Upcoming Events
Neighborhood Group: Crime Watch
Every 3rd Monday of the month, Old Brooklyn community members gather at St. James Lutheran Church to connect and hear from community partners who provide resource to improve quality of life.
In 2025, along with hearing from the 2nd District Police Officers, fire department, and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office, they are looking forward to hearing from various partners and city/county departments like Aging, Building and Housing, Traffic and Engineering, and the County Scam Squad.
Feel free to bring a neighbor!
Questions? Want to be added to their monthly email? Please call or text 216-469-3781.
Old Brooklyn Farmers Market
Join us at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market! Discover an exciting mix of new and returning vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, and more. Enjoy a fun-filled day with family-friendly activities, community resources, live music, interactive art, & cooking demonstrations - and don't forget to grab a delicious dinner from a local food truck!
And you don’t want to miss the weekly beer garden, sponsored by Schnitz Ale!
SNAP, WIC vouchers, Produce Perks, and other incentives are accepted at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market. More info found on our website: www.oldbrooklyn.com/market.
Every Thursday from July 10 - September 25, from 5-8pm at 4274 Pearl Road.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oldbrooklynfarmersmarket/
Check out our website: www.oldbrooklyn.com/market
Questions? Contact Alyssa at OBFM@oldbrooklyn.com or 216-459-1000 x220.
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Old Brooklyn Farmers Market
Join us at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market! Discover an exciting mix of new and returning vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, and more. Enjoy a fun-filled day with family-friendly activities, community resources, live music, interactive art, & cooking demonstrations - and don't forget to grab a delicious dinner from a local food truck!
And you don’t want to miss the weekly beer garden, sponsored by Schnitz Ale!
SNAP, WIC vouchers, Produce Perks, and other incentives are accepted at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market. More info found on our website: www.oldbrooklyn.com/market.
Every Thursday from July 10 - September 25, from 5-8pm at 4274 Pearl Road.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oldbrooklynfarmersmarket/
Check out our website: www.oldbrooklyn.com/market
Questions? Contact Alyssa at OBFM@oldbrooklyn.com or 216-459-1000 x220.
Music in the Garden: Summer Music Series
Music in the Garden | Facebook
This summer discover a true Old Brooklyn gem—a serene, welcoming community space—while enjoying an array of local musicians. It’s a wonderful way to spend a summer evening and it’s free!
One-hour performances are at 6 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays, June – September. Bring a lawn chair & join us! In the event of rain, shows will be performed on Sunday at 2 p.m.
June 7 - Global Connections
June 21 - Northcoast Jazz Collective
July 5 - Alla Boara
July 19 - Mud Window Mud Mirror
August 2 - Uzizi
August 16 - Population of One & Morgan Mecaskey
September 6 - Sunflurry
September 20 - Village Bicycle
Full Schedule and Line Up: Ben Franklin Community Garden, Old Brooklyn, Cleveland, Ohio
The largest community garden in the county, Ben Franklin is home to over 200 gardeners, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School youth
gardeners, and the OSU Extension’s Master Gardener program.
The Garden Operating Committee, comprised of all volunteers,
has created a space on our 5-acre site where you can relax amongst the trees with friends, old and new, as local musicians entertain you.
Old Brooklyn Farmers Market
Join us at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market! Discover an exciting mix of new and returning vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, and more. Enjoy a fun-filled day with family-friendly activities, community resources, live music, interactive art, & cooking demonstrations - and don't forget to grab a delicious dinner from a local food truck!
And you don’t want to miss the weekly beer garden, sponsored by Schnitz Ale!
SNAP, WIC vouchers, Produce Perks, and other incentives are accepted at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market. More info found on our website: www.oldbrooklyn.com/market.
Every Thursday from July 10 - September 25, from 5-8pm at 4274 Pearl Road.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oldbrooklynfarmersmarket/
Check out our website: www.oldbrooklyn.com/market
Questions? Contact Alyssa at OBFM@oldbrooklyn.com or 216-459-1000 x220.
Non-Knitters Knitting Book Club
Don't know how to knit? Neither do we! Join the Brooklyn branch library once a month to learn beginning knitting skills while discussing our current reads. All skill levels are welcome.
