What's Going On This Weekend

Sep 02, 2024

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these upcoming events in Stark County!

Friday, September 6

FIRST FRIDAY @ DOWNTOWN CANTON

5:00PM-9:00PM
Make a stop in Downtown Canton for a celebration of art, music, local businesses, and restaurants!

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES @ CENTENNIAL PLAZA

6:00PM-10:00PM
Stop by Centennial Plaza for New Wave Nation during the 2024 Summer Concert Series every First Friday this summer in Downtown Canton!

JEKYLL & HYDE THE MUSICAL @ KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT STARK

7:30PM
Doctor or terrifying madman? This epic struggle between good and evil comes to life in this musical phenomenon!

Saturday, September 7

YANKEE PEDDLER FESTIVAL @ CLAY'S RESORT JELLYSTONE PARK

10:30AM-5:30PM
Guests will enjoy seventy-five acres of entertainment for the whole family. Town criers update festival goers with events happening on the fairgrounds through the day.

CANTON LATINO FEST @ CENTENNIAL PLAZA

12:00PM-10:00PM
Latino Fest is a free, family-friendly event celebrating community and the Latin/Hispanic culture during National Hispanic Heritage Month. Entertainment will include Latin cuisines, shopping vendors, live music, bounce houses, games, and much more!

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES @ MAIZE VALLEY WINERY & CRAFT BREWERY

6:30PM-9:00PM
Catch Mike Dunfee in the backyard at Maize Valley as the Summer Concert Series continues!

JEKYLL & HYDE THE MUSICAL @ KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT STARK

7:30PM
Doctor or terrifying madman? This epic struggle between good and evil comes to life in this musical phenomenon!

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES @ NASH FAMILY JACKSON AMPHITHEATER

7:30PM-10:00PM
Stop by the Nash Family Jackson Amphitheater for the Summer Concert Series featuring Tom Petty tribute, "King's Highway", food trucks, and more!

Sunday, September 8

YANKEE PEDDLER FESTIVAL @ CLAY'S RESORT JELLYSTONE PARK

10:30AM-5:30PM
Guests will enjoy seventy-five acres of entertainment for the whole family. Town criers update festival goers with events happening on the fairgrounds through the day.

AN AFTERNOON WITH CARRIE COON @ CANTON PALACE THEATRE

1:00PM-3:00PM
Enjoy an episode of HBO's The Gilded Age on the big screen, followed by a Q&A with actress Carrie Coon and costume designer Kasia Walicka-Maimone, moderated by the Massillon Museum's Gilding Northeast Ohio: Fashion and Fortune 1870–1900 guest curator, Brian Centrone.

JEKYLL & HYDE THE MUSICAL @ KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT STARK

2:30PM
Doctor or terrifying madman? This epic struggle between good and evil comes to life in this musical phenomenon!

SUNDAY COMEDY SHOWCASE @ KRACKPOTS COMEDY CLUB

7:30PM
Test out your stand-up abilities at this open-mic comedy showcase!

Canton palace theatre stage from balcony

More Events

This is just a TINY portion of the great events happening this week! If you don't see something that piques your interest, check out our full event calendar to see all upcoming events!

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Willis Brienza is the Creative Coordinator for Visit Canton. He enjoys movies, music, sports, and spending time with friends and family! Willis resides in Alliance with his fiance, Rosie, and their two dogs! Have an update or comment about the blog? Reach out at willisb@visitcanton.com.

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