💎 A Bazaar Weekend (Issue #116)
Your Local Weekend Planner
Max Carone
December 04, 2025
Good Morning,
Welcome to another issue of our Community Memo where we share fun things to do around town every week.
Let’s get to it!
⚡ WEEKEND WEATHER
Friday
29° 🌡️ 23° | 🌤️ | ❄️ 0% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Saturday
33° 🌡️ 22° | 🌤️ | ❄️ 10% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Sunday
32° 🌡️ 17° | 🌨️ | ❄️ 20% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
📅 EVENTS
👼 Angel Night
📅 Thu, Dec 4: 6 - 8 pm
📍 Calvary Cemetery, Dayton
💰 Free
See 67 angel statues illuminating serene setting of Cavalry Cemetery. This event is a drive-thru, so you can stay comfortable in your car as you explore the grounds.
In the spirit of giving, they're also accepting non-perishable food donations. These will go towards their food drive for St. Vincent de Paul's food pantry. Learn more here.
✂️ Handmade Holiday
📅 Fri, Dec 5: 5 - 10 pm
📅 Sat, Dec 6: 11 am - 4 pm
📍 Yellow Cab Tavern, Dayton
💰 Free
Handmade Holiday is back, bringing a two-day shopping experience packed with local creativity. Browse over 20 vendors offering everything from candles, fiber arts, and jewelry to upcycled electronics and home décor.
Whether you're gift hunting or treating yourself, there’s something unique waiting for you. Support artisan makers and get a jump on your holiday shopping. Learn more here.
❄️ Fairborn Holiday Festival
📅 Fri, Dec 5: 5 - 8 pm
📍 Downtown Fairborn
💰 Free
Join the festive fun in Downtown Fairborn! Families are welcomed to Santa’s Candy Cane Land at Main Street Commons. Kids can enjoy free activities like craft stations and writing letters to Santa, plus snap photos in an inflatable snow globe.
For a small fee, they can also enjoy slides, train rides, and more. Don't miss the tree lighting with Santa at 8pm, kicking off Fairborn's holiday season. Learn more here.
🔔 Waynesville's Christmas in the Village
📅 Fri, Dec 5: 6 - 9 pm
📅 Sat, Dec 6: 12 - 8 pm
📅 Sun, Dec 7: 11 am - 4 pm
📍 Downtown Waynesville
💰 Free
Experience the magic of Waynesville’s Christmas in the Village, where small-town charm shines with over 1,300 luminaries lighting up Main Street. Enjoy strolling characters, festive photo ops, cookies, cocoa, and live entertainment — plus a heated tent packed with music and kids’ activities.
Santa makes a grand entrance on a firetruck, and the Sunday market features 50+ vendors and tasty food trucks. Don’t forget to explore Waynesville’s shops and dining for unique holiday finds. Learn more here.
🎄 Kettering Mayor’s Tree Lighting
📅 Fri, Dec 5: 6 - 8 pm
📍 Lincoln Park Civic Commons, Kettering
💰 Free
Gather at Lincoln Park Commons for Kettering’s annual tree lighting, where the holiday season officially begins. Enjoy carols from the Kettering Children’s Choir, free treats, and festive drinks.
This year, kids can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus in their sleigh and send postcards straight to the North Pole. Horse-drawn carriage rides add to the magic. Learn more here.
🛍️ Carroll Holiday Bazaar
📅 Sat, Dec 6: 9 am - 3 pm
📍 Carroll High School, Dayton
💰 Free
Get your holiday shopping started at the Archbishop Carroll High School's Holiday Bazaar! With over 80 vendors offering everything from handmade crafts and baked goods to jewelry, candles, and toys, you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list. Enjoy lunch options and tasty treats while you browse. Learn more here.
💐 Purple Poinsettia Craft & Vendor Show
📅 Sat, Dec 6: 9 am - 4 pm
📅 Sun, Dec 7: 9 am - 4 pm
📍 Greene County Fairgrounds, Xenia
💰 $3
Get a jump on your holiday shopping with over 100 vendors in cozy, heated buildings and grab a bite from on-site food trucks.
