Local events

Local events in Canton

City · Stark County · 293 events in the next 90 days from 11 public calendars

This weekend: Sunrise Sessions - Networking with ystark, The American Revolution Experience, Storytime & More at the National First Ladies Library and 17 more. Checked October 19; updated daily.

Today, Monday, October 19

  1. Sunrise Sessions - Networking with ystark

    Jul 14 to Dec 29 · Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank · Business and jobs

    Start your morning with ystark! at the Akron-Canton Foodbank for a casual networking session designed to help young professionals connect, learn, and grow. FREE to the public — just show up ready to connect. No registration required. Sponsored by: ystark! is a program of…

    From Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

  2. Chess Club

    5 to 8 p.m. · Main Library · Classes and talks

    Whether you are new to chess or an advanced player, you are invited to come and join the fun! Play a few games and improve your skills. Chess boards are provided.

    From Stark Library

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  3. Chess Club

    6 to 7:45 p.m. · North Branch · Classes and talks

    Whether you are a beginner, novice, or expert, you are invited to come and join the fun! Chess boards are provided.

    From Stark Library

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  4. 10/19/2026 - Namaste for a Drink (Tam O'Shanter Clubhouse)

    6:30 to 8 p.m. · Tam O'Shanter Clubhouse · Outdoors and parks

    From Stark Parks (Stark County Park District)

  5. Applying for College: What You Need to Know

    6:30 to 7:30 p.m. · Main Library · Family and kids Business and jobs

    An experienced educational consultant shares info on the ins and outs of college admissions and making the right college choice.

    From Stark Library

  6. Melodies in Motion: In Collaboration with the Canton Symphony Orchestra

    6:30 to 7:30 p.m. · DeHoff Memorial Branch · Music and shows Family and kids

    Experience how music, dance, and literature fit together during this unique event. Stark Library staff read aloud favorite stories while Canton Symphony Orchestra musicians provide a backdrop of music or movement. Children will enjoy the interplay between the written word…

    From Stark Library

  7. My Life As A Canal Boat - Plain Township Historical Society Monthly Meeting

    7 to 9 p.m. · My Life As A Canal Boat - Plain Township Historical Society Monthly Meeting · Arts and museums

    Cindy Guest will present the story of the St. Helena II canal boat from the boats perspective. This is a unique twist on the story of how the St. Helena II

    From Visit Canton (Canton/Stark County CVB)

Next 7 days, Tuesday, October 20 to Monday, October 26

  1. The American Revolution Experience

    Oct 20 to 25 · The American Revolution Experience

    The Catherine Richards Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, MAPS Air Museum, and the American Battlefield Trust are pleased to present the

    From Visit Canton (Canton/Stark County CVB)

  2. Journey to the End of the Earth: the Galapagos

    2 to 3 p.m. · North Branch · Outdoors and parks

    Learn about the beautiful islands of The Galapagos famed as a "living museum of evolution". Wildlife such as giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and sea lions await your arrival.

    From Stark Library

  3. Pressed Flower Collage

    5:30 to 7:30 p.m. · Canton Museum of Art

    Pressed Flower Collage with Melinda Carmichael | 5:30-7:30p | Tuesday, October 20Capture the delicate beauty of nature in a fresh, artistic way. In this mixed-media workshop,you'll learn to layer painted backgrounds with carefully pressed flowers to build a dimensionalscen...

    From Visit Canton (Canton/Stark County CVB)

  4. Maker Movie Night

    6 to 7:30 p.m. · North Branch · Music and shows Classes and talks

    Craft Night, but make it spooky. Watch the 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead (rated R, 1hr 35min) while making pumpkin pompom coasters and ghost candles. You are welcome to bring a blanket or cushion for more comfortable seating.

    From Stark Library

  5. Get it Together

    6:30 to 7:30 p.m. · Main Library · Classes and talks Family and kids

    Organizing your research effectively is crucial for a successful genealogy project. Learn strategies for organizing your research both physically and digitally. Supplies will be provided.

    From Stark Library

  6. Stark County – Get It Together

    6:30 to 7:30 p.m. · Stark County Library-Main · Free

    Organizing your research effectively is crucial for a successful genealogy project. Learn strategies for organizing your research both physically and digitally. Supplies will be provided.

