Family events in Massillon, OH

Discover Rodeo Dog, a new sport that brings the excitement of barrel racing to canines, in a workshop focused on the Straight Line and Clover patterns. Suitable for dogs of every age and size, this session provides a chance to learn how to navigate the courses together. Three trial events will follow in the same building. The cost is $35 per dog. To request the trial premium, email Mycosmick9@gmail.com.

The Black Stockings visit the Canal Fulton Mules for a head to head matchup at St. Helena Heritage Park.

Stark County Fair presented by BellStores fills the grounds with agriculture, animals, music, and family fun. A general admission ticket is $9 and includes daily pavilion entertainment, free on-site car parking, the Ready, Set, Grow agricultural showcase, the All American Petting Zoo, high school band performances, harness racing, livestock shows, Junior Fair sales, exhibits and barns, horse shows, and more. Children ages 5 and under enter free with an adult. Rides are available for an additional cost. Select days feature discounted gate pricing, including a special Kid’s Day rate of $2 for ages 6 to 17 with a paying adult. Children ages 5 and under remain free with an adult. Military Appreciation Day offers free gate admission with proper ID. Discounted or free gate admission does not include rides. The grandstand hosts a mix of concerts and motorsports. Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening and Trace Adkins headline ticketed concert nights, and additional tickets are also required for NTPA-sanctioned truck and tractor pulls, demolition derbies, and the rough truck show. When the demolition derby and rough truck show run together, one combined ticket covers both. Event tickets are separate from gate admission and rides, and day-of-show sales are best available only. Tickets are sold online and at the Fair Office. Look for extra fun throughout the grounds, including weiner dog races and a variety of competitions. Parking is free, with designated accessible parking near the gates, and courtesy golf cart shuttles assist guests from parking areas to the entrances and to select spots inside the grounds. Wheelchair rentals are not available. Vendor parking requires a special pass, and bus parking information is available through the Fair Office.

A weekly coffee hour welcomes parents, grandparents, and caregivers to relax over coffee, share experiences, and discover local resources in a welcoming, no-judgment setting. While adults connect, children can enjoy fun, supervised activities in the Inspiration Station play area. It offers an easy way to foster conversation, support, and community.

At The Venue at Greentree, a cruise-in and market night come together for an evening of cars, community, and local flavor. Bring your car, truck, bike, jeep, or custom build for free cruise-in participation, with every make and model welcome from vintage muscle to lifted trucks and modern rides. Look for giveaways, popular picks chosen by attendees, and steady foot traffic taking in the displays. Alongside the vehicles, the market features live entertainment, local vendors and artisans, food trucks, and a full bar offering specialty drinks, creating a relaxed summer night out that mixes a car meet with shopping, music, and good food.

Summer Serenades makes its return in 2026 as a free, collaborative music series presented by the Canton Symphony Orchestra, Stark Parks, Friends of Stark Parks, ArtsinStark, Visit Canton, the Mary Renkert Wendling Foundation, and the Rotary Clubs of Stark County. No registration is needed. Enjoy the mix of natural surroundings and live instrumental performances in a family-friendly setting as ensembles appear at locations throughout Stark County. Pack a blanket or lawn chairs, bring your favorite picnic and a few games, explore the parks, and unwind to the music.

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening brings a concert to the Stark County Fair. Tickets are available with three options: Standing Pit at $72.25, Orange Zone at $61.25, and Blue Zone at $51.25, and the listed prices include fees. Admission to the fair is not included with concert tickets. For accessible seating, contact the fair office at 330-452-0621.

Trace Adkins marks three decades of music with his 30th Anniversary tour stop at the Ohio Gratings, Inc. Grandstand during the Stark County Fair, presented by BellStores. Tickets are offered in three sections, with the Standing Pit priced at $72.25, the Orange Zone at $61.75, and the Blue Zone at $46, and these prices include fees. Entry to the fair is not included with concert tickets.

Boomdyada hosts a themed Make-N-Take on First Friday in its vintage space in Downtown Canton's Arts District, with a fresh project each month and no appointment required. This edition features Driftwood and Succulent Planters. Those short on time can pick up a DIY kit for many projects to build at home or give as a gift. The shop also offers ready-to-purchase terrariums along with earth inspired decor and jewelry. If First Friday does not fit your schedule, the featured project is available throughout the month while supplies last. Additional creative options are always on hand. Individuals or pairs can stop in during regular business hours, and larger groups can call ahead to set a time or arrange a private workshop or party.

A truck and tractor pull sanctioned by the NTPA comes to the Stark County Fair, presented by BellStores, in the Ohio Grating Inc. Grandstands. Tickets are on sale, and grandstand event tickets are separate from fair admission.

A community pantry offers assistance with groceries for anyone who needs a little extra help, providing food to support household meals.

Experience Dancing Squids with Dawn Rohrer as part of Do the Mu, a drop-in activity hosted by the Massillon Museum. People of every age and skill level are welcome. All materials are provided, there is no cost to participate, and no advance registration is needed. The format is flexible, so you can stop by at any point during the program.

The Stark County Fair hosts an NTPA sanctioned truck and tractor pull presented by BellStores. The competition will be held in the Ohio Grating Inc. Grandstands. Tickets are on sale, and fair admission is not included with a grandstand event ticket.