Downtown Canton Events
Find upcoming dates for live music, performing arts, festivals, and more.
Downtown Canton
Dine at local restaurants. Listen to live music. Shop local art galleries and specialty shops. Stop for photo ops at the museums, historic points of interest, and public art.
Plan your visit to downtown Canton. Find things to do, places to eat, shopping, entertainment and events.
Mar 26, 2026
First Friday: Find Out What’s Going On!
The monthly celebration of art, music, local businesses, and restaurants in the Canton Arts District will be celebrated on Friday, April 3rd.
Apr 08, 2026
Five Ways to Experience Downtown Canton’s Arts Scene
Downtown Canton is more than a destination—it’s an experience. In fact, in 2023, the Canton-Massillon community was named one of the most arts-vibrant mid-size communities in the country—and once you’re here, you’ll understand exactly why.
Around every corner, art shows up in unexpected ways: on building walls, inside historic spaces, through music you can feel, and in moments that make you stop and look twice.
Whether you're visiting for the first time or rediscovering your own backyard, here are five ways to immerse yourself in Canton’s vibrant downtown arts scene!
Mar 03, 2022
Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) is Officially Here in Downtown Canton
Want to stroll around Downtown Canton with a drink in hand? Well now you can! Grab a drink at one of the participating downtown Canton businesses listed below and carry alcoholic refreshments outdoors while strolling within the designated area.