💎 Happy Thanksgiving! (Issue #115)
PLUS: Upcoming Holiday Bazaars
Max Carone
November 27, 2025
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
32° 🌡️ 19° | ⛅️ | ☔ 10% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
Saturday
34° 🌡️ 32° | ❄️ | ☔ 60% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Sunday
37° 🌡️ 20° | ❄️ | ☔ 80% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
📅 EVENTS
⛸️ Ice Rink Opening Weekend
📅 Fri, Nov 28: 11 am - 10 pm
📅 Sat, Nov 29: 11 am - 10 pm
📍 Riverscape MetroPark, Dayton
💰 General: $7
💰 3 & Under: Free
Lace up and hit the ice at MetroParks Ice Rink. With views of both the Great Miami River and the Dayton skyline, this outdoor rink is perfect for everyone — whether you’re a total beginner or a skating pro.
Choose from open skating, beginners’ lessons, or join a broomball or curling league. Warm up with hot cocoa, enjoy music, and grab an adult beverage after 4 pm. Make it a new winter tradition! Learn more here.
🎄 Dayton Holiday Festival
📅 Fri, Nov 28: 4 - 8 pm
📍 Courthouse Square, Dayton
💰 Free
More than just a family-friendly celebration, this Dayton tradition has brought holiday joy to all since 1972, thanks to Mrs. Virginia Kettering. Enjoy live music, meet Santa's reindeer, snap a photo on Santa's sleigh, or take a horse-drawn wagon ride.
Downtown lights up at 7 pm with the Grande Illumination of the 50,000-light Courthouse Square tree, followed by the dazzling Children's Parade, glowing with over 100,000 lights. Learn more here.
🌱 Dayton Vegan Holiday Market
📅 Sun, Nov 30: 12 - 5 pm
📍 Hidden Gem Music Club, Centerville
💰 Free
The Dayton Vegan Holiday Market is back, bringing a festive afternoon packed with plant-based eats, handmade gifts, and local art.
Browse unique vendors, grab a drink at the cash bar, and soak up the good vibes. Support small businesses and connect with the vegan community. Learn more here.
👼 Angel Night
📅 Thu, Dec 4: 6 - 8 pm
📍 Calvary Cemetery, Dayton
💰 Free
See 67 angel statues illuminating serene setting of Cavalry Cemetery. This event is a drive-thru, so you can stay comfortable in your car as you explore the grounds.
In the spirit of giving, they're also accepting non-perishable food donations. These will go towards their food drive for St. Vincent de Paul's food pantry. Learn more here.
✂️ Handmade Holiday
📅 Fri, Dec 5: 5 - 10 pm
📅 Sat, Dec 6: 11 am - 4 pm
📍 Yellow Cab Tavern, Dayton
💰 Free
Handmade Holiday is back, bringing a two-day shopping experience packed with local creativity. Browse over 20 vendors offering everything from candles, fiber arts, and jewelry to upcycled electronics and home décor.
Whether you're gift hunting or treating yourself, there’s something unique waiting for you. Support artisan makers and get a jump on your holiday shopping. Learn more here.
❄️ Fairborn Holiday Festival
📅 Fri, Dec 5: 5 - 8 pm
📍 Downtown Fairborn
💰 Free
Join the festive fun in Downtown Fairborn! Families are welcomed to Santa’s Candy Cane Land at Main Street Commons. Kids can enjoy free activities like craft stations and writing letters to Santa, plus snap photos in an inflatable snow globe.
For a small fee, they can also enjoy slides, train rides, and more. Don't miss the tree lighting with Santa at 8pm, kicking off Fairborn's holiday season. Learn more here.
🔔 Waynesville's Christmas in the Village
📅 Fri, Dec 5: 6 - 9 pm
📅 Sat, Dec 6: 12 - 8 pm
📅 Sun, Dec 7: 11 am - 4 pm
📍 Downtown Waynesville
💰 Free
Experience the magic of Waynesville’s Christmas in the Village, where small-town charm shines with over 1,300 luminaries lighting up Main Street. Enjoy strolling characters, festive photo ops, cookies, cocoa, and live entertainment — plus a heated tent packed with music and kids’ activities.
Santa makes a grand entrance on a firetruck, and the Sunday market features 50+ vendors and tasty food trucks. Don’t forget to explore Waynesville’s shops and dining for unique holiday finds. Learn more here.
