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Canton Out of Canton will host its sixth annual Warren 'Speedy' Pyles grocery giveaway at St. Paul AME Church on Dec.

13 at 11 a.m.—supplies will be given out until they run out.

The Perry Rotary Club and Operation: Flags of Freedom — local groups with deep roots in our area — will host the sixth annual Wreaths Across America ceremony at noon Dec.

13 at Calvary Cemetery in Perry Township to honor deceased military veterans. Volunteers may purchase a wreath for $17 as organizers plan to adorn nearly 2,300 gravesites.

Minerva Elementary School was honored by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce for its work with the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports program and received the PBIS Silver Award as one of 129 recognized schools for promoting a safe — responsible — respectful learning environment. Principal Becky Miller said the staff was proud of the achievement and committed to fostering a nurturing learning space.

Workers at Ohio Christmas Factory in Canton completed $400k—$500k in updates ahead of its opening on Nov.

28th, adding new props, sets and a walk-in gingerbread house to the 60,000-square-foot holiday attraction at 4125 Mahoning Road NE. The venue operates on Nov. 28th—30th and select dates through Dec. 23rd, offering family-friendly displays, a Christmas light show and North Pole Tavern for guests of all ages.

A new video tour showcases the best hiking spots in Northeast Ohio—featuring Nelson-Kennedy Ledges, Mohican State Park and Dundee Falls.

The tour highlights the unique terrain and scenic views available to local outdoor enthusiasts.

Ohio high school football semifinal games were played Friday, November 28 across the state and the winners will travel to Canton—where championship games are scheduled in early December at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

Lakewood St. Edward and Indian Valley reached the OHSAA state semifinals in high school football.

Fans can watch the St. Edward game on Spectrum News 1—with streaming on the Spectrum News App and OHSAA.tv—while the Indian Valley matchup is available online.

The Indian Valley Braves and Glenville clashed in the Division IV state semifinal on November 28, with the winning team set to advance to the state championship in Canton—both teams faced bitter cold during the game.

Star players Grady Kinsey and Cincere Johnson, finalists for the 2025 Ohio Mr. Football Award, made key plays that helped define the match.

720 Village of Shops

5:30-8:30 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Downtown — Free entry — Explore local shops and enjoy refreshments during this festive pop-up market.

A Christmas Carol

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Players Guild Theatre — Ticket prices start at $99 — Experience a classic holiday tale brought to life on stage.

North Canton Winterfest 2025

4:30-7:30 p.m. — Downtown Square — Free entry — Celebrate the winter season with tree lighting, Santa visits, and festive activities in the heart of North Canton.

A Christmas Carol

2-5 p.m. — Players Guild Theatre — Tickets start at $99 — Experience the classic tale of redemption in a captivating performance.

Community Resource Fair

1-5 p.m. — The Goodwill Ken Weber Community Campus — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with local resources, crafts, and a chance to meet Santa.

A Christmas Carol

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Players Guild Theatre — Tickets starting at $95 — Experience the timeless tale of Scrooge and his transformation this Christmas season.

A Christmas Carol

2-5 p.m. — Players Guild Theatre — Tickets start at $114 — Experience the timeless holiday tale brought to life on stage.

A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Tozzi's On 12th — Cost info not provided — Experience the magic of a live radio play adaptation of A Christmas Carol amidst the holiday spirit.

A Christmas Carol Performance

2-5 p.m. — Players Guild Theatre — Tickets start at $95 — Experience the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge brought to life on stage.

Natures A-Glow

5-9 p.m. — Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve — General Admission $17, Members $8.50 — Experience a winter wonderland with over 500,000 lights and hands-on activities.