    From Ohio Genealogical Society

  7. AultCare QuickConnect October Luncheon

    All day · La Pizzaria Restaurant, Inc. · Business and jobs

    Join us for the October AultCare QuickConnect Luncheon: The Culture Playbook. Every workplace has a culture, whether it’s shaped intentionally or left to develop on its own. Known for his engaging and energetic style, Lucas Tindell of Lucas Live Media and Tindell Training will…

    From Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

  8. Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting: Sgt Clean Car Wash

    All day · Sgt. Clean Car Wash · Business and jobs

    Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Sgt. Clean Car Wash with a ribbon cutting ceremony. This is a great opportunity to welcome them to the community, meet the team and learn more about what they bring to the region. Chamber members, community leaders and guests are…

    From Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

  9. Stark County Sheriff Trunk-N-Treat

    All day · Festivals and fairs

    From Stark County Fair

  10. Hall of Famer Residency Program presented by Haggar: Ron Yary

    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. · Hall of Famer Residency Program presented by Haggar: Ron Yary

    Guests never know who they might meet when they visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame — “Football Heaven” — in Canton. In the Hall of Fame’s 63-year

    From Visit Canton (Canton/Stark County CVB)

  11. Knitting Club | Knit and Crochet

    10 a.m. to noon · Main Library · Arts and museums Classes and talks

    Do you love to knit or want to learn? Join other knitters & crocheters and have fun in a laid-back atmosphere. Share tips and tricks, and work on community projects together. FAQs What do I need to bring? Bring your supplies if you have them. Yarn may be provided—ask your local…

    From Stark Library

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  12. Glass Fusing Children's Workshop: Autumn Glow Suncatchers

    5:30 to 7:30 p.m. · Canton Museum of Art · Family and kids Classes and talks

    Glass Fusing Children's Workshop: Autumn Glow Suncatchers with Amy Pepperney | 5:30–7:30p | Wednesday, October 21Come play with light and glass in this super-fun workshop! Inspired by the vibrant and energetic art of Ernie Barnes, we’ll use colorful glass shapes to create ou...

    From Visit Canton (Canton/Stark County CVB)

  13. Creative Writing Club

    6 to 7 p.m. · Main Library · Classes and talks

    Are you a poet, author, or screenwriter? Maybe you just enjoy journaling. Share ideas, exchange encouragement, and celebrate the power of words in a supportive community of passionate writers.

    From Stark Library

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  14. ASCEND (ARC) Open House

    1:30 to 4:30 p.m. · ASCEND Services · Community and volunteering

    Community Open House Celebrating the opening of the new Activities Resource Center!Looking for a place to connect, build relationships, and take part in activities that support your wellness and recovery? Come check out ASCEND’s Activity & Resource Center (ARC)! The ARC is...

    From Visit Canton (Canton/Stark County CVB)

  15. Canton's First & Only Haunted Ice Cream Shop

    2 to 10 p.m. · 2 Scoopz Ice Cream · Food, drink and markets

    Come check out NE Ohio's first and only haunted ice cream shop, right in downtown Canton. Our shop is one of a kind, 100% dedicated dairy and gluten free, and some of the best ice cream you will ever eat! Visit our haunted forest themed shop during the month of October for spo...

    From Visit Canton (Canton/Stark County CVB)

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  16. Movies @ Main | Scream

    5 to 7 p.m. · Main Library · Music and shows Family and kids

    Lights! Camera! Action! Join us for a special showing of Scream. Movie is rated R. Popcorn will be provided. .

    From Stark Library

  17. B - Adult Archery - 18+ (Exploration Gateway Room Rec Room)

    6:30 to 8 p.m. · Exploration Gateway Room Rec Room · Outdoors and parks

    From Stark Parks (Stark County Park District)

  18. Storytime & More at the National First Ladies Library

    11 a.m. to noon · National First Ladies Historic Site · Family and kids

    Build early literacy skills and bond with your child through books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more. Come ready to read, clap, sing, shake, and dance! This program is for families with young children. Indoor programs begin at 11:00AM at the National First Ladies Library &…

    From Stark Library

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  19. Canton's First & Only Haunted Ice Cream Shop

    2 to 10 p.m. · 2 Scoopz Ice Cream · Food, drink and markets

    Come check out NE Ohio's first and only haunted ice cream shop, right in downtown Canton. Our shop is one of a kind, 100% dedicated dairy and gluten free, and some of the best ice cream you will ever eat! Visit our haunted forest themed shop during the month of October for spo...

    From Visit Canton (Canton/Stark County CVB)

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  20. "Spudz & Bugz" Opening Reception and Book Signing

    6 to 9 p.m. · Cyrus Custom Framing and Art Gallery · Arts and museums

    "Spudz and Bugz" is the title of a picture book written by Judith Brandon, illustrated by Erin Mulligan. Original illustrations and copies of the book will be on display and available. Have your book signed at this opening reception!Both NE Ohio award-winning painters will als...