January 15, February 19, March 12, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 13, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
Old Brooklyn Farmers Market
Join us at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market! Discover an exciting mix of new and returning vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, and more. Enjoy a fun-filled day with family-friendly activities, community resources, live music, interactive art, & cooking demonstrations - and don't forget to grab a delicious dinner from a local food truck!
And you don’t want to miss the weekly beer garden, sponsored by Schnitz Ale!
SNAP, WIC vouchers, Produce Perks, and other incentives are accepted at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market. More info found on our website: www.oldbrooklyn.com/market.
Every Thursday from July 10 - September 25, from 5-8pm at 4274 Pearl Road.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oldbrooklynfarmersmarket/
Check out our website: www.oldbrooklyn.com/market
Questions? Contact Alyssa at OBFM@oldbrooklyn.com or 216-459-1000 x220.
Brick Builders Challenge
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library once a month to test your engineering skills while building with bricks!
Audience: Children (6-11) and Teens (12-18)
January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Music in the Garden: Summer Music Series
Music in the Garden | Facebook
This summer discover a true Old Brooklyn gem—a serene, welcoming community space—while enjoying an array of local musicians. It’s a wonderful way to spend a summer evening and it’s free!
One-hour performances are at 6 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays, June – September. Bring a lawn chair & join us! In the event of rain, shows will be performed on Sunday at 2 p.m.
June 7 - Global Connections
June 21 - Northcoast Jazz Collective
July 5 - Alla Boara
July 19 - Mud Window Mud Mirror
August 2 - Uzizi
August 16 - Population of One & Morgan Mecaskey
September 6 - Sunflurry
September 20 - Village Bicycle
Full Schedule and Line Up: Ben Franklin Community Garden, Old Brooklyn, Cleveland, Ohio
The largest community garden in the county, Ben Franklin is home to over 200 gardeners, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School youth
gardeners, and the OSU Extension’s Master Gardener program.
The Garden Operating Committee, comprised of all volunteers,
has created a space on our 5-acre site where you can relax amongst the trees with friends, old and new, as local musicians entertain you.
Neighborhood Group: Crime Watch
Every 3rd Monday of the month, Old Brooklyn community members gather at St. James Lutheran Church to connect and hear from community partners who provide resource to improve quality of life.
In 2025, along with hearing from the 2nd District Police Officers, fire department, and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office, they are looking forward to hearing from various partners and city/county departments like Aging, Building and Housing, Traffic and Engineering, and the County Scam Squad.
Feel free to bring a neighbor!
Questions? Want to be added to their monthly email? Please call or text 216-469-3781.
Old Brooklyn Farmers Market
Join us at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market! Discover an exciting mix of new and returning vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, and more. Enjoy a fun-filled day with family-friendly activities, community resources, live music, interactive art, & cooking demonstrations - and don't forget to grab a delicious dinner from a local food truck!
And you don’t want to miss the weekly beer garden, sponsored by Schnitz Ale!
SNAP, WIC vouchers, Produce Perks, and other incentives are accepted at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market. More info found on our website: www.oldbrooklyn.com/market.
Every Thursday from July 10 - September 25, from 5-8pm at 4274 Pearl Road.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oldbrooklynfarmersmarket/
Check out our website: www.oldbrooklyn.com/market
Questions? Contact Alyssa at OBFM@oldbrooklyn.com or 216-459-1000 x220.
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Old Brooklyn Farmers Market
Join us at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market! Discover an exciting mix of new and returning vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, and more. Enjoy a fun-filled day with family-friendly activities, community resources, live music, interactive art, & cooking demonstrations - and don't forget to grab a delicious dinner from a local food truck!
And you don’t want to miss the weekly beer garden, sponsored by Schnitz Ale!
SNAP, WIC vouchers, Produce Perks, and other incentives are accepted at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market. More info found on our website: www.oldbrooklyn.com/market.
Every Thursday from July 10 - September 25, from 5-8pm at 4274 Pearl Road.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oldbrooklynfarmersmarket/
Check out our website: www.oldbrooklyn.com/market
Questions? Contact Alyssa at OBFM@oldbrooklyn.com or 216-459-1000 x220.
