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
Jun 18
250 Flags Over Glamorgan
Louisville & Alliance Glamorgan Castle 200 Glamorgan Street Alliance , Ohio 44601 Website
Jun 18
The Country Fest
Canal Fulton 13190 Patterson Road North Lawrence, OH 44666 (330) 625-4372 Website
Jun 18
Animal Keeper for a Day
Amish Country The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Avenue Southwest Wilmot , Ohio 44689 (330) 359-5235 Website
Jun 18
Ohio Goes to the Movies: Ramona and Beezus (2010)
Downtown Canton GlenOak High School 1801 Schneider St NE Canton , Ohio 44702 (614) 324-9954 Website
Jun 18
Elijah: Prophet of Fire
Regional Attractions Ohio Star Theater 1387 Old Route 39 Northeast Sugarcreek , Ohio 44681 Website
Jun 18
Lonnie Jay Freeman: an Elvis Tribute — Matinée Concert
Hartville Hartville Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery 1015 Edison Street Northwest Hartville , Ohio 44632 (330) 877-9353 Website
Jun 18
Elijah: Prophet of Fire
Regional Attractions Ohio Star Theater 1387 Old Route 39 Northeast Sugarcreek , Ohio 44681 Website
Jun 18
Meet in the Meadow
Hartville Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery 6193 Edison Street Northeast Hartville , Ohio 44632 (330) 877-8344 Website
Jun 18
Garden Gathering Basket
Canal Fulton Dragonfly Winery 215 Market Street West Canal Fulton , Ohio 44614 (330) 206-8190 Website
Jun 18
North Canton Summer Series — Dustin Kines
North Canton & Plain Township North Canton City Hall 145 North Main Street North Canton , Ohio 44720 (330) 499-4712 Website
Jun 18
Third Thursday: First Ladies and their Orchids
Downtown Canton National First Ladies Library & Museum 205 Market Avenue South Canton , Ohio 44702 (330) 452-0876 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!
May 29, 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…