Good morning, Canton.

On July 24, thousands gathered at Belden Village in Jackson Township to view 36 vibrant balloons at the 41st Balloon Classic.

The event boosted local community spirit and offered residents a festive display.

Canton's ongoing BAN program brings together community volunteers and city officials for neighborhood cleanups to tackle persistent litter.

Scheduled events will run from Aug. 15 through Sept. 26 (including cleanups in Eye I Watch, Market Heights, Project REBUILD, JoyBloc, and Westbrook Veterans Memorial Park) to improve local environments.

Canton will close several streets on Aug.

1 for the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Community Parade. The parade will run from the Civic Center on Market Avenue North to Third Street and will close roads (from about 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) while areas remain open.

The buck moon, which is July’s full moon, will peak on Wednesday, July 29 at 10:36 p.m. ET as it reaches 96% illumination—highlighting local skies and marking the season when bucks’ antlers near full growth before the sturgeon moon on Aug.

28.

Canton's Palace Theatre will mark its 100th anniversary with a weekend of events from Nov.

20-22 that include Kristin Chenoweth, a Michael Stanley tribute, and a recreation of the 1926 opening featuring a rare screening of College Days (the second film ever shown at the theatre).

Greater Alliance Carnation Festival returns with its 66th edition beginning July 30 plus featuring over 30 events for families, including kids activities, a book sale at Rodman Public Library and indoor movie and author events at Alliance Commons.

The festival runs until Aug. 9 across local venues.

Aurora Ross, a former intern at EN-RICH-MENT, has returned to lead programs that offer classes, workshops and summer camps for over 200 youth in Canton.

She now works in a new building (901 Market Ave. N) that provides state-of-the-art facilities to support creative and academic growth.

Jakob Pool lost his bid to move his gold and gun shop into a residential area on July 27 + he plans to appeal the zoning board's decision in Perry Township.

Play Football First Play

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Pro Football Hall of Fame — Reservations Required — Celebrate the start of the NFL season with a unique football relay from downtown Canton to the Hall of Fame.

Kids’ Pokémon Club

6:00 – 6:45 p.m. — Canal Fulton Public Library — Free entry — A lively meet-up for young Pokémon Trainers to trade cards and learn the game.

Hall of Famer Walk

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Pro Football Hall of Fame — Free entry — Celebrate sports history with a community walk featuring Hall of Famers.

SidestreetMKTS Hall of Fame Night Market 2026

4-9 p.m. — Oakwood Square — Free entry — Experience a vibrant evening of open-air shopping with local food, music, and community spirit.

Lainey Wilson Concert for Legends

7:30-9 p.m. — Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium — $50.00 - $400.00 — Don't miss Grammy-winner Lainey Wilson headline this legendary concert event.

Overboard: The Love Boat Band Concert

7-9:15 p.m. — Nash Family Jackson Amphitheater — Free entry — Dance to the best AM Gold hits of the 70's-80's with the Love Boat Band.