💎 All The Pumpkins Please (Issue #7)

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It’s that time of the year where it’s all things pumpkin and we’re (mostly) here for it. Though, I tried a pumpkin beer last weekend, and it tasted like drinking a pumpkin pie. Sounds good on paper, but I’d rather just have the pumpkin pie. With a big ole dollop of whip cream on top of course. But I digress…

So, since we’re in the season of fall flavors, we’d love to know what your favorite fall treats are. Reply and let us know!

Alright, here’s what we’re covering today:

• Festivals big and small, something for the doggos, and an opportunity to tour the Masonic Center

• A live version of “The Price Is Right” coming to Dayton in 2024

• Why Dayton Daily News’ voter guide is something you should check out

• St. Anthony’s last school year after being open since 1915

• Local favorite, Doubleday’s, newest restaurant venture

• Our round-up of pumpkin patches ready for your picking

Let’s get to it!

— Max

⚡ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday

58° 🌡️ 78° | ⛅ | ☔ 20% | 💨 11 mph

Saturday

46° 🌡️ 64° | 🌧️ | ☔ 60% | 💨 14 mph

Sunday

41° 🌡️ 56° | ☁️ | ☔ 20% | 💨 16 mph

📅 EVENTS

🎃 Pumpkin Fall Fest

📅 Saturday: 1-8pm
📍 Austin Landing, Miamisburg
💰 Free entry

Fan of all things pumpkin-flavored? Pumpkin Fall Fest has you covered. Enjoy pumpkin beer, pumpkin pie, pumpkin ice cream, and of course… pumpkin spice lattes. Even though pumpkin is the star of the show, there will also be plenty of other fall flavors and options from local food trucks. All with live music to keep the energy up while you chow down.

🐾 Puppies & Pumpkins

📅 Saturday: 11-3pm
📍 North Park, Springboro
💰 Free entry

Bring your pups for a day full of fall family fun dedicated to supporting local animal fosters and rescue groups. With a picture perfect pumpkin patch, you’ll be sure to get some great photos of you and your furry friends enjoying the autumn vibe. If you’re really feeling spooky, dress them up and enter their costume contest for a chance to win a prize! They’ll also have dogs to adopt, a raffle with prizes, and great food from local vendors. While having a blast with fellow dog-lovers, please ensure your dog(s) are leashed at all times. Learn more.

🍩 Pumpkin Donut Days

📅 Saturday & Sunday: 10-6pm
📍 Hidden Valley Orchards, Lebanon
💰 Free entry

Dive into a world of fall flavor at Hidden Valley Orchards. From irresistibly sweet pumpkin donuts, rolls, and cookies to the crisp allure of apple cider donuts and fritters, your sweet tooth is in for a treat. Sip on a range of ciders—whether you prefer it hot, cold, slushed, or spiked. The play yard for the little ones will be open from 11-4pm with face painters and balloon artists to keep them entertained. While the daily hayrides and pumpkin picking from 10-5pm promise fun for all ages. Learn more.

🥬 Ohio Sauerkraut Festival

📅 Saturday: 9-8pm | Sunday: 9-6pm
📍 Main Street, Downtown Waynesville
💰 Free entry

Are you the kind of the person who will defend sauerkraut against its haters? Then join the Waynesville community and fellow sauerkraut fans from all over Ohio for a weekend full of food, shopping, and charity. Browse the wares of 460 crafts vendors spread throughout downtown Waynesville’s Main Street. Taste and savor over 60 different food dishes with plenty of non-sauerkraut options offered as well. Not only is this festival a celebration of tradition, it’s a significant fundraising event for many of the community’s charities and civic orgs. Learn more.

🎪 Yellow Springs Fall Street Fair

📅 Saturday: 9-5pm
📍 Downtown Yellow Springs
💰 Free entry

Join folks across the Miami Valley to celebrate Yellow Springs quaint spirit at this street fair which won 2nd place for Best Annual Festival in Dayton.com’s “Best of Dayton”. Explore the offerings of over 250 unique vendors, satiate your hunger with 30 diverse food trucks, and raise a toast at the beer garden. With two stages packed with performances all day, there will be plenty of live music to enjoy. Parking does get wild, so don’t be surprised if you end up parking a little outside of downtown on Dayton-Yellow Springs road.

