Upcoming Events
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
Elections Unfiltered: Promises, Power + Politics
A community discussion about voting + accountability.
Cleveland VOTES + Signal Cleveland invite you to attend a special "unfiltered" community conversation. Do you currently live in one of the neighborhoods listed below? If so, join us to talk about YOUR priorities for the 2025 municipal elections.
Old Brooklyn
Brooklyn Centre
Clark-Fulton
Stockyards
This is a family-friendly event and light refreshments will be served. Free parking is available on the premises.
The event is free, but registration is required.
If you have questions about the event, you can contact news@signalcleveland.org or Jerry Peña, Senior Cultural and Community Strategist at Cleveland VOTES, at jerry@clevotes.com.
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!
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
Pokemon League Cup
Entry: $25
Registration: Online or in-person
Play 4 pm
Join the Pokemon community at the Geek Peek. A space dedicated to fun and chill vibes. Pokemon TCG Cup will be $25 to enter. Each player will receive a prize pack and (100% of entry fees) will be added to the prize pool per participant in the form of shop credit and/or sealed product.
Doors open at 2pm, Cup will start at 4pm sharp. A deck list is required, please bring one or leave enough time to form one before the start.
Young Brooklyn: Music in the Garden
Join Young Brooklyn at Ben Franklin Community Garden's Music in the Garden Series for Population of One and Morgan Mecaskey. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy some music by the pavilion!
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.
Community Clean Up: Broadview Road
Let's get clean up Broadview Road! Make an impact by cleaning up our Broadview Corridor on August 19th. Enjoy time with your neighbors over drinks from Never Say Dive after!
Sign up here: Event Details | POINT
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.
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!
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.
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!
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Old Brooklyn Tree Walk
The Old Brooklyn Tree Stewards, with support from the Cleveland Tree Coalition, invite you for a day of fun and discovery at our inaugural Old Brooklyn Tree Walk!
Join us for:
Fun history and hands-on learning for the whole family, like how to determine a tree’s age and what makes one a “Moses” tree.
Visit resident-owned arboretums, specially open to the public for the event!
Play Tree Scavenger Hunt, with prizes for the first 10 winners!
Meet community leaders and see what’s in store for the future of Harmody Park
Tours will depart every 30 minutes from 11am - 2pm. Harmody Park is the starting point!
Tree Walk Stations:
Harmody Park playground (1700 Mayview Avenue)
Resident-owned arboretum at 4080 Valley Road
Resident-owned arboretum at 4325 Sunny Hill Circle
Map of locations can be found here: (LINK COMING SOON)
Questions? Contact Brittney Hooper at TreeStewards@oldbrooklyn.com or call the office at 216-459-1000.
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.
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!
Art Hop!
Come HOP around Old Brooklyn to see what the neighborhood has to offer! Get your friends together and hop down Broadview Road to check out local creative businesses for books, refreshments, live music, art galleries, food, and more! A full list of participating businesses can be found at the link below.
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.
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.
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!