Drag Brunch
2025-08-24 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | 2516 Market Avenue , Cleveland, OH, 44113, 2516 Market Avenue, Ohio City, 44113, United States
Join us on Sunday, August 24 from 1PM to 3PM for a fabulous afternoon of brunching in style. Enjoy specialty cocktails alongside your favorite brews! Showcasing some of your favorite performers, including:
-Anhedonia Delight
-Lady B. Davenport
-Malibu Peruu
-Sassy Sascha
Reservations required.
This is a FREE event.
https://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/events/drag-brunch-august-2025/

Community Meeting: Affordable Lorain Development
2025-08-25 18:00 - 19:00 | urban community school, 4909 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44101, United States
Ohio City Incorporated invites you to join us for a community engagement meeting to learn more about the proposed affordable housing development at the site of the former McCafferty Health Clinic, located at 4242 Lorain Avenue.
Date: Monday, August 25th
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
Location: Multi-Purpose Room, Urban Community School, 4909 Lorain Avenue
The project team from Penrose will present the initial design plans for a new affordable housing building, discuss the vision for the site, and answer questions from residents and stakeholders. This is an opportunity to:

View preliminary designs and site plans
Learn more about the development timeline and goals
Share your feedback and priorities for the project

Your input is vital in shaping a project that meets the needs of our community. We encourage all neighbors, local businesses, and stakeholders to attend.

South of Lorain Block Club
2025-09-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-07 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-11-04 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-06 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-03 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-03 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-07 18:30 - 19:30 and 2 more dates | st ignatius breen center, 2008 W 30th St,, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Monthly South of Lorain Block Club meeting. Takes place from 6:30 to 7:30 in St. Ignatius’ Breen Center.
For more information on how to get involved, please contact Block Club Chair Tim Del Papa at soloblockclub@gmail.com

Bridge/Carroll/Jay Block Club Meeting
2025-09-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-08 19:00 - 20:00 and 1 more date | wine bar, 2521 Market Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Monthly Bridge/Carroll/Jay Block Club meeting. Takes place the second Wednesday of each month from 7pm to 8pm at the Wine Bar on Market Ave. For more information on the neighborhood or how to get involved, please signup for the Block Club’s emailer by clicking here

Ohio City Inc. 2025 Annual Meeting
2025-09-23 18:00 - 21:00 | May Dugan Center, 4115 Bridge Ave, Cleveland, OH, 4113-3304, United States
Ohio City Inc. has had an exciting and busy 2025!

Please join us next Tuesday, September 23, for the Ohio City Inc. 2025 Annual Meeting at the May Dugan Center for some good food & drink and great community conversation.

The evening will include the unveiling of our Strategic Plan through 2030 and updates on organizational activities. You will also hear from the candidates running for Ohio City Inc.’s Board of Trustees before our election on October 27th.
Our Annual Meeting is open to the public, and we look forward to connecting with friends and neighbors. Please join us!

Thank you,
Your Ohio City Incorporated Team

The Ohio City Oktoberfest
2025-10-04 15:00 - 20:00 | Market Square Park, Market Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
The Ohio City Oktoberfest 🍂🍻
Mark your calendars and join us on Saturday, October 4th, from 3–8 p.m. at Market Square Park for an afternoon packed with crisp brews, delicious local eats, fun family-friendly games, and live music that will keep you dancing. It’s the perfect excuse to throw on your lederhosen and dirndls, grab your friends, and enjoy those cozy autumn vibes in the heart of Ohio City.
We will have an awesome lineup of local breweries on tap, food vendors serving German and Bavarian eats, and plenty of live entertainment to keep the energy going all afternoon long. Whether you’re a beer lover, foodie, or just here for the good vibes, there’s something for everyone.
Want to get involved?
We are currently looking for vendors, sponsors, and volunteers to help make this event unforgettable. If you’re interested, additional information can be found below or by emailing Contact@ohiocity.org
Interested in volunteering? Click Here
Oktoberfest Vendor Page 2025
Click here for vendor application
OKTOBERFEST 2025 VENDOR POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Ohio City Family Fun Fall Walk
2025-10-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Ohio City Incorporated, 3308 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Our annual Family Fun Fall Walk returns – rain or shine! Join us for a walk around the neighborhood from hub to hub for FREE family fun including crafts, games, and of course treats – no trick, please!

