Upcoming Events
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
Small Business Saturday (Pearl Road)
Join us on Pearl Rd this Small Business Saturday for the Biggest Small Business Saturday Event! Shop 26 amazing local vendors on November 29th from 10 am-5 pm. Complete your punch card at each location for a chance to win an amazing prize!
Map Stops:
The Miscreant & The Muse
The Geek Peek
From The Lobby
Sixth City Cycles
The Foundry Concert Club
Opal on Pearl (free parking)
Six Shooter Coffee
Small Business Saturday (The Vinyl Groove)
The celebration continues with more live music, DJs and giveaways.
Grog Shop and WRUW onsite from 12–4 PM
Concert ticket giveaways from AEG Presents, Grog Shop and more will take place both days.
Give Back and Get Rewarded
From November 28 through December 21, bring nonperishable food items to The Vinyl Groove Records to support the Cleveland Food Bank. Shoppers will receive $1 off per approved item (maximum discount up to $10) with any in-store purchase of $20 or more.
From Nov 28 - 30 only, each donation will earn a raffle entry for exclusive prizes, including:
A Ghost Limited Edition Wooden Labyrinth Maze Game
A signed MGK “Lost Americana” poster
Plus more surprises to come
Plexus Small Business Inclusion Hub Certificate Program Day 1
Plexus’ comprehensive LGBTQ+ Affirming Business Certificate Program offers you a FREE opportunity to become a community leader in workplace inclusion.
An affirming company is one that supports, validates, and encourages the identities and experiences of LGBTQ+ people. It provides a place or space where LGBTQ+ people feel welcome and safe. Open to small business owners, the training will help you develop or expand upon your inclusion efforts and develop a cohort of other businesses for a built in support system.
Take-Aways for Participating Businesses Who Complete the Full Program
Individualized Action Plan for changes needed to continue development into a welcoming business
A 1-year Business Membership with Plexus LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce
A window and digital sticker demonstrating LGBTQ+ Affirming Business certification
A certificate demonstrating LGBTQ+ Affirming Business
Access to Hub Resources
Access to Hub group for continued conversation, access to resources, and other support
Four (4) follow-up individualized consultation sessions to discuss progress with action plan over the year following completion.
MVP Volunteer Appreciation Party
We're celebrating our MVPs with this end of the year celebration! Join us for food, games, and fun surprises!
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
Community Open House: South Hills
See the transformation in Old Brooklyn! Join Cleveland Neighborhood Progress for an Open House at the first home renovated through the Middle Neighborhood Initiative.
The Middle Neighborhood Initiative is designed to strengthen neighborhoods that are beginning to show signs of decline, directing resources where they can help move communities back toward stability and growth. Through a collaboration with the state of Ohio and the city of Cleveland, Cleveland Neighborhood Progress has secured close to $12 million to support investment in Cleveland’s middle neighborhoods, including Collinwood, Old Brooklyn, West Park, and Lee-Harvard.
Come check it out!
Young Brooklyn: Holiday Party
On December 10th, come together with neighbors in Old Brooklyn for a festive evening. Enjoy delicious food, uplifting music, and warm company. This holiday party is more than just a gathering—it's a chance to strengthen bonds and build local pride.
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!
Plexus Small Business Inclusion Hub Certificate Program Day 2
Plexus’ comprehensive LGBTQ+ Affirming Business Certificate Program offers you a FREE opportunity to become a community leader in workplace inclusion.
An affirming company is one that supports, validates, and encourages the identities and experiences of LGBTQ+ people. It provides a place or space where LGBTQ+ people feel welcome and safe. Open to small business owners, the training will help you develop or expand upon your inclusion efforts and develop a cohort of other businesses for a built in support system.
Take-Aways for Participating Businesses Who Complete the Full Program
Individualized Action Plan for changes needed to continue development into a welcoming business
A 1-year Business Membership with Plexus LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce
A window and digital sticker demonstrating LGBTQ+ Affirming Business certification
A certificate demonstrating LGBTQ+ Affirming Business
Access to Hub Resources
Access to Hub group for continued conversation, access to resources, and other support
Four (4) follow-up individualized consultation sessions to discuss progress with action plan over the year following completion.
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
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: Social Hour
Join us for the November YB Social Hour, a chance to connect with fellow residents and other members of the community at 787 Market & Cafe!
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
Community Clean Up
Help us beautify the neighborhood! Sign up for the last community cleanup of the year here: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/283551
Snowflake Comedy Club Presents: Spokes & Jokes
Join Snowflake Comedy Club for a comedy show that guarantees a hilarious night out with hilarious local comics!
Visit https://snowflakecomedy.com/ to buy tickets and see updated set lists!
