💎Porches, Parties & Paloozas (Issue #151)
Your Local Weekend Planner
Max Carone
August 20, 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
81° 🌡️ 63° | 🌤️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Saturday
78° 🌡️ 60° | 🌦️ | ☔ 40% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
Sunday
77° 🌡️ 57° | 🌤️ | ☔ 20% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
📅 EVENTS
🏡 Dayton Porchfest
📅 Sat, Aug 22: 12:15 - 6:45 pm
📍 St. Anne’s Hill Historic District, Dayton
💰 Free
Dayton Porchfest brings live music right to the porches of St. Anne’s Hill Historic District. Stroll the neighborhood and discover mini-concerts from local musicians in a laid-back, welcoming setting.
The festival starts with T.R.S.S. Drum Corps and wraps up with an AfterFest featuring Heather Redman & The Reputation.
🚗 2nd St. Car Meet
📅 Sat, Aug 22: 4 - 8 pm
📍 Downtown Miamisburg
💰 Free
Rev up and head to Downtown Miamisburg for the annual 2nd St. Cruise In/Car Meet! Bring your favorite ride — no registration needed — and park along 2nd Street to show it off.
Enjoy music from a live DJ, check out local vendors, and sip on drinks from DORA-friendly breweries. Parking is first come, first served. Check for weather updates and get more details here.
🇱🇧 Lebanese Festival
📅 Fri, Aug 28: 6 - 9 pm
📅 Sat, Aug 29: 11 am - 9 pm
📅 Sun, Aug 30: 11 am - 9 pm
📍 St. Ignatius Church, Washington Twp.
💰 Free
Get ready for the 33rd Annual Greater Dayton Lebanese Festival, where you can enjoy delicious Lebanese food, lively music, and plenty of family-friendly fun.
Chicketti Family Amusements is back with rides, games, and their famous fries and lemonade stand — perfect for kids and kids-at-heart.
Experience a weekend full of culture, food, and festivities. Learn more here.
🚗 Subarashi Cars & Coffee
📅 Sun, Aug 30: 9 am - 12 pm
📍 Carillon Park, Dayton
💰 Free
Gear up for a morning of Japanese car culture at America’s Packard Museum! Subarashi Cars & Coffee brings together a standout selection of JDM vehicles, perfect for car lovers or anyone curious about these unique rides.
Enjoy fresh brews from Twin Creek Coffee Co. and tasty baked goods while you mingle with fellow enthusiasts. Learn more here.
🎪 AlterFest
📅 Fri, Sep 4: 6 pm - 12 am
📅 Sat, Sep 5: 12 pm - 12 am
📅 Sun, Sep 6: 12 pm - 12 am
📍 Alter High School, Kettering
💰 Free
AlterFest is your chance to wrap up summer with classic festival fun. Kids will find plenty to do with rides and games, while adults can relax with a cold drink or try their hand at card games.
Be sure to grab some of the famous grilled chicken and other festival favorites. It’s a beloved Labor Day tradition for the whole community. Learn more here.
🎤 Party At The Landing With The Menus
📅 Fri, Sep 4: 6 - 10 pm
📍 Austin Landing, Miamisburg
💰 Free
Austin Landing is painting the town pink for a night of music, food, and giving back! Throw on your favorite pink gear and catch The Menus rocking the stage at 7:30.
Fuel your fun at the Mich Ultra Beer Garden — every drink helps Pink Ribbon Good. Plus, over 10 food trucks will be serving up tasty eats all night.
Party with a purpose, enjoy great tunes, and support a fantastic cause. Learn more here.
🚒 Antique Fire Apparatus Show
📅 Sat, Sep 5: 9:30 am - 5 pm
📍 Carillon Park, Dayton
💰 Seniors: $12
💰 Adults: $14
💰 Kids: $10
Travel back in time at the Miami Valley Fire Apparatus Show, where around 40 antique fire trucks take center stage at Carillon Historical Park. See how firefighting tools and engines have changed over the years — perfect for families, history buffs, and anyone curious about firehouse history.
Enjoy food for purchase and plenty of hands-on learning in this unique setting. Free for Dayton History members. Learn more here.
🃏 Ren Fest Opening Weekend
📅 Sat, Sep 5: 10:30 am - 7 pm
📅 Sun, Sep 6: 10:30 am - 7 pm
📅 Mon, Sep 7: 10:30 am - 7 pm
📍 Ohio Renaissance Festival, Waynesville
💰 Adults: $33+
💰 12 & Under: $10
Step back in time as the Ohio Renaissance Festival opens for the season with Homecoming Weekend! Celebrate the return of performers, artisans, and familiar festival traditions in a lively village filled with jousting, parades, and fairy tale shows.
Browse the artisan marketplace, watch craft demos, and soak up the festive fall atmosphere. Make your Labor Day weekend truly memorable — get your tickets here.
🎶 Ohio Is For Lovers Festival
📅 Sat, Sep 5: 3 pm
📍 Rose Music Center, Huber Heights
💰 $60+
Get ready to rock out with local legends, Hawthorne Heights! This epic one-day event features a stacked lineup, including Silverstein, Saves The Day, Hit The Lights, The Dopamines, Arm’s Length, and A While After.
Whether you’re a diehard emo fan or just love live music, this is your chance to catch some of the genre’s biggest names on one stage at Rose Music Center. Get your tickets here.
🎸 Tippapalooza
📅 Sat, Sep 5: 5 - 10 pm
📍 Downtown Tipp City
💰 Free
Tippapalooza brings a night of homegrown music to downtown Tipp City, spotlighting original bands from the Miami Valley. This year’s lineup features The Noah Wotherspoon Band, Yuppie, The Gage Thomas Band, and Kittinger.
Enjoy craft beers, tasty bites, and a fun, community-focused vibe — all while supporting local charities. Learn more here.
🎈 Kettering Holiday At Home
📅 Sun, Sep 6: 10 am - 6 pm
📅 Mon, Sep 7: 10 am - 5 pm
📍 Lincoln Park, Kettering
💰 Free
Celebrate 250 years of American independence in Kettering! This patriotic Labor Day weekend is packed with family fun — free kids’ games, live music and dancing, and arts and crafts vendors selling American-made treasures. Don’t forget to wear your red, white, and blue!
Car fans can check out Sunday’s VW showcase and Monday’s invitational auto show, now featuring a new 80’s class. This Labor Day parade is the oldest and biggest in the Miami Valley, so arrive early for the best spot. Learn more here.
🦋 Mysterious Moths: The Darker Side of Butterflies
📅 Thu, Sep 10: 6:30 - 9:30 pm
📍 Centerville Activity Park, Centerville
💰 $15
Discover the secret world of moths at this evening program, inspired by the book Gardening for Moths. You'll learn why these nocturnal pollinators are key to healthy ecosystems and how “moth-gardening” can help support local wildlife right in your own yard.
The event wraps up with a guided moth walk — giving you a chance to spot these remarkable creatures up close. Registration closes on August 27th, sign up here.
🎶LIVE MUSIC
This Friday
This Saturday
This Sunday
😂LIVE COMEDY
This Weekend
🙏 THANKS FOR READING
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See you next Thursday,
— Max
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