Old Brooklyn Farmers Market
Join us at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market! Discover an exciting mix of new and returning vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, and more. Enjoy a fun-filled day with family-friendly activities, community resources, live music, interactive art, & cooking demonstrations - and don't forget to grab a delicious dinner from a local food truck!
And you don’t want to miss the weekly beer garden, sponsored by Schnitz Ale!
SNAP, WIC vouchers, Produce Perks, and other incentives are accepted at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market. More info found on our website: www.oldbrooklyn.com/market.
Every Thursday from July 10 - September 25, from 5-8pm at 4274 Pearl Road.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oldbrooklynfarmersmarket/
Check out our website: www.oldbrooklyn.com/market
Questions? Contact Alyssa at OBFM@oldbrooklyn.com or 216-459-1000 x220.
Music in the Garden: Summer Music Series
Music in the Garden | Facebook
This summer discover a true Old Brooklyn gem—a serene, welcoming community space—while enjoying an array of local musicians. It’s a wonderful way to spend a summer evening and it’s free!
One-hour performances are at 6 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays, June – September. Bring a lawn chair & join us! In the event of rain, shows will be performed on Sunday at 2 p.m.
June 7 - Global Connections
June 21 - Northcoast Jazz Collective
July 5 - Alla Boara
July 19 - Mud Window Mud Mirror
August 2 - Uzizi
August 16 - Population of One & Morgan Mecaskey
September 6 - Sunflurry
September 20 - Village Bicycle
Full Schedule and Line Up: Ben Franklin Community Garden, Old Brooklyn, Cleveland, Ohio
The largest community garden in the county, Ben Franklin is home to over 200 gardeners, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School youth
gardeners, and the OSU Extension’s Master Gardener program.
The Garden Operating Committee, comprised of all volunteers,
has created a space on our 5-acre site where you can relax amongst the trees with friends, old and new, as local musicians entertain you.
Old Brooklyn Farmers Market
Join us at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market! Discover an exciting mix of new and returning vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, and more. Enjoy a fun-filled day with family-friendly activities, community resources, live music, interactive art, & cooking demonstrations - and don't forget to grab a delicious dinner from a local food truck!
And you don’t want to miss the weekly beer garden, sponsored by Schnitz Ale!
SNAP, WIC vouchers, Produce Perks, and other incentives are accepted at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market. More info found on our website: www.oldbrooklyn.com/market.
Every Thursday from July 10 - September 25, from 5-8pm at 4274 Pearl Road.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oldbrooklynfarmersmarket/
Check out our website: www.oldbrooklyn.com/market
Questions? Contact Alyssa at OBFM@oldbrooklyn.com or 216-459-1000 x220.
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Neighborhood Group: Crime Watch
Every 3rd Monday of the month, Old Brooklyn community members gather at St. James Lutheran Church to connect and hear from community partners who provide resource to improve quality of life.
In 2025, along with hearing from the 2nd District Police Officers, fire department, and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office, they are looking forward to hearing from various partners and city/county departments like Aging, Building and Housing, Traffic and Engineering, and the County Scam Squad.
Feel free to bring a neighbor!
Questions? Want to be added to their monthly email? Please call or text 216-469-3781.
Non-Knitters Knitting Book Club
Don't know how to knit? Neither do we! Join the Brooklyn branch library once a month to learn beginning knitting skills while discussing our current reads. All skill levels are welcome.
January 15, February 19, March 12, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 13, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
Old Brooklyn Farmers Market
Join us at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market! Discover an exciting mix of new and returning vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, and more. Enjoy a fun-filled day with family-friendly activities, community resources, live music, interactive art, & cooking demonstrations - and don't forget to grab a delicious dinner from a local food truck!
And you don’t want to miss the weekly beer garden, sponsored by Schnitz Ale!
SNAP, WIC vouchers, Produce Perks, and other incentives are accepted at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market. More info found on our website: www.oldbrooklyn.com/market.
Every Thursday from July 10 - September 25, from 5-8pm at 4274 Pearl Road.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oldbrooklynfarmersmarket/
Check out our website: www.oldbrooklyn.com/market
Questions? Contact Alyssa at OBFM@oldbrooklyn.com or 216-459-1000 x220.
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Brick Builders Challenge
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library once a month to test your engineering skills while building with bricks!
