💎 Markets, Magic & Mingling (Issue #127)
Your Local Weekend Planner
Max Carone
March 05, 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
74° 🌡️ 61° | 🌤️ | ☔ 30% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
Saturday
70° 🌡️ 43° | ⛈️ | ☔ 80% | 💨 15 - 25 mph
Sunday
59° 🌡️ 45° | 🌤️ | ☔ 20% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
📅 EVENTS
🎨 First Friday at the Arcade
📅 Fri, Mar 6: 5 - 8 pm
📍 Dayton Arcade, Dayton
💰 Free
Step inside the Arcade’s historic concourse for a fun Friday night out. Explore art galleries, shop unique local vendors, and snack your way through favorites like Smales Pretzel Bakery, Table 33, and more.
Enjoy acoustic music from 5–6 pm and watch live art demos by Elisha Frontz in front of The Contemporary Dayton.
Stroll with a DORA drink, support small businesses, and start your weekend in style. Learn more here.
🛍️ Arcade Commons
📅 Sat, Mar 7: 9 am - 3 pm
📍 Dayton Arcade, Dayton
💰 Free
Arcade Commons is back at the Dayton Arcade with a fun Fitness Sampler and lots of local flavor! Drop in for mini fitness classes in the Rotunda, from yoga and barre to Pilates and Senior Fit — no experience needed.
Browse shops in the North Arcade, get crafty with a free magnet collage, and refuel at brunch spots on site. Move, mingle, and make the most of your Saturday downtown. Learn more here.
💒 Wedding Open House
📅 Sat, Mar 7: 10 am - 3 pm
📍 Prime Time Party Rental, Dayton
💰 Free
Planning a wedding or special event? You’ll find inspiration galore at this lively show, featuring over 100 top vendors from across the Tri-State area. The first 25 couples snag free swag bags, and everyone can enter giveaways, sample tasty bites, and check out gorgeous displays.
If you’re only hitting one wedding show this year, make it this one — plus, you can catch Prime Time's only sale of the year! Register here.
🚺 International Women’s Day Celebration
📅 Sat, Mar 7: 11 am - 2 pm
📍 Dayton Metro Library, Dayton
💰 Free
Celebrate International Women’s Day at this free, community-focused event hosted by Welcome Dayton and Dayton Metro Library. Bring the family and connect with people from all backgrounds as you honor the achievements and stories of women.
Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere and join in the celebration of culture, unity, and empowerment. Learn more here.
📖 Vendor Village At The Nook
📅 Sat, Mar 7: 12 - 4 pm
📍 The Cozy Book Nook, Dayton
💰 Free
Shop small and discover something new at this special vendor pop-up inside the bookstore. Browse handmade goods and creative finds from CNC Studio Art, Femme Artisans, Simple Grace Co., and even more local makers joining in.
It’s a great way to support local artists while finding that perfect gift — or treat for yourself. Learn more here.
🤝 Women in Business Social
📅 Thu, Mar 19: 5:30 - 7 pm
📍 Dayton Woman's Club, Dayton
💰 $15
Celebrate Women’s History Month and connect with inspiring women at the inaugural Women in Business Social. This relaxed evening is all about authentic conversation — no presentations, no formal agenda, just meaningful connections.
Mingle with guest hostess Colonel (Ret.) Cassie Barlow and meet representatives from local organizations like the Soroptimist Club and Junior League of Dayton. Light refreshments are included, with drinks available for purchase. Register 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.
🥔 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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This Friday
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😂LIVE COMEDY
This Weekend
Upcoming Shows
🙏 THANKS FOR READING
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See you next Thursday,
— Max
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