💎 Haunts & Hops (Issue #159)
Your Local Weekend Planner
Max Carone
October 22, 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
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Saturday
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📅 EVENTS
🎨 Paint & Sip: Halloween Acrylic Workshop
📅 Fri, Oct 23: 5:30 - 8 pm
📅 Sat, Oct 24: 1 - 3:30 pm
📍 Dayton Woman's Club, Dayton
💰 Members: $38
💰 Adults: $45
💰 Kids: $35
Get creative this Halloween with a festive Paint & Sip workshop! Artist Nero Lee will guide you step by step as you paint a glowing jack-o’-lantern, a mysterious black cat, and a moonlit sky — no experience needed.
Kids, teens, and adults are all welcome, making this a fun outing for families or groups of friends. All supplies and light refreshments are included, with wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks available.
🥞 Centerville Rotary Pancake Day
📅 Sat, Oct 24: 7 am - 12 pm
📍 Centerville High School
💰 $8
Flip into fall with all-you-can-eat pancakes at the Centerville Rotary Pancake Breakfast! Bring the whole family for stacks of pancakes, sausage, and plenty of coffee, all served up by friendly Rotarians. You’ll even spot favorite cartoon characters roaming for fun photo ops.
Every forkful supports scholarships, winter coats for kids, and other local good works. Come hungry, make memories, and support Centerville Rotary’s community efforts. Get your tickets here.
🎃 WPAFB Pumpkin Chuck
📅 Sat, Oct 24: 11 am - 3:30 pm
📍 Air Force Museum, Dayton
💰 Free
Pumpkin Chuck is back, launching pumpkins and spirits sky-high! Watch teams compete in two rounds of pumpkin-flinging, then check out the machines up close or cheer on the pie-eating contest.
Enjoy tasty bites from local food trucks, live music, and plenty of hands-on activities for all ages. Learn more here.
🧛 Vandalia Halloween Hangout
📅 Sat, Oct 24: 11 am - 2 pm
📍 Vandalia Sports Complex
💰 Free
Get your costumes ready for the Halloween Hangout at Vandalia Sports Complex! Enjoy a festive night with delicious food trucks, hayrides, and a Trick-or-Treat vendor area packed with candy and surprises.
Kids can bounce on giant inflatables, join hands-on activities, and enter the spirited costume contest. Browse local craft vendors and soak in all the spooky excitement. Learn more here.
👻 Halloween for Little Ones
📅 Sat, Oct 24: 11 am - 1 pm
📍 Kettering Recreation Complex
💰 Free
Get ready for a howling good time at this Halloween bash outside the Kettering Recreation Complex! Kids can enjoy trunk or treat, bounce around on inflatables, and get creative with face painting — all in a festive, family-friendly setting.
Don’t forget to bring your furry friends for Wag-O-Ween, which features a dog costume contest, walk and wag course, and photo booth fun. Learn more here.
🐕🦺 Wag O Ween
📅 Sat, Oct 24: 11 am - 1 pm
📍 Kettering Recreation Complex
💰 Free
Bring your furry friends to Wag O Ween for a howl-worthy Halloween celebration at the Kettering Recreation Complex! Pups can trick-or-treat along the Walk and Wag course, strike a pose at the photo booth, and meet adorable adoptable pets.
Don’t miss the pet costume contest — just be sure to pre-register your pup! Plus, enjoy Trunk or Treat, inflatables, and food trucks alongside Halloween Fun for Little Ones. Learn more here.
🌮 Taco & Nacho Fest
📅 Sat, Oct 24: 5 - 9 pm
📍 Austin Landing, Miamisburg
💰 Free
Taco and Nacho Fest is back at Austin Landing, celebrating five years of cheesy, crunchy goodness! Chow down on tacos and nachos from local favorites, sip on cold drinks, and groove to live music all evening.
Wrap up the fiesta with fireworks lighting up the sky. Gather your amigos and learn more here.
🎃 Spellbrook
📅 Sat, Oct 24: 6 - 11 pm
📍 Bellbrock Park, Bellbrook
💰 Free
Ready for a Halloween bash that’s strictly adults-only? Spellbrook 4 takes over Bellbrock Park with a beer tent, a frightfully good lineup of food trucks, and live music from ITHIKA. Costumes aren’t required, but major prizes await those who dress to impress in the 21+ costume contest.
Take a spooky stroll through the Bellbrook Historical Museum, sip craft brews, and party with other “spirited” souls. All alcohol sales benefit local nonprofits, so you can feel good about your ghoulish good time. Learn more here.
🕷️ Hauntfest on Fifth
📅 Sat, Oct 24: 7 pm - 1 am
📍 Oregon District
💰 Advance: $15
💰 Day-Of: $20
Dayton’s biggest Halloween party is back in the Oregon District! DJs, street performers, food trucks, and open-container DORA drinks set the stage for a night of spooktacular fun. The legendary costume contest is a can’t-miss highlight — so bring your A-game.
