💎 Cars, Colors & Chicken (Issue #143)
PLUS: Where To Celebrate July 4th Around Town
Max Carone
June 25, 2026
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
77° 🌡️ 66° | 🌧️ | ☔ 60% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Saturday
79° 🌡️ 68° | 🌦️ | ☔ 40% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Sunday
85° 🌡️ 69° | 🌦️ | ☔ 30% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
📅 EVENTS
🎨 Dynamic Duo: Color & Collage Workshop
📅 Fri, Jun 26: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
📅 Sat, Jun 27: 1 - 3 pm
📍 Dayton Woman's Club, Dayton
💰 $50
Get hands-on with color and creativity at this workshop led by artist Marsha Pippenger. Dive into paper collage while exploring texture and personal expression — no experience needed! Patriotic hues are encouraged, but your own style is always welcome.
All materials (and a complimentary drink) are provided, so just bring your creative spirit. Get your tickets here.
🏳️🌈 YS Pride
📅 Sat, Jun 27: 11 am - 5 pm
📍 Downtown Yellow Springs
💰 Free
Celebrate love, inclusion, and community at Yellow Springs Pride — the best little Pride party in Ohio! The day kicks off with a colorful parade, followed by live music, drag performances, and a bustling beer garden featuring YSB’s special Pride brew, Just Be Nice.
Explore local vendor booths, savor treats from food trucks, and keep the festivities going at after parties around town. Learn all about the festivities here.
🚗 Cruise The Burg
📅 Sat, Jun 27: 4 - 8 pm
📍 Downtown Miamisburg
💰 Free
Downtown Miamisburg is revving up for its annual Cruise In/Car Meet on Main Street! Park your ride, stroll past classic cars, and soak up the lively atmosphere with a live DJ spinning tunes.
Explore local shops, grab a bite or a DORA drink, and let the kids burn off energy at RiverFront Park’s playground. Learn more here.
🎭 "When Rabbits Fly" Fundraiser & Arts Exhibition
📅 Sat, Jun 27: 6 - 9 pm
📍 118 North Jefferson Street, Dayton
💰 $45
Celebrate Dayton’s creative spirit at “When Rabbits Fly,” a one-night-only art event from the Dayton Society of Artists. Enjoy live figure drawing, a collaborative “Exquisite Corpse” art build, and a curated auction featuring original works — plus music by DJ Kimyon, delicious treats, and custom swag bags.
Support local artists and experience an evening of imagination and inspiration as you bid on unique pieces and mingle with Dayton’s makers. Get your tickets here.
🎤 Centerville Party In The Park: Stranger and The Fries Band
📅 Fri, Jul 10: 5:30 - 9 pm
📍 Stubbs Park, Centerville
💰 Free
Centerville’s Party in the Park and Summer Concert Series is back at Stubbs Park! Enjoy live music from Stranger and The Fries Band, plus food trucks and cold beer to keep you refreshed.
Come early for the vendor village with 30+ local businesses and fun kids’ activities before the show kicks off. Learn more here.
🍗 Kickin’ Chicken Wing Fest
📅 Sat, Jul 11: 4 - 10 pm
📍 Fraze Pavilion, Kettering
💰 Free
Get your taste buds ready for the return of the Kickin’ Chicken Wing Fest! Bite into bold flavors from local spots like The Alley Baby, Amber Rose, and Nick’s Restaurant while you wander Lincoln Park. Food trucks and new restaurants are joining in, so there’s plenty to sample.
Enjoy the party atmosphere with live sets from Deron Bell Band at 4:30 pm and the Eli Burgett Band at 7:30 pm — both bringing serious local talent to the stage.
Bring your appetite and your dancing shoes for this Kettering classic. Learn more here.
🇺🇸 JULY 4TH EVENTS
🎪 Fairborn’s 4th Of July
📅 Fri, Jul 3: 4 - 10 pm
📅 Sat, Jul 4: 10 am - 10 pm
📍 Community Park, Fairborn
💰 Free
Celebrate Independence Day with a bang at Fairborn’s two-day Fourth of July party! Kick things off downtown with a lively block party — live bands, tractor rides, and the Little Mr. & Miss Fairborn contest, plus a mouthwatering lineup of food trucks.
On the Fourth, grab your spot early for the big parade, then head to Community Park for more food, live music, and fireworks by Rozzi to cap off the night. See the full schedule and food truck lineup here.
🎆 Dayton Fireworks
📅 Fri, Jul 3: 6 - 10:30 pm
📍 Kettering Field Sports Complex, Downtown Dayton
💰 Free
Downtown Dayton’s Lights in Flight fireworks are back, but with a twist — Kettering Field is closed for construction, so you’ll need to scout out a new spot for the show. The fireworks will still light up the sky at 10 pm, but RiverScape and some downtown areas won’t have a view this year.
