Hello Canton! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Church turned childcare hub, touch-a-truck extravaganza, and children's writing workshop + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New life for a landmark: A long-vacant Canton church is being transformed into a childcare center and community hub, breathing new life into a neighborhood space with programs for families after Canton Calvary Mission closed -- see the church makeover.
Local favorite milestone: Muskellunge Brewing will celebrate eight years in downtown Canton this week, inviting fans to raise a glass at the taproom and toast a homegrown favorite in the Canton Arts District -- raise a glass downtown.
Concert traffic changes ahead: Downtown Canton will close Market Avenue N between Second and Fifth at about 4 p.m. June 27 for Red Wanting Blue’s 7 p.m. concert at Centennial Plaza, with nearby restrictions -- see the downtown closure details.
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Beat cabin fever: Green Family Funzone stacks easy wins: zippy outdoor go-karts, mini-golf, two escape rooms, and post-race ice cream to bribe even the grumpiest teen into smiling. When the weekend hits and cabin fever spikes, it’s a low-effort, high-fun option right here at home.
New leaf energy: Whether your windows are bright, moody, or somewhere in between, The Plant Aunt helps you match fuss-free houseplants to your actual life and gives practical care tips that stick. Swing by this week to grab something green that sparks joy, then bask in your new plant-parent confidence.
Fresh-air fix, anyone: Veterans Park is that easy, no-plan-needed spot for a midweek reset. Think un-fussy green space, room to wander, and a vibe that handles everything from kid energy to quiet coffee walks, so take thirty minutes this week and remember why living in Canton is pretty great.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🚸 Inspiration Station @ Early Childhood Resource Center | Wednesday (6/24) at 9:30 AM – If you’ve been waiting for an outing that respects nap schedules, this free, drop-in Safety Town at Inspiration Station delivers. Mini crosswalks, teachable moments, and kids happily burning energy while you, coffee in hand, enjoy the rare luxury of unhurried small talk.
🎬 Centennial Plaza Movie @ Canton Centennial Plaza | Wednesday (6/24) at 7:00 PM – Centennial Plaza is serving up a summer slate of animated favorites and crowd-pleasers, from Zootopia 2 and Kung Fu Panda 4 to Wicked, The Incredibles, and Inside Out. Bring lawn chairs, patience for sing-alongs, and snacks to keep both kids and grown-ups civil.
🚒 2026 Touch-a-Truck Extravaganza @ Stark Library Main Library | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Channel your inner five-year-old and hit Main Library for a free touch-a-truck spree with fire engines, big rigs, and construction gear to climb and honk. Buy snacks and train rides, park free, and let the ruckus, rain or shine, support the Stark County Imagination Library.
🛒 Flea Market Family Day & Cruise In @ Tuslaw Lions Club Park (Massillon) | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats a flea market that feeds you, entertains the kids, and then turns into a rolling car show. Expect raffle baskets, legit food trucks, and the little train doing laps. Stick around as the Cruise In rolls up, all polish, pride, and horsepower.
👑 First Ladies for Kids – Celebrate Ida McKinley @ National First Ladies Library & Museum | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Give the kids a break from cartoons and let Ida McKinley handle story time at First Ladies Park. This free session for ages 7–10 packs an intro, hands-on activities, a complimentary take-home workbook, and a ranger-led peek inside the Saxton-McKinley House, right here in Canton.
🏡 Heritage Days @ Thomas Harper Cabin | Sunday (6/28) at 1:00 PM – Swing by Thomas Harper Cabin for Heritage Days, a countywide salute to our past with free demonstrations, live music, and family-friendly activities. It is rain or shine, so pack a sense of humor, a lawn chair, and that neighbor who swears they remember when.
✍ Children's Book Writing Workshop for ages 7 - 12 @ Glenmoor Country Club | Tuesday (6/30) at 10:00 AM – Drop the 7 to 12 crowd at this in-person Stark County writing workshop, where real authors and pint-sized prodigies coach them from scribbles to stories. They collaborate, think big, and maybe craft the next bedtime classic you will read 47 times, happily.
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07 — The Canton report Weather forecastToday — High: 80°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 0%
Patchy fog before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 1 to 5 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 1 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 81°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 84%
A chance of rain showers before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. This house is wildThis stately brick executive estate in Mallards Crossing offers over 3,100 square feet of polished comfort on a park-like acre lined with mature pines. Highlights include a grand foyer with turned staircase, coffered family room with masonry fireplace, custom cherry kitchen, first-floor den, and a covered two-story deck. The walk-out lower level adds even more potential.
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