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Happy weekend, Canton!
In today’s happening-today edition: MLK Jr. commemoration, Taylor Swift tribute, bird and exotic fair, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
A legacy remembered locally: Interfaith Coalition of Stark County will host a commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1964 visit on March 20 at Canton Memorial Field House. Free event features Rev. Joel King — get the event details.
Elevated Italian dining awaits: Gervasi Vineyard Resort and Spa in Canton offers guided tastings, pairing dinners, seasonal classes, and a relaxing spa, plus luxe villas and boutique rooms across a scenic 55-acre wine estate — get all the details.
Family fun, music and charity: Kidfest 2026 will fill Canton Memorial Civic Center Saturday at 11 a.m., McKinley Museum highlights history March 19, Bird & Exotic Fair and St. Baldrick’s shave-a-thon supporting cancer research — check out the full lineup.
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Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Where Canton goes to laugh: Finally, a real home for laughs in Canton. Canton Comedy Boom spotlights touring headliners, homegrown comics, improv, and sketch, with kid-friendly shows that keep younger crowds giggling. The free First Friday showcase is an easy, no-fuss night out whenever you want a quick dose of funny.
Subtle glow, big mood: When your face needs a small win, JDV Med Spa in Canton brings RN-led injectables, Halo/BBL skin rejuvenation, microneedling, and more, all overseen by Medical Director James Franz, DO. Expect a quick, confidence-boosting refresh that looks like you… just a little more rested.
Where to chase chains: Whether you’re dialing a reliable hyzer or just want an easy lap with friends, Arboretum-Spiker Park Disc Golf Course winds through two Canton parks with concrete tees and a mix of open and tree-lined looks. Bring a couple putters and call it cardio.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🐦 Birds & Exotic Fairs @ Stark County Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Head to Stark County Fairgrounds for the first Bird and Exotic Fair, where you can admire, adopt, and accessorize everything from finches to macaws. Walk-up grooming, a prize scavenger hunt, and vendors galore, all for $5, kids free. Consider it sanctioned preening.
🐸 Science Saturday: Marsh Madness @ McKinley Presidential Library & Museum | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Trade your brackets for boots and swing by the McKinley Museum for Marsh Madness, a hands-on plunge into our wetlands. Kids and grandkids tackle mosquito flickin’, leaping frogs, lure-necklace and cattail crafts, even marble snails, while you get the why-it-matters scoop on local marsh life.
🍀 Lucky On Main @ Merchants On Main (Navarre) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Main Street’s going green at Merchants On Main, with pours from Double Trouble, Olive Ridge coffee fuel, and kids chalking masterpieces, weather willing. Grab Crumb Cottage sourdough before it vanishes, Double Decker cookies, Cassie’s St. Patty’s candies, a St. Patty’s truck, and surprises in store.
🖌 Workshop: The Art of Blending & Shading @ The Ahh Gallery – 120 E. Main St., Louisville, OH 44641 | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Learn blending and shading with Tom Kilpatrick, a free, small-group workshop where you’ll finally see why nature never sticks to pure colors. Only 10 spots, ages 13 and up, all materials included. Reservations required, grab yours here: https://forms.gle/1zvpSV5DMVTJPwEs9.
🎤 Miss Americanas: Taylor Swift Tribute @ Canton Civic Center | Saturday (3/14) at 3:00 PM – KidFest brings The Miss Americanas to Canton Civic Center, a high-energy Taylor tribute that gets the kids dancing and your inner 1989 alive. Spring for the $10 VIP, it covers KidFest, the show, and your perfectly reasonable urge to wear sequins.
❤ A Night for GiGi’s @ La Pizzaria | Saturday (3/14) at 5:30 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to sing along off-key for a good cause, this is it. Cleveland Keys bring dueling pianos to La Pizzaria for GiGi’s Playhouse, with dinner, dancing, an open bar, and a silent auction that pairs dangerously well with generosity.
😂 Clean Comedy Night @ Krackpots Comedy Club Massillon | Sunday (3/15) at 7:30 PM – Krackpots is serving up Clean Comedy Night with Joe Binkley, plus Chris Ketler and Emily Nulph, proof you can laugh without a bleep. Smart jokes, zero grime, the kind you can enjoy with your book club, your in-laws, or your inner prude.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Canton report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 46°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 3%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. East wind 2 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 68°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 6%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Later: A chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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