💎 Happy Memorial Day! (Issue #138)
Your Local Weekend Planner
Max Carone
May 21, 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
69° 🌡️ 62° | ⛈️ | ☔ 65% | 💨 10 - 18 mph
Saturday
72° 🌡️ 59° | ⛈️ | ☔ 60% | 💨 9 - 16 mph
Sunday
81° 🌡️ 64° | 🌥️ | ☔ 45% | 💨 7 - 12 mph
📅 EVENTS
🍔 Dayton Burger Fest
📅 Fri, May 22: 5 - 10 pm
📍 The Brightside, Dayton
💰 Free
Burger lovers, this one’s for you! Celebrate 13 years of Dayton Food Truck Rallies with a burger bonanza at The Brightside. Dig into everything from classic cheeseburgers to creative new twists, with food trucks like Barking Burger, Fat Hammies, and more serving up their best bites.
Bring the whole crew — there’s a beer garden patio, indoor seating, and plenty of family-friendly fun. Check out the full list of vendors and learn more here.
🏳️🌈 Gem City Queer Fest
📅 Sat, May 23: 7 - 11 pm
📍 Yellow Cab Tavern, Dayton
💰 $10
Celebrate inclusivity at the first-ever Gem City Queer Fest! Head to Yellow Cab Tavern for a night of live music, local vendors, and community resources — all in support of Have A Gay Day.
This all-ages event is inspired by Lady Fest and aims to uplift and unite Dayton’s queer community. Be part of something new and help make a difference. Get your tickets here.
🎶 Heritage Day
📅 Sun, May 24: 12 - 9 pm
📍 Carillon Park, Dayton
💰 Adult: $14
💰 Senior: $12
💰 Child: $10
Step back into Dayton’s past at Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic! Dive into hands-on historical activities, meet costumed interpreters, and catch the Carillon Park Concert Band before a stirring patriotic performance by the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra honoring local veterans.
Support Dayton History and kick off your Memorial Day weekend with music and community. Get your tickets here.
🍽️ The Founders: 28th Annual Meeting
📅 Wed, May 27: 11 am - 1 pm
📍 Yankee Trace, Centerville
💰 $75
Celebrate service and community spirit at The Founders: 28th Annual Meeting, where Dr. David and Jenni Roer will be honored for their decades of leadership and dedication to children’s organizations, education, and healthcare in Centerville and beyond.
Enjoy a plated lunch, meet local grant recipients, and get inspired by stories of impact. Don’t forget to visit grantee tables for your chance to win a raffle prize! Get your tickets here.
🏷️ Trash ‘N Treasure
📅 Sat, May 30: 8 am - 2 pm
📍 St. Anne’s Hill Historic District, Dayton
💰 Free
Hunt for hidden gems at the St. Anne’s Hill Trash 'N Treasure, one of Dayton’s biggest neighborhood garage and art sales. Stroll through charming streets, browse unique finds, and enjoy plenty of local flavor at nearby restaurants.
Perfect for thrifters, collectors, and anyone who loves a community adventure. Learn more here.
🧀 Cheese Fest
📅 Sat, May 30: 4 - 10 pm
📍 Austin Landing, Miamisburg
💰 Free
Calling all cheese lovers! Head to Austin Landing for the 4th Annual Cheese Fest and dive into a melty menu of cheese curds, grilled cheese, pizza, cheese dogs, and more.
Sip something cold in the Michelob Ultra Beer Garden and enjoy live music as you snack and stroll through vendor booths.
It’s a night dedicated to cheesy goodness — bring your friends and your appetite! Learn more here.
🎵 Funk Fest
📅 Sat, May 30: 5:30 - 10 pm
📍 Levitt Pavilion Dayton
💰 Free
Get ready to groove at Funk Fest, part of the Amplified Series in downtown Dayton. This free show brings legendary funk icons The Bar-Kays to the stage, with local favorites Freakquency and Cincinnati’s Plazmatic kicking off the party.
Expect powerhouse performances, deep grooves, and plenty of dancing as these bands turn up the funk. Learn more here.
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See you next Thursday,
— Max
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