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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Art Markets & Galleries

Screw Factory Fall Art Market (visit)
Friday, October 30th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, October 31st from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
13000 Athens Ave, Lakewood, OH

Bats, Rats and Cats: A Charity Show for Citizens Committee for Lakewood’s Animals and Shelter (visit)
September 27, 2026 through November 15, 2026
13345 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

Pinwheel Gallery COZY Art Show (visit)
Friday, November 20, 2026 through February 7, 2027
2019 Broadview Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109

Light Up Lakewood (visit)
Saturday, December 5th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Lakewood Masonic Temple
15300 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

Holiday Market at the Screw Factory (visit)
Friday, December 11th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, December 12th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, December 13th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
McGreer Room, 13000 Athens Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107

Westlake-Bay Village Rotary Art Festival (visit)
Saturday, July 31, 2027 at the Westlake Porter Public Library
27333 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH 44145

Past Events

Ohio Mart (visit)
Thursday, October 1st from 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, October 2nd from 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 4th from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303

Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival (visit)
Saturday, September 19th from 12:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Lincoln Park, Cleveland, OH 44113

Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival (visit)
Monday, September 7th from 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 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Old Rocky River Downtown Shopping Area

Berea Arts Fest (visit)
Sunday, September 13th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
606 North Rocky River Road, Berea, OH

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

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

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

YSU Summer Festival of the Arts (visit)
Saturday, July 11th and Sunday July 12th
Youngstown State University

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

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

Flour & Bean Art Café at Screw Factory
Tues through Sat, 7 am to 6 pm
Sun, 7 am to 4 pm
13000 Athens Ave, Lakewood, OH

Cafés & Shops

The Root Cafe (visit)
November 1 through 30, 2026. Hours vary, see website.
15118 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, Ohio

The Blue Café (visit)
Drop in to their new and larger location for locally-sourced pastries and desserts, coffee, live music, and art.
Hours vary, see website.
15711 Madison Ave, Lakewood, Ohio 44107

Flour & Bean Art Café at Screw Factory (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

FunktiniLand Gift Shop (visit)
Voted best gift shop for 2025 and 2026. Browse an eclectic showcase of work by more than 100 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

Topp Layer Printing (visit)
Get friendly service, competitive pricing and quality printing at our 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

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

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