Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival
July 25 to Aug. 4 In 2008, the Pro Football Hall of Fame will mark 45 years of excellence in honoring the legends and preserving the history of professional football. The Pro Football Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce are proud to join with a team of more than 4,200 community volunteers to plan and stage 15 events over an 11-day period. For more information and ticket information, visit www.profootballhoffestival.com.

Super Why in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Timken Grand Parade! — PBS 45 & 49
Saturday, Aug. 2 at 8 a.m. Hip, hip, hurray! Super Why’s in a parade! Super Why will ride in this nationally televised event that showcases the current class of enshrines, returning Hall of Famers, giant helium balloons, marching bands and much more. The 2.2-mile route begins in downtown Canton at 8 a.m. For more information, or to reserve chair or bleacher seats, call 330-458-2048.

“I Hate Hamlet” — Shakespeare at Stan Hywet
Thursdays through Sundays, Aug. 7 to Aug. 10 and Aug. 14 to Aug.17 at 8 p.m. 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens presents its summer season of outdoor theater in partnership with The Ohio Shakespeare Festival. To order tickets or for more information, call 330-315-3287 or visit www.stanhywet.org for details.

Family Astronomy: The Top Six Things to Learn About a Star — The Wilderness Center
Saturday, Aug. 9 at 2 p.m. 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, Wilmot. Astronomers study stars — objects they cannot visit to experiment on! How do they figure it out? This program is recommended for grade 4 and older and is free and open to the public. For more information, call 877-359-5235 or visit online at www.wildernesscenter.org.

Community One Credit Union’s Adopt-A-Pet Day with Clifford the Big Red Dog, cosponsored by PBS 45 & 49
Friday, Aug. 15 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 6583 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton. Meet Clifford and enjoy refreshments, face painting, prize drawings and more! A variety of pets will also be available for adoption that day. The outdoor event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Michalann Curlutu at 330-305-3050, ext. 335, or visit www.c1cu.com.

An Ancient Tradition Grecian Festival — Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Friday, Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 16 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Canton Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N, Canton. Drive-thru open Aug. 13 to Aug. 15. This free event features Greek foods, pastries, gift shops and more! The Bouzouki Club’s “An Experience in Greek Night Life” will open at 9:30 pm on Saturday, Aug. 16, with tickets at $15 advance and $20 at the door. For more information, call 330-494-8770 or visit www.htgoc.net.

Community Art Festival — Stark County District Library Madge Youtz Branch
Thursday, Aug. 21 at 1 p.m. 2921 Mahoning Road NE, Canton. See the creative results of talented young artists who participated in the library’s summer art workshops. Music and refreshments complete the atmosphere to make this a “gallery event” at the library. The Art Festival is being held in conjunction with the Northeast Canton Homecoming Mahoning Road Corridor celebration, Aug. 22 to Aug. 23. For more information, call 330-452-2618 or visit www.starklibrary.org.

Great Garden Adventure — Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Explore newly restored trails, discover nature’s secrets and delight in the recycled whimsy of artist P.R. Miller. Revisit some tremendous tree houses and recapture the magic of outdoor imagination. Stan Hywet offers fun for the whole family! For details, call 330-836-5533 or visit www.stanhywet.org.

Canton Symphony Orchestra 2008-2009 Season
Begins Sunday, October 5 Umstattd Hall, 2323 17th St. NW, Canton. This season culminates with the complete “Madama Butterfly” semi-staged opera in April 2009. Season tickets are available for all seven classical concerts, with special pricing for seniors age 62 and over. For more information call the box office at 330-452-2094 or visit www.cantonsymphony.org.