To stay informed about events during the garden season, be sure to check the shed bulletin boards and the white board near the cypress tree regularly. Updates are also posted here on our webpage, on social media, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and are sent out via our text messaging tool, GroupMe. Sign up!
Calendar / Events 2026
Important Dates – At the Garden unless otherwise noted
Garden Operating Committee meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the OBCDC office, 4274 Pearl Road, 44109.
Seed Giveaway
Saturday, February 21 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Spring Fling Fundraiser
Saturday, April18, 6 –10:00 p.m., Sachsenheim Hall
Volunteer Opp
Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Clean-up on Tampa
First Timers Meeting
Monday, April 27
6:30 p.m.
Garden classroom
Seaon Kick-Off Meeting
Monday, May 4
6:30 p.m.
Mary Queen of Peace Parish Center Cafeteria,
4427 Pearl Road. Enter from the rear parking lot.
Volunteer Opp
Saturday, May 9 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Plot staking and clean-up
Old Brooklyn Pedal for Prizes
Saturday, May 16
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
BFCG is a "destination"
on this community event.
pedalforprizes.org
Garden Opening
Thursday, May 21
Ben Franklin School Concert
Wednesday, May 27,
4 – 5:00 p.m.
Music in the Garden
Tueday Talks at Ben Franklin – Master Gardeners
Propagate and Divide for More Plants
June 9
7:00 p.m. Details
Cello recital
Friday, June 12, 11:00 a.m.
Volunteer Opps
Thursday, June 11 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, June 28 from 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 11 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Art Night at the Garden - Gateway Church
Thursday, June 25
6 – 8:00 p.m.
Details
Composting Workshop
Tuesday, July 7
7 – 9:00 p.m.
Old Brooklyn CDC, Rustbelt Riders, Tilth Soil
Details
GardenWalk Cleveland
Sunday, July 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
BFCG is a stop
on this community event.
www.gardenwalkcleveland.org/neighborhoods-2
Tuesday Talks at Ben Franklin - Master Gardeners
ID and Control of Common Weeds
July 14
7 – 8:00 p.m.
Details
Volunteer Opp
Thursday, July 22 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Rain Barrel Painting Workshop
Friday, July 24, 2 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, July 26, Noon – 3:00 p.m.
See the flyer
Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, July 29 from
6 – 8:00 p.m.
Old Brooklyn Art Hop
Friday, August 7
5 – 9:00 p.m.
The Garden will be a "Hop Stop" on this community event, with gardeners and other local artists displaying their work and providing activities. Details.
Cuyahoga County Fair
August 11 – 16
Tuesday Talks at Ben Franklin - Master Gardeners
Garden Myths – What do you believe?
August 11
7:00 p.m. Details
Volunteer Opps
Thursday, August 13 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday, August 18 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday Talks at Ben Franklin - Master Gardeners
Starting a Vegetable Garden
September 8
7:00 p.m. Details
Harvest Picnic & Annual Meeting
Sunday, September 13
Noon
– 3:00 p.m. Rain or shine.
Garden Closing
Saturday, October 10
Garden closes PROMPTLY at 4:00 p.m. Please make sure you are checked out and your volunteer obligation is complete.