💎 Planes, Parties & Pickles (Issue #141)
Your Local Weekend Planner
Max Carone
June 11, 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
82° 🌡️ 61° | 🌤️ | ☔ 10% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
Saturday
83° 🌡️ 65° | 🌤️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Sunday
80° 🌡️ 58° | 🌦️ | ☔ 60% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
📅 EVENTS
🎤 Centerville Party In The Park
📅 Fri, Jun 12: 5:30 - 9 pm
📍 Stubbs Park, Centerville
💰 Free
Centerville’s Summer Concert Series is back at Stubbs Park, kicking off with Party in the Park and a live performance by Turn to Stone, an ELO tribute band. Enjoy family fun with over 30 local vendors, kid-friendly activities, and a vendor village before the music starts at 7 pm.
Food trucks and beer sales will be on site, making it easy to grab dinner and drinks while you enjoy the show. Don’t miss this free night of music and community! Learn more here.
🎵 Star City Concert: Brass Tracks
📅 Fri, Jun 12: 7 - 10 pm
📍 Riverfront Park, Miamisburg
💰 Free
Catch a night of live music at Riverfront Park! Nashville’s Jeff Miller opens with his looping guitar magic, followed by Brass Tracks Band bringing high-energy grooves and a powerhouse horn section.
Enjoy the tiered seating, easy access, and plenty of room to relax or dance. Bring your crew, enjoy the park’s playground and splash pad, and make it a summer night to remember. Learn more here.
🎪 Yellow Springs Street Fair
📅 Sat, Jun 13: 9 am - 7 pm
📍 Downtown Yellow Springs
💰 Free
Join the Yellow Springs community for the spring edition of one of the Miami Valley's most beloved festivals!
See 200+ vendors take over downtown Yellow Springs with their booths lining the streets. Enjoy lots of live music and cold drinks from the beer tent. Be sure to bring your appetite for all the food trucks waiting there to delight.
Parking will go quickly for this event. Our advice is to grab a spot outside of town on Dayton Yellow Springs Road. Sure, it adds a walk but avoids a lot of congestion. Learn more here.
🏷️ Patterson Park Annual Garage Sale
📅 Sat, Jun 13: 9 am - 5 pm
📍 Near Three Birds on Shroyer
💰 Free
Hunt for hidden treasures and score great deals at Patterson Park’s Annual Garage Sale. Whether you’re searching for vintage finds or just browsing for fun, there’s something for everyone to discover.
Bring your friends and see what gems you can uncover this year. Learn more here.
🛩️ Dayton Air Show
📅 Sat, Jun 13: 9 am - 6 pm
📅 Sun, Jun 14: 9 am - 6 pm
📍 Dayton International Airport, Vandalia
💰 $50+
Get ready for high-flying thrills as the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show returns to the Dayton International Airport! This year’s lineup features the legendary U.S. Navy Blue Angels, along with other world-class aerial performers.
Bring the whole family for a weekend packed with jaw-dropping stunts and sky-high excitement. Get your tickets here.
🎪 Waynesville Street Faire
📅 Sat, Jun 13: 10 am - 4 pm
📍 Downtown Waynesville
💰 Free
Explore the charm of historic Waynesville at its annual street fair! Browse vintage clothing, unique antiques, and handmade treasures from over 50 vendors.
Looking for some new garden additions? Bring your green thumb and grab some new plants as well.
Listen to live music and treat yourself to tasty bites from food trucks. Kids can enjoy activities organized by the local arts council. Learn more here.
🪴 Annual Native Plant Sale
📅 Sat, Jun 20: 8 am - 1 pm
📍 Bergamo, Beavercreek
💰 Free
Shop more than 100 species of native wildflowers, grasses, sedges, and shrubs grown locally at Mount Saint John. Whether your garden is sunny, shady, wet, or dry, you’ll find beautiful options that help support pollinators and boost local ecology.
Experts will be there to answer your questions and offer planting tips. Learn more here.
☘️ Celtic Fest Ohio
📅 Sat, Jun 20: 11 am - 10 pm
📍 Renaissance Park, Waynesville
💰 Adults (13+): $20
💰 Kids (< 12): Free
Step into a Celtic wonderland as the Renaissance Fest grounds get a full-on Isle makeover! Enjoy nonstop music from Celtic bands—whether you’re into bagpipes with a twist or classic folk tunes, you’ll find it here. Local dance troupes will keep your toes tapping on the dance stage.
Feast on traditional food and drinks, and browse over 100 vendors offering unique Celtic wares. Get your tickets here.
🥒 Dayton Pickle Fest
📅 Sat, Jun 20: 3 - 10 pm
📍 Austin Landing, Miamisburg
💰 Advance: $5
💰 Day Of: $10
Pickle Fest is back at Austin Landing and it’s kind of a big dill! This year brings even more ways to crunch, sip, and savor the briny goodness — think deep-fried pickles, pickle soda, and plenty of sweet, spicy, and classic creations from over 20 food vendors.
Groove to live music from Classic Jam, shop quirky pickle merch, and snack your way through a true pickle paradise. Don’t forget to sport your best pickle-themed outfit! Get your early bird tickets here.
🎶 Juneteenth Music Festival
📅 Sat, Jun 20: 4 - 9 pm
📍 Eichelberger Amphitheater, Huber Heights
💰 Free
Celebrate Juneteenth with an evening of live music, spoken word, and tasty bites at the Eichelberger Amphitheater in Huber Heights. Enjoy performances by local artists, including Ric Sexton, DJ Oscar, and Soul Pocket, plus food trucks serving up everything from comfort food to sweet treats.
This free festival is open to all and highlights community, culture, and diversity. Learn more here.
🦞 Dayton Seafood Fest
📅 Sun, Jun 21: 10 am - 5 pm
📍 The Brightside, Dayton
💰 Free Entry
Celebrate 13 years of Dayton Food Truck Rallies with a seafood-themed bash at The Brightside! Enjoy shrimp, lobster, crab, and more from some of the area’s best food trucks, plus all your favorite menu classics.
Sip a cold one on the beer garden patio or relax with indoor seating. Learn more here.
🏳️🌈 YS Pride
📅 Sat, Jun 27: 11 am - 5 pm
📍 Downtown Yellow Springs
💰 Free
Celebrate love, inclusion, and community at Yellow Springs Pride — the best little Pride party in Ohio! The day kicks off with a colorful parade, followed by live music, drag performances, and a bustling beer garden featuring YSB’s special Pride brew, Just Be Nice.
Explore local vendor booths, savor treats from food trucks, and keep the festivities going at after parties around town. Learn all about the festivities here.
🎶LIVE MUSIC
This Friday
This Saturday
Upcoming
😂LIVE COMEDY
This Weekend
Upcoming Shows
🙏 THANKS FOR READING
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See you next Thursday,
— Max
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