🏛️ Dayton Masonic Center Guided Tour

📅 Sunday: 4-6pm
📍 Dayton Masonic Center, Downtown Dayton
💰 Non-members: $30 | Members: $20

Get an exclusive guided-tour of one of the Miami Valley’s architectural gems. Having had a family friend who is a Mason, I’ve been lucky enough to tour these awesome place a few times before. The attention to detail, scale, and craftsmanship is truly amazing. Tours are limited to 20 guests per run and begin every 30 minutes. After the tours, you can enjoy a cash bar and appetizers. Outside access to this building is rare, so if you’ve ever been curious to see what’s inside and appreciate history + craftsmanship, I highly suggest you check it out. Get your tickets here.

👻 Fairborn Halloween Festival

📅 Friday, Oct. 20th: 4-11pm | Saturday, Oct. 21st: 11-11pm | Sunday, Oct. 22nd: 12-6pm
📍 Downtown Fairborn
💰 Free entry

Celebrate spooky season at what has become one of Ohio’s largest Halloween celebrations. Don’t miss this bewitching three-day event with an array of activities: craft vendors, costume contest, and a spooktacular parade. Grab a bite to eat from the food trucks or a drink at the beer garden. Relax with live music by local artists. Or get a chill down your spine at one of Fairborn’s gems, Foy's Haunted Museum.

🎸 Dayton Music Fest

📅 Friday, Oct. 20th & Saturday, Oct. 21st: 5pm
📍 Oregon District
💰 Advance: $20 | Gate: $25

Check out Dayton's vibrant music scene at the 19th annual Music Fest. Over two days, more than 35 acts will perform at The Yellow Cab Tavern, Blind Bob's Bar, and The Trolley Stop, all located around The Oregon District. From indie and rock to electronic and folk, the festival showcases a diverse lineup of local talent. Enjoy a weekend of live music, discover new artists, and immerse yourself in Dayton's rich musical culture. Get tickets.

🍺 Halloween Bar Crawl

📅 Saturday, Oct. 21st: 4pm-12am
📍 Troll Pub Dayton, Downtown Dayton
💰 Individual: $25 | Group: $20

Join one of the most spirited crawls of Dayton, going through some the city’s best bars with exclusive food and drink specials. Tickets include 2-3 drinks/shots, a map of participating venues, waived cover charges at those venues, a custom badge, and access to the after-party. Like dressing up? Then put on your best costume and take your shot at the $1,000 costume contest prize! Get tickets.

Have an upcoming event you’re attending or hosting? Tell us about it here, if it’s a good fit for our community, we may share it.

🗞️ LOCAL NEWS

🤑 ”The Price Is Right” Is Coming To Town

The live (non-televised) version of this #1 daytime TV hit is coming to the Schuster Center on March 3rd, 2024. The show will feature classic games like Plinko and The Big Wheel and have prizes ranging from appliances to vacations, and maybe even a new car. Tickets are going on sale tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 12th) with prices starting at $42 and can be bought online here.

Would you rather play than watch? You can sign up to be a contestant without purchasing a ticket. You just need to show up to the registration area 3 hours before showtime to register for the chance to be on the show. Seems like this could sell out fast. If you’re a huge fan looking to go, don't wait to get those tickets! Learn more and buy tickets here.

