Canton Parks, Recreation & Community Services

09/14/2026

Canton Therapeutic Recreation is Hiring! Do you have a passion for making a difference and creating meaningful experiences for individuals with special needs? If you enjoy working with people and bringing joy to others, we’d love to meet you! Apply online today: https://canton.applicantpro.com/jobs/4163387

Canton Therapeutic Recreation is Hiring! Do you have a passion for making a difference and creating meaningful experiences for individuals with special needs? Our incredible municipal adult day program is looking for new team members for our Buddies Day Program, designed for individuals ages 26 and up.

You’ll help plan engaging activities, support participants, and create a fun, inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you enjoy working with people and bringing joy to others, we’d love to meet you! Apply online today: https://canton.applicantpro.com/jobs/4163387

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09/11/2026

Looking to make some last-minute weekend plans? Canton has plenty of options! Tonight is the opening night of Come From Away, a post 9/11 play that tells a heartwarming story, with shows all weekend long. Hike with a Naturalist takes place tomorrow morning, with sessions at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. And Brews, Brats, and Bands kicks off tomorrow at 6 p.m. in Preservation Park. No matter what you’re in the mood for, there’s something happening in Canton to make your weekend memorable!

Come From Away: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36533
Hike with a Naturalist: https://tinyurl.com/4dvybyf3
Brews, Brats, and Bands: https://tinyurl.com/2026BrewsBratsBands

09/10/2026

Please join Canton Township tomorrow, September 11 for a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial in Heritage Park, located directly behind the Canton Administration Building at 1150 S. Canton Center Road. For additional information about this special event, visit www.cantonmi.gov or call 734/394-5185.

Canton Township will honor and pay tribute to the victims of 9/11 on the 25th anniversary of one of the darkest days in American history. This special ceremony will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026, starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial in Heritage Park, located directly behind the Canton Administration Building at 1150 S. Canton Center Road.

This memorial ceremony will be led by the Canton Fire and Police Departments and Supervisor Anne Marie Graham-Hudak, who will also be joined by Canton Elected Officials and the Board of Trustees. The ceremony will also feature the Canton Fire Department Honor Guard, a musical tribute by Devyn Mitchell, and a moment of silence. Featured speakers will include Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and State Representative Ranjeev Puri. In addition, representatives of local faith houses and Canton community members will also take to the podium during this special outdoor ceremony.

For additional information about this special event, visit www.cantonmi.gov or call 734/394-5185.

09/10/2026

The countdown is on for Canton’s Annual Brews, Brats, and Bands event this Saturday in Preservation Park! Tickets are limited, so secure yours today at https://tinyurl.com/2026BrewsBratsBands for an evening of local brew, cider, and seltzer tastings, live music, brats, chili cook-off tastings, and more. Don’t miss out on this popular annual event!

Michigan breweries on hand will include Black Calder Brewing Co., Blake’s, Brew Detroit, Petoskey Brewing, Right Brain Brewery, ROAK Brewing Co., and Shore Thing / Blake’s Inspired Spirits.

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09/09/2026

UPDATE AS OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 AT 1 P.M.: Canton’s Jazz on the Trails outdoor event scheduled for tonight has been cancelled due to the weather.

09/09/2026

Looking for an excuse to spend time outside this week? Canton is offering two great opportunities, with Jazz on the Trails on Wednesday and Hike with a Naturalist on Saturday! Both events are free to attend, but Hike with a Naturalist does require pre-registration online at https://tinyurl.com/4dvybyf3. For more information on either event, visit www.cantonfun.org or call 734/394-5460.

UPDATE AS OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 AT 1 P.M.: Canton’s Jazz on the Trails outdoor event scheduled for tonight has been cancelled due to the weather.

09/06/2026

One week from today is Canton’s Brews, Brats, and Bands event! Secure your spot by purchasing your ticket online at https://tinyurl.com/2026BrewsBratsBands.

09/05/2026

Make a plan to join us in Cherry Hill Village for a fun fall day of art, food, music, and more on Saturday, September 26, during Cherry Hill Village's 4th annual ARToberfest, which will be held from 12 a.m.- 4 p.m.

This family-friendly event includes:
- Canton’s 4th annual Youth Art Fair
- Canton’s 2026 Fine Arts Exhibition
- An activity tent provided by the Detroit Institute of Arts
- A bustling artisan marketplace
- Donuts, food trucks, chalk art, live music, seasonal snacks, and more!

Presented by the Arts Warehouse at Cherry Hill and Canton Township, this one-day artisan fall festival is sponsored by Blink Eyecare, UBS, and The Village Dentist. Come and celebrate the return of Michigan’s beautiful fall season with us! For more information, visit www.cantonfun.org.

09/04/2026

Help honor the life and legacy of Dolly Parton by contributing to Canton Club 55+’s Children’s Book Drive! Donations of new children’s books will be accepted at Canton Club 55+ now through 9-25 (otherwise known as Dolly Day). For more details, call the Club 55+ front desk at 734/394-5485.

Canton Club 55+ is hosting a community children’s book drive honoring the life and legacy of Dolly Parton now through September 25, which is known in Tennessee numerically as 9 – 2 – 5 (“9 to 5 Day”) or Dolly Day.

Individuals are encouraged to drop off new children’s books to the Parkview Room in the Summit on the Park, located at 46000 Summit Parkway. Please Note: the Summit on the Park will be closed for its annual shutdown, reopening on Saturday, September 12. Books will be distributed throughout Canton and surrounding communities.

Event organizers wish to pay tribute to Dolly’s lifelong commitment to children and her humanitarian work. Help Canton Club 55+ fill a bookcase during this special community book drive! For more details, call the Club 55+ front desk at 734/394-5485.

09/04/2026

Attention, Heritage Park Visitors! Starting Tuesday, September 8, the Heritage Park splash pad will be closed for the season. Thank you for a fantastic summer, and we look forward to seeing you again next year!