWII, #2 The “American War Bride”, the life & times about EDDA CONTE - La Piana, #3 The history surrounding Christopher Columbus & #4 Media Misrepresentation of Italian Americans in the United States.