Audience: Children (6-11) and Teens (12-18)
January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
Music in the Garden: Summer Music Series
Music in the Garden | Facebook
This summer discover a true Old Brooklyn gem—a serene, welcoming community space—while enjoying an array of local musicians. It’s a wonderful way to spend a summer evening and it’s free!
One-hour performances are at 6 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays, June – September. Bring a lawn chair & join us! In the event of rain, shows will be performed on Sunday at 2 p.m.
June 7 - Global Connections
June 21 - Northcoast Jazz Collective
July 5 - Alla Boara
July 19 - Mud Window Mud Mirror
August 2 - Uzizi
August 16 - Population of One & Morgan Mecaskey
September 6 - Sunflurry
September 20 - Village Bicycle
Full Schedule and Line Up: Ben Franklin Community Garden, Old Brooklyn, Cleveland, Ohio
The largest community garden in the county, Ben Franklin is home to over 200 gardeners, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School youth
gardeners, and the OSU Extension’s Master Gardener program.
The Garden Operating Committee, comprised of all volunteers,
has created a space on our 5-acre site where you can relax amongst the trees with friends, old and new, as local musicians entertain you.
Old Brooklyn Farmers Market
Join us at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market! Discover an exciting mix of new and returning vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, and more. Enjoy a fun-filled day with family-friendly activities, community resources, live music, interactive art, & cooking demonstrations - and don't forget to grab a delicious dinner from a local food truck!
And you don’t want to miss the weekly beer garden, sponsored by Schnitz Ale!
SNAP, WIC vouchers, Produce Perks, and other incentives are accepted at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market. More info found on our website: www.oldbrooklyn.com/market.
Every Thursday from July 10 - September 25, from 5-8pm at 4274 Pearl Road.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oldbrooklynfarmersmarket/
Check out our website: www.oldbrooklyn.com/market
Questions? Contact Alyssa at OBFM@oldbrooklyn.com or 216-459-1000 x220.
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Non-Knitters Knitting Book Club
Don't know how to knit? Neither do we! Join the Brooklyn branch library once a month to learn beginning knitting skills while discussing our current reads. All skill levels are welcome.
January 15, February 19, March 12, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 13, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Brick Builders Challenge
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library once a month to test your engineering skills while building with bricks!
Audience: Children (6-11) and Teens (12-18)
January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
Neighborhood Group: Crime Watch
Every 3rd Monday of the month, Old Brooklyn community members gather at St. James Lutheran Church to connect and hear from community partners who provide resource to improve quality of life.
In 2025, along with hearing from the 2nd District Police Officers, fire department, and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office, they are looking forward to hearing from various partners and city/county departments like Aging, Building and Housing, Traffic and Engineering, and the County Scam Squad.
Feel free to bring a neighbor!
Questions? Want to be added to their monthly email? Please call or text 216-469-3781.
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Non-Knitters Knitting Book Club
Don't know how to knit? Neither do we! Join the Brooklyn branch library once a month to learn beginning knitting skills while discussing our current reads. All skill levels are welcome.
January 15, February 19, March 12, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 13, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
Brick Builders Challenge
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library once a month to test your engineering skills while building with bricks!
Audience: Children (6-11) and Teens (12-18)
January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Non-Knitters Knitting Book Club
Don't know how to knit? Neither do we! Join the Brooklyn branch library once a month to learn beginning knitting skills while discussing our current reads. All skill levels are welcome.
January 15, February 19, March 12, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 13, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
Brick Builders Challenge
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library once a month to test your engineering skills while building with bricks!
Audience: Children (6-11) and Teens (12-18)
January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
Young Brooklyn: Summer Hike
Connect with your neighbors on a hike through Brookside Reservation! Meet at the Meadow Ridge Picnic Area and enjoy free bagels from Old Brooklyn Bagels after the hike!
Music in the Garden: Summer Music Series
Music in the Garden | Facebook
This summer discover a true Old Brooklyn gem—a serene, welcoming community space—while enjoying an array of local musicians. It’s a wonderful way to spend a summer evening and it’s free!
One-hour performances are at 6 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays, June – September. Bring a lawn chair & join us! In the event of rain, shows will be performed on Sunday at 2 p.m.
