💎 See You In 2026! (Issue #118)
A Few More Holiday Events + Where To Celebrate NYE
Max Carone
December 18, 2025
Good Morning,
Welcome to another issue of our Community Memo where we share fun things to do around town every week. Given it’s the holiday season and the New Year falls on a Thursday, we’ll be taking the next two weeks off here at MV Memo.
We wish you the happiest of holidays and hope you have a fantastic New Year’s celebration (maybe even at some of the events we’re sharing today).
As we wrap up another year on our journey, we just have to say a big thank you for spending it with us. Whether you subscribed over two and half years ago, or last week, we always appreciate your time and attention. We’ll continue striving to earn it every week and are excited to see what next year has in store!
So for the last time in 2025, here’s what we have to share! See you in 2026!
⚡ WEEKEND WEATHER
Friday
26° 🌡️ 21° | 🌨️ | ❄️ 30% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
Saturday
44° 🌡️ 26° | ⛅️ | ❄️ 0% | 💨 10 - 20 mph
Sunday
40° 🌡️ 23° | ⛅️ | ❄️ 0% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
📅 EVENTS
🧑🎄 Woodland Lights Character Night
📅 Sat, Dec 20: 6 - 9 pm
📍 Countryside Park, Washington Twp
💰 General: $9
💰 2 & Under: Free
Woodland Lights transforms into a twinkling wonderland with 10 acres of holiday displays and glowing paths. Walk the half-mile trail or ride the Rieck Express for a scenic view of the lights.
This Saturday, you can meet your favorite costumed characters and snap a photo to remember the magic. Get your tickets here.
🍻 Jingle & Mingle Party
📅 Sat, Dec 20: 6 - 10 pm
📍 Greenhouse Cafe + Bar, Lebanon
💰 $40+
Step into a Christmas movie at Greenhouse Café + Bar. Your ticket gets you two exclusive holiday cocktails, a welcome shot, a festive mug, and reserved seating — all surrounded by dazzling holiday décor and cozy vibes.
Wear your wildest sweater or most spirited outfit for a shot at fun prizes. Spots are limited, so secure your seat for this one-night-only celebration here.
❄️ Winter Solstice
📅 Sun, Dec 21: 7 am - 12 pm
📍 SunWatch Village, Moraine
💰 Free
Welcome the return of longer days at SunWatch! Watch the sunrise at 7:54 am as the Center Pole’s shadow aligns perfectly with the Solstice House — a tradition observed here for centuries.
Enjoy free admission from 7 to noon, along with complimentary coffee and pastries. Experience this remarkable ancient astronomical event and connect with a piece of local history. Learn more here.
✂️ Homemade For The Holidays Market
📅 Sun, Dec 21: 12 - 3 pm
📍 Eudora Brewing, Kettering
💰 Free
Still have gifts to grab? Stop by Eudora's final holiday market of the year with 20 local vendors ready to help you cross off your list.
Find handmade gifts, stocking stuffers, and unique treasures — all while supporting small businesses in our community. Shop small, shop local, and finish your holiday shopping in style. Learn more here.
🧑🎄 Christmas Crafts With The Clauses
📅 Sun, Dec 21: 2 - 4 pm
📍 Bock Family Brewing, Washington Twp
💰 $5
Get crafty and celebrate the season with Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, and the elves! Kids can enjoy hands-on holiday crafts, write a letter to Santa, play festive games, and refuel with snacks and drinks.
Don’t forget to snap a picture with Santa and his merry crew. Learn more here.
🥾 Winter Solstice Hike
📅 Sun, Dec 21: 6 - 8 pm
📍 Russ Nature Reserve, Beavercreek
💰 Free
Step into the peaceful glow of winter with a self-guided hike along a luminary-lit trail. Celebrate the Winter Solstice as you wander through snowy woods, soaking in the quiet beauty of the longest night of the year.
Warm up with refreshments and holiday treats at the end of your walk (while supplies last). Learn more here.
🏀 Harlem Globetrotters
📅 Wed, Dec 31: 2 - 5 pm
📍 Nutter Center, Fairborn
💰 $46+
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters bring their centennial celebration tour to the Nutter Center. Get ready for gravity-defying dunks, game-changing tricks, and all the joy the Globetrotters are known for.
Don’t miss their debut 100 Year jerseys and fresh surprises like the Golden Basketball by Spalding, plus pre-game Magic Pass experiences. Stick around after the game for a free 5th Quarter Autograph session with the team.
Join the fun and witness basketball history in the making. Get your tickets here.
🏮 Christmas Eve Luminaries
📅 Wed, Dec 31: 5 - 9 pm
📍 David’s Cemetery, Kettering
💰 Free
Drive through a winter wonderland at David’s Cemetery, where over 4,600 luminaries and nearly 1,400 wreaths light up the night. Enjoy a peaceful, glowing display from the comfort of your car safe from the bitter cold! Learn more here.
🎉NYE CELEBRATIONS
Have a quick and simple round-up of places to go to celebrate New Years Eve, and welcome 2026. Enjoy!
🎈 NYE At The ‘Plex (For Kids)
📅 Wed, Dec 31: 4 - 8 pm
📍 Washington Twp RecPlex
💰 $5
🔗 Register Here
🎭 New Year's Masquerade
📅 Wed, Dec 31: 6 pm - 1 am
📍 Crafted & Cured, Troy
💰 $10
🔗 Register Here
🎩 NYE Gala
📅 Wed, Dec 31: 6 pm - 12 am
📍 Mills Park Hotel, Yellow Springs
💰 Drinks & Dancing: $45
💰 Full Experience: $125
🔗 Register Here
🥃 NYE Party w/ Jameson’s Folly
📅 Wed, Dec 31: 6:30 pm - 12:30 am
📍 The Dublin Pub, Dayton
💰 Free
🔗 Learn More Here
🎩 Black & White NYE Party
📅 Wed, Dec 31: 7:15 pm - 12:15 am
📍 UD Marriott, Dayton
💰 $192+
🔗 Register Here
🥳 NYE At The OE
📅 Wed, Dec 31: 8 pm - 12 am
📍 Oregon Express, Dayton
💰 $39+
🔗 Register Here
🎧 NYE Ball Drop & Silent Disco
📅 Wed, Dec 31: 8 pm - 12 am
📍 The Brightside, Dayton
💰 $15+
🔗 Register Here
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— Max
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