Datebook
Ongoing
Paul Revere Museum of Innovation & Discovery
Looking The Paul Revere Museum of Discovery & Innovation (MoDI) is now open at the Paul Revere Heritage Site! With four floors of fun, interactive exhibits and games, historical artifacts and stories, MoDI is the area’s place to visit for entire families, lifelong learners, history buffs, students, and educators. The museum is open Thursdays and Fridays from 1-7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Discounted admission is offered every Thursday for Canton residents, and teachers are admitted free! Dining is also available on site at the acclaimed Northern Spy. For more info, see paulreveremuseum.org/modi.
Neponset River Mind-Body-Spirit Center
The Neponset River Mind-Body- Spirit Center for adults, a program of the Neponset River Unitarian Universalist Community of FPUU Canton, located at 1508 Washington Street, leads programs for stress reduction, education, and fun! Meditation groups are held weekly online on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. (next sessions are 4/30 & 5/7) and in-person on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. (next is 5/5 in the small chapel). “Let’s Laugh Today” yoga groups are also offered weekly online on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. (register at letslaughtoday.com). All programs are free and open to the public — drop-ins welcome! Visit fpuucanton.org for Zoom links or email us at office@fpuucanton.org.
Friends of the Library Meetings
Current and prospective members of the Friends of the Canton Library are invited to attend one of their upcoming meetings, which will be held remotely until the library renovations are completed (meeting ID 894 3353 6004 and passcode 999825). The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 18 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. For more info, go to library.canton.ma/187/friends-of-the-library.
April 30
Specialized Code Info Session
The Canton Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Committee invites the community to a public information session on Article 33 — a proposal on this year’s town meeting warrant to adopt the Specialized Code — on Thursday, April 30 at 1 p.m. at the Canton Senior Center at 500 Pleasant Street. This is the second info session on the topic and will feature subject matter expert Alexander Gard Murray, executive director of Passive House Massachusetts. For more info, go to tinyurl.com/can-specializedcode.
May 1 & 2
Hansen School presents The Wizard of Oz
The Hansen Elementary School fifth graders will proudly present L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz on Friday, May 1 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 2 at 3 p.m. in the Canton High School auditorium. Purchase tickets in advance with seat selection for $8 per person at cantontheater.ludus.com/200528301. Tickets also available at the door for $10 per person.
May 2
Children’s Concert with Alastair Moock
Learning Circle Preschool, located at 3 Blue Hill River Road in Canton, invites families to a performance by renowned children’s musician Alastair Moock on Saturday, May 2. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the music starts at 3:30. In this lively, upbeat performance full of participatory singing and dancing, Moock introduces children to a diverse group of American musicians who have used folk music to teach lessons, chronicle history, champion causes, celebrate victories, and simply make people happy. This program is free to attend thanks to a grant from the Mass. Cultural Council. For more info, call 781-828-4800 or go to www.learningcirclepreschool.org.
May 2 & 7
Coffee with the Trustees
The Trustees of the Canton Public Library invite community members to join them for an informational gathering in the library’s rotunda on Saturday, May 2 from 10-11 a.m. to discuss Chapter 2 of the planned interior renovations and repairs. Additionally, the trustees will also be meeting with the public on Thursday evening, May 7 from 7-8 p.m. to review the timeline and changes to the library’s interior. Coffee and light refreshments will be offered by the Friends of the Library.
May 3
Earth Day Celebration
Canton Residents for a Sustainable, Equitable Future invites the public to come celebrate the power of community action at its seventh annual Earth Day event on Sunday, May 3 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in the CHS cafeteria. Learn, engage, and create at this participatory event for all ages. Find new places to hike and bike, take easy climate actions, and join a community arts project. Come interact with knowledgeable exhibitors showcasing new local climate and energy initiatives.
World Laughter Day Event
Join certified laughter yoga masters Bill and Linda Hamaker in a free celebration in honor of “World Laughter Day” on Sunday, May 3, from 4-5 p.m. at First Parish Unitarian Universalist, 1508 Washington Street in Canton. Bill and Linda are the only couple certified in laughter yoga in North America, and they are trained in many joyful techniques designed to help us laugh and relieve stress. So bring your water bottle and join in the fun! All ages welcome! If the weather is nice, we’ll gather around the peace pole outside as well!
Red Cross Blood Drive
The American Red Cross is holding a community blood drive on Sunday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Temple Beth David, 1060 Randolph Street in Canton. Regular donors of all blood types and those looking to give for the first time are encouraged to make days brighter this spring for those in need. To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767), download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or visit redcrossblood.org.
May 6
Monthly Senior Supper
The Congregational Church of Canton, located at 1541 Washington Street, will host its next Senior Supper on Wednesday, May 6 from 4-6 p.m. Open to all adults ages 60 and over, the monthly Senior Supper offers homemade goodness and a friendly atmosphere. The menu includes lasagna with meat sauce, tossed salad, ricotta pie, coffee/tea. The church is handicap-accessible and there’s plenty of free parking. Cost is $4 per person and take-out meals are available.
May 9 & 10
Brookwood Farm Seedling Sale
Brookwood Community Farm will hold its annual seedling sale on Saturday, May 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 11 Blue Hill River Road in Canton, rain or shine. Check out the farm and take home some beautiful seedlings that have been carefully and lovingly started in our greenhouse. To inquire about volunteer opportunities, go to tinyurl.com/brookwood-volunteer. Brookwood also still has a limited number of CSA shares available for the 2026 season. For more info or to purchase a share, go to brookwoodcommunityfarm.org/shop-brookwood.
May 10
Historical Society Open House
The Canton Historical Society, located at 1400 Washington Street, is hosting an open house on Sunday, May 10, from 1-4 p.m. Spend a little time with your mom or a special someone in your life and explore “Canton’s attic” which includes a treasure trove of artifacts, documents, and even historic weapons. Admission is free! Also, be sure to drop by the Historical Society’s table at the annual Canton Heritage Fest on May 16 at the Revere Heritage Site and peruse the books, t-shirts, and other Canton-related items for purchase.
May 16
Canton Heritage Festival
All are welcome to attend the fifth annual Canton Heritage Festival on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Paul Revere Heritage Site. This free, family-friendly event is open to all and offers a full day of community celebration. Browse dozens of crafters, artisans, and local businesses, and enjoy a wide selection of delicious food from local food trucks and vendors. The event will also feature live music and demonstrations, historical reenactors, raffles, games and inflatable attractions, and the new Paul Revere Museum of Discovery & Innovation will be open. Free parking is available at both MBTA lots and the Heritage Lot, with complimentary shuttle service running between Canton Junction and the Heritage Site. For more info, visit paulreveremuseum.org/chf26 or email ANeff@PaulRevereMuseum.org.
Garden Club Plant & Craft Sale
The Canton Garden Club invites the community to its annual Plant & Craft Sale on Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Armando Recreation Center, 92 Pleasant Street, rain or shine. The sale will feature perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, house plants, hanging planters, and a wide selection of garden-inspired crafts, books, and helpful advice! Plenty of parking and great prices, with proceeds helping to fund the many civic projects the club supports.
May 19
Spring Pops Concert
Join us for a Spring Pops Concert at the Canton Town Club, 300 Bailey Street, on Tuesday evening, May 19, at 5 p.m. (doors open at 4:30). The Canton-based “Harmonics Ensemble” will perform music from the 1950s to the 1980s! Admission is $15 per person and includes dinner. Menu available upon registration. Cash bar will be available. Pre-registration is required by calling 781-828-1323.
