💎 Cars, Culture & Community (Issue #132)
Your Local Weekend Planner
Max Carone
April 09, 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
70° 🌡️ 44° | 🌦️ | ☔ 60% | 💨 15 - 25 mph
Saturday
65° 🌡️ 50° | 🌤️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Sunday
80° 🌡️ 63° | 🌤️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 10 - 20 mph
📅 EVENTS
🚗 DCC Season Kick-off
📅 Sat, Apr 11: 8 - 11 am
📍 Austin Landing, Miamisburg
💰 Free
Kick off car show season with Dayton Cars and Coffee (DCC)! Marvel at muscle cars, slick sports cars, and cool classics.
They prohibit revving, burnouts, speeding, and fast exits. This is a show for admiring cars, not being annoyed by them! A perfect place for auto enthusiasts of all ages. Learn more here.
🏡 Centerville Spring Expo
📅 Sat, Apr 11: 9 am - 12 pm
📍 Centerville Sinclair Campus
💰 Free
Get your spring projects blooming! This free home-and-garden show brings together local vendors ready to help you transform your space, plus live expert sessions on everything from spring cleaning to colorful perennials and tackling boxwood pests.
Explore the latest trends, pick up practical tips, and register for door prizes as you stroll. Want to attend the expert sessions? Pre-register to make check-in a breeze. Learn more here.
🎲 2026 Spring Ben's Board Game Bazaar
📅 Sat, Apr 11: 11 am - 1:30 pm
📍 The Grande Hall, Dayton
💰 Free
Ready to refresh your board game collection or clear out some shelf space? Head to Ben’s Board Game Bazaar for a fun day of buying, selling, and swapping games. Browse tables stacked with everything from family classics to Kickstarter gems—there’s no telling what hidden treasures you’ll find!
Buyers can browse for free, while sellers have two table options to display their games. Cash is recommended, and bags are handy for your new finds. Learn more here.
🍻 Sunshine Senna Beer Tap and Dog Day Event
📅 Sat, Apr 11: 5 - 8 pm
📍 Devil Wind Brewing, Xenia
💰 Free Entry
Raise a glass for a great cause at Devil Wind Brewing, where they’re tapping a special brew in honor of Senna, their beloved Golden Retriever and therapy dog. For every pint sold, $1 goes to the Canine Cancer Alliance.
Bring your well-behaved pup, grab a bite from the food truck, and treat your furry friend to a Pup Cup. Live music kicks off at 8pm, so stick around and enjoy the evening. Learn more here.
🥂 WSU Arts Gala
📅 Sat, Apr 11: 7 pm
📍 WSU Creative Arts Center
💰 $300+
Experience an unforgettable evening of art, music, theatre, and dance at ArtsGala, Wright State’s signature celebration of the fine and performing arts. Enjoy gourmet dining, drinks from multiple bars, and a lively silent auction packed with art, luxury items, and entertainment packages.
Watch top student performers shine in themed rooms throughout the Creative Arts Center. Every ticket helps fund scholarships for future artists, keeping Dayton’s creative scene thriving. Get your tickets here.
🌳 Kettering TreeFest
📅 Sat, Apr 18: 9 am - 12 pm
📍 Gentile Nature Park, Kettering
💰 Free
Celebrate Arbor Day at TreeFEST and help make a lasting impact on the environment! Join your neighbors to plant trees, clean up the park, and meet local officials and Tree Committee members.
This year, you’ll help dedicate Montgomery County’s America 250 white oak — a living piece of history. Don’t forget your gloves and shovels if you have them! Learn more here.
🕺 Hootenanny Hoedown: Family Square Dance
📅 Thu, Apr 23: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
📍 Lathrem Senior Center, Kettering
💰 $8+
Kick up your heels with the Gem City Squares for a lively night of square dancing! Beginners are welcome — easy instructions will have you spinning and stepping in no time. Singles, couples, and kids ages 8 and up can all join in the fun.
No experience needed, just a willingness to try something new. Spots are limited, so register here.
📖 Independent Bookstore Day
📅 Sat, Apr 25: 12 - 4 pm
📅 Sun, Apr 26: 12 - 4 pm
📍 The Cozy Book Nook, Dayton
💰 Free
Celebrate the magic of independent bookstores all weekend long! Stop by for the Dayton Indie Bookstore Crawl, try your luck at finding the hidden golden ticket for a year of free audiobooks, and enter raffles with every purchase.
Meet local authors Jennifer Vice, Britt Nichole, and Aliya DalRae for book signings, plus enjoy an art gallery featuring Britt’s photography. Join the fun and support local literary talent, learn more here.
🌎 A World A'Fair 2026
📅 Fri, May 1: 5 - 10 pm
📅 Sat, May 2: 11 am - 10 pm
📅 Sun, May 3: 11 am - 6 pm
📍 Greene County Fairgrounds, Xenia
💰 $10+
Take your taste buds on a trip around the globe at this international festival! Sample dishes from 30 different countries. Don’t miss the Friday-only beer passport for a world tour of brews.
Get moving at the interactive stage, where you can learn ethnic dances or just watch the lively performances. Local favorites Father, Son and Friends will keep the party going both evenings. Learn more here.
🎶LIVE MUSIC
This Friday
This Saturday
Sunday
Upcoming
🎭️LIVE THEATRE
Showing Now
😂LIVE COMEDY
This Weekend
Upcoming Shows
🙏 THANKS FOR READING
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See you next Thursday,
— Max
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