Good morning, Canton.

The Akron-Canton Foodbank and Stark Area Regional Transit Authority hosted the 'Stuff the Bus' food drive on April 17, collecting food for nearly 25,000 meals from local businesses and organizations including Lake Center Christian School and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees.

Women's Impact announced the five winners of its 2026 Impact Awards in Canton, recognizing leaders in education, connection, recognition, legacy and lifetime impact.

They will be celebrated at an awards brunch on May 16 at Prestwick Country Club in Green.

Limited tickets remain for the Schooler Lecture with Academy Award-winning actress Geena Davis on April 28 at 7 p.m. in Timken Gymnasium at Mount Union—tickets are free and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinees Drew Brees, Luke Kuechly, Roger Craig and Larry Fitzgerald unveiled a new exhibit featuring their memorabilia at the local Hall in Canton on Friday, April 17.

The display highlights their football legacy + celebrates the Class of 2026.

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.

Learn Mahjong Workshop

12-3 p.m. — Lost Trail Winery and Vineyard — Food and wine available for purchase — Master the art of Mahjong with expert guidance from Mary Murphy.

Junie B. Jones JR Musical

3:30-5:30 p.m. — Stage Door Studios — $10.00 — Step into the cheerful world of Junie B. Jones and her first-grade adventures with friends.