Locations & Activities
1. St. Ignatius Halls & Fire Station– St. Ignatius Haunted Halls– Treats @ Fire Station (if not on call)
2. Novak Park & Carnegie West Library (Fulton & Bridge)– Decorative Photo Opportunities– Giveaways– Food outside in the park.– Fall craft inside the library
3. St. Patrick’s Church (3602 Bridge Ave)– Trunk-or-Treat in the parking lot
4. Fairview Park (1685 W. 38th)– Arts & Crafts– Yard Games– Music at the park– S’more station

Shuttle Service Schedule
A bus/van shuttle will be provided for families wanting pick-up from Malachi Center. Pick-up at 4:30 and 5:00 pm and drop-off at Hub 1: St. Ignatius. Return pick-up will happen at Hub 4: Fairview Park at 5:30, 6:00 and 6:30 pm and return families to Malachi Center.

Near West Recreation Casino Night 2026
2026-02-07 18:00 - 21:00 | 2281 Columbus Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA, 2281 Columbus Rd, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Near West Recreation’s Casino Night is back! Our annual fundraising event will return Saturday, February 7th at St Wendelin Church Hall, 2281 Columbus Rd. All proceeds from the event will support our NWR Champions Fund (financial assistance fund).
How does Casino Night work?

Purchase an admission ticket for the event which includes unlimited food and drinks (beer, wine, soda, and water).
Join us on Saturday, February 7th at St Wendelin Church Hall for a night of fun for a good cause!
When you arrive, you’ll need to purchase game chips. The chips are used to play various casino games like blackjack, craps, and poker.
Play your heart out!

At the end of the night, chips are exchanged for raffle tickets. You will place your raffle tickets in prize buckets of your choice and winners will be drawn. Prizes include but are not limited to local business gift cards, museum tickets, theatre tickets, and sporting items ($50+ value).

February Community Meeting
2026-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 | OH
Join us for our first Community Meeting of 2026! We will be discussing the 2026 Programming Schedule, volunteer opportunities, socializing, and forming breakout groups. Food and beverages will be provided.

Opening Day in Ohio City
2026-04-03 10:00 - 14:30 | Market Square Park, Market Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Join us for the Inaugural Cleveland Guardians Opening Day in Ohio City! Market Square Park is your destination for family fun, local craft beers, and entertainment, before we parade across the Hope Memorial Bridge to celebrate at the stadium. Featuring our rally stage with DJ and live music from Burning River Band, the Opening Day Cookout with ballpark favorites, Ohio City Beer Tent, local vendors, mascots, games, and a 50/50 raffle with memorabilia prizes. For the finale, Slider will be leading our Opening Day Parade across the Hope Memorial Bridge to the festivities at Progressive Field.
Stick around for all-day specials and fun at participating businesses in the Market District.
RSVP here for updates and a free sticker!

Want to help us bring the event to life? Sign up to volunteer here and receive a free t-shirt. The Golf Cart Girl CLE will be offering rides across the bridge to closing volunteers.

Canalway Partners RiverSweep with Ohio City Inc.
2026-05-02 09:00 - 11:00 | OH
RiverSweep 36 is Saturday, May 2nd. Join over 1000 participants in protecting the Cuyahoga River watershed in the largest single day litter clean-up in Ohio. This year, Ohio City Inc is teaming up with Cleveland Metroparks and the Irishtown Bend Park Project to clean up at the Columbus Bridge Site (Carter and Columbus Rd. @ 1929 Columbus Rd.)
Clean-up is from 9-11 AM. Registration is required. Registered volunteers receive gloves and trash bags and a free RiverSweep T-shirt, while supplies last.
Register for the Ohio City Inc. location here.

Ohio City Kid Fest
2026-05-16 11:00 - 13:30 | Frank Novak Park, 1900 W 38th St, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Join us for the first annual Ohio City Kid Fest at Novak Park! In partnership with the Cleveland Public Library, this free, family-friendly event features a touch-a-truck experience, games, hands-on activities, and connections to local summer programs and resources.

11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Saturday, May 16thNovak Park/Carnegie West Public Library1900 W 38th, Cleveland, Ohio

May Community Meeting
2026-05-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Gabor Conference Room | DiSanto Hall, 1911 W. 30th St., Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Join us for the May Community Meeting, held in the Gabor Conference Room in DiSanto Hall at St. Ignatius High School.
We will be hosting Councilman Austin Davis to discuss community news and safety updates, as well as team members from the West Side Market to talk about project progress and upcoming plans.
Food and beverages will be provided. Bring your friends and neighbors!