🎄 Kettering Mayor’s Tree Lighting
📅 Fri, Dec 5: 6 - 8 pm
📍 Lincoln Park Civic Commons, Kettering
💰 Free
Gather at Lincoln Park Commons for Kettering’s annual tree lighting, where the holiday season officially begins. Enjoy carols from the Kettering Children’s Choir, free treats, and festive drinks.
This year, kids can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus in their sleigh and send postcards straight to the North Pole. Horse-drawn carriage rides add to the magic. Learn more here.
🛍️ Carroll Holiday Bazaar
📅 Sat, Dec 6: 9 am - 3 pm
📍 Carroll High School, Dayton
💰 Free
Get your holiday shopping started at the Archbishop Carroll High School's Holiday Bazaar! With over 80 vendors offering everything from handmade crafts and baked goods to jewelry, candles, and toys, you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list. Enjoy lunch options and tasty treats while you browse. Learn more here.
💐 Purple Poinsettia Craft & Vendor Show
📅 Sat, Dec 6: 9 am - 4 pm
📅 Sun, Dec 7: 9 am - 4 pm
📍 Greene County Fairgrounds, Xenia
💰 $3
Get a jump on your holiday shopping with over 100 vendors in cozy, heated buildings and grab a bite from on-site food trucks.
Bring a cash donation for entry that supports HALO K9 Dog Shelter, and make your shopping spree even more meaningful. Learn more here.
🎨 Rosewood Holiday Arts Festival
📅 Sat, Dec 6: 11 am - 3 pm
📍 Rosewood Arts Center, Kettering
💰 Free
Celebrate the creativity of the Rosewood community with a full day of art, music, and hands-on fun. Peruse unique works from local artist vendors, catch live performances, and get creative in the Youth Arts Studio’s ornament activity.
Don’t miss the annual Soup Bowl Fundraiser — pick out a handmade bowl and taste soups vying for top honors from celebrity judges. Support local artists and the Kettering Parks Foundation while soaking up some artsy inspiration. Learn more here.
🕯️ Santa's Candle Workshop
📅 Sat, Dec 6: 12 - 3 pm
📍 Manna Uptown, Centerville
💰 $75+
Get crafty and give back at Santa’s Candle Workshop! You’ll make custom-scented candles for your loved ones, sip on wine or bubbles, and enjoy a chef’s choice buffet at Manna.
Choose how many candles and scents you want to create — plus, donations support F.L.O.C. Dayton and local kids in need. Spread some holiday cheer and get your tickets here.
🎊 Miamisburg Holiday Celebration
📅 Sat, Dec 6: 4 - 8 pm
📍 Riverfront Park, Miamisburg
💰 Free
Watch Main Street Miamisburg come alive as the evening parade lights up downtown, ending with the mayor’s tree lighting at Riverfront Park. Catch the Christmas Spectacular dance show at Plaza Theatre before the festivities begin.
After the tree is shining, snap a photo with Santa, stroll down Candy Cane Lane for fun photo ops, and explore the Holiday Bazaar. Kids can craft, write letters to Santa, and enjoy festive activities throughout the evening. Learn more here.
🎆 West Carrollton Holiday Festival
📅 Sat, Dec 6: 4 - 6 pm
📍 Civic Center, West Carrollton
💰 Free
Get into the holiday spirit in West Carrollton with horse-drawn wagon rides, live music from the High School choir and orchestra, and a magical tree-lighting ceremony. Santa will be ready for free photos — just bring your camera!
Warm up with complimentary hot cocoa, make ornaments, stroll through festive stories at the library, and vote for your favorite gingerbread house. It’s a night packed with family fun and small-town cheer. Learn more here.
❄️ Holly Days
📅 Wed, Dec 10: 4 - 8 pm
📅 Thu, Dec 11: 4 - 8 pm
📅 Fri, Dec 12: 4 - 8 pm
📍 Dayton Arcade Rotunda
💰 Free
Step into a winter wonderland at Holly Days in the Dayton Arcade! Explore festive shopping, live music, and daily Fairy Godmother performances for the little ones. Don’t miss the annual community Lego build or the 6888 Kitchen’s Holiday Cafe for delicious food.
Families can enjoy donation-based gift wrapping and special activities for all ages. Free shuttle service makes it easy to hop between downtown holiday events. Bring non-perishable food for The Foodbank and join in the spirit of giving. Learn more here.
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— Max
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