Happy weekend, Canton! In today’s happening-today edition: New IMAX auditorium, Stark Pride celebration, and special author event + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Schools seek voter approval: Plain Local Schools will again ask voters to approve a 37-year, $116.8 million bond to build new elementary schools, after the school board initiated the ballot process on June 10 -- follow the school bond plan.
Celebration in downtown Canton: Stark Pride marks its five-year milestone today at Centennial Plaza, featuring Stark County’s Onya Nurve, 2025 Drag Race winner, with Kardi Redd Diamond, plus speakers, food, and activities for kids -- see Stark Pride highlights.
Premium movie experience arrives: Tinseltown North Canton opened its IMAX auditorium this week, featuring laser projection and upgraded sound, with showtimes for Masters of the Universe and Star Wars The Mandalorian and Grogu -- learn more about the new auditorium.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Breakfast that hugs back: When you want hometown-comfy without the fuss, Nana's Diner is the move, with country breakfast plates, a King Omelet loaded with ham, bacon, and sausage, and gravy-drenched biscuits that pair dangerously well with crispy hash browns. Put it on your this-week rotation, Canton.
Fresh flavors on tap: Starflyer Brewing Company is the cozy, community-first spot in the Downtown Canton Arts District, pouring fun stuff like Shoog Haze, Starlager, and Chai in the Sky that tastes like a hug with a chai-kissed kick. Consider this your weekly reminder to sip something local and unwind.
Dinner with a view When you want an easy win, The Twisted Olive delivers Italian American comfort with just enough flair, plus those scenic vibes that make a Tuesday feel like a tiny celebration. Spacious, relaxed, and perfect for catching up with friends or a low-key date, it’s a reliable go-to this week.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🥕 Massillon Farmers Market @ Massillon Recreation Center | Saturday (6/13) at 8:00 AM – Saturday mornings call for a lap around the Massillon Rec Center lot, otherwise known as the farmers market. Local farmers and bakers are back with sweet corn, crusty loaves, and small-town gossip you pretend not to enjoy. Errands, community, and an excuse to linger.
🚙 Perry Township Rotary Car Cruise-In @ Central Catholic High School | Saturday (6/13) at 9:00 AM – Kick off summer at the Perry Township Rotary Car Cruise-In, now parked at Central Catholic High School. Expect gleaming rides, JD Gourmet Hot Dogs & Moore, Music in Motion, prizes and a 50/50, plus free admission that pairs with lawn chairs, coffee, and tall tales.
📚 Special Author Event @ Dorrie's Booktique | Saturday (6/13) at 12:00 PM – Take the kids to Dorrie's Booktique, soon to be Well Loved Books in Canton, for a morning with author Matthew Swinehart and short-legged star Nola, a therapy corgi. Expect a teaser reading of Nola the Noble Corgi Visits the Hospital, meet-and-sniffs, signed books, and tail-wagging.
🦴 Fossil Frenzy @ Southgate Branch | Saturday (6/13) at 2:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to impress the kids or grandkids without a screen, this is it. Expect stories, simple projects, and a mini dig where you actually unearth a take-home treasure. Low chaos, high bragging rights, and dirt that washes off.
🏡 Stark County Home & Garden Show @ Hall of Fame Village Center for Performance | Saturday (6/13) – Spring projects on the brain? The Home and Garden Show is back at the Village with 125-plus home improvement exhibitors, a health and wellness expo, landscape displays, door prizes, giveaways, plus live music, which means you can call it quality time while comparing patio pavers.
🏃 Training Camp 5K @ Pro Football Hall of Fame | Sunday (6/14) at 8:00 AM – Chasing a PR? Training Camp 5K is the fastest course in Hall of Fame City, the second leg of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series, and your chance to feel like a rookie again without two-a-days, ice baths, or helmet hair.
🏺 Handbuilding with CJ Ritenour @ Massillon Museum | Sunday (6/14) at 2:30 PM – This five-Sunday handbuilding workshop with local ceramicist CJ Ritenour lets you trade yardwork for clay therapy, no wheel required. Ages 18+, tools and firing included, clay $25 per 25 pounds, $125 members, $145 nonmembers, and yes, you’ll actually use those mugs. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — Announcement In case you missed itWe opened The Insiders’ Club last week and hundreds of folks have already joined (seriously… can’t thank you enough!!). For a few bucks a month, The Club gives you every newsletter ad-free on your schedule, plus members-only updates to help you stay connected to your community. The Weekly Events Roundup is my favorite feature. You get one email a week with all the best events and nothing else cluttering it up. Want only that? Skip the daily emails and turn the rest off. Join the club → |
07 — The Canton report Weather forecastToday — High: 84°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 2 to 7 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 79°F — Low: 54°F — Precip: 91%
Rain showers between 8am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. This house is wildThis Herman Albrecht Tudor in Avondale spans a rare nearly one-acre double lot, wrapped in mature trees and lush gardens. Inside, hardwood floors, built-ins, a bright fireplace, sunroom, and cozy study add charm at every turn. A guest suite with private staircase, stone-fireplaced rec room, and heated three-car garage round out the package.
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