💎 Comics, Cars & Cheese (Issue #146)
Your Local Weekend Planner
Max Carone
July 16, 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
90° 🌡️ 73° | 🌦️ | ☔ 60% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Saturday
88° 🌡️ 70° | 🌦️ | ☔ 60% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
Sunday
84° 🌡️ 65° | 🌤️ | ☔ 20% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
📅 EVENTS
🚒 Touch A Truck
📅 Fri, Jul 17: 12:30 - 2:30 pm
📍 Riverfront Park, Miamisburg
💰 Free
Let your little ones climb, touch, and explore all kinds of cool vehicles at Miamisburg’s Touch a Truck! From fire trucks to construction rigs, kids get a close-up look at the machines that keep our city moving.
Enjoy face painting, inflatables, and the traveling playground while you’re there. Don’t forget to grab a Kona Ice for a sweet treat! Learn more here.
🏁 Corvette Cars and Coffee
📅 Sat, Jul 18: 9 am - 12 pm
📍 Air Force Museum, Dayton
💰 Free
Start your morning with shiny Corvettes and friendly conversation at the Air Force Museum. Meet members of the Greater Dayton Corvette Club and connect with car lovers from all over the Miami Valley.
This is a relaxed meetup, perfect for Corvette owners and fans alike. Admission to the museum is always free. Learn more here.
💥 Gem City Comic Con
📅 Sat, Jul 18: 10 am - 5 pm
📅 Sun, Jul 19: 10 am - 4 pm
📍 Marriot at the University of Dayton
💰 Weekend Pass: $10
💰 Sunday Pass: $5
Explore the colorful world of comics at this family-friendly event. Browse thousands of comic books and chat with dealers and creators from across the Midwest. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just curious, there’s something for everyone.
Celebrate art, reading, and community in one fun-filled day. Learn more here.
🌭 Glizzies & Fizzies Festival
📅 Sat, Jul 18: 12 - 4 pm
📍 Loose Ends Brewing, Centerville
💰 VIP: $75
💰 General: $60
💰 DD: $50
Sun’s out, glizzies up! Loose Ends Brewing brings you Glizzies + Fizzies, a backyard-inspired bash filled with perfectly grilled hot dogs, creative collab brews, and plenty of crisp lagers and sippable seltzers.
Enjoy swag, giveaways, and chill summer vibes. VIP perks include early entry, extra beer tickets, and a swag bag full of fun. Get your tickets here.
🫖 Happy Birthday, America! Children’s Tea Party
📅 Sat, Jul 18: 1:30 - 3 pm
📍 Dayton Woman's Club, Dayton
💰 Adults: $25
💰 Kids: $18
Celebrate America’s birthday with a cheerful tea party just for kids at the Dayton Woman’s Club! Enjoy tea, treats, games, and prizes, plus a special presentation about the Declaration of Independence. Grown-ups can join in the fun when accompanied by a child.
Don your red, white, and blue for a festive afternoon of patriotic activities. Get your tickets here.
🧀 Dayton Mac and Cheese Fest
📅 Fri, Jul 24: 5 - 10 pm
📍 The Brightside, Dayton
💰 Free
Get ready for a gooey, cheesy celebration at the Dayton Mac & Cheese Fest! Sample creative mac and cheese dishes (and more) from a lineup of local food trucks — each bringing their own twist to this classic comfort food.
Enjoy the lively atmosphere at The Brightside, with indoor seating and a beer garden patio to relax between bites. Bring the whole family for a night of delicious fun. Learn more here.
☘️ Dayton Celtic Festival
📅 Fri, Jul 24: 5:30 - 11 pm
📅 Sat, Jul 25: 11:30 am - 11 pm
📅 Sun, Jul 26: 10 am - 6 pm
📍 RiverScape MetroPark, Dayton
💰 Free
Kick off your weekend with a Celtic celebration at RiverScape MetroPark! The Dayton Celtic Fest returns with free admission, non-stop entertainment across three stages, and the Guinness Draught Garden.
Catch crowd favorites like Gaelic Storm, The Elders, and Socks in the Frying Pan, plus Irish dance troupes, pipes and drums, and more.
Bring friends and family for a night packed with music, dancing, and plenty of Celtic cheer. See the full Friday schedule and festival lineup here.
🎉 Big Backyard Party
📅 Sat, Jul 25: 11 am - 2 pm
📍 Oak Grove Park, Centerville
💰 Free
Get ready to celebrate at the 10th annual BIG Backyard Party at Oak Grove Park! Enjoy an afternoon packed with hands-on fun — think inflatables, archery, crafts, field games, and fishing. Kids ages 14 and under can even score a free fishing pole (while supplies last).
Grab tasty treats from local food trucks and help support The Foodbank by bringing along canned or boxed food donations. This event is part of the America-250 Ohio celebration. Learn more here.
🥷 KidzFest 2026
📅 Sun, Jul 26: 1 - 5 pm
📍 Fraze Pavilion, Kettering
💰 Free
KidzFest is back with a brand-new ninja warrior theme! Head to Lincoln Park for a day of family fun, where you’ll find a professional-grade obstacle course built for all ages and fitness levels.
Catch live Taekwondo demonstrations throughout the afternoon, and refuel with food trucks serving up tasty treats and ice cream.
🎶LIVE MUSIC
This Friday
This Saturday
😂LIVE COMEDY
This Weekend
Upcoming Shows
🙏 THANKS FOR READING
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See you next Thursday,
— Max
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