🗳️ Dayton Daily News’ Voter Guide

Dayton Daily reached out to the candidates across the Miami Valley running in any contested race with the same set of questions. Their guide includes all of the candidates answers unedited, if they responded. If you want to learn about the people running for trustee, school board, or commission in your area, check this resource out. While this year’s major statewide issues are getting our attention, we have to remember that these offices, and who holds them, matter too. [Dayton Daily News]

🏫 St. Anthony School Closing Next Year

After 108 years, St. Anthony Catholic School in East Dayton will close next summer. This is due to structural issues found within the building. The primary concern is the deteriorated ceiling structure of the underground boiler room. They also found most of the building’s mechanical systems need repaired, upgraded, or replaced. All together, the estimated cost for these repairs was $13 million, which was too high. So come next school year, St. Anthony's 156 students will be starting class elsewhere. To make that search easier, the school is asking other nearby Catholic schools to give their students priority admission. [Dayton Daily News]

🍔 Doubleday's New Fast-Casual Concept Coming Soon

Doubleday’s is launching a new fast-casual spot, Doubleday’s Home Plate, in Washington Township. It’s at the intersection of Miamisburg-Centerville Road (725) and McEwen where Krispy Krunchy Chicken used to be. Home Plate is promising quality and convenience. Providing quick grab-and-go meals, take-and-bake at home dishes, and seamless online ordering. The website is up with some background and hours, but only says "coming soon" as far as an opening date goes. [Dayton Daily News]

🔦 LOCAL SPOTLIGHT

🎃 Pumpkin Patch Pickins

Pumpkin season is here, and with it, the opportunity to go on a classic autumn adventure—pumpkin picking!

Since this is one of our favorite fall activities, we’ve made today’s local spotlight a curated list of local pumpkin patches for you to explore and enjoy as well. Many of these spots offer more than just pumpkins for the picking. You’ll find fresh veggies, sweet treats, savory bites, and adorable decorations—like those absurdly tiny (and cute) gourds perfect for centerpieces.

Whether you're on the hunt for the ideal pumpkin to carve into a spooky lantern, seeking fresh ingredients for a hearty pie, or looking for charming outdoor decorations, now is the prime time to head to the patches.

But be warned: you won’t be the only one thrilled with your pumpkin haul. Expect thanks from neighborhood squirrels too—let's just hope they allow you some time to relish them before claiming their share!

Without further ado, here's our list of pumpkin patches across the Miami Valley for you to explore and their October hours.

Bayer’s Melon Farm

📍 9555 W Third St, Dayton, OH 45417
🕜 Wed - Sat: 10-6pm

Fulton Farms

📍 2393 OH-202, Troy, OH 45373
🕜 Mon - Sat: 10-5pm

Hidden Valley Orchards

📍 5474 North State Route 48, Lebanon, Ohio 45036
🕜 Wed - Fri: 3-10pm | Sat: 10-10pm | Sun: 10-6pm

Katie’s Pumpkin Barn

📍 2128 New Germany Trebein Rd, Xenia, OH 45385
🕜 Mon & Tue: 1-7pm | Thu: 1-7pm | Fri - Sun: 11:30-7pm

Kleather’s Pumpkin Patch

📍 90 W Central Ave, Springboro, OH 45066
🕜 Mon - Sun: 10-7pm

Lovely’s Farm Market & Country Cafe

📍 330 E. Central Ave., Springboro, OH 45066
🕜 Mon - Thu: 12-5:30pm | Fri & Sat: 11-6pm | Sun: 11-5pm

Lucas Bros Farms

📍 3229 Ferry Rd, Bellbrook, OH 45305
🕜 Fri: 5-9pm | Sat & Sun: 11-6pm

$14 admission wristband per person, kids 4 and under get in free with wristband purchase.

Peifer Orchards

📍 4590 US-68, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
🕜 Mon - Fri: 10-6pm | Sat: 9-6pm | Sun: 11-5pm

Sizemore Family Farm

📍 7603 Upper Miamisburg Rd Miamisburg, OH 45342
🕜 Tue - Sun: 10-7pm

Tukens Orchard & Farm Market

📍 15725 Dayton Eaton Pike, West Alexandria, OH 45381
🕜 Mon - Sat: 10-6pm | Sun: 11-5pm

Warrick Farm

📍 8055 S Union Rd, Miamisburg, OH 45342
🕜 Sat & Sun: 11-5pm

Windmill Farm Market

📍 1454 East St #73, Springboro, OH 45066
🕜 Wed - Sun: 10-6pm

Did we leave one of your favorite spots off the list? Send us an email and let us know all about it!

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