This weekend in Canton, OH

Celebrate the season of produce abundance at the 6th annual Fall Fest at the Canton Farmers' Market. Shoppers will find pumpkins, mums, kettle corn, apples, fall inspired baked goods, apple cider and warm beverages, along with other seasonal treats. An apple tasting is planned at the Welcome Center, and a festive photo spot offers a chance to capture the moment. Complimentary health screenings are provided by the Aultman WOW Team. Community partners on site include the First Ladies National Historic Site, Al-Anon and the YMCA of Central Stark County, and visitors can pick up a free market logo sticker from Know Your Roots. Live music by Samuel John sets the tone while Rambling Rose Kitchenette and Three33 Coffee Bar serve eats and drinks. Explore creative hubs like Second April Studios and Silo Art Studios, and keep younger guests engaged with coloring pages, games and more at the Kids Connection. More than 35 local vendors offer pastured meats, baked goods, snacks, preserved items, plants, gifts and peak season produce. The Commercial & Savings Bank hosts a playful Find the Pig activity. Hands-on make and take experiences are offered by Boomdyada, Cantonology and Miss Larana's Apothecary. DORA friendly drinks and brunch are available from Bar Lost Ones and Fromage du Monde-Cheese & Wine Shop. Nearby amenities at Canton Centennial Plaza, as well as downtown Canton shops, eateries and museums, add to the outing. Public restrooms are available at Canton Centennial Plaza. Free parking is offered on metered streets and in the attached Eric Snow YMCA parking lot. SNAP, WIC and Senior Nutrition benefits are accepted. Most vendors take credit and app based payments, and cash is welcome. The market operates rain or shine unless an inclement weather warning is in effect.

Browse hundreds of books, DVDs, and other media at this book sale. Keep an eye out for a new special each month. Payment is by cash or check only. The book sale room is diagonally across from the main Massillon Public Library.

The Submerge Music Festival is a family friendly music event with free admission. Attendees will find live entertainment, inflatable attractions, complimentary food, and booths sharing community resources. It offers a welcoming setting to enjoy performances, have a bite, and learn about resources available to the community.

Natural Devotion, a mixed media exhibition by Celeste Stauber, is presented in the Museum's Studio M Gallery. A reception marks the occasion and coincides with the opening of Accessible Expressions: Ohio. A podcast interview with the artist will also be available, offering added insight into the work.

Savor the beauty of the river under the moon on a gentle downriver paddle, then relax by a riverside campfire with hot dogs and s'mores. The route covers about 3 miles and typically takes 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. Launches take place within designated windows rather than a single start time, and both canoes and kayaks are available to rent. Trips are planned to align with the full moon, and a flashlight or headlamp is strongly recommended. Reservations are required at $25 per person. To reserve a spot, call 330-832-5111, as space is limited and outings often sell out.

Music Director finalist Wesley Schulz launches the season with a program that explores an American musical voice, moving from spiritual roots to the shine of Hollywood. Violinist Rachel Lee Priday is featured in Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35. The program also includes Come Sunday by Omar Thomas and Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 From the New World. Season subscriptions will be available for renewal and sale, and there is a renewal deadline.

The Garden Group offers a calm, welcoming space that supports healing through caring for the Garden of Hope and building connections through purposeful, shared work. Participants take part in practical garden activities grounded in horticultural therapy. All are welcome, no gardening experience is required, and sharing personal stories is optional. Meetings take place on the fourth Sunday of the month, though holidays may change the schedule.

Dwight Yoakam appears in concert at Canton Palace Theatre, presented by Latshaw Productions, offering an evening with a boundary-pushing country icon whose impact reaches far beyond the genre. He has sold more than 25 million records worldwide, earned 21 Grammy nominations with multiple wins, achieved a dozen gold albums and nine that went platinum or multi-platinum, and notched five No. 1 entries on Billboard's country albums chart with 14 more reaching the Top 10. Honors include Artist of the Year from the Americana Music Association, BMI Country Music's President's Award, and induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2019. His latest album, Brighter Days, arrived after a nine-year break and blends twelve new songs with covers tied to the Carter Family, Cake, and Chris Hillman of the Byrds, all unified by his singular style. His work as a curator includes the SiriusXM channel Dwight Yoakam and The Bakersfield Beat, spotlighting the Bakersfield sound and its ripple effects. Earlier releases include the bluegrass-inspired Swimmin' Pools, Movie Stars..., produced with Gary Paczosa and Jon Randall and mixed by Chris Lord-Alge, as well as the tracks Pretty Horses and Then Came Monday, the latter co-written with Chris Stapleton. On screen, he has appeared in more than 40 films and series, among them Sling Blade, Panic Room, Logan Lucky, Cry Macho, and Goliath. Tickets range from $93 to $158 depending on seat selection.