Each week Canton Patch will tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break and escape from it all by visiting local hotspots and area events. Each Great Escape feature is meant to make your life a little easier, and maybe even a bit more exciting and fun by discovering new places and things to do locally. The Life is Good Festival is returning to Canton’s Prowse Farm again this year for September 24 and 25 and it is not too early to get your tickets. The festival is two days filled with music, activities, fun and fundraising for a great cause. Proceeds from ticket sales will …

Each week Canton Patch will tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break and escape from it all by visiting local hotspots and area events. Each Great Escape feature is meant to make your life a little easier, and maybe even a bit more exciting and fun by discovering new places and things to do locally. The Canton Summer Concert Series is about halfway through their summer lineup, but it is certainly not too late to check out the upcoming acts. Sprawled on the greenway in front of Canton High School's Marilyn Rodman building, you will find plenty of space to set out a …

Each week Canton Patch will tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break and escape from it all by visiting local hotspots and area events. Each Great Escape feature is meant to make your life a little easier, and maybe even a bit more exciting and fun by discovering new places and things to do locally. While relaxing is a wonderful way to escape from it all, there is nothing like a great workout to really refresh you and jump start your day. If you are looking to lose some weight or get more physically fit, then this escape is for you. You can push yourself to the limit …

Each week Canton Patch will tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break and escape from it all by visiting local hot-spots and area events. Each Great Escape feature is meant to make your life a little easier, and maybe even a bit more exciting and fun by discovering new places and things to do locally. This escape is for the ladies out there who need a night off to relax, unwind and be pampered. Just about every woman I know could use one of those. Abby Park at 550 Adams Street in neighboring Milton is opening their private room every Monday night offering a “Ladies First…

Each week Canton Patch will tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break and escape from it all by visiting local hotspots and area events. Each Great Escape feature is meant to make your life a little easier, and maybe even a bit more exciting and fun by discovering new places and things to do locally. Have you ever explored Canton by waterway? Most would probably say no to that question. However, you can paddle down the Neponset River and get a completely new perspective on rarely seen parts of Canton while enjoying a peaceful escape from the daily grind. Blue Hill …

Each week Canton Patch will tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break and escape from it all by visiting local hotspots and area events. Each Great Escape feature is meant to make your life a little easier, and maybe even a bit more exciting and fun by discovering new places and things to do locally. Looking for something different to do with your family this weekend? You can introduce the kids to a new culture and participate in TOPIC’s Annual Pow Wow at Prowse Farm this Saturday or Sunday with day long entertainment. The Order for the Preservation of Indian Culture (…

Each week Canton Patch will tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break and escape from it all by visiting local hotspots and area events. Each Great Escape feature is meant to make your life a little easier, and maybe even a bit more exciting and fun by discovering new places and things to do locally. When you would like an escape this summer that promises scenic views, sprawling greens, and a bit of exercise to go along with sport, consider golfing in Canton. It probably comes as no surprise that Canton is a great place for golf. With several spots including Ponkapoag …

Each week Canton Patch will tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break and escape from it all by visiting local hotspots and area events. Each Great Escape feature is meant to make your life a little easier, and maybe even a bit more exciting and fun by discovering new places and things to do locally. Summertime seems to go hand in hand with fresh berries, whether eaten alone, baked in a pie, layered in shortcake, or whipped into a frosty cocktail. Luckily, nearby Ward’s Berry Farm in Sharon has plenty of fresh local berries available for the picking. Starting around June…

Each week Canton Patch will tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break and escape from it all by visiting local hotspots and area events. Each Great Escape feature is meant to make your life a little easier, and maybe even a bit more exciting and fun by discovering new places and things to do locally. Just past the Canton border on Pearl Street in Stoughton is a great family owned and family run restaurant – Foley’s Backstreet Grille. With lifelong Canton resident, Dave Foley at the helm, the restaurant has become a popular spot in a short amount of time. If you consider …

Each week Canton Patch will tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break and escape from it all by visiting local hotspots and area events. Each Great Escape feature is meant to make your life a little easier, and maybe even a bit more exciting and fun by discovering new places and things to do locally. If you want a night out that offers good food, great cocktails, and fun entertainment all in one spot, look no further than Kings in Dedham’s Legacy Place. Sure, it’s a bowling alley, but it is not your average bowling alley. You won’t find dingy lanes and décor from the 70s…

