Ben Franklin Community Garden - Celebrating 40 years!

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 our social media, Facebook, Instagram, TwitterYouTube, and are sent out via text notification (Remind).

Please note that all events will be structured with Covid-19 safety in mind. Due to the ever changing restrictions the details of our events may change.

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Calendar / Events 2025

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 22 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Spring Cleaning

March 29, April 26
Details to be announced.

Spring Fling Fundraiser

Saturday, April 5, 6 –10:00 p.m., Sachsenheim Hall
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First Timers Meeting

Monday, May 1
6:00 p.m.

Garden classroom.

Seaon Kick-Off Meeting

TBD (May 5,6,7?)

Mary Queen of Peace Parish Center Cafeteria, 4427 Pearl Road. Enter from the rear parking lot.

Mai Tag

TBD

Old Brooklyn Pedal for Prizes

Saturday, May 17
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

BFCG is a "destination" on this community event.
pedalforprizes.org

Garden Opening

Saturday, May 17 (Intended date that could be thwarted by weather or unexpected events)

Music in the Garden

First and third Saturdays June – September from 6 – 7:00 p.m.
Season lineup to be announced.

Ice Cream Social

Wednesday, July 23
6 – 8:00 p.m.

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GardenWalk Cleveland

Saturday, July 12 (tentative)
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

BFCG is a stop, Old Brooklyn neighborhood.
www.gardenwalkcleveland.org

Cuyahoga County Fair

August 5 – 10

Harvest Picnic & Annual Meeting

Saturday, September 6
12 Noon– 2:00 p.m.
Rain or shine.

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Garden Closing

Saturday, October 11
Garden closes PROMPTLY at 4:00 p.m. Please make sure you are checked out and your volunteer obligation is complete.

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