💎 Eggs, Wizards & Potatoes (Issue #129)
Your Local Weekend Planner
Max Carone
March 19, 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
68° 🌡️ 44° | ⛅️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 10 - 20 mph
Saturday
66° 🌡️ 51° | ⛅️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
Sunday
73° 🌡️ 41° | ☁️ | ☔ 20% | 💨 10 - 20 mph
📅 EVENTS
🛍️ Early Bird Market
📅 Fri, Mar 20: 10 am - 7 pm
📅 Sat, Mar 21: 9 am - 1 pm
📍 Dayton Woman's Club, Dayton
💰 Free
Step inside a stunning Victorian mansion in downtown Dayton and browse handcrafted goods, local artisan creations, and one-of-a-kind finds at the tag sale.
Enjoy housemade meals from the kitchen while you explore. All proceeds help support community programs and preserve this historic landmark.
Bring a friend and discover something special. Learn more here.
🌱 Hometown EXPO
📅 Sat, Mar 21: 10 am - 3 pm
📍 Springboro High School
💰 Free
Springboro’s Hometown Expo returns for its 25th year, bringing together over 180 local businesses and community organizations for a day packed with networking, discovery, and fun. Meet professionals from around the region and explore everything from home services to healthcare.
Don’t miss your shot at some impressive prizes while supporting local businesses. Learn more here.
🧙♂️ Wizarding World of Waynesville
📅 Sat, Mar 21: 12 - 8 pm
📍 Downtown Waynesville
💰 Free
Waynesville is rolling out the magic carpet for a Hogsmeade-inspired transformation! Local shops will turn into wizarding favorites, the streets will shimmer with enchantment, and butter beer will be flowing for all — no spells required.
Costumes are encouraged, so bring your wands and let your imagination run wild. Learn more here.
🃏 JLD Casino Night Fundraiser
📅 Sat, Mar 21: 7 - 10 pm
📍 Dayton Beer Company, Dayton
💰 $75
Try your luck for a cause! Head to The Dayton Beer Company for poker, blackjack, and crowd favorites like euchre.
Enjoy a silent auction, a 50/50 drawing, appetizers, and a drink ticket — all while supporting women’s leadership and early childhood literacy in Dayton. Register here.
🐶 Eggstra Special Doggy Day
📅 Fri, Mar 27: 5 - 7 pm
📍 Oak Grove Park, Centerville
💰 Free
Treat your pup to an “eggstra” special adventure at Oak Grove’s Dog Park! Bring your furry friend for a dog-friendly egg hunt, giveaways, and plenty of playful activities — all set up just outside the off-leash area, which stays open for canine fun.
Dog-themed prizes are up for grabs while supplies last. Kids can join the fun, but only those 8 and older are allowed in the off-leash area with adult supervision. Want to help organizers plan ahead? Register here.
🖌️ Paint & Sip: Spring Flowers Acrylic Blending Workshop
📅 Fri, Mar 27: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
📅 Sat, Mar 28: 10 am - 12 pm
📍 Dayton Woman's Club, Dayton
💰 $45+
Welcome spring by painting vibrant seasonal blooms at the Spring Flowers Acrylic Blending Workshop. Local artist Nero Lee will guide you step-by-step through blending acrylics to capture soft petals, gentle light, and those uplifting spring colors.
No experience needed — just bring your creativity! Enjoy a complimentary drink, light snacks, and all supplies provided. Get your tickets here.
🐣 Easter Eggstravaganza
📅 Sat, Mar 28: 10 am - 12 pm
📍 Wright-Patt Air Force Base
💰 Free
Bring the whole family to the Area B Softball Fields for an Easter Eggstravaganza packed with fun! Kids can hunt for over 20,000 eggs, meet friendly animals at the petting zoo, get creative with face painting, and enjoy live music and caricature art.
It’s a morning of egg-citement you won’t want to miss. Learn more here.
🧺 Family Easter Egg Hunt
📅 Sat, Mar 28: 1 - 3 pm
📍 Lathrem Senior Center, Kettering
💰 Free
Hop over for a fun-filled egg hunt that’s perfect for families and friends! Kids can collect eggs, head to the emptying station for surprises, and score raffle tickets for special Easter baskets. Enjoy crafts, snacks, and sweet treats for every registered attendee.
There are separate time slots for little ones and older kids, so everyone gets a fair chance at the fun. Register here.
🥚 Easter Egg Hunt
📅 Sun, Mar 29: 1 - 4 pm
📍 Delco Park, Kettering
💰 Free
Hop over to Delco Park for Operation Motorcycle Santa and Ride With Elmo’s very first community Easter Egg Hunt! Enjoy crafts, snap a picture with the Easter Bunny, and enter raffles if you’re feeling lucky.
Kids can search for hidden eggs in age-grouped sections, with chances to win special prizes. Learn more here.
🥔 Potato Workshop
📅 Thu, Apr 2: 12 - 2 pm
📍 Dayton Grotto Gardens, Dayton
💰 $20
Get your hands dirty and learn how to grow potatoes just about anywhere at this hands-on gardening workshop. You’ll walk through the basics of planting and caring for potatoes using simple, space-saving grow bags.
Led by potato enthusiast Kadie Crawford, the session covers everything from soil prep to harvest. Along the way, you’ll plant your own future batch of homegrown taters and connect with fellow gardeners under the glow of the full moon.
This event is put on by the OSU Extension and Greater Montgomery County Master Gardener Association. Registration is open to the first 25 participants and ends on March 22nd, register here.
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— Max
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