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  • Grandma & Granpa's Attic

    Today

    9:00 AM EST

    McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

    Grandma & Granpa's Attic

    McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

    Grandma & Granpa's Attic
    The “Grandma & Grandpa’s Attic” exhibition features artifacts from the Museum’s permanent collection from the 1890s through the 1980s! “Grandma & Grandpa’s Attic” includes objects such as a Kodak “Brownie” camera from the 1910s, an original Monopoly board game from 1936, a Wurlitzer Jukebox from the 1930s, a wedding dress made from a World War II silk parachute, and a Cabbage Patch Kid from the 1980s! This is an exhibit sure to entertain and teach any generation!
  • The Eras Exhibit: 250 Years of First Ladies' Progress and Power

    Today

    9:00 AM EST

    First Ladies National Historic Site/National First Ladies Library

    The Eras Exhibit: 250 Years of First Ladies' Progress and Power

    First Ladies National Historic Site/National First Ladies Library

    The Eras Exhibit: 250 Years of First Ladies' Progress and Power
    Celebrate 250 Years of First Ladies Progress and Power with us! From the nation’s earliest days to the modern era, First Ladies have shaped American history through advocacy, diplomacy, and cultural influence. The Eras Exhibit will take visitors on an immersive journey through the evolving role of these women across the many eras of the American historical timeline, showcasing how they have redefined leadership, championed social causes, and influenced national conversations.
  • Character Exhibit

    Today

    9:00 AM EST

    Pro Football Hall of Fame

    Character Exhibit

    Pro Football Hall of Fame

    Character Exhibit
    The centerpiece of the Character exhibit will be a large footprint devoted to the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, the most coveted individual honor in the National Football League! The display will feature an acknowledgement of past winners, several of whom are enshrined in Canton, along with artifacts related to WALTER PAYTON, PEYTON MANNING, JASON TAYLOR and LaDAINIAN TOMLINSON! Guests will be provided the opportunity to learn more about 21 points of interest to connect with character!
  • Apeiron: Eco-Art of John Sabraw

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    10:00 AM EST

    Canton Museum of Art

    Apeiron: Eco-Art of John Sabraw

    Canton Museum of Art

    Apeiron: Eco-Art of John Sabraw
    The Canton Museum of Art is pleased to present Apeiron, a solo exhibition by artist John Sabraw, which incorporates painting, sculpture, and video! Sabraw, an activist and environmentalist, ensures his paintings, drawings and collaborative installations are produced in an eco-conscious manner, and he continually works toward a fully sustainable practice. The result of experimenting is a complex, luminous, mysterious paintings that strike a beautiful balance of controlled and organic processes!
  • Art & Activism: Perspectives from the CMA Collection

    Today

    10:00 AM EST

    Canton Museum of Art

    Art & Activism: Perspectives from the CMA Collection

    Canton Museum of Art

    Art & Activism: Perspectives from the CMA Collection
    Art and activism often share the same motivations — questioning the status quo, speaking out about injustices, communicating new perspectives, and inspiring others. From the CMA Collection come a variety of mediums and voices in American art that depict activism in a myriad of ways – sometimes obvious, sometimes not. These artists are harnessing the power of creativity to inspire dialogue, provoke change, and amplify marginalized voices in an ever-changing world.
  • This Riverbed is a Cradle: Fiber Art of Michelle Wentling

    Today

    10:00 AM EST

    Canton Museum of Art

    This Riverbed is a Cradle: Fiber Art of Michelle Wentling

    Canton Museum of Art

    This Riverbed is a Cradle: Fiber Art of Michelle Wentling
    This riverbed is a cradle, these railcars a lullaby. Michelle Wentling’s fiber art features a collection of botanically-dyed, handwoven wall hangings reminding us of who we were, who we still are beyond a culture shaped by fossil fuels, and who we will be amid a future marked by climate change. This exhibition is a reminder of origin – of a craft that has long provided a sense of identity and connection to place for many cultures.
  • Canton Greek Fest

    Today

    11:00 AM EST

    Visitor Deals & Discounts

    Canton Greek Fest

    Visitor Deals & Discounts

    Canton Greek Fest
    The Canton Greek Fest returns! Featuring indoor and outdoor dining, the St. Haralambos Hellenic Dancers, cooking demos, kids playground, wine tasting, drive thru and so much more! Outdoor Dance Party on Thursday with DJ Puff, Friday night Greek night with DJ Vasilios and a professional fireworks show Saturday night!
  • Karen Knotts: Tied up in Knotts

