Canton History and Arts Alliance

06/10/2026

🤠 Friends in Low Places... Mark your calendars, we've got your July Friday night plans covered!

Get ready for an unforgettable night of country music as the Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute featuring Shawn Gerard comes to Downtown Canton's Plaza on July 17th!

Bringing the energy, excitement, and iconic hits that made Garth Brooks a legend, Shawn Gerard and his Nashville-based band deliver a show that has wowed audiences across the country. From sing-along favorites to chart-topping classics, this is the next best thing to seeing Garth himself!

So grab your lawn chairs, gather your friends, and get ready to sing every word under the summer sky.

📅 July 17
📍 Opera House Plaza | Downtown Canton
ULTIMATE GARTH - Live at the Plaza

It's going to be one of the biggest nights of the summer, you won't want to miss it!

06/08/2026

Join us in the Plaza for a magical morning of stories, smiles, and summer fun at Storytime in the Plaza! Families are invited to gather in the beautiful downtown plaza every other Saturday at 10:00am for children’s books, interactive reading, and a chance for little ones to enjoy the outdoors with friends.

This Week: FIREMEN! 👨🏻‍🚒🚒🔥
Listen to a story about firefighters, meet Canton Firemen and see, touch, and explore a real fire truck during a special touch-a-truck experience in the plaza.

The first 40 kids will receive a FREE copy of the featured book to take home, thanks to our Storytime sponsor this week: Pure Green LLC .

If you're interested in sponsoring a storytime - send us a message!

06/03/2026

Join us for Picnic at the Plaza, Friday, June 12 from 12pm - 1pm.

Pack your lunch or stop by your favorite local restaurant and order lunch to go, then head to the OperaHouse Plaza and enjoy The Nathan Taylor Band.

Canton History & Arts Alliance - Preserving Our Story. Enhancing Our City.

06/02/2026

🎶 Saturday Mornings Just Got Better! 🎶

Join us in Downtown Canton for live music in The Plaza during Canton Farmer's Market season!

On select Saturday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to Noon, enjoy free live music while you browse the Farmers Market, shop our local businesses, and spend a relaxing morning downtown.

Bring a lawn chair, blanket, or simply pull up a spot and enjoy the music. Then make a day of it by grabbing lunch at one of our great downtown restaurants after the performance!
Best of all, it's completely free to attend and enjoy!

We can't wait to see you in Downtown Canton this summer! Check out our first session of Music in the Plaza with The Midnight Pickers

06/01/2026

Thank you to Pure Green Lawn Services for supporting the Canton History &Arts Alliance! We are grateful for local businesses and community members who support our community. Your generosity and commitment to giving back make a difference.

05/30/2026

Don't forget to head up to the square this morning! The first Canton Farmers Market of 2026 is happening now in Jones Park and we are prepping for our first Storytime in the Plaza at 10:00am!

See ya there!

05/28/2026

Mark your calendars for another great night at Live at The Plaza!

Ultimate Garth, featuring Shawn Gerard is bringing the music of Garth Brooks to downtown Canton on Friday, July 17 at 7:30pm at the OperaHouse Plaza.

Grab your lawn chairs, bring your friends, enjoy the food, music and summer fun in downtown Canton.

05/26/2026

Join us in the Plaza for a magical morning of stories, smiles, and summer fun at Storytime in the Plaza! Families are invited to gather in the beautiful downtown plaza every other Saturday at 10:00am for children’s books, interactive reading, and a chance for little ones to enjoy the outdoors with friends.

This Week: FARMERS! 🚜

Listen to a story about farming and A Tractor’s Day, then meet Farmer Randolph and see, touch, and explore a real tractor during a special touch-a-truck experience in the plaza. Apex Seed Company LLC will also bring their Seed Truck.

The first 40 kids will receive a FREE copy of the featured book to take home, thanks to our Storytime sponsor this week: Canton Elks Lodge 626.

If you're interested in sponsoring a storytime - send us a message!