💎 Pumpkins & Pints (Issue #156)
And... We're Back
Max Carone
October 01, 2026
Good Morning,
Welcome to another issue of our Community Memo where we share fun things to do around town every week. Well… besides last week 🫠
Unfortunately, I was feeling under the weather and wasn’t able to get last week’s issue out. But I’m back to 100% now, and there’s plenty to share as we are thick of fall festival season.
Hope you get out and enjoy the weather at one this weekend’s events!
Let’s get to it!
⚡ WEEKEND WEATHER
Friday
67° 🌡️ 48° | 🌦️ | ☔ 100% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Saturday
66° 🌡️ 47° | 🌤️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
Sunday
69° 🌡️ 47° | 🌤️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
📅 EVENTS
🍸 Tequila Fest
📅 Fri, Oct 2: 5 - 9 pm
📍 The Greene, Beavercreek
💰 $20
Tequila Fest is taking over The Greene with an evening full of tequila tastings, tacos, and live music from Britches Down. Your ticket gets you four tequila samples — plus a Ghost Tequila cocktail — so you can sip your way through favorites like Milagro, Dulce Vida, and more.
Come hungry and sample eats from local spots like Lilia’s Outside Cafe, El Meson, and What The Taco?! Grab your friends and get ready for a fun night of flavor and music. Get your tickets here.
🏕️ Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience
📅 Sat, Oct 3: 11 am - 10 pm
📅 Sun, Oct 4: 11 am - 5 pm
📍 Eastwood MetroPark, Dayton
💰 Free
See why Dayton is called the Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest at the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience. Over two days, you can try your hand at kayaking, biking, climbing, slacklining, and more — no matter your age or skill level. Even your dog is welcome to join the fun!
Enjoy live music, local food, competitions, and camping — all for free. This family-friendly festival is a great way to connect with fellow adventurers and discover new outdoor activities. Learn more and plan your weekend here.
🍁 Centerville Fall Fest
📅 Sat, Oct 3: 12 - 8 pm
📍 Stubbs Park, Centerville
💰 Free
Centerville Fall Fest is back and bigger than ever at Stubbs Park, with extended hours and even more family fun. Kids can bounce through the expanded Kids Zone, try out new carnival games, visit the petting zoo, or meet favorite characters like Jack Skellington and the Sanderson Sisters.
Don’t miss the Heart of Centerville Pumpkin Patch — 4,000 free pumpkins are up for grabs, with Pumpkin Parking to stash your finds while you explore. Shop Vendor Village’s 100+ local vendors and food trucks, then wind down with live music from Forte and a tribute concert by REO Survivor and Co. Learn more here.
🍂 Flavors of Fall
📅 Sat, Oct 3: 3 - 6 pm
📍 Sunwatch Village, Dayton
💰 Adults: $35
💰 Kids: $15
Celebrate autumn’s best at SunWatch Village’s Flavors of Fall! Sample local apples, pawpaws, honey, soups, stews, breads, and butters — plus wine and beer tastings — all included with your ticket.
Get hands-on with educational activities, check out the special Collections Cart, and tour the historic village as you soak up seasonal traditions.
A cash bar will be available for extra drinks. Savor the season and explore local history. Get your tickets here.
🎪 Fall Street Fair
📅 Sat, Oct 10: 9 am - 7 pm
📍 Downtown Yellow Springs
💰 Free
Celebrate fall at the Yellow Springs Street Fair, where downtown comes alive with vibrant vendors, handcrafted goods, and seasonal favorites. Stroll the streets to discover unique gifts, local art, and the charm of small-town shopping.
Live music fills the day — including the Backyard Beats + Brews Fest with Yellow Springs Brewery — while food trucks, cafés, and restaurants serve up tasty bites and drinks.
Bring your friends and family for a full day of community, creativity, and fun. Learn more here.
🥬 Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
📅 Sat, Oct 10: 9 am - 8 pm
📅 Sun, Oct 11: 9 am - 6 pm
📍 Downtown Waynesville
💰 Free
Sauerkraut lovers, this one's for you! Waynesville transforms into a bustling festival with hundreds of craft vendors from across the country. Every corner offers something new, from unique handmade goods to tasty bites.
With nearly 60 food choices you can snack, shop, and support local causes. Learn more here.
🕸️ Haunted Trail
📅 Tue, Oct 13: 7 - 9 pm
📅 Wed, Oct 14: 7 - 9 pm
📍 Washington Twp RecPlex
💰 Free
Get ready for chills and thrills at the annual Haunted Trail at Washington Township RecPlex Countryside Park! Guided groups will wind through spook-tacular scenes filled with ghosts, ghouls, and zombies. The trail is best for ages 8 and up, and all minors must walk with an adult.
Admission is free, but consider bringing canned goods to support the local food pantry. No registration needed — just show up and prepare for some frightful fun. Learn more here.
💜 Walk to End Alzheimer's
📅 Sat, Oct 17: 8:30 am - 12 pm
📍 Delco Park, Kettering
💰 Free
Make every step count at this community walk to end Alzheimer’s. Participants get a Promise Garden flower to display their support, creating a sea of color and hope along the route.
Whether you walk, fundraise, or donate, you’re helping advance research and care for those affected. Register or donate here.
🥞 Centerville Rotary Pancake Day
📅 Sat, Oct 24: 7 am - 12 pm
📍 Centerville High School
💰 $8
Flip into fall with all-you-can-eat pancakes at the Centerville Rotary Pancake Breakfast! Bring the whole family for stacks of pancakes, sausage, and plenty of coffee, all served up by friendly Rotarians. You’ll even spot favorite cartoon characters roaming for fun photo ops.
Every forkful supports scholarships, winter coats for kids, and other local good works. Come hungry, make memories, and support Centerville Rotary’s community efforts. Get your tickets here.
🎃 WPAFB Pumpkin Chuck
📅 Sat, Oct 24: 11 am - 3:30 pm
📍 Air Force Museum, Dayton
💰 Free
Pumpkin Chuck is back, launching pumpkins and spirits sky-high! Watch teams compete in two rounds of pumpkin-flinging, then check out the machines up close or cheer on the pie-eating contest.
Enjoy tasty bites from local food trucks, live music, and plenty of hands-on activities for all ages. Learn more here.
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See you next Thursday,
— Max
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