Want to skip the line? Snag a Fast Pass and breeze right in. Costumes are encouraged, but leave the weapons (real or fake) at home. Get your tickets here.
🍬 Trunk or Treat
📅 Wed, Oct 28: 6 - 9 pm
📍 Austin Landing, Miamisburg
💰 Free
Austin Landing is hosting what’s billed as the Miami Valley’s largest Trunk or Treat! Cruise by to check out rows of decked-out Jeeps, let the kids bounce on giant inflatables, and compete in the costume contest.
There’s candy galore and spooky fun for the whole family, so bring your best costume and a big candy bucket! Learn more here.
🍺 Halloween Bar Crawl
📅 Sat, Oct 31: 4 pm - 12 am
📍 Trolley Stop, Dayton
💰 Groups (4+): $25 / ticket
💰 Single: $30
Round up your crew and get ready for a frightfully fun Halloween bar crawl through Dayton! Show off your costume, sip on included drinks or shots, and enjoy no cover charges at every stop. Exclusive drink specials, food deals, and a custom crawl badge are all part of the package.
Snap pics with pro photographers, grab your stadium party cup and lanyard, and map your own spooky adventure. The night wraps with an epic after party — costumes are encouraged, and surprises lurk around every corner. Get your tickets here.
🥃 Bourbon & Bubbles
📅 Fri, Nov 6: 6:30 - 10:30 pm
📍 Dayton Art Institute
💰 VIP: $175
💰 Non-Member: $125
💰 Member: $95
Sip, savor, and celebrate at Bourbon & Bubbles, the Dayton Art Institute’s sparkling signature event! Sample handcrafted bourbons and bubbly from over two dozen vendors, and enjoy gourmet bites from Bernstein’s Fine Catering. Each ticket includes multiple tastings, with a cash bar for extra options.
VIP guests get early access, exclusive specialty sips, and extra tasting punches. Don’t miss your chance to win prizes in the Bourbon & Bubbles raffle. This party sells out fast, so secure your spot here.
🛍️David’s Bazaar & Handmade Arts and Crafts Show
📅 Sat, Nov 7: 9 am - 3 pm
📍 David’s Cemetery, Kettering
💰 Free
Kick off your holiday shopping with a homespun touch at the annual Holiday Bazaar. Browse handmade arts and crafts booths filled with one-of-a-kind gifts and festive décor, all created by local and regional artisans.
Treat yourself to a homemade brunch and pick up some sweet treats at the bake sale. Support local makers and get in the holiday spirit! Learn more here.
🛩️ After Dark: Bombers & Brews
📅 Sat, Nov 7: 6 - 10 pm
📍 Air Force Museum, Dayton
💰 $45
Sip, dance, and discover at Bombers & Brews, an adults-only evening at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Enjoy live music, trivia with prizes, and get your caricature drawn while snacking on heavy hors d’oeuvres and exploring rare artifacts not usually on display.
It’s a chance to experience the Museum after hours and see aviation history come alive in a whole new way. Get your tickets here.
🥃 Freedom Whiskey Veterans Day Celebration
📅 Sat, Nov 7: 6 - 11 pm
📍 Miamisburg Moose Lodge
💰 $50+
Gather for an evening of gratitude and camaraderie at Freedom Whiskey’s 9th Annual Veterans Day Celebration. Enjoy a catered dinner from Heather’s Café, desserts by Five Loaves Bakery, and live music — plus two drink tickets per guest and a cash bar.
Honor U.S. Navy SEAL (Ret.) Thomas “Drago” Dzieran, this year’s Freedom Whiskey Veteran of the Year, whose inspiring story spans from political prisoner to decorated American hero. Support Warriors on Wheels Cycling and Joseph House through raffles, a bourbon pull, silent auction, and a live painting experience.
♣️ America's Packard Museum Blackjack Ball
📅 Sat, Nov 14: 7 - 11 pm
📍 America's Packard Museum, Dayton
💰 General: $75
💰 VIP: $150
💰 Exclusive: $300
Step back into the Roaring Twenties at America’s Packard Museum’s annual Blackjack Ball. Enjoy casino games, live jazz, specialty cocktails, and a silent auction — all set among legendary mob-connected cars.
Explore the museum after dark, unwind in The Hideaway Lounge, and treat yourself at the Cigar Bar or pampering stations.There are three ticket tiers, each with extras like gaming chips, bourbon, exclusive tours, and VIP perks.
Ante up for an unforgettable night of vintage style and high-stakes fun — no real money, just plenty of prizes and surprises. Get your tickets here.
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