    Today

    1:00 PM EST

    Hartville Kitchen Restaurant, Bakery, and Shops

    Karen Knotts: Tied up in Knotts

    Hartville Kitchen Restaurant, Bakery, and Shops

    Karen Knotts: Tied up in Knotts
    Join Karen Knotts for Tied Up in Knotts!, an intimate, heartwarming one-woman show celebrating the life and legacy of her father, beloved comedian Don Knotts! Through personal stories and cherished memories, Karen shares a unique perspective of the man behind the iconic Barney Fife character from The Andy Griffith Show! Perfect for baby boomers and anyone who grew up watching Don Knotts bring laughter to millions, this intimate performance reveals the loving father behind the comedian.
  • North Canton Summer Series - Sparkling Lion Champagne

    Today

    6:00 PM EST

    Visitor Deals & Discounts

    North Canton Summer Series - Sparkling Lion Champagne

    Visitor Deals & Discounts

    North Canton Summer Series - Sparkling Lion Champagne
    Kicking off the North Canton Summer Series is Sparkling Lion Champagne! They're a rock/pop band out of Dover, playing the best of music. Come spend your Thursday night with us and rock out! Food Trucks: A Movable Feast and Milk & Honey The North Canton Summer Series is presented by the North Canton Public Library with support from CSB Bank, Grogan-Zeiger Real Estate Group, the City of North Canton and Howlin bird. Howlin Bird will extend happy hour pricing through 7:30 pm on Concert Nights!
  • Summer Serenades: String Octet at Plain Township Amphitheater

    Today

    6:30 PM EST

    Stark Parks

    Summer Serenades: String Octet at Plain Township Amphitheater

    Stark Parks

    Summer Serenades: String Octet at Plain Township Amphitheater
    Summer Serenades returns! Join us for this collaborative series from the Canton Symphony Orchestra, Stark Parks, Friends of Stark Parks, ArtsinStark, Visit Canton, the Mary Renkert Wendling Foundation, and Rotary Clubs of Stark County. No registration is required… just show up! Enjoy the spontaneous sounds of nature with the orchestrated sounds of music! Summer Serenades is a family-friendly series of instrumental ensembles performing all over Stark County!

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About The Area

Akron/Canton has no shortage of things to do. Feed your inner sports fan at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, The Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club, or catch a Canton Charge game (The Cleveland Cavaliers D-...MORE

CALENDAR

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  • Grandma & Granpa's Attic

    Today

    9:00 AM EST

    McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

    Grandma & Granpa's Attic

    McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

    Grandma & Granpa's Attic
    The “Grandma & Grandpa’s Attic” exhibition features artifacts from the Museum’s permanent collection from the 1890s through the 1980s! “Grandma & Grandpa’s Attic” includes objects such as a Kodak “Brownie” camera from the 1910s, an original Monopoly board game from 1936, a Wurlitzer Jukebox from the 1930s, a wedding dress made from a World War II silk parachute, and a Cabbage Patch Kid from the 1980s! This is an exhibit sure to entertain and teach any generation!
  • The Eras Exhibit: 250 Years of First Ladies' Progress and Power

    Today

    9:00 AM EST

    First Ladies National Historic Site/National First Ladies Library

    The Eras Exhibit: 250 Years of First Ladies' Progress and Power

    First Ladies National Historic Site/National First Ladies Library

    The Eras Exhibit: 250 Years of First Ladies' Progress and Power
    Celebrate 250 Years of First Ladies Progress and Power with us! From the nation’s earliest days to the modern era, First Ladies have shaped American history through advocacy, diplomacy, and cultural influence. The Eras Exhibit will take visitors on an immersive journey through the evolving role of these women across the many eras of the American historical timeline, showcasing how they have redefined leadership, championed social causes, and influenced national conversations.
  • Character Exhibit

    Today

    9:00 AM EST

    Pro Football Hall of Fame

    Character Exhibit

    Pro Football Hall of Fame

    Character Exhibit
    The centerpiece of the Character exhibit will be a large footprint devoted to the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, the most coveted individual honor in the National Football League! The display will feature an acknowledgement of past winners, several of whom are enshrined in Canton, along with artifacts related to WALTER PAYTON, PEYTON MANNING, JASON TAYLOR and LaDAINIAN TOMLINSON! Guests will be provided the opportunity to learn more about 21 points of interest to connect with character!
  • Apeiron: Eco-Art of John Sabraw

    Today

    10:00 AM EST

    Canton Museum of Art

    Apeiron: Eco-Art of John Sabraw

    Canton Museum of Art

    Apeiron: Eco-Art of John Sabraw
    The Canton Museum of Art is pleased to present Apeiron, a solo exhibition by artist John Sabraw, which incorporates painting, sculpture, and video! Sabraw, an activist and environmentalist, ensures his paintings, drawings and collaborative installations are produced in an eco-conscious manner, and he continually works toward a fully sustainable practice. The result of experimenting is a complex, luminous, mysterious paintings that strike a beautiful balance of controlled and organic processes!
  • Art & Activism: Perspectives from the CMA Collection