Plan ahead for parking and a good vantage point, since several streets and parks nearby will be closed for safety. Admission is free, and the rain date is July 4. Learn more here.
🎇 Centerville Fireworks
📅 Fri, Jul 3: 6 - 10:30 pm
📍 Centerville High School Stadium
💰 Free
Centerville’s Americana celebration kicks off with a night packed full of fun and festivities. Arrive early for food trucks and stadium activities, then catch the Centerville Pops! and classic contests like a pie eating challenge and the Great Americana Sack Race.
Enjoy live performances of “America the Beautiful” and the national anthem, followed by Simply Queen rocking the stage. The evening ends with a drone and fireworks spectacular you won’t want to miss. See the full schedule here.
✨ Star Spangled Boom
📅 Fri, Jul 3: 6 - 10 pm
📅 Sat, Jul 4: 12 - 10:30 pm
📍 Wax Park, Moraine
💰 Free
Get ready for Moraine’s two-day Fourth of July bash at Wax Park! Start the party on July 3rd with food trucks, games, and a live performance by Hotel California. The excitement continues July 4th with more family fun, a trampoline stunt show, and an 80s set from Stranger.
Cap off your holiday with fireworks at 10 pm — bring your crew to Wax Park for the best views and tune in to Mix107.7 for a synchronized soundtrack. Learn more here.
🇺🇸 Americana Festival
📅 Sat, Jul 4: 9:30 am - 6 pm
📍 Uptown Centerville
💰 Free
With an attendance of over 85,000 attendees, Americana Festival holds the title of Ohio's largest one-day festival!
The festivities begin with the parade at 10 am followed by an awesome auto show. All day, you’ll see Uptown Centerville packed with vendors, food trucks, and performances including live music, theatre, and magic.
Wondering where you can get a cold drink at this hot event? The Heart of Centerville-Washington Township (HOCWT) has you covered. We’ll be serving ice-cold, locally crafted brews at 3 different beer tents: one on Franklin, another at Benham's Grove, and one by Routsong.
🎪 Yellow Springs’ 4th Of July
📅 Sat, Jul 4: 12 - 10 pm
📍 Downtown Yellow Springs
💰 Free
Yellow Springs’ beloved 4th of July celebration is back with even more spirit! Kick off the day with the energetic Community Day Parade — decorate your ride or yourself and join the fun, no registration needed.
Later, head to Gaunt Park for live music from the Community Band, tasty bites from food trucks, and a fireworks spectacular after dark.
Bring your friends, family, and alumni spirit for a festive day packed with village pride. Learn more here.
🎇 Boro Boom!
📅 Sat, Jul 4: 6 - 10:30 pm
📍 Springboro High School
💰 Free
Springboro’s big Fourth of July celebration is back! Kick things off with bounce houses and food trucks starting at 6 pm — perfect for families looking for some pre-fireworks fun.
Enjoy live music from Reel 2 Real as the sun sets, then stick around for a grand fireworks display at 10 pm at Springboro High School.
🇺🇸 Beavercreek’s 4th of July
📅 Sat, Jul 4: 6 - 10:30 pm
📍 Rotary Park, Beavercreek
💰 Free
Celebrate Independence Day with Beavercreek’s annual Fourth of July bash! The evening kicks off with a parade at 6 pm — note, this year’s route is reversed, starting at Beavercreek High School and ending at Meadow Bridge Dr. due to construction.
Stick around for children’s activities, food trucks, and live music as the fun continues in the park. Don’t miss the fireworks display lighting up the sky to cap off the celebration.
🎪 Kettering’s Go 4th!
📅 Sat, Jul 4: 6 - 10:30 pm
📍 Delco Park, Kettering
💰 Free
Celebrate Independence Day at Go 4th! in Delco Park, where fireworks light up the sky in a dazzling 30-minute show synchronized to music. The party starts early with bounce houses for kids, a live DJ, roaming performers, and local food trucks serving up tasty eats all evening.
Bring lawn chairs, snacks, and your camera to capture the fun. Don’t forget to pick up a free picnic activity kit while supplies last as part of Ohio’s 250th birthday celebration.
🎆 Englewood Fireworks
📅 Sat, Jul 4: 7 - 10:30 pm
📍 Centennial Park, Englewood
💰 Free
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Englewood with a night of music and fireworks at Centennial Park. The Englewood Civic Band sets the mood with patriotic favorites starting at 7 pm.
Stick around as the sky lights up with fireworks at 10 pm. Bring your lawn chair and get ready for a festive night! Learn more here.
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— Max
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