Good morning, Canton.

University Hospitals is partnering with the Ohio Department of Education — USDA to provide free hot lunches to children ages 1 to 18 at seven Northeast Ohio sites from June 2 until mid to late August.

Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with no registration required.

The Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office investigated a murder-suicide in Dover Township on June 1 when a man shot his wife and then himself at 2011 Gordon Road NW - a woman preparing for a graduation party reported hearing the shots and both victims later died despite emergency efforts.

Representatives from the MAPS Air Museum in Green are traveling to Kalamazoo to recover four vintage Goodyear Duck amphibious planes for restoration.

They plan to rebuild up to three planes using parts from four fuselages and wings, with restoration beginning in the fall and taking two to five years (one may be placed at Akron-Canton Airport).

Canton Palace Theatre is launching three summer movie series—with one free outdoor series starting June 4 at Centennial Plaza and two indoor series beginning June 16 at the theatre featuring family films and Sensory Cinema accommodations.

Indoor tickets cost $2 per person with doors opening at 12:15 p.m. for the Summer Kids series and 6 p.m. for Sensory Cinema, and the outdoor screenings run rain or shine with pre-show entertainment at 6:15 p.m.

Variety Wholesalers will reopen 14 Big Lots stores on June 5—this includes the Canton store at 1336 Whipple Ave NW—as part of its effort to revive the brand after the bankruptcy that closed many stores.

Canton Greek Fest

11 a.m. – 11 p.m. — Canton Greek Fest — Check website for details — Celebrate Greek culture with food, dance, and entertainment at this vibrant festival.

June Downtown Canton First Friday

5-11:59 p.m. — Centennial Plaza — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of arts, shopping, and dining with lively entertainment in the heart of Downtown Canton.

Bar B*Q Mini Market at Bourbon Fest

5-9 p.m. — MAPS Air Museum — Sold out tickets required — Sample the region's finest brews and BBQ at this festive mini market event.

2025 Summer Movie Series

6:15-9 p.m. — Centennial Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy beloved family-friendly movies in the heart of downtown Canton all summer long.

Bruce in the USA Tribute Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Plain Township Amphitheater — $10.00 - $165.00 — Experience a high-energy tribute to Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band with a powerhouse New Jersey band.

Gervasi Spirits Craft Cocktail Class

90-minute session — The Villa Grande — Includes all tools and ingredients — Craft two signature drinks while mastering bar basics.

Canton Township Community Day

4-11 p.m. — Canton Township Community Park — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of food trucks, live music, and fireworks in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series 5km

8 AM – 11 PM — Pro Football Hall of Fame — Registration fee required — Celebrate fitness and football at the Year TWO of the exciting 5k race series.

Songs in the Sky with Canton Symphony Orchestra

6-9 p.m. — Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium — $90.00 - $150.00 — Experience a night of live music, food, and charity events against the Canton skyline.

Olde Canal Days Festival

5-11 p.m. & 11 a.m.-11 p.m. — Olde Canal Days Festival — Free entry — Celebrate Canal Fulton's rich heritage with crafts, food, entertainment, and a parade over three exciting days.