💎 Shops, Sips & Sparkles (Issue #117)
Your Local Weekend Planner
Max Carone
December 11, 2025
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
32° 🌡️ 21° | 🌨️ | ❄️ 70% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Saturday
22° 🌡️ 5° | 🌨️ | ❄️ 80% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
Sunday
18° 🌡️ 7° | 🌨️ | ❄️ 30% | 💨 10 - 20 mph
📅 EVENTS
❄️ Holly Days
📅 Wed, Dec 10: 4 - 8 pm
📅 Thu, Dec 11: 4 - 8 pm
📅 Fri, Dec 12: 4 - 8 pm
📍 Dayton Arcade Rotunda
💰 Free
Step into a winter wonderland at Holly Days in the Dayton Arcade! Explore festive shopping, live music, and daily Fairy Godmother performances for the little ones. Don’t miss the annual community Lego build or the 6888 Kitchen’s Holiday Cafe for delicious food.
Families can enjoy donation-based gift wrapping and special activities for all ages. Free shuttle service makes it easy to hop between downtown holiday events. Bring non-perishable food for The Foodbank and join in the spirit of giving. Learn more here.
🏮 West Carrollton Luminary Walk
📅 Fri, Dec 12: 6 - 8 pm
📍 Wilson Park, West Carrollton
💰 Free
Step into a sparkling wonderland as Wilson Park lights up for the holidays! Stroll along a magical, illuminated path while holiday tunes set the scene.
Gather around the fire to make s’mores and roast marshmallows — perfect for a cozy night out with family and friends. The event is wheelchair and stroller-friendly, so everyone can join the fun. Learn more here.
🕯️ Luminary Walk
📅 Fri, Dec 12: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
📍 Forest Field Park, Centerville
💰 Free
Enjoy an evening stroll through Bill Yeck Park, lit by hundreds of candles. Choose between a half-mile paved path or a one-mile scenic trail. Warm up by the Smith House fire circle and listen to carols from Centerville High School's symphonic choir.
Sip free hot chocolate at the Forest Field shelter (while supplies last) and bring a school supply donation to support Crayons to Classrooms. Learn more here.
🐶 SVC's Holiday Bazaar
📅 Sat, Dec 13: 1 - 5 pm
📍 Suburban Veterinary Clinic, Centerville
💰 Free
Get your holiday shopping done while supporting a great cause! You’ll find homemade crafts, live music, fun raffle prizes, and even photos with Santa.
This year, PORT will have adoptable dogs and cats on site, so you might just meet your new furry family member while you browse. Shop, support, and maybe even adopt! Learn more here.
🥃 The Art of Bourbon Cocktails
📅 Sat, Dec 13: 6 - 9 pm
📍 Pipestone Golf Course, Miamisburg
💰 $75
Explore the art of bourbon at this hands-on mixology class, perfect for anyone looking to up their cocktail game. You’ll craft three bourbon cocktails, enjoy hors d'oeuvres, and pick up tips on flavor profiles, history, and technique.
Arrive early for cocktail hour starting at 6 before class starts at 7. Get your tickets here.
🇩🇪 Christkindlmarkt
📅 Sun, Dec 14: 12 - 4 pm
📍 Dayton Liederkranz-Turner, Dayton
💰 Free
Step into an old-world winter wonderland with Dayton's German Club. Shop their largest-ever selection of handcrafted ornaments, German collectibles, antiques, and unique gifts — perfect for those last-minute holiday surprises.
Savor traditional eats like bratwurst, cabbage rolls, and Black Forest Cake, or warm up with Gluhwein and a spiked coffee from the fully stocked bar. The raffle offers a chance to score a curated gift basket while you experience a centuries-old tradition with festive flair. Learn more here.
🎁 Holiday Sip & Shop
📅 Sun, Dec 14: 12 - 3 pm
📍 Warped Wing Brewing, Downtown Dayton
💰 Free
Grab a pint and browse a merry mix of handmade soaps, stained glass, vintage finds, records, and gourmet cookies at Warped Wing's Downtown location.
With a lineup of creative artisans and vintage vendors, it’s the perfect way to check off your holiday shopping list and soak up some cheer. Learn more here.
🥳 Holiday Soirée
📅 Tue, Dec 16: 5 - 8 pm
📍 The Brightside, Dayton
💰 Free
If you’re a freelancer, solopreneur, or small business owner without a company holiday party, Launch Dayton has your back! Join other local go-getters for a festive celebration filled with good food, drinks, and plenty of entrepreneurial energy.
Swap your usual coworking session for some holiday cheer and connect with people who truly understand your hustle. Learn more here.
🛩️ First Flight Night
📅 Wed, Dec 17: 4 - 9 pm
📍 Heavier Than Air Brewing, Centerville
💰 Free
Celebrate 122 years since the Wright Brothers’ first flight at HTAB! This year’s First Flight Night spotlights the aviation-inspired art of Paul Melia and historical photography by Dan Patterson.
Bid in a silent auction for signed art or pick up prints — every dollar supports local aviation nonprofits. Enjoy light sandwiches, craft beer, mead, cocktails, and more as you toast Dayton’s place in flight history.
Raise a glass and explore aviation through art and storytelling. Learn more here.
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🙏 THANKS FOR READING
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See you next Thursday,
— Max
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