💎Cannoli, Baklava & Popcorn (Issue #103)
Your Local Weekend Planner
Max Carone
September 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
80° 🌡️ 50° | 🌤️ | ☔ 10% | 💨 10 - 20 mph
Saturday
69° 🌡️ 46° | 🌤️ | ☔ 20% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
Sunday
68° 🌡️ 45° | ☀️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
📅 EVENTS
🎤 Party At The Landing With The Menus
📅 Fri, Sep 5: 6 - 10 pm
📍 Austin Landing, Miamisburg
💰 Free
Austin Landing is turning pink for a night of music, food, and fundraising! Wear your best pink gear and enjoy a high-energy show from The Menus, starting at 7:30.
Sip on drinks from the Mich Ultra Beer Garden — every beverage sold supports Pink Ribbon Good. With over 10 food trucks on site, you’ll have plenty to snack on while you party for a cause.
Celebrate, support, and rock out for a great reason. Learn more here.
🏮 Lantern Fest
📅 Fri, Sep 5: 7 - 8 pm
📍 Countryside Park, Washington Twp.
💰 $10
Experience an enchanting evening of magic and community at Countryside Park. Watch as the pond lights up with radiant lanterns, creating a mesmerizing display.
Located next to Washington Township RecPlex, this event promises a night of beauty and wonder. Tickets are limited and often go quickly, get yours here.
🇬🇷 Dayton Greek Festival
📅 Fri, Sep 5: 11 am - 10 pm
📅 Sat, Sep 6: 11 am - 10 pm
📅 Sun, Sep 7: 11 am - 5 pm
📍 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Dayton
💰 Adults: $5
💰 18 & Under: Free
Opa! Celebrate Greek culture with delicious food, authentic music, and traditional dances.
Parking’s a breeze with a free shuttle from Grandview Hospital. Your admission covers the whole weekend — perfect for a second (or third) helping of baklava. Learn more here.
🇮🇹 Italian Fall Festa
📅 Fri, Sep 5: 6 - 11 pm
📅 Sat, Sep 6: 12 - 11 pm
📅 Sun, Sep 7: 12 - 8 pm
📍 Bella Villa Hall, Kettering
💰 Free
Celebrate Italian culture with what we Italians do best (besides telling you we're Italian): food, family, and... bocce! I'll be there on a mission to eat all the calzones and cannoli.
Plan to park next door at Reynolds & Reynolds, and catch the complimentary shuttle service to the Hall for the party. It's a great way to spend the weekend after Labor Day and kick off the fall feeling. Learn more here.
🥨 Springboro Oktoberfest
📅 Fri, Sep 5: 6 pm - 12 am
📅 Sat, Sep 6: 11 - 12 am
📍 Springboro United Church of Christ
💰 Adults: $5
💰 12 & Under: Free
Celebrate fall at Springboro’s Oktoberfest, a family-friendly festival supporting local charities. Enjoy authentic German food like bratwurst and schnitzel, along with beers and wines.
Kids will love the Fun Zone, while adults can revel in polka music, dancing, and games. With something for everyone, this festival is the perfect way to welcome the season. Learn more here.
🎤 Dayton Music Fest 2025
📅 Fri, Sep 5: 6 pm - 12 am
📅 Sat, Sep 6: 6 pm - 12 am
📍 Downtown Dayton
💰 $10+
Dayton Music Fest returns for a two-day, multi-venue celebration spotlighting local talent from every genre. Catch bands like sheller, FULLBODY, The New Old Fashioned, and more at hotspots including Blind Bob’s, Yellow Cab Tavern, and The Brightside.
Each venue offers its own flavor, so you can hop between sets or camp out for your favorites. Ready to discover your next favorite Dayton band? Learn more here and see the lineups here.
🍿 Beavercreek Popcorn Festival
📅 Sat, Sep 6: 10 am - 8 pm
📅 Sun, Sep 7: 11 am - 6 pm
📍 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek
💰 Free
See what's popping at Beavercreek's Popcorn Festival this year. Over 300 vendor booths offering crafts, festival foods, and popcorn delights.
Adults can cool off in the beer garden, while the kids enjoy the bouncy houses and puppet shows. Car show fan? You'll love the show on Sunday from 12 - 4. Learn more here.
🍻 Miami Valley Collab Craft Beer Festival
📅 Sat, Sep 6: 12 - 4 pm
📍 Loose Ends Brewing, Centerville
💰 $45
Miami Valley Craft Beer Week kicks off with Collab Festival at Loose Ends Brewing in Centerville. Sample 15+ breweries and taste 8+ never-before-poured collaboration beers brewed just for this event. Each pairing brings two local breweries together for a unique, one-day-only pour.
Your ticket includes 20 tastings, so you can try them all before these brews hit taprooms across town. Don’t miss this exclusive beer lover’s event — get your tickets here.
🎪 Waynesville Street Faire
📅 Sat, Sep 13: 10 am - 4 pm
📍 Downtown Waynesville
💰 Free
Step into a storybook setting at the Waynesville Street Faire! Stroll through historic downtown Waynesville and shop vintage clothing, antiques, and handmade finds. Discover new trends, pick up some fresh plants, and enjoy tasty bites from food trucks.
Little ones can join in on creative activities organized by the local arts council. Enjoy a day of nostalgia, creativity, and community. Learn more here.
🔥 Smoke, Sizzle & Sounds
📅 Sat, Sep 13: 12 - 7 pm
📍 Madison Park, Trotwood
💰 Free
Love you some barbeque bites? Head to Trotwood for a day full of smokey delights! See local amateurs compete for who has the best ribs and chicken and sample their creations.
Listen to live music, browse the vendors, and grab a wide array of grub from local food trucks. With bounce houses and more activities, there's something to keep the whole family busy. Learn more here.
🍃 EcoFEST
📅 Sat, Sep 20: 11 am - 3 pm
📍 Lincoln Park, Kettering
💰 Free
EcoFest is back and bigger than ever! Explore over 50 booths covering everything from beekeeping and pollinator gardening to river conservation and renewable energy. Kids will love the hands-on activities, and food trucks will keep everyone fueled for fun.
Curious about electric vehicles? Don’t miss the Drive Electric Car Show. Learn more here.
🎉 HTAB 8th Anniversary Bash
📅 Sat, Sep 27: 11 am - 10 pm
📍 Heavier Than Air Brewing, Centerville
💰 Free Entry
Celebrate eight years of great beer with this anniversary bash! Expect limited-edition glasses, special posters, and a lineup of brand-new beer releases to toast the occasion.
The Food Pitt will be serving up their famous smash burgers in the afternoon — perfect for pairing with your favorite pint. Learn more here.
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🙏 THANKS FOR READING
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See you next Thursday,
— Max
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