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... Events This Week
November 8, 2026 - November 15, 2026
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November 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
GLSC for Me: Sensory-Friendly Hours
November 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Designated sensory-sensitive hours at Great Lakes Science Center.
November 8 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Play Day: Assembly Required
November 8 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Explore how things are made through hands-on activities that inspire creativity and curiosity.
November 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Orienteering Treasure Hunt
November 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Test your navigation skills in a 90-minute treasure hunt through Allardale Park using a map and compass.
November 10
Clay Wheel Throwing
November 10
Young artists explore the basics of working on the pottery wheel and learn essential techniques such as centering, shaping, and trimming.
November 10
Rhythm & Rhyme: Early Walkers
November 10
Story, music and movement for young walkers and caregivers.
November 10 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Lapsit Storytime
November 10 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Rhymes, songs & play for children from birth to 24 months with a caregiver.
November 10 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Music and Movement for 2-5s
November 10 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Ages 2-5 and their caregivers can enjoy stories, songs and movement activities.
November 10 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Preschool Storytime
November 10 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Children ages 3–5 can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities that build early literacy and social skills.
November 11
Step Up Club
November 11
Older preschool and kindergarten students enjoy the chance to go into story time on their own.
November 11 - November 13
Musical Storytelling
November 11 - November 13
Explore how composers use the orchestra to bring stories to life without words.
November 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Wiggles & Giggles
November 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Children ages 0–3 and their caregivers can enjoy playful activities that encourage cognitive, physical, social and emotional development.
November 11 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Twinkle Tail Turkey
November 11 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Kids ages 6–11 create glowing turkey lanterns using colorful leaves and craft materials.
November 12
Adaptive Theatre
November 12
Children ages 9-17 with special needs can enjoy a fun and interactive theatre class full of games, movement-based storytelling, improvisation, and role-playing to build confidence, and encourage social connection in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
November 11 - November 13
Musical Storytelling
November 11 - November 13
Explore how composers use the orchestra to bring stories to life without words.
November 12 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Little Learners
November 12 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Children ages 3-6 can build kindergarten readiness skills through activities, games, songs and stories.
November 11 - November 13
Musical Storytelling
November 11 - November 13
Explore how composers use the orchestra to bring stories to life without words.
November 13 - November 14
Christkindl Markt
November 13 - November 14
Shop fine arts, handcrafted gifts, jewelry, pottery and holiday décor at the 53rd annual Christkindl Markt, a juried fine arts and fine crafts show that benefits the Canton Museum of Art.
November 13 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Santa Parade & 50th Anniversary Celebration
November 13 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Welcome Santa with live entertainment and family-friendly holiday festivities.
November 13 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
An Evening with Cast Members from The Chosen
November 13 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
A free evening of stories, testimony, and audience questions featuring cast members from The Chosen.
November 14
November 13 - November 14
Christkindl Markt
November 13 - November 14
Shop fine arts, handcrafted gifts, jewelry, pottery and holiday décor at the 53rd annual Christkindl Markt, a juried fine arts and fine crafts show that benefits the Canton Museum of Art.
November 14
Annual March-In
November 14
Come to Fort Laurens and celebrate the anniversary of the Continental Army's arrival at the site
of Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort.
November 14 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Feed the Animals
November 14 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Work with wildlife staff to prepare food, treats and enrichment for the animals, then offer them what you've made.
November 14 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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