May 16
Boys North Coast Lacrosse Championships
Hall of Fame Village ForeverLawn Sports Park at Hall of Fame Village 2333 17th Street Northwest Canton , Ohio 44708 Website
The Playbook: What’s Happening in Stark County
Find sports events, theater, family events, festivals, fairs, concerts, live music, and more in Stark County, Ohio!
There are events of all kinds taking place in Canton and nearby communities. See what special events are happening during your next visit.
Find your Next Play In America's Playing Field
Visit Canton's got the tools you need when planning your next outing and trip to Canton and Stark County!
This is your playbook, a handy guide to help you filter events by location, interest, and date. Your custom roster of events is easy to browse to help you find the perfect event for your next trip to America's Playing Field.
Looking for a event perfect for the kiddos? Or maybe a date night idea for that special someone in your life? It's all here! From engaging tours of local museums, classes where you'll learn to paint or create an award-winning meal, to concerts and trivia nights, stand-up comics, exceptional wine tastings, to ways to relax and unwind, there's a special event waiting for YOU right here in Canton and Stark County! Bookmark this page and keep your playback handy!
Our Favorite: The many festivals and fairs in our community! With celebrations of heritage and history, there's always somewhere to play in America's Playing Field!
Event Listings
May 16
720 MAY MKT
North Canton & Plain Township North Canton Main Street 141 North Main Street North Canton , Ohio 44720 Website
May 16
Indoor Season Closing Day — Indoor Farmers’ Market
Downtown Canton Canton Museum of Art 1001 Market Avenue North Canton , Ohio 44702 Website
May 16
Farewell Event at Ricky & Jake’s Gift Shop
Hartville Ricky & Jake's Gift Shop 119 Sunnyside Street Southwest Hartville , Ohio 44632 (330) 888-8844 Website
May 16
Brick Street Jazz Festival
East Canton & Minerva Downtown Minerva 209 North Market Street Minerva , Ohio 44657 Website
May 16
Oddmall: Inside Out
Canton Stark County Fairgrounds 305 Wertz Avenue Northwest Canton , Ohio 44708 (330) 285-1530 Website
May 16
Watercolor Painting Workshop with Angela Stroup
Massillon Massillon Museum 121 Lincoln Way East Massillon , Ohio 44646 (330) 833-4061 Website
May 16
OHSAA Girls Flag Football State Tournament
Hall of Fame Village Tom Benson Stadium at Hall of Fame Village 1835 Harrison Avenue Northwest Canton , Ohio 44708 (614) 267-2502 Website
May 16
Jackson Cultural Celebration
Jackson Township & Belden Village Area Jackson High School Commons 7600 Fulton Drive Northwest Massillon , Ohio 44646 (330) 830-8000 Website
May 16
Make a Sea Glass Bird Frame at Game Time Bar & Grill
Canton Game Time Bar & Grill 5153 Tuscarawas Street West Canton , Ohio 44708 (330) 956-5471 Website
May 16
Worship on Main
Louisville & Alliance Downtown Louisville East Main Street Louisville , Ohio 44641 (234) 757-6222 Website
May 16
Various Flowers and Their Surprising Strengths — Opening Reception
Downtown Canton Strauss Studios 236 Walnut Avenue Northeast Canton , Ohio 44702 (330) 456-0300 Website
Celebrate Upcoming Holidays
Celebrate upcoming holidays and experience Stark County attractions, traditions, and local shopping!
Special Exhibitions
Find out what exhibitions are currently on view at museums in the Canton area and throughout the Stark County region.
Concerts & Live Music
Enjoy live music venues, music festivals and all forms of musical entertainment from professional orchestras to breakout music acts. There is no shortage of major superstars coming to Stark County for concerts.
Enshrinement Week
Head to Canton, Ohio for the annual gathering of football's greatest legends during Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week. See the Enshrinement Ceremony, NFL Hall of Fame Game, Concert for Legends…
First Friday: Find Out What’s Going On!
Apr 23, 2026
The monthly celebration of art, music, local businesses, and restaurants in the Canton Arts District will be celebrated on Friday…
Outdoor Summer Concert Series
Apr 24, 2026
Live music fills the air across Stark County all summer long, thanks to several community concert series throughout the summer…