    From Visit Canton (Canton/Stark County CVB)

  21. Spooky Species: Bats (WCC Education Classroom)

    6 to 7 p.m. · WCC Education Classroom · Outdoors and parks

    From Stark Parks (Stark County Park District)

  22. McKinley Beat Massillon Parade & Pep Rally

    7 to 8 p.m. · Canton Centennial Plaza · Festivals and fairs Community and volunteering

    Get ready to show your Bulldog pride! Join us downtown on Friday, October 23, at 6:00 p.m. for the annual McKinley Beat Massillon Parade. The parade will begin at the Cultural Center for the Arts and march down Market Avenue to Centennial Plaza, where the Pep Rally will kick…

    From City of Canton

  23. DJ Sandhu

    7:30 to 9:30 p.m. · DJ Sandhu

    DJ SANDHU! Buried deep within the most luxuriant beard in comedy lives DJ Sandhu’s silver tongue just aching to get out and spread its

    From Visit Canton (Canton/Stark County CVB)

  24. Haunted History Walks of Canal Fulton Ohio

    8 to 9:30 p.m. · Haunted History Walks of Canal Fulton Ohio · Arts and museums

    Join author and paranormal investigator, Sherri Brake, as she leads you by the light of her lantern. See historical and haunted locations and those with a

    From Visit Canton (Canton/Stark County CVB)

  25. Community Tire Clean UP

    All day · Community and volunteering

    From Stark County Fair

  26. Stark County Sheriff: Drug Take Back

    All day · Festivals and fairs

    From Stark County Fair

  27. E-Cycle Drop off Day - Magnolia (Off SITE)

    9 a.m. to noon · Off SITE · Outdoors and parks

    From Stark Parks (Stark County Park District)

  28. 10/24/2026 - Down to Earth Yoga (Exploration Gateway Room Canalway )

    10 to 11 a.m. · Exploration Gateway Room Canalway · Sports and fitness

    From Stark Parks (Stark County Park District)

  29. Canton's First & Only Haunted Ice Cream Shop

    2 to 10 p.m. · 2 Scoopz Ice Cream · Food, drink and markets

    Come check out NE Ohio's first and only haunted ice cream shop, right in downtown Canton. Our shop is one of a kind, 100% dedicated dairy and gluten free, and some of the best ice cream you will ever eat! Visit our haunted forest themed shop during the month of October for spo...

    From Visit Canton (Canton/Stark County CVB)

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  30. LEGO®/DUPLO® Club

    2 to 3 p.m. · Main Library · Family and kids

    Imagine, create, and build with LEGO® and/or DUPLO® bricks (provided). Drop by and use your imagination to build whatever your mind can dream up. Creative play with building blocks fosters problem solving, enhances spatial skills, encourages imagination, and plus—they’re FUN.…

    From Stark Library

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  31. Popcorn and a movie: The Canterville Ghost

    3 to 4:30 p.m. · North Branch · Music and shows Family and kids

    Follow Sir Simon, a bumbling ghost haunting an American family in an English mansion. His scares fail hilariously until young Virginia helps him find peace and redemption. Rated PG.

    From Stark Library

  32. Pumpkin Decorating

    3 to 4 p.m. · Main Library · Festivals and fairs Family and kids

    Do you know the story of the Jack 'o Lantern? The name comes from an old Irish folktale. Join us to hear the tale and then decorate your pumpkin inspired by Stingy Jack.

    From Stark Library

  33. Armored MMA

    6 to 11 p.m. · Canton Civic Center

    Armored MMA is a revolutionary combat sport that merges the intensity of modern mixed martial arts with the spectacle and tradition of armored combat. Featuring elite athletes competing in real steel armor inside a professional MMA cage, Armored MMA delivers a one-of-a-kind li...

    From Visit Canton (Canton/Stark County CVB)

  34. Armored MMA

    8 p.m. to midnight · Canton Memorial Civic Center

    History and hard-hitting action collide as ARMORED MMA makes its highly anticipated return to Canton. After a massive metal on metal AMMA Fest, ARMORED MMA MMA is bringing back the intense combat sport fused with their unique spectacle of steel fighting— Don’t miss it live and…

    From City of Canton

  35. DJ Smoov R&B Brunch Part

    Noon to 4 p.m. · Special Occasions Event Venue

    Smoov R&B Brunch – Sunday, October 25thHD Productions & Entertainment PresentsThe vibes are back! Join us for DJ Smoov R&B Brunch at Special Occasions Banquet Hall & Lounge for an afternoon of great food, bottomless mimosas, and the best R&B soundtrack in t...

