First Friday with HALF THE NATION

Schedule

Fri Oct 03 2025 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

101 Central Plaza, Canton, OH, United States, Ohio 44702 | Canton, OH

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Kick off your First Friday in downtown Canton with music, shopping, and great vibes!
🛍️ Doors open at 4 PM — browse our marketplace vendors and enjoy happy hour specials while you shop.
🎸 At 5:30 PM, Half the Nation takes the stage in their acoustic format, featuring Jay Secrest and Ken Harding, one half of the popular 1980’s band New Wave Nation! Their warm, high-energy performance is the perfect soundtrack to start your evening.
✨ Whether you’re winding down from the week or gearing up for a night out, come celebrate First Friday with friends, drinks, and incredible live music.
Don’t miss it — your night starts here!
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101 Central Plaza, Canton, OH, United States, Ohio 44702

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