💎Horses, Horoscopes & Hoedowns (Issue #134)
Your Local Weekend Planner
Max Carone
April 23, 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
80° 🌡️ 57° | 🌦️ | ☔ 40% | 💨 10 - 20 mph
Saturday
72° 🌡️ 49° | 🌤️ | ☔ 20% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
Sunday
73° 🌡️ 54° | 🌤️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
📅 EVENTS
🛍️ Tara Estates Garage Sale
📅 Thu, Apr 23: 9 am - 5 pm
📅 Fri, Apr 24: 9 am - 5 pm
📅 Sat, Apr 25: 9 am - 5 pm
📍 Tara Estates, Beavercreek
💰 Free Entry
Get ready to explore one of Beavercreek’s biggest neighborhood sales, now going on its 22nd year. You can shop dozens of garage sales across Tara Estates for three full days.
Print a map or wander through — there’s no wrong way to hunt for hidden gems and deals during this community-wide treasure hunt. Learn more here
🍺 ArBrew Day
📅 Thu, Apr 23: 4 - 8 pm
📍 Southern Ohio Brewing, Beavercreek
💰 Free Entry
Raise a glass to Arbor Day at ArBrew Day, where trees and craft beer come together! Enjoy a special forest-inspired brew, and get expert tips at the “Ask an Arborist” table.
Take home a free tree sapling, enter the raffle for a container tree, and celebrate all things green. Learn more here.
🕺 Hootenanny Hoedown: Family Square Dance
📅 Thu, Apr 23: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
📍 Lathrem Senior Center, Kettering
💰 $8+
Kick up your heels with the Gem City Squares for a lively night of square dancing! Beginners are welcome — easy instructions will have you spinning and stepping in no time. Singles, couples, and kids ages 8 and up can all join in the fun.
No experience needed, just a willingness to try something new. Spots are limited, so register here.
🍁 Sugar Maple Festival
📅 Fri, Apr 24: 5 - 10 pm
📅 Sat, Apr 25: 10 am - 10 pm
📅 Sun, Apr 26: 11 am - 5 pm
📍 Downtown Bellbrook
💰 Free
Make a beeline to Bellbrook to celebrate the 46th Sugar Maple Festival. This celebration of local flavors and crafts is a local Spring favorite.
Indulge in a weekend of tasty treats, artisan finds, local live music, and crisp drinks from the beer garden. Discover, taste, and celebrate local traditions in Bellbrook! Learn more here.
📖 Independent Bookstore Day
📅 Sat, Apr 25: 12 - 4 pm
📅 Sun, Apr 26: 12 - 4 pm
📍 The Cozy Book Nook, Dayton
💰 Free
Celebrate the magic of independent bookstores all weekend long! Stop by for the Dayton Indie Bookstore Crawl, try your luck at finding the hidden golden ticket for a year of free audiobooks, and enter raffles with every purchase.
Meet local authors Jennifer Vice, Britt Nichole, and Aliya DalRae for book signings, plus enjoy an art gallery featuring Britt’s photography. Join the fun and support local literary talent, learn more here.
🌎 A World A'Fair 2026
📅 Fri, May 1: 5 - 10 pm
📅 Sat, May 2: 11 am - 10 pm
📅 Sun, May 3: 11 am - 6 pm
📍 Greene County Fairgrounds, Xenia
💰 $10+
Take your taste buds on a trip around the globe at this international festival! Sample dishes from 30 different countries. Don’t miss the Friday-only beer passport for a world tour of brews.
Get moving at the interactive stage, where you can learn ethnic dances or just watch the lively performances. Local favorites Father, Son and Friends will keep the party going both evenings. Learn more here.
🔮 DPC Psychic & Paranormal Fair
📅 Sat, May 2: 11 am - 4 pm
📍 Polen Farm, Kettering
💰 Free
Explore the mystical side of the Miami Valley at the Psychic & Paranormal Fair! Browse vendor booths, meet local readers and healers, and take part in hourly raffles and fun contests. Food trucks will be on hand to keep you fueled for your supernatural adventures.
All proceeds support the Dayton Pagan Coalition and help bring the annual Dayton Pagan Festival to life. Learn more here.
🍷 Flora & Fizz
📅 Sat, May 2: 11 am - 1 pm
📍 Joui Wine, Dayton
💰 $55
Start your morning with mimosas, flowers, and fundraising at Joui Wine — all in support of WYSO, our local NPR station. Sip from the build-your-own-mimosa bar, featuring housemade syrups, unique juices, and edible flowers for a sparkle in every glass.
Craft your own dried floral arrangement with blooms from Butter Flower Farm and naturally dyed fabric accents from Earth Dyed Goods. Sugar Witch Magical Treats will also be there selling their famously enchanting desserts.
Gather your crew and enjoy a creative morning for a great cause. Get your tickets here.
🏇 Derby Day!
📅 Sat, May 2: 12 - 6 pm
📍 Oregon District
💰 Free Entry
The Oregon District’s Derby Day returns for its 8th year, filling Fifth Street with quirky contests and community spirit. Catch adoptable puppies from The Humane Society, groove to DJ Nick Testa, and cheer for the start of Gem City Roller Derby’s 20th season.
Don’t miss the weenie dog race, the Derby Day Clash fashion show, and the hotdog eating contest. Enjoy DORA drinks from your favorite bar while you take in the festivities. Learn more here.
🥃 Derby Days
📅 Sat, May 2: 3 - 9 pm
📍 The Century Bar, Dayton
💰 Free Entry
Break out your boldest hat and get ready for Derby Day at the Century! Celebrate the 152nd Kentucky Derby and the Century’s 30th anniversary with Diane Spitzig at the helm.
Enjoy cake, charcuterie, and big-screen race action. Sip classic mint juleps and enter the lively hat contest for a chance at prizes. Learn more here.
🌼 Annual Marigold Festival Cruise-In
📅 Sat, May 9: 1 - 5 pm
📍 Eichelberger Amphitheater, Huber Heights
💰 Free Entry
Cruise into spring at the 1st Annual Marigold Festival Car Cruise-In, where classic cars, custom builds, and trucks take center stage. The first 75 arrivals even snag a free dash plaque — so get there early if you want bragging rights!
Beyond the car showcase, you’ll find food trucks, a beer garden, live entertainment, and plenty of family-friendly fun throughout the Marigold Festival grounds. Learn more here.
💐 Mother’s Day Brunch
📅 Sun, May 10: 11 am, 12:15pm, 1:30 pm
📍 Dayton Woman's Club, Dayton
💰 Adults: $35
💰 Kids 5-10: $12
💰 4 & Under: Free
Celebrate the special ladies in your life with a special brunch at The Dayton Woman’s Club. Enjoy a delicious buffet in a charming Victorian mansion right in downtown Dayton — perfect for making Mother’s Day feel extra memorable.
Each reservation includes two drinks (choose from mimosas or Bloody Marys) and a cozy, elegant atmosphere. Secure your spot here.
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See you next Thursday,
— Max
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