💎 Planes, Trains & Board Games (Issue #161)
Your Local Weekend Planner
Max Carone
November 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
55° 🌡️ 38° | 🌦️ | ☔ 20% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
Saturday
51° 🌡️ 34° | 🌤️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Sunday
55° 🌡️ 36° | 🌤️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
📅 EVENTS
🛍️ Troy Hometown Holiday
📅 Thu, Nov 5: 10 am - 7 pm
📅 Fri, Nov 6: 10 am - 7 pm
📅 Sat, Nov 7: 10 am - 7 pm
📍 Downtown Troy
💰 Free
Get into the holiday spirit with Hometown Holiday in Downtown Troy! Local shops will be decked out with festive décor, special deals, and seasonal merchandise, making it the perfect way to kick off your holiday shopping in a charming small-town setting.
Don’t miss the Red Envelope Program — spend a qualifying amount at participating stores and receive a sealed envelope with a mystery prize or discount. Return during the redemption period for a fun surprise and even more reasons to shop local.
Bring your friends, soak up the twinkling lights, and discover one-of-a-kind gifts. Learn more here.
🍏 Cider Days
📅 Fri, Nov 6: 9 am - 9 pm
📅 Sat, Nov 7: 9 am - 9 pm
📍 Downtown Yellow Springs
💰 Free
Yellow Springs is getting to the core of fall. Businesses across the village are serving cider-inspired treats, from a Cinnamon Cider Cow Shake at Young's Jersey Dairy to hard cider on tap at Yellow Springs Brewery.
On Saturday, head to Peifer Orchards for Cider Fest, with freshly pressed cider, local vendors, and food trucks. Learn more 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. 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.
✂️ Handmade Holiday Craft Show
📅 Sat, Nov 7: 9 am - 3 pm
📍 Bellbrook High School
💰 Free
Get a head start on your holiday shopping at Bellbrook's annual Handmade Holiday Craft Show. Over 80 local vendors will fill Bellbrook High School, so you can cross a few names off your gift list.
Your purchases support local sellers, too. Learn more here.
🚂 Dayton Train Show
📅 Sat, Nov 7: 11 am - 5 pm
📅 Sun, Nov 8: 11 am - 4 pm
📍 Mont Co Fairgrounds, Dayton
💰 Adults: $10
💰 12 & Under: Free
All aboard for Dayton’s 50th train show! Explore over 20 model railroad displays and check out hundreds of tables loaded with locomotives, rolling stock, hobby tools, and railroad memorabilia.
Meet vendors and custom modelers from across the region, and get hands-on with demos led by top-notch experts. Perfect for curious newcomers and longtime rail fans alike.
🧺 Harvest Market
📅 Sat, Nov 7: 12 - 4 pm
📍 Woodland Cemetery, Dayton
💰 Free
Shop among the fall colors at Woodland Cemetery's Harvest Market. Browse local artwork and textiles, vintage finds, and homemade baked goods from Dayton-area artists and businesses.
Grab lunch from a local food truck, enjoy live music, and join in a community art project. 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.
🎲 AcadeCon 2026
📅 Fri, Nov 13: 8 am - 11 pm
📅 Sat, Nov 14: 8 am - 11 pm
📅 Sun, Nov 15: 8 am - 6 pm
📍 Dayton Convention Center
💰 $20+
Grab your dice and gather your crew — AcadeCon is back for its 14th year at the Dayton Convention Center! This year, get ready for swashbuckling adventures and plenty of tabletop action, all in a family-friendly, inclusive setting.
Whether you’re into roleplaying, strategy games, or just want to meet fellow gamers, there’s a spot for everyone. Hosted by The RPG Academy, it’s all about gaming with friends, old and new.
♣️ 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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🙏 THANKS FOR READING
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See you next Thursday,
— Max
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