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  • World War II Weekend by Venturing Crew 1944

    Today

    9:00 AM EST

    MAPS Air Museum

    World War II Weekend by Venturing Crew 1944

    MAPS Air Museum

    World War II Weekend by Venturing Crew 1944
    Crew 1944 5TH Rangers WWII Reenactors present a World War II Weekend! Sunday July 13 is the Summer Pancake Breakfast at MAPS! The usual entry fees will apply. This is a special event so no coupons or discounts apply.
  • 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!
  • 2025 WWII Hangar Dance

    Today

    10:00 AM EST

    MAPS Air Museum

    2025 WWII Hangar Dance

    MAPS Air Museum

    2025 WWII Hangar Dance
    Come join us for a night of swing dancing and nostalgia at the MAPS Air Museum! Step back in time to the 1940s and dance the night away! MAPS will serve hot dogs, coney dogs, spam sandwiches, snacks, pop and coffee from 1100 - 1400 in the hangar Schedule of Events 0900 Gates Open 1100 Battle Reenactment 1300 Special Ceremony - Tuskegee Airmen & Pledge of Allegiance 1300 - 1700 Military Vehicle Show 1600 Battle Reenactment 1700 Closing Ceremony All Day - Displays and Demonstrations
  • 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.
  • Scenic Byway Road Rally

    Today

    10:00 AM EST

    Canton Classic Car Museum

    Scenic Byway Road Rally

    Canton Classic Car Museum

    Scenic Byway Road Rally
    The Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition is excited to welcome car enthusiasts for a scenic tour of the historic Ohio & Erie Canalway America's Byway! Participants will receive a curated itinerary of stops along the route, continental breakfast and refreshments, lunch, a commemorative gift, and awesome prizes and raffle opportunities as a part of their registration package, while learning more about the history of America’s Byway from the comfort of their own vehicle! *$150/car for participants*
  • Free Speaker Series: Ohio Genealogical Society

    Today

    11:00 AM EST

    Fort Laurens Museum

    Free Speaker Series: Ohio Genealogical Society

    Fort Laurens Museum

    Free Speaker Series: Ohio Genealogical Society
    Fort Laurens is hosting a guest speaker from the Ohio Genealogical Society! This event is free to attend. For more information, contact Fort Laurens at 330-874-2059 or visit the website at www.fortlaurensmuseum.org.
  • Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival

    Today

    5:00 PM EST

    Visit Canton Welcome Center | Downtown Canton

    Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival

    Visit Canton Welcome Center | Downtown Canton

    Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival
    The Blues are back in Downtown Canton as First Friday transforms into Second Friday this July! This event will be packed with Blues Music, BBQ-themed food trucks along with the vendors, free inflatables for kids, and many other First Friday entertainment staples you love! We hope to see you in Downtown Canton in July for SECOND FRIDAY!!!!
  • Lavender Last Chance Pop-Up

    Today

    5:00 PM EST

    Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery

    Lavender Last Chance Pop-Up

    Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery

    Lavender Last Chance Pop-Up
    We still have beautiful lavender blooms, and we want to share them with you! We will be opening the field just one more time! Come pick lavender or just take advantage of golden hour to get all of your gorgeous lavender photo ops. Perfect for photographers looking for a unique setting! We will also have live music on our outdoor stage and delicious food and drink at our backyard bar. This event is weather permitting, and please no pets or outside food or drink. See you Saturday!

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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

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  • World War II Weekend by Venturing Crew 1944

    Today

    9:00 AM EST

    MAPS Air Museum

    World War II Weekend by Venturing Crew 1944

    MAPS Air Museum

    World War II Weekend by Venturing Crew 1944
    Crew 1944 5TH Rangers WWII Reenactors present a World War II Weekend! Sunday July 13 is the Summer Pancake Breakfast at MAPS! The usual entry fees will apply. This is a special event so no coupons or discounts apply.
  • 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!
  • 2025 WWII Hangar Dance

    Today

    10:00 AM EST

    MAPS Air Museum

    2025 WWII Hangar Dance

    MAPS Air Museum

    2025 WWII Hangar Dance
    Come join us for a night of swing dancing and nostalgia at the MAPS Air Museum! Step back in time to the 1940s and dance the night away! MAPS will serve hot dogs, coney dogs, spam sandwiches, snacks, pop and coffee from 1100 - 1400 in the hangar Schedule of Events 0900 Gates Open 1100 Battle Reenactment 1300 Special Ceremony - Tuskegee Airmen & Pledge of Allegiance 1300 - 1700 Military Vehicle Show 1600 Battle Reenactment 1700 Closing Ceremony All Day - Displays and Demonstrations
  • 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.
  • Scenic Byway Road Rally

    Today

    10:00 AM EST

    Canton Classic Car Museum

    Scenic Byway Road Rally

    Canton Classic Car Museum

    Scenic Byway Road Rally
    The Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition is excited to welcome car enthusiasts for a scenic tour of the historic Ohio & Erie Canalway America's Byway! Participants will receive a curated itinerary of stops along the route, continental breakfast and refreshments, lunch, a commemorative gift, and awesome prizes and raffle opportunities as a part of their registration package, while learning more about the history of America’s Byway from the comfort of their own vehicle! *$150/car for participants*
  • Free Speaker Series: Ohio Genealogical Society

    Today

    11:00 AM EST

    Fort Laurens Museum

    Free Speaker Series: Ohio Genealogical Society

    Fort Laurens Museum

    Free Speaker Series: Ohio Genealogical Society
    Fort Laurens is hosting a guest speaker from the Ohio Genealogical Society! This event is free to attend. For more information, contact Fort Laurens at 330-874-2059 or visit the website at www.fortlaurensmuseum.org.
  • Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival

    Today

    5:00 PM EST

    Visit Canton Welcome Center | Downtown Canton

    Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival

    Visit Canton Welcome Center | Downtown Canton

    Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival
    The Blues are back in Downtown Canton as First Friday transforms into Second Friday this July! This event will be packed with Blues Music, BBQ-themed food trucks along with the vendors, free inflatables for kids, and many other First Friday entertainment staples you love! We hope to see you in Downtown Canton in July for SECOND FRIDAY!!!!
  • Lavender Last Chance Pop-Up

    Today

    5:00 PM EST

    Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery

    Lavender Last Chance Pop-Up

    Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery

    Lavender Last Chance Pop-Up
    We still have beautiful lavender blooms, and we want to share them with you! We will be opening the field just one more time! Come pick lavender or just take advantage of golden hour to get all of your gorgeous lavender photo ops. Perfect for photographers looking for a unique setting! We will also have live music on our outdoor stage and delicious food and drink at our backyard bar. This event is weather permitting, and please no pets or outside food or drink. See you Saturday!

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.

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