The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) administers several programs geared toward supporting Chicago's various communities. The DCASE Permits Team provides assistance in obtaining the necessary food and liquor vending permits, street closures, and required special permitting for outdoor events to operate safely. Other neighborhood services include the Jumping Jack Program. DCASE also organizes Chicago's Farmers Markets and administers the long-running Maxwell Street Market.

Farmers Markets

Chicago Farmers Markets sell fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds – at Chicago’s longest running farmers market on Daley Plaza.

Maxwell Street Market

The Maxwell Street Market is an open air market located in the near west side of Chicago, where you can find bargains and vendors bargaining with an international flavor.

Special Events

The DCASE Permits Team provides assistance in obtaining the necessary food and liquor vending permits, street closures, and required special permitting for outdoor events to operate safely.

Jumping Jack Program

Each year, the Jumping Jack Program delights children across Chicago. This inflatable playground, provided by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, is available for FREE and runs from Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, September 1, 2024.