June 7 - Global Connections
June 21 - Northcoast Jazz Collective
July 5 - Alla Boara
July 19 - Mud Window Mud Mirror
August 2 - Uzizi
August 16 - Population of One & Morgan Mecaskey
September 6 - Sunflurry
September 20 - Village Bicycle
Full Schedule and Line Up: Ben Franklin Community Garden, Old Brooklyn, Cleveland, Ohio
The largest community garden in the county, Ben Franklin is home to over 200 gardeners, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School youth
gardeners, and the OSU Extension’s Master Gardener program.
The Garden Operating Committee, comprised of all volunteers,
has created a space on our 5-acre site where you can relax amongst the trees with friends, old and new, as local musicians entertain you.
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Brick Builders Challenge
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library once a month to test your engineering skills while building with bricks!
Audience: Children (6-11) and Teens (12-18)
January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
Old Brooklyn Farmers Market
Join us at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market! Discover an exciting mix of new and returning vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, and more. Enjoy a fun-filled day with family-friendly activities, community resources, live music, interactive art, & cooking demonstrations - and don't forget to grab a delicious dinner from a local food truck!
And you don’t want to miss the weekly beer garden, sponsored by Schnitz Ale!
SNAP, WIC vouchers, Produce Perks, and other incentives are accepted at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market. More info found on our website: www.oldbrooklyn.com/market.
Every Thursday from July 10 - September 25, from 5-8pm at 4274 Pearl Road.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oldbrooklynfarmersmarket/
Check out our website: www.oldbrooklyn.com/market
Questions? Contact Alyssa at OBFM@oldbrooklyn.com or 216-459-1000 x220.
Non-Knitters Knitting Book Club
Don't know how to knit? Neither do we! Join the Brooklyn branch library once a month to learn beginning knitting skills while discussing our current reads. All skill levels are welcome.
January 15, February 19, March 12, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 13, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
Better Streets Committee Meeting
Join the Better Streets Committee of Old Brooklyn for a chance to be part of the movement for change in your neighborhood. 🌳 Come meet fellow bike advocates working for safer streets and learn how to get involved in our community! 🚴🏻
The committee will meet monthly in partnership with @bike_cle. Light refreshments will also be provided. Contact Connor Brentar at ConnorB@oldbrooklyn.com for an RSVP link.
Old Brooklyn Farmers Market
Join us at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market! Discover an exciting mix of new and returning vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples, and more. Enjoy a fun-filled day with family-friendly activities, community resources, live music, interactive art, & cooking demonstrations - and don't forget to grab a delicious dinner from a local food truck!
And you don’t want to miss the weekly beer garden, sponsored by Schnitz Ale!
SNAP, WIC vouchers, Produce Perks, and other incentives are accepted at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market. More info found on our website: www.oldbrooklyn.com/market.
Every Thursday from July 10 - September 25, from 5-8pm at 4274 Pearl Road.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/oldbrooklynfarmersmarket/
Check out our website: www.oldbrooklyn.com/market
Questions? Contact Alyssa at OBFM@oldbrooklyn.com or 216-459-1000 x220.
Community Cleanup: Pearl Road
Let's get ready for our Farmers Market season! Make an impact by cleaning up Pearl Road and Stanford Avenue on July 8th. Enjoy time with your neighbors over dinner from Irie after!
Sign up here: Event Details | POINT
Music in the Garden: Summer Music Series
Music in the Garden | Facebook
This summer discover a true Old Brooklyn gem—a serene, welcoming community space—while enjoying an array of local musicians. It’s a wonderful way to spend a summer evening and it’s free!
One-hour performances are at 6 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays, June – September. Bring a lawn chair & join us! In the event of rain, shows will be performed on Sunday at 2 p.m.
June 7 - Global Connections
June 21 - Northcoast Jazz Collective
July 5 - Alla Boara
July 19 - Mud Window Mud Mirror
August 2 - Uzizi
August 16 - Population of One & Morgan Mecaskey
September 6 - Sunflurry
September 20 - Village Bicycle
Full Schedule and Line Up: Ben Franklin Community Garden, Old Brooklyn, Cleveland, Ohio
The largest community garden in the county, Ben Franklin is home to over 200 gardeners, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School youth
gardeners, and the OSU Extension’s Master Gardener program.
