Mark Your Calendar!

Check out my original art, block prints, jewelry and t-shirts at these Cleveland-area art festivals and markets, cafés and retail shops. And don’t forget to ask about custom pet portraits of your cat, dog or … lizard?

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Festivals & Markets

78th Street Studios Third Friday (visit)
Friday, April 17, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
1300 W. 78th Street, Cleveland, OH 44102

Spring Art Market at the Screw Factory (visit)
Friday, May 1, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
13000 Athens Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

BAYarts Thursday Markets (visit)
June 11 through August 13, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
28795 Lake Road, Bay Village, OH 44140

Lakewood Arts Festival (visit)
Saturday, August 1, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Between Mars and Warren, Lakewood, OH 44107

Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival (visit)
Monday, September 7, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Northam Park, 2850 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43221

Rocky River Fall Arts Fest (visit)
Saturday, September 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Old Rocky River Downtown Shopping Area

Past Events

Mahall’s Second Annual Christkindlmarket (visit)
Sunday, December 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in The Roxy. Free entry for all ages. Enjoy Glühwein, hot cocoa, souvenir mugs, food specials and local goods galore.
13200 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107

Holiday Market at the Screw Factory (visit)
Friday, December 19 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, December 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, December 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Screw Factory Artists’ Studios
13000 Athens Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107

Light Up Lakewood (visit)
Saturday, December 6 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Booth 16 (far right corner by the stage)
Lakewood Masonic Temple
15300 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

Winterland at 5th Street Arcades
Saturday, November 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Cleveland, OH 44115

Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival (visit)
Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park, Cleveland, OH 44113

Screw Factory September Open Studios (visit)
Friday, September 26 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Screw Factory Artists’ Studios
13000 Athens Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107

CFA International Cat Show (visit)
Saturday, October 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
International Exposition Center, Cleveland, OH

Ayurveda Art, Music, Food, and Wellness Fair (visit)
Sunday, July 13 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Corner of Madison and McKinley, Lakewood, OH 44107

Juicebox Creative Studio + Gathering Space (visit)
Stop into a multi-vendor marketplace showcasing innovative, and talented local makers. Call (216) 801-3341 for hours. 10908 Clifton Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44102

BAYarts Thursday Markets (visit)
Thursdays: July 10, July 31 and August 14 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
28795 Lake Road, Bay Village, OH 44140

LASKA Lakewood Community Market
Sundays: July 27, August 10 and August 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Corner of Madison and Cordova in Lakewood, OH 44107

Cafés & Shops

FunktiniLand Gift Shop (visit)
Browse an eclectic showcase of work by more than 60 Ohio artists and makers, then visit the Nature’s Oasis market and café right next door!
Open Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
15613 Detroit Avenue Suite B, Lakewood, OH 44107

Grumpy’s Cafe (visit)
This casual cafe serves up a menu of American comfort food in a colorful, art-adorned space.
Open all week, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
2621 W 14th St, Cleveland, OH 44113

BAYarts Artisan Shop (visit)
The BAYarts shop sells a variety of locally made art and gifts that would delight any art enthusiast. Stop in for jewelry, paintings, ceramics, prints, and other unique handmade items.
Open Monday through Friday Hours vary, see website.
28795 Lake Road, Bay Village, OH 44140

The Blue Café (visit)
Drop in for locally-sourced pastries and desserts, coffee, live music, and art.
Hours vary, see website.
15715 Madison Ave, Lakewood, Ohio 44107

Flour & Bean Art Café (visit)
Fresh baked goods, coffee, and local art. Located inside the Screw Factory.
Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
13000 Athens Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

Topp Layer Printing (visit)
For competitively-priced and quality printing, they are the perfect local alternative to that big national chain.
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
14543 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

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