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.
Jun 24, 2025
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, July 11th and Saturday, July 12th.
Aug 24, 2022
Public Art in Downtown Canton
Public art activates space and helps to tell a community's story. It acts as a marker for a destination and builds city pride. It shares where we've been and where we're going.
And it's pretty interesting to look at. In and around downtown Canton, we are so fortunate to have a huge variety of public art that tells the story of our city. From the soaring football-esque spires of Centennial Plaza to the bold neon signage at spots like The Auricle and Grapes in a Glass, and from Patrick Buckohr's "Critter" sculpture series to the Special Improvement District's series of murals, there is a lot to see in a day or two.
Below, I'm sharing some of the public artwork that highlights the best of Canton, from food to shopping to our incredible parks.
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.