The Garden Operating Committee, comprised of all volunteers,
has created a space on our 5-acre site where you can relax amongst the trees with friends, old and new, as local musicians entertain you.
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Exterior Home Repair Workshop: Landscaping Techniques
Click here to purchase your tickets.
In our continued effort to provide Old Brooklyn residents with the best and most up-to-date services and resources, we have put together an excellent exterior home repair education series. We're excited to bring together leading industry experts to help you improve your home's value while saving money.
June 5th - Tree care and tool safety: how to keep your trees thriving and healthy
June 12th - Front porch carpentry and tuckpointing basics
June 26th - Landscaping techniques to improve curb appeal
Locations will be sent out one week prior. Classes will be held at an Old Brooklyn home where attendees can learn and practice the skills being taught.
Tickets: $10 per class
Attendees at each class will receive one free tool to help with the skill taught.
Sponsored by Huntington Bank
Commercial Corridor Collab June Meeting
Connect with small businesses and commercial property owners of Old Brooklyn at OBCDC's new Commercial Corridor Collab hosted at The Foundry Concert Club!
Hear from Dollar Bank about Small Business Lending.
Share about your recent experiences as a business or property owner and see how the community can support you.
Learn from OBCDC about resources, events, grant opportunities, and other relevant information.
Network with your peers to build a deeper connection.
Stay tuned for more quarterly meetings in 2025.
The Commercial Corridor Collab is generously sponsored by Dollar Bank. RSVP Here.
Music in the Garden: Summer Music Series
Music in the Garden | Facebook
This summer discover a true Old Brooklyn gem—a serene, welcoming community space—while enjoying an array of local musicians. It’s a wonderful way to spend a summer evening and it’s free!
One-hour performances are at 6 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays, June – September. Bring a lawn chair & join us! In the event of rain, shows will be performed on Sunday at 2 p.m.
June 7 - Global Connections
June 21 - Northcoast Jazz Collective
July 5 - Alla Boara
July 19 - Mud Window Mud Mirror
August 2 - Uzizi
August 16 - Population of One & Morgan Mecaskey
September 6 - Sunflurry
September 20 - Village Bicycle
Full Schedule and Line Up: Ben Franklin Community Garden, Old Brooklyn, Cleveland, Ohio
The largest community garden in the county, Ben Franklin is home to over 200 gardeners, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School youth
gardeners, and the OSU Extension’s Master Gardener program.
The Garden Operating Committee, comprised of all volunteers,
has created a space on our 5-acre site where you can relax amongst the trees with friends, old and new, as local musicians entertain you.
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Brick Builders Challenge
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library once a month to test your engineering skills while building with bricks!
Audience: Children (6-11) and Teens (12-18)
January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
Non-Knitters Knitting Book Club
Don't know how to knit? Neither do we! Join the Brooklyn branch library once a month to learn beginning knitting skills while discussing our current reads. All skill levels are welcome.
January 15, February 19, March 12, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 13, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
Neighborhood Group: Crime Watch
Every 3rd Monday of the month, Old Brooklyn community members gather at St. James Lutheran Church to connect and hear from community partners who provide resource to improve quality of life.
In 2025, along with hearing from the 2nd District Police Officers, fire department, and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office, they are looking forward to hearing from various partners and city/county departments like Aging, Building and Housing, Traffic and Engineering, and the County Scam Squad.
Feel free to bring a neighbor!
Questions? Want to be added to their monthly email? Please call or text 216-469-3781.
Homebuyer Education Series: Industry Networking Mixer
Register for these events at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/homebuyer-education-classes.
Join OBCDC and PNC for our Homebuyer Education Series! Throughout the next few months, you can learn all about different aspects of the homebuying process.
March 8 - 203(k) loans - buy and rehab a home
April 12 - Unlocking equity in your home for repairs
May 10 - Understanding the science behind home loans
June 14 - Industry networking mixer
Sponsored by PNC!
Exterior Home Repair Workshop: Front Porch Carpentry
Click here to purchase your tickets.
