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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!
  • The Fantasy Football Expo

    Today

    10:00 AM EST

    Hall of Fame Village

    The Fantasy Football Expo

    Hall of Fame Village

    The Fantasy Football Expo
    The Fantasy Football Expo Weekend is filled with everything you’d expect when a bunch of fantasy football enthusiasts and fans get together for a weekend! Parties, fantasy drafts, Pro Football Hall of Fame parties, and a ton of fantasy football information sharing and networking with all of your friends from the community! Schedule of Events: Friday: FootballGuys Icebreaker / Poker Tournament and Opening Night Party Saturday: Draft Day and Expo Party Sunday: Fantasy Football Sunday
  • Louisville's 2nd Fridays!

    Today

    5:00 PM EST

    Visitor Deals & Discounts

    Louisville's 2nd Fridays!

    Visitor Deals & Discounts

    Louisville's 2nd Fridays!
    This Summer, the streets of Louisville come alive in Second Fridays, a new Louisville Tradition. Food, art and music fill the air in the summer block party of the century. No matter what your tastes, rest assured Second Fridays has something for everyone! Concert Schedule June 13 | Kings Highway (Tom Petty Tribute) July 11 | Overboard (The Love Boat Band) August 8 | The Shootouts September 12 | Wintrip October 10 | Long Time Gone
  • Movie in the Amphitheater: Despicable Me 4 presented by MCTV

    Today

    5:30 PM EST

    Visitor Deals & Discounts

    Movie in the Amphitheater: Despicable Me 4 presented by MCTV

    Visitor Deals & Discounts

    Movie in the Amphitheater: Despicable Me 4 presented by MCTV
    This free movie and free crafts for kids are both made possible through the generosity of Presenting Sponsor MCTV! •Enjoy free, movie-related crafts for all kids in attendance starting at 5:30pm! •Families are welcome to bring snacks to enjoy during the movie. No alcohol, please. •Bring chairs or a blanket, as seating is not otherwise provided. •No pets. Service animals assisting the disabled are welcome.
  • Extreme Music Bingo

    Today

    6:00 PM EST

    Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery

    Extreme Music Bingo

    Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery

    Extreme Music Bingo
    The latest in fun, only at Maize Valley. FREE to play. Everyone gets a Bingo card, we play 30 second clips of a song, if you have that song on your card, you mark it. First one to yell BINGO, gets a prize! We play 3 rounds each night, and there are multiple ways to win in each round. The Bingo host will let you know if you need to have a straight row, diagonal, 4 corners, or something different. Each round has a theme such as “modern pop”, “party starter”, “90’s party mix" and much more!
  • Special Event: Family Astronomy Evening

    Today

    6:00 PM EST

    McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

    Special Event: Family Astronomy Evening

    McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

    Special Event: Family Astronomy Evening
    Family Astronomy Evening! Join us for an out of this world evening of celestial fun! Navigate through the night sky & hear amazing summer stories in the Hoover-Price Planetarium. Learn to read a star map & tips for telescope viewing. Launch a simple rocket. Explore a planet-themed activity. Snacks included! Space is limited—register online today for a night that’s truly stellar!
  • Canton Theatre Kids: Beetlejuice Jr

    Today

    7:00 PM EST

    Canton Palace Theatre

    Canton Theatre Kids: Beetlejuice Jr

    Canton Palace Theatre

    Canton Theatre Kids: Beetlejuice Jr
    It’s Showtime! Canton Theatre Kids to Perform Regional Premiere of Beetlejuice Jr.! Based on the blockbuster motion picture turned Broadway musical, Beetlejuice JR. tells the story of a strange and unusual teenager named Lydia Deetz, who is grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with death. Luckily for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life!

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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

  • Now

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  • Tue

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  • More

  • 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!
  • The Fantasy Football Expo

    Today

    10:00 AM EST

    Hall of Fame Village

    The Fantasy Football Expo

    Hall of Fame Village

    The Fantasy Football Expo
    The Fantasy Football Expo Weekend is filled with everything you’d expect when a bunch of fantasy football enthusiasts and fans get together for a weekend! Parties, fantasy drafts, Pro Football Hall of Fame parties, and a ton of fantasy football information sharing and networking with all of your friends from the community! Schedule of Events: Friday: FootballGuys Icebreaker / Poker Tournament and Opening Night Party Saturday: Draft Day and Expo Party Sunday: Fantasy Football Sunday
  • Louisville's 2nd Fridays!

    Today

    5:00 PM EST

    Visitor Deals & Discounts

    Louisville's 2nd Fridays!

    Visitor Deals & Discounts

    Louisville's 2nd Fridays!
    This Summer, the streets of Louisville come alive in Second Fridays, a new Louisville Tradition. Food, art and music fill the air in the summer block party of the century. No matter what your tastes, rest assured Second Fridays has something for everyone! Concert Schedule June 13 | Kings Highway (Tom Petty Tribute) July 11 | Overboard (The Love Boat Band) August 8 | The Shootouts September 12 | Wintrip October 10 | Long Time Gone
  • Movie in the Amphitheater: Despicable Me 4 presented by MCTV

    Today

    5:30 PM EST

    Visitor Deals & Discounts

    Movie in the Amphitheater: Despicable Me 4 presented by MCTV

    Visitor Deals & Discounts

    Movie in the Amphitheater: Despicable Me 4 presented by MCTV
    This free movie and free crafts for kids are both made possible through the generosity of Presenting Sponsor MCTV! •Enjoy free, movie-related crafts for all kids in attendance starting at 5:30pm! •Families are welcome to bring snacks to enjoy during the movie. No alcohol, please. •Bring chairs or a blanket, as seating is not otherwise provided. •No pets. Service animals assisting the disabled are welcome.
  • Extreme Music Bingo

    Today

    6:00 PM EST

    Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery

    Extreme Music Bingo

    Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery

    Extreme Music Bingo
    The latest in fun, only at Maize Valley. FREE to play. Everyone gets a Bingo card, we play 30 second clips of a song, if you have that song on your card, you mark it. First one to yell BINGO, gets a prize! We play 3 rounds each night, and there are multiple ways to win in each round. The Bingo host will let you know if you need to have a straight row, diagonal, 4 corners, or something different. Each round has a theme such as “modern pop”, “party starter”, “90’s party mix" and much more!
  • Special Event: Family Astronomy Evening

    Today

    6:00 PM EST

    McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

    Special Event: Family Astronomy Evening

    McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

    Special Event: Family Astronomy Evening
    Family Astronomy Evening! Join us for an out of this world evening of celestial fun! Navigate through the night sky & hear amazing summer stories in the Hoover-Price Planetarium. Learn to read a star map & tips for telescope viewing. Launch a simple rocket. Explore a planet-themed activity. Snacks included! Space is limited—register online today for a night that’s truly stellar!
  • Canton Theatre Kids: Beetlejuice Jr

    Today

    7:00 PM EST

    Canton Palace Theatre

    Canton Theatre Kids: Beetlejuice Jr

    Canton Palace Theatre

    Canton Theatre Kids: Beetlejuice Jr
    It’s Showtime! Canton Theatre Kids to Perform Regional Premiere of Beetlejuice Jr.! Based on the blockbuster motion picture turned Broadway musical, Beetlejuice JR. tells the story of a strange and unusual teenager named Lydia Deetz, who is grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with death. Luckily for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life!

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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