💎 Spring Festival Season (Issue #136)
Your Local Weekend Planner
Max Carone
May 07, 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
65° 🌡️ 51° | 🌦️ | ☔ 30% | 💨 10 - 20 mph
Saturday
72° 🌡️ 50° | 🌤️ | ☔ 20% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
Sunday
69° 🌡️ 46° | 🌧️ | ☔ 70% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
📅 EVENTS
🚗 DCC Meet 2
📅 Sat, May 9: 8 - 11 am
📍 Austin Landing, Miamisburg
💰 Free
Dayton Cars and Coffee is back for its second show of the season! Stroll through a lineup of muscle cars, classic cruisers, and modern sports cars — there’s something for every auto enthusiast.
The focus here is on friendly car admiration, with strict rules against revving, burnouts, and speeding. Bring your friends, snap some photos, and enjoy a relaxed morning with fellow car fans. Learn more here.
🐦 Spring Migration Bird Walk
📅 Sat, May 9: 9 - 11 am
📍 Woodland Cemetery, Dayton
💰 $5
Grab your binoculars and join a slow-paced bird walk at Woodland Cemetery, led by Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Amanda Lawson. You'll search for year-round birds and catch glimpses of colorful spring migrants like the Baltimore Oriole and Scarlet Tanager.
The walk mostly follows paved paths, with a few grassy detours, so wear comfy shoes and dress for the weather. Reserve your spot here.
🎪 Waynesville Street Faire
📅 Sat, May 9: 10 am - 4 pm
📍 Downtown Waynesville
💰 Free
Spend a Saturday exploring Waynesville’s 2nd Saturday Street Faire, where Main Street bursts with local artisans, vintage finds, and one-of-a-kind treasures. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and special children’s activities hosted by the arts council — making it a day the whole family can enjoy.
Downtown shops and eateries will be open, offering sweet treats, coffee, and boutique browsing galore. It’s an easygoing way to soak up small-town charm and create a new summer tradition. Learn more here.
🕸️ The Gothic Market
📅 Sat, May 9: 12 - 5 pm
📅 Sun, May 10: 12 - 5 pm
📍 Dayton Convention Center
💰 Per Day: $15
Step into a world of spooky stories and supernatural style at Grimoire's Gothic Market! This folklore-themed market brings together everything from crystals and candles to plushies and hand-made gothic goods, all inspired by classic horror, witches, and pop-culture favorites.
Gothic or formal attire is encouraged if you want to embrace the vibe, but it's not required. Explore oddities, shop unique finds, and mingle with fellow fans of the strange and unusual. Get your tickets here.
🌼 Annual Marigold Festival Cruise-In
📅 Sat, May 9: 1 - 5 pm
📍 Eichelberger Amphitheater, Huber Heights
💰 Free Entry
Cruise into spring at the 1st Annual Marigold Festival Car Cruise-In, where classic cars, custom builds, and trucks take center stage. The first 75 arrivals even snag a free dash plaque — so get there early if you want bragging rights!
Beyond the car showcase, you’ll find food trucks, a beer garden, live entertainment, and plenty of family-friendly fun throughout the Marigold Festival grounds. Learn more here.
💐 Mother’s Day Brunch
📅 Sun, May 10: 11 am, 12:15pm, 1:30 pm
📍 Dayton Woman's Club, Dayton
💰 Adults: $35
💰 Kids 5-10: $12
💰 4 & Under: Free
Celebrate the special ladies in your life with a special brunch at The Dayton Woman’s Club. Enjoy a delicious buffet in a charming Victorian mansion right in downtown Dayton — perfect for making Mother’s Day feel extra memorable.
Each reservation includes two drinks (choose from mimosas or Bloody Marys) and a cozy, elegant atmosphere. Secure your spot here.
🎪 Spring Fest In The Burg
📅 Fri, May 15: 5 - 9 pm
📅 Sat, May 16: 10 am - 9 pm
📅 Sun, May 17: 12 - 6 pm
📍 Riverfront Park, Miamisburg
💰 Free
Miamisburg’s signature festival is back at Riverfront Park for a weekend packed with excitement! Start things off with the parade on Saturday morning, then dive into tasty food trucks, local drafts from Loose Ends Brewing, and plenty of shopping at the Maker’s Mart.
Don’t miss live music all weekend. See the full schedule and learn more here.
💡 Inventors and Their Inventions
📅 Sat, May 16: 11 am - 1 pm
📍 Woodland Cemetery, Dayton
💰 $5
Step back in time and explore Dayton’s legacy of innovation with a walking tour through Woodland Cemetery. Visit the gravesites of inventors who helped put Dayton at the top of the patent charts by 1900, and hear stories of creativity that shaped the city’s history.
Meet at the Eichelberger Plaza, wear comfy shoes, and be ready for any weather. Reservations are required — secure your spot here.
🎉 Block Party & Outdoor Market
📅 Sat, May 16: 12 - 4 pm
📍 Warped Wing, Dayton
💰 Free
Warped Wing is throwing a big block party to mark 12 years of craft beer and community! Grab your friends, family, or even your pup for a day filled with local vendors, yard games, and classic cookout bites like hot dogs and burgers.
Relax in a lawn chair, sip on the returning Superdelic Double IPA, and browse the outdoor market packed with makers, bakers, and vintage finds. Celebrate summer’s start and Warped Wing’s anniversary in style. Learn more here.
🛍️ Centerville Merchant Market
📅 Sun, May 17: 12 - 5 pm
📍 Stubbs Park, Centerville
💰 Free
Centerville Merchant Market returns to Stubbs Park with 120+ local boutiques, makers, and artisans. Shop for unique finds, from vintage treasures to boutique clothing and home décor, while enjoying food trucks, craft beer, wine, and light DJ music in a scenic park setting.
The first 500 guests score a free canvas bag — 100 stuffed with swag! Free kids activities, a raffle, and even “Husband Daycare” mean there’s something for everyone (except clowns — none here).
⚜️ Fleurs de Fête
📅 Sun, May 17: 1 - 4 pm
📍 Carillon Park, Dayton
💰 Advance: $80
💰 Door: $85
Join Carillon Park for their annual May party in the park. Sample a vast selection of wines and pair them with gourmet bites from local eateries. Prefer beer over wine? Then grab a stein at the Belgian Beer Garden.
Enjoy the melodies of live music and bid on unique items in the silent auction. It's an elegant experience that celebrates the best of Dayton while supporting the park that preserves our history. Get your tickets here.
🍔 Dayton Burger Fest
📅 Fri, May 22: 5 - 10 pm
📍 The Brightside, Dayton
💰 Free Entry
Burger lovers, this one’s for you! Celebrate 13 years of Dayton Food Truck Rallies with a burger bonanza at The Brightside. Dig into everything from classic cheeseburgers to creative new twists, with food trucks like Barking Burger, Fat Hammies, and more serving up their best bites.
Bring the whole crew — there’s a beer garden patio, indoor seating, and plenty of family-friendly fun. Check out the full list of vendors and learn more here.
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🙏 THANKS FOR READING
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— Max
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