In our continued effort to provide Old Brooklyn residents with the best and most up-to-date services and resources, we have put together an excellent exterior home repair education series. We're excited to bring together leading industry experts to help you improve your home's value while saving money.
June 5th - Tree care and tool safety: how to keep your trees thriving and healthy
June 12th - Front porch carpentry and tuckpointing basics
June 26th - Landscaping techniques to improve curb appeal
Locations will be sent out one week prior. Classes will be held at an Old Brooklyn home where attendees can learn and practice the skills being taught.
Tickets: $10 per class
Attendees at each class will receive one free tool to help with the skill taught.
Sponsored by Huntington Bank
Young Brooklyn: Trivia
Connect with your neighbors over some drinks and join us for Last Call Trivia at The Foundry Concert Club! Trivia starts at 7:30 but show up at 7 to get a drink!
The Foundry opened up in Old Brooklyn earlier this year and we can't wait for you to see it!
Ward 13 Community Meeting
Each 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6pm, Councilman Harsh hosts community meetings about various topics. OBCDC will also be there to share Old Brooklyn updates and chat with attendees. Meetings are at Estabrook Rec Center, 4125 Fulton Road- lots of parking!
Music in the Garden: Summer Music Series
Music in the Garden | Facebook
This summer discover a true Old Brooklyn gem—a serene, welcoming community space—while enjoying an array of local musicians. It’s a wonderful way to spend a summer evening and it’s free!
One-hour performances are at 6 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays, June – September. Bring a lawn chair & join us! In the event of rain, shows will be performed on Sunday at 2 p.m.
June 7 - Global Connections
June 21 - Northcoast Jazz Collective
July 5 - Alla Boara
July 19 - Mud Window Mud Mirror
August 2 - Uzizi
August 16 - Population of One & Morgan Mecaskey
September 6 - Sunflurry
September 20 - Village Bicycle
Full Schedule and Line Up: Ben Franklin Community Garden, Old Brooklyn, Cleveland, Ohio
The largest community garden in the county, Ben Franklin is home to over 200 gardeners, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School youth
gardeners, and the OSU Extension’s Master Gardener program.
The Garden Operating Committee, comprised of all volunteers,
has created a space on our 5-acre site where you can relax amongst the trees with friends, old and new, as local musicians entertain you.
Farmers Market Vendor Workshop
Click here to register!
Want to learn more about how to maximize your experience at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market? Attend this new workshop with SCORE Cleveland and the USDA to learn about marketing, customer service, food safety, and resources.
Not ready to vend at the farmers market? You're welcome to attend to prepare for next year!
Exterior Home Repair Workshop: Tree Care
Click here to purchase your tickets.
In our continued effort to provide Old Brooklyn residents with the best and most up-to-date services and resources, we have put together an excellent exterior home repair education series. We're excited to bring together leading industry experts to help you improve your home's value while saving money.
June 5th - Tree care and tool safety: how to keep your trees thriving and healthy
June 12th - Front porch carpentry and tuckpointing basics
June 26th - Landscaping techniques to improve curb appeal
Locations will be sent out one week prior. Classes will be held at an Old Brooklyn home where attendees can learn and practice the skills being taught.
Tickets: $10 per class
Attendees at each class will receive one free tool to help with the skill taught.
Sponsored by Huntington Bank
Second District Coffee with Cops
Hosted by the Second District Community Relations Board - Coffee with Cops! Grab a free cup of coffee while supplies last. Chat with your local cops about what’s going on in your neighborhood.
Non-Knitters Knitting Book Club
Don't know how to knit? Neither do we! Join the Brooklyn branch library once a month to learn beginning knitting skills while discussing our current reads. All skill levels are welcome.
January 15, February 19, March 12, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 13, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
Neighborhood Group: Crime Watch
Every 3rd Monday of the month, Old Brooklyn community members gather at St. James Lutheran Church to connect and hear from community partners who provide resource to improve quality of life.
In 2025, along with hearing from the 2nd District Police Officers, fire department, and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office, they are looking forward to hearing from various partners and city/county departments like Aging, Building and Housing, Traffic and Engineering, and the County Scam Squad.
Feel free to bring a neighbor!
Questions? Want to be added to their monthly email? Please call or text 216-469-3781.