    Today

    10:00 AM EST

    Canton Museum of Art

    Art & Activism: Perspectives from the CMA Collection

    Canton Museum of Art

    Art & Activism: Perspectives from the CMA Collection
    Art and activism often share the same motivations — questioning the status quo, speaking out about injustices, communicating new perspectives, and inspiring others. From the CMA Collection come a variety of mediums and voices in American art that depict activism in a myriad of ways – sometimes obvious, sometimes not. These artists are harnessing the power of creativity to inspire dialogue, provoke change, and amplify marginalized voices in an ever-changing world.
  • This Riverbed is a Cradle: Fiber Art of Michelle Wentling

    Today

    10:00 AM EST

    Canton Museum of Art

    This Riverbed is a Cradle: Fiber Art of Michelle Wentling

    Canton Museum of Art

    This Riverbed is a Cradle: Fiber Art of Michelle Wentling
    This riverbed is a cradle, these railcars a lullaby. Michelle Wentling’s fiber art features a collection of botanically-dyed, handwoven wall hangings reminding us of who we were, who we still are beyond a culture shaped by fossil fuels, and who we will be amid a future marked by climate change. This exhibition is a reminder of origin – of a craft that has long provided a sense of identity and connection to place for many cultures.
  • Canton Greek Fest

    Today

    11:00 AM EST

    Visitor Deals & Discounts

    Canton Greek Fest

    Visitor Deals & Discounts

    Canton Greek Fest
    The Canton Greek Fest returns! Featuring indoor and outdoor dining, the St. Haralambos Hellenic Dancers, cooking demos, kids playground, wine tasting, drive thru and so much more! Outdoor Dance Party on Thursday with DJ Puff, Friday night Greek night with DJ Vasilios and a professional fireworks show Saturday night!
  • Karen Knotts: Tied up in Knotts

    Today

    1:00 PM EST

    Hartville Kitchen Restaurant, Bakery, and Shops

    Karen Knotts: Tied up in Knotts

    Hartville Kitchen Restaurant, Bakery, and Shops

    Karen Knotts: Tied up in Knotts
    Join Karen Knotts for Tied Up in Knotts!, an intimate, heartwarming one-woman show celebrating the life and legacy of her father, beloved comedian Don Knotts! Through personal stories and cherished memories, Karen shares a unique perspective of the man behind the iconic Barney Fife character from The Andy Griffith Show! Perfect for baby boomers and anyone who grew up watching Don Knotts bring laughter to millions, this intimate performance reveals the loving father behind the comedian.
  • North Canton Summer Series - Sparkling Lion Champagne

    Today

    6:00 PM EST

    Visitor Deals & Discounts

    North Canton Summer Series - Sparkling Lion Champagne

    Visitor Deals & Discounts

    North Canton Summer Series - Sparkling Lion Champagne
    Kicking off the North Canton Summer Series is Sparkling Lion Champagne! They're a rock/pop band out of Dover, playing the best of music. Come spend your Thursday night with us and rock out! Food Trucks: A Movable Feast and Milk & Honey The North Canton Summer Series is presented by the North Canton Public Library with support from CSB Bank, Grogan-Zeiger Real Estate Group, the City of North Canton and Howlin bird. Howlin Bird will extend happy hour pricing through 7:30 pm on Concert Nights!
  • Summer Serenades: String Octet at Plain Township Amphitheater

    Today

    6:30 PM EST

    Stark Parks

    Summer Serenades: String Octet at Plain Township Amphitheater

    Stark Parks

    Summer Serenades: String Octet at Plain Township Amphitheater
    Summer Serenades returns! Join us for this collaborative series from the Canton Symphony Orchestra, Stark Parks, Friends of Stark Parks, ArtsinStark, Visit Canton, the Mary Renkert Wendling Foundation, and Rotary Clubs of Stark County. No registration is required… just show up! Enjoy the spontaneous sounds of nature with the orchestrated sounds of music! Summer Serenades is a family-friendly series of instrumental ensembles performing all over Stark County!

Show more

About The Area

Akron/Canton has no shortage of things to do. Feed your inner sports fan at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, The Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club, or catch a Canton Charge game (The Cleveland Cavaliers D-League Team).

Get historical at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, or the First Ladies National Historic Site. Experience life in the 19th century with a trip to Historic Zoar Village, or learn about the history of the famous Hoover family at Fieldcrest Estate.

To relax and enjoy the scenery, take a leisurely stroll through the gardens at Stan Hywet Hall then head to the Tuscan inspired Gervasi Vineyard for dinner and wine sampling. Other Akron/Canton culinary delights include quality meats at Angry Barbeque, oven-fired pizza from The Twisted Olive, burgers at The RAIL, and fresh guacamole at Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar.

WHAT'S NEARBY?

Ohio: Cleveland Ohio Amish Country

Other States & Provinces: Ohio

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