Graphics by Yujin

Celebrate creativity, craft, and connection at the Design Museum of Chicago’s Valentine’s Makers Market, presented in partnership with the Chicago Public Library. This free, all-ages event brings together local designers, artists, and makers offering one-of-a-kind gifts perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond.

In addition to shopping small and supporting Chicago’s creative community, visitors are invited to learn alongside the Chicago Public Library’s Makers Lab, exploring hands-on tools, processes, and ideas that power contemporary making. From design and illustration to fabrication and experimentation, the market highlights how creativity thrives when knowledge is shared.

We are grateful to our sponsors, Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (CAKE) and Buddy, for their generous support in making this celebration of local design and community possible.

Whether you’re searching for a meaningful gift or simply want to spend the day immersed in creativity, the Valentine’s Makers Market is a chance to connect with the people and ideas shaping Chicago’s design scene.