Good morning, Canton.

Tickets for the downtown Canton Mom-Mosa Trail are available for the Mother’s Day weekend event on May 9.

The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and offers mimosas, brunch bites, and local discounts at restaurants + shops.

Adam Kramer from Panattoni Development Co. held an open house at Perry High School yesterday to share plans for a 240 megawatt data center in Perry Township that will support Amazon — the client — and become Stark County’s largest single taxpayer, expected to create over 1,000 trade jobs.

Stark County's Drug Take Back Day will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 25 at five sites, including two in Canton, where volunteers will collect expired, unwanted medications for safe disposal.

Sharps must be disposed at home following posted guidelines.

On April 15, Tax Day 2026 saw Ohio food chains from Wendy's to Krispy Kreme offer free items and discounts for filers; some deals, like Kroger's 50% off frozen meals and White Castle's 15% discount, extended beyond Tax Day (offers vary by chain).

Ryan McGonagle has been hired as GlenOak High School’s new head boys basketball coach—he led East Canton for six seasons with strong records and earned coach honors.

He brings prior GlenOak experience to build championship habits both on and off the court.

Community Health and Wellness Fair

10 AM – 1 PM — Canton Memorial Civic Center — Free entry — Experience Ohio's largest fitness weekend filled with health screenings, wellness resources, and community connection.

Smoov's R&B Sunday Brunch Experience

12-4 p.m. — MBar- Canton's Martini and Wine Bar — Cost of food and drinks not included — Groove to R&B hits while enjoying brunch and a lively atmosphere.

2026 OCMA/VNEA State Pool Championships

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Canton Memorial Civic Center — $0.00 - $10.00 USD — Compete or cheer at the annual state pool championships featuring players of all ages.

50th Anniversary Curtain Up FUNraiser

7-10 p.m. — North Canton Playhouse — $26.13 — Enjoy a night filled with variety shows, games, and raffles at this community FUNraiser celebration.

Sneaker Mania 2

11 AM – 6 PM — Executive Event Center — $5 for students, parents free — Enjoy the ultimate sneaker event with giveaways, food, and thousands of kicks.

Moon Glow Cherry Blossoms Painting Class

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $20 add-on for candle-making — Enjoy a creative evening of painting and candle-making in a vibrant atmosphere.

Free First Friday Comedy Night

8-9:30 p.m. — Canton Comedy Boom — Free entry — Enjoy a night filled with diverse comedic talent from Northeast Ohio and beyond.

Pressed Flower Frame Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Lost Trail Winery and Vineyard — Food and beverages available for purchase — Create a hinged floral frame using beautiful flowers in a crafty evening at the winery.

2026 Mom-Mosa Trail

11 AM – 3 PM — Centennial Plaza — Cost of entry includes drink tickets — Celebrate Mother’s Day with mimosas, brunch bites, and local shopping on a self-guided trail.

North Canton Garden Club Perennial Plant Sale

1-5 p.m. — Price Park — Free entry — Browse a variety of perennial plants perfect for enhancing your home garden.