    From Visit Canton (Canton/Stark County CVB)

  36. Book Club | Banned Books

    11 a.m. to noon · North Branch · Classes and talks

    Book Title: The Witches by Roald Dahl Enjoy lively discussions with others on today's most intriguing books and topics. FAQs Will the book be available for me to borrow? Yes! Click the link above, stop in your local branch, or call 330.452.0665 to reserve your copy. Where can I…

    From Stark Library

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  37. Knitting Club | Knorth Knitters

    2 to 4 p.m. · North Branch · Arts and museums Classes and talks

    Do you love to knit or want to learn? Join other knitters & crocheters and have fun in a laid-back atmosphere. Share tips and tricks, and work on community projects together. FAQs What do I need to bring? Bring your supplies if you have them. Yarn may be provided—ask your local…

    From Stark Library

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  38. Teen Hangout

    6 to 7 p.m. · Main Library · Family and kids

    Talk books, try a craft, learn something STEM, or just hang out! Get together to share interests and try new things.

    From Stark Library

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  39. 10/26/2026 - Down to Earth Yoga (Exploration Gateway Room Canalway )

    6:30 to 7:30 p.m. · Exploration Gateway Room Canalway · Sports and fitness

    From Stark Parks (Stark County Park District)

Later in October, October 27 to 31

  1. Melodies in Motion: In Collaboration with the Canton Ballet

    10 to 11 a.m. · North Branch · Music and shows Family and kids

    From Stark Library

  2. Melodies in Motion: In Collaboration with the Canton Ballet

    11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. · Madge Youtz Branch · Music and shows Family and kids

    From Stark Library

  3. City of Canton Career Fair

    3 to 6 p.m. · Canton Memorial Civic Center · Business and jobs

    From City of Canton public meetings

  4. CancelledHaunt Your Look: Halloween Makeup

    5:30 to 6:30 p.m. · North Branch · Family and kids Arts and museums

    From Stark Library

  5. An Evening with Mitch Albom | Speaking of Books Author Series

    6:30 to 7:30 p.m. · Canton Palace Theatre · Classes and talks

    From Stark Library

  6. Melodies in Motion: In Collaboration with the Canton Ballet

    11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. · Main Library · Music and shows Family and kids

    From Stark Library

  7. Book Club | Madge Mystery & Mayhem

    2 to 3 p.m. · Madge Youtz Branch · Classes and talks

    From Stark Library

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  8. Self-Care Studio

    3 to 4 p.m. · DeHoff Memorial Branch · Family and kids

    From Stark Library

  9. Leadership Alumni: Mixology Class

    All day · M Social Bar · Classes and talks

    From Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

  10. Technology Training | Introduction to Canva

    2 to 3:30 p.m. · Main Library · Classes and talks Business and jobs

    From Stark Library

  11. Movies @ Main | Scream VI

    5 to 7 p.m. · Main Library · Music and shows Family and kids

    From Stark Library

  12. 10/29/2026 - Namaste for a Drink (Tam O'Shanter Clubhouse)

    6:30 to 8 p.m. · Tam O'Shanter Clubhouse · Outdoors and parks

    From Stark Parks (Stark County Park District)

  13. Trunk or Treat

    6:30 to 8:30 p.m. · Stadium Park · Family and kids

    From City of Canton

  14. Lore by Lantern: Quail Hollow (Quail Hollow Gazebo)

    8 to 9:30 p.m. · Quail Hollow Gazebo · Outdoors and parks

    From Stark Parks (Stark County Park District)

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Public meetings, 6 in the next 90 days

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  1. Civil Service Commission Meeting

    9:30 to 10:30 a.m. · Canton City Hall · Public meetings

    From City of Canton public meetings

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  2. Board of Health - Regular Meeting

    6 to 7 p.m. · Public meetings

    From City of Canton public meetings

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  3. SCAS Board Meeting

    7 to 8 p.m. · Stark County Fairgrounds · Public meetings

    From Stark County Fair

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  4. Park Board Meeting (Exploration Gateway Room A)

    2 to 3 p.m. · Exploration Gateway Room A · Public meetings

    From Stark Parks (Stark County Park District)

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  5. Oral Argument

    10 to 10:30 a.m. · Fifth District Court of Appeals · Public meetings

    From Mahoning County public meetings

  6. 2026 Records Commission Meeting

    3 p.m. to 12:59 a.m. · Canton City Hall 6th Floor Conference Room · Public meetings

    From City of Canton public meetings

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Cracked Buckeye, "Local events in Canton", https://crackedbuckeye.com/place/canton/events/, checked 2026-10-19.

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