Halloween Kids Costume Party
Kids Costume Party
Saturday, November 1st | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Lucky's Bar and Grill — 6021 Memphis Ave, Cleveland, OH 44144
www.luckysbarandgrill.net
Bring the little ones for a safe, fun-filled Halloween celebration! Enjoy free candy, an exciting Best Costume Contest, giant 15' robots, huge monster trucks, and a Kids DJ to keep the party going.
Let’s make it a great family event you won’t forget!
OBCDC Annual Meeting
Click here to RSVP - RSVP IS REQUIRED.
The OBCDC Board and Staff invite you to the Old Brooklyn CDC Annual Meeting at the Foundry Concert Club (4256 Pearl Road).
The evening will include the election of new board members, announcing community member award winners, and remarks from Old Brooklyn CDC Leadership.
There will be light snacks provided.
Parking can be found on Pearl, Stanford, Henritze, or other side streets. Please do not park in Opal's lot - this is for patrons only.
Note: only OBCDC members can participate in voting specifically. Must have been a member at least 30 days before the meeting.
Old Brooklyn Trick or Treat Trail hosted by Gateway Church Old Brooklyn
Join Gateway Church Old Brooklyn on Saturday October 25th from 1-3pm for their Annual Trick or Treat Trail in Old Brooklyn's Ben Franklin Community Garden (1905 Spring Rd, Cleveland, OH 44144).
Come enjoy popcorn, apple cider, games, crafts, & music while you explore the Trick or Treat Trail with treat stations hosted by local Old Brooklyn organizations!
Parking will be available in the Ben Franklin Elementary School lot in front of the garden & on the street.
The event is completely FREE!
This event will be rain or shine!
Hiring and Retention for Small Businesses Workshop
Struggling with hiring? Want tips to better retain your staff? OBCDC and SCORE are hosting a staffing & retention workshop tailored to small businesses that will provide a comprehensive look at retention, sourcing, interviewing and hiring. You'll take away many resources and guides to help streamline your onboarding and interviews.
Have you had awesome employees and want to share your experience? You're welcome too!
About our speaker: Kristin Phillips is a HR Director at Sherwin-Williams, bringing over two decades of progressive experience as an HR Business Partner. Prior to her current role, she spent 12 years at SIRVA Relocation and Moving and 5 years at Target, where she honed her expertise in strategic HR leadership and employee engagement. Kristin holds a BA from Slippery Rock University and is certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR). She lives in Aurora, OH with her husband and their two energetic boys, Leo and Andy.
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.
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
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 StreetFest
Get ready for the ultimate neighborhood bash! On October 11th, from 2-8pm, we’re closing down Broadview between Spring Rd. and Tampa Ave. for the second annual OB StreetFest!
Join us for a day full of fun, food, and festivities as we celebrate the vibrant Old Brooklyn neighborhood and Old Brooklyn CDC's 50th anniversary.
Learn more or get involved at https://www.oldbrooklyn.com/obstreetfest.
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Questions? Reach out to Hope at hopef@oldbrooklyn.com.
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Hosted By: Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation and Ward 12 Councilwoman Rebecca Maurer
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!
Snowflake Comedy Club Presents: Spokes & Jokes
Join Snowflake Comedy Club for a comedy show that guarantees a hilarious night out with hilarious local comics!
Visit https://snowflakecomedy.com/ to buy tickets and see updated set lists!
Young Brooklyn: Tour de Towpath
Join us for a scenic evening bike ride along Cleveland's beautiful Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath! We'll start at Harmody Park and make our way to the historic Whiskey Island Park, enjoying views of the Cuyahoga River and downtown Cleveland skyline along the way.
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 Night Faire
Creeping into Cleveland this fall…The gates of Historic Brookmere Cemetery open for the Old Brooklyn Night Faire - a twilight faire where makers, artists, sideshow performers, and live music haunt the paths between the stones. Free admission. Donations are welcomed; proceeds will support cemetery preservation.
The Vinyl Groove Records’ End-of-Summer Wax and Tracks Fest
Vinyl Groove Brings Music Back to a Historic Cleveland Location
The Vinyl Groove Records will celebrate the city’s music culture with its End-of-Summer Wax and Tracks Fest on Saturday, September 20, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Located in the same complex that once housed Peaches Records & Tapes, Coconuts Music & Movies and the iconic Space Invaders arcade, The Vinyl Groove is keeping the tradition alive. Echoes of that era remain, and some of the old games have even found their way back inside. The festival offers a dose of nostalgia alongside a day of vinyl, art, and community.
The Fest will feature vinyl and artist vendors curated in partnership with Northeast Ohio Vinyl Club, live music and a charity raffle benefiting Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present & Future.
Rain date: Sunday, September 21, 2025.
More info: waxandtracksfest.eventbrite.com
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