Bring a cash donation for entry that supports HALO K9 Dog Shelter, and make your shopping spree even more meaningful. Learn more here.
🎨 Rosewood Holiday Arts Festival
📅 Sat, Dec 6: 11 am - 3 pm
📍 Rosewood Arts Center, Kettering
💰 Free
Celebrate the creativity of the Rosewood community with a full day of art, music, and hands-on fun. Peruse unique works from local artist vendors, catch live performances, and get creative in the Youth Arts Studio’s ornament activity.
Don’t miss the annual Soup Bowl Fundraiser — pick out a handmade bowl and taste soups vying for top honors from celebrity judges. Support local artists and the Kettering Parks Foundation while soaking up some artsy inspiration. Learn more here.
🕯️ Santa's Candle Workshop
📅 Sat, Dec 6: 12 - 3 pm
📍 Manna Uptown, Centerville
💰 $75+
Get crafty and give back at Santa’s Candle Workshop! You’ll make custom-scented candles for your loved ones, sip on wine or bubbles, and enjoy a chef’s choice buffet at Manna.
Choose how many candles and scents you want to create — plus, donations support F.L.O.C. Dayton and local kids in need. Spread some holiday cheer and get your tickets here.
🎊 Miamisburg Holiday Celebration
📅 Sat, Dec 6: 4 - 8 pm
📍 Riverfront Park, Miamisburg
💰 Free
Watch Main Street Miamisburg come alive as the evening parade lights up downtown, ending with the mayor’s tree lighting at Riverfront Park. Catch the Christmas Spectacular dance show at Plaza Theatre before the festivities begin.
After the tree is shining, snap a photo with Santa, stroll down Candy Cane Lane for fun photo ops, and explore the Holiday Bazaar. Kids can craft, write letters to Santa, and enjoy festive activities throughout the evening. Learn more here.
🎆 West Carrollton Holiday Festival
📅 Sat, Dec 6: 4 - 6 pm
📍 Civic Center, West Carrollton
💰 Free
Get into the holiday spirit in West Carrollton with horse-drawn wagon rides, live music from the High School choir and orchestra, and a magical tree-lighting ceremony. Santa will be ready for free photos — just bring your camera!
Warm up with complimentary hot cocoa, make ornaments, stroll through festive stories at the library, and vote for your favorite gingerbread house. It’s a night packed with family fun and small-town cheer. Learn more here.
❄️ Holly Days
📅 Wed, Dec 10: 4 - 8 pm
📅 Thu, Dec 11: 4 - 8 pm
📅 Fri, Dec 12: 4 - 8 pm
📍 Dayton Arcade Rotunda
💰 Free
Step into a winter wonderland at Holly Days in the Dayton Arcade! Explore festive shopping, live music, and daily Fairy Godmother performances for the little ones. Don’t miss the annual community Lego build or the 6888 Kitchen’s Holiday Cafe for delicious food.
Families can enjoy donation-based gift wrapping and special activities for all ages. Free shuttle service makes it easy to hop between downtown holiday events. Bring non-perishable food for The Foodbank and join in the spirit of giving. Learn more here.
🏮 West Carrollton Luminary Walk
📅 Fri, Dec 12: 6 - 8 pm
📍 Wilson Park, West Carrollton
💰 Free
Step into a sparkling wonderland as Wilson Park lights up for the holidays! Stroll along a magical, illuminated path while holiday tunes set the scene.
Gather around the fire to make s’mores and roast marshmallows — perfect for a cozy night out with family and friends. The event is wheelchair and stroller-friendly, so everyone can join the fun. Learn more here.
🕯️ Luminary Walk
📅 Fri, Dec 12: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
📍 Forest Field Park, Centerville
💰 Free
Enjoy an evening stroll through Bill Yeck Park, lit by hundreds of candles. Choose between a half-mile paved path or a one-mile scenic trail. Warm up by the Smith House fire circle and listen to carols from Centerville High School's symphonic choir.
Sip free hot chocolate at the Forest Field shelter (while supplies last) and bring a school supply donation to support Crayons to Classrooms. Learn more here.
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— Max
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