Each week Canton Patch will tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break and escape from it all by visiting local hotspots and area events. Each Great Escape feature is meant to make your life a little easier, and maybe even a bit more exciting and fun by discovering new places and things to do locally. When the weekend is over and you are back to having a case of the Mondays, a martini night with friends might just perk up the rest of the week for you. How about a martini night with a twist? (And I don’t mean a twist of lime, although I’m sure that can be arranged.) On May…

Each week Canton Patch will tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break and escape from it all by visiting local hotspots and area events. Each Great Escape feature is meant to make your life a little easier, and maybe even a bit more exciting and fun by discovering new places and things to do locally. It is no secret that Crescent Ridge Dairy Bar in Sharon serves up some of the best premium handcrafted ice cream around. But, did you know that National Geographic named Crescent Ridge ice cream as one of the “10 Best Ice Creams in the World?” That is quite an honorable …

Each week Canton Patch will tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break and escape from it all by visiting local hotspots and area events. Each Great Escape feature is meant to make your life a little easier, and maybe even a bit more exciting and fun by discovering new places and things to do locally. Just a short drive from Canton, sprawling the border of Sharon and Easton, sits Borderland State Park–a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. According to Friends of Borderland, Harvard Botanist Oakes Ames and his artist wife, Blanche started purchasing the …

Each week Canton Patch will tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break and escape from it all by visiting local hotspots and area events. Each Great Escape feature is meant to make your life a little easier, and maybe even a bit more exciting and fun by discovering new places and things to do locally. If you’ve ever admired intricately beaded jewelry or wondered how to make your own beaded necklace, bracelet, or earrings, consider visiting Pflora Beads located at 355 Turnpike Street in Canton. The Pflora Beads shop is owned by Phyllis Flora, who can help you get started …

Each week Canton Patch will tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break and escape from it all by visiting local hotspots and area events. Each Great Escape feature is meant to make your life a little easier, and maybe even a bit more exciting and fun by discovering new places and things to do locally. If your favorite way to make an escape from the daily grind is to relax and be pampered, then Te Spa and Salon in Canton will be right up your alley. One of the newer spas in Canton, owner Tina Prisco opened Te Spa and Salon for business in 2005 in Norwood, and recently …

Each week Canton Patch will tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break and escape from it all by visiting local hotspots and area events. Each Great Escape feature is meant to make your life a little easier, and maybe even a bit more exciting and fun by discovering new places and things to do locally. If it is a good enough escape for Jennifer Aniston and Madonna, then it has to be worth a try for the rest of us. I’m talking about yoga. Whether you are a beginner who has never set foot in a yoga studio or an advanced yogi, there is a yoga class for you at Open Doors Yoga …

Each week Canton Patch will feature one idea or suggestion to let you escape from the everyday monotony by visiting local hotspots or area events. Each Great Escape feature is meant to make your life a little easier, a bit more fun and maybe even more exciting by helping you discover some new things to do right in your neighborhood. With the arrival of some warmer sunny weather, it appears spring has finally arrived (and hopefully here to stay.) This is the perfect weather to enjoy a bit of Mother Nature right in Canton with a hike up the Blue Hills. A great activity for you and your dog, a …

Each week Canton Patch will tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break and escape from it all by visiting local hotspots and area events. Each Great Escape feature is meant to make your life a little easier, and maybe even a bit more exciting and fun by discovering new places and things to do locally. For a lot of women, going for a manicure is the ultimate escape when you only have about an hour of time. But if you are anything like me, you chip or smudge that fresh polish shortly after you leave the salon. Next time you are planning on getting a manicure, why not …

Each week Canton Patch will feature one idea or suggestion to let you escape from the everyday monotony by visiting local hotspots or area events. Each Great Escape feature is meant to make your life a little easier, a bit more fun and maybe even more exciting by helping you discover new things to do right in your neighborhood. For a fun and competitive night out with the chance to win some great prizes, gather a group of friends and head out for an evening of trivia. Several Canton hotspots including Halfway Café, Neponset Café and Pete’s Place each offer Trivia Night weekly, which promises …

Each week Canton Patch will feature one idea or suggestion to let you escape from the everyday monotony by visiting local hot spots or area events. Each Great Escape feature is meant to make your life a little easier, a bit more fun and maybe even more exciting by helping you discover new things to do right in your neighborhood. This week why not make a date, not only to escape, but also to contribute to a great cause at the same time? On March 23, from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., the Turnpike Café on 958 Turnpike Street will be holding a fundraiser for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. It …