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.

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!

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.

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!

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 Nite 2025: A Great Place to Glow

Join us as we CELEBRATE 50 years of community, connection, and impact with a party that’s positively glowing! Old Brooklyn Nite returns with its theme Celebrate on September 13, 2025, and this year, it’s bursting with extra sparkle in honor of OBCDC’s 50th Anniversary! We’re transforming the beautiful Ben Franklin Community Garden into a glowing wonderland for one magical night under the stars. This year, we’re taking our tagline to the next level. We are turning “Old Brooklyn: A great place to grow” into “Old Brooklyn Nite: A great place to GLOW!”

You won’t want to miss:

• Live music & entertainment to keep the energy high

• Tasty local bites & refreshing beverages to fill your belly and your heart

• Glow-in-the-dark fun! (Think neon, glow bracelets, and radiant surprises)

• Silent auction, basket raffles, and 50/50 drawing with amazing prizes

• A chance to party in one of Old Brooklyn’s most beloved hidden gems

Whether you show up ready to glow head-to-toe or simply ready to celebrate, this night is all about honoring our roots and lighting the way for the future. We’re shining a light on what makes Old Brooklyn a great place to grow (and glow) together.

Bonus for Early Birds! Get your tickets early and not only will you save money, you’ll be entered into a drawing the night of the event for an exclusive “Only-in-Old-Brooklyn” gift basket. Don’t wait, buy them today!

Let’s Celebrate 50 incredible years and kick off the next 50 glowing strong. You won’t want to miss the brightest night of the year!

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

https://cpl.libcal.com/event/13097064

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.

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

https://cpl.libcal.com/event/13098702

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

https://cpl.libcal.com/event/13096047

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.

Click here for more information!

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.

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.

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.

Register here!

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!

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

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

https://cpl.libcal.com/event/13097064

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

https://cpl.libcal.com/event/13098702

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

https://cpl.libcal.com/event/13096047

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

https://cpl.libcal.com/event/13098702

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

https://cpl.libcal.com/event/13098702

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

https://cpl.libcal.com/event/13097064

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

https://cpl.libcal.com/event/13096047

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.

Register here for Old Brooklyn’s cohort!

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

https://cpl.libcal.com/event/13098702

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.

Register here for Old Brooklyn’s cohort!

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

https://cpl.libcal.com/event/13098702

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

https://cpl.libcal.com/event/13097064

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

https://cpl.libcal.com/event/13096047