Neighborhood Notes: November 2026

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Free Community Pitch-In / Dumpster Day
The CCA is hosting a Community Pitch-In Day featuring a FREE community dumpster on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The dumpster will be located on Lakewood Ave just north of Boston St., alongside the Safeway from approximately 9:00 am until full. (Start time may vary as it’s contingent upon DPW’s schedule.) Plan to go early as it usually fills fast. All are invited to Dumpster Dive to divert waste from our landfill as well.

CCA Public Meeting
The next quarterly CCA Public Meeting is on Tuesday, November 17 from 6:30-8:00 pm. It will be a hybrid, both in-person at the United Evangelical Church at 3200 Dillon Street (enter from East Ave.) and live streamed on our Facebook page.. Look for more details on our social media closer to the event. To submit a question, please email info@CantonCommunity.org.

Music on the Square
Music on the Square Concert Series continues its 2026-2027 season! Join us on Saturday, November 7 for Scottish fiddler and visual artist Louise Bichan. This year she brings her full band, featuring Ethan Setiawan on mandolin, Brendan Hearn on cello, and Conor Hearn on guitar. The concert starts at 7:30 pm - Doors at 7:00 pm. $25 suggested donation. Kids 12 & under free.

Shop Small Saturday
Support your favorite local spots this Small Business Saturday! The CCA is celebrating by spotlighting some of Canton’s awesome retail shops.

  • Best Day Ever – Gifts for every occasion. 2915 O’Donnell St. | bestdayevermd.com

  • Canton Games – Baltimore’s go-to for games & collectibles. 2101 Essex St. | cantongames.com

  • Store 360 – Contemporary women’s fashion. 2915 O’Donnell St. | storethreesixty.com

  • The Forest Baltimore  – Canton’s first cannabis dispensary. 3301 Boston Street | https://theforestdispensary.com/

  • Canton Ace Hardware – Tools, garden supplies, décor & more. 1002 S. Binney St. | acehardware.com/store-details/15592

  • Shop the CCA! Grab your CCA merch — reusable totes, onesies, hats, hoodies, and more — available at Canton Ace Hardware. Perfect holiday gifts that give back to the community!

Patterson Park BrewFest
Join Friends of Patterson Park for the 9th Annual Patterson Park BrewFest on Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 12pm to 4:30pm at the Patterson Park Bull Circle. Rain or Shine! BrewFest features 40+ local beers to sample, along with food trucks, craft vendors, and great live music. Proceeds benefit Friends of Patterson Park, whose mission is to ensure the park’s vitality as a treasured green space and encourage use and appreciation by neighbors, visitors, and future generations. 

Canton Canopy Fall Planting
Join Canton Canopy for their Fall Planting on Saturday, November 7 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Community volunteers of all experience levels are invited to help green the neighborhood. Both events kick off with complimentary coffee, doughnuts, and a quick planting demonstration, and all necessary tools and gloves will be provided. Meeting locations will be announced closer to each date on the Canton Canopy Facebook page, so grab a neighbor and help grow our local canopy! 

Free Community Pitch-In / Dumpster Day  
The CCA is hosting a Community Pitch-In Day featuring a FREE community dumpster on Saturday, November 14. The dumpster will be located either on Lakewood Ave just north of Boston St., alongside the Safeway or adjacent on O’Donnell St. from approximately 9:00 am until full. (Start time may vary as it’s contingent upon DPW’s schedule.) Plan to go early as it usually fills fast. All are invited to Dumpster Dive to divert waste from our landfill as well.

Leaf Collection Has Started: Keep Leaves Out of the Trash
This year’s leaf collection is plastic-free! DPW is asking residents to use brown paper lawn and leaf bags instead of plastic bags, which will not be accepted. Properly bagged leaves will be repurposed through DPW’s landfill operations rather than sent to the incinerator.

What Residents Need to Know

  • Use brown paper lawn and leaf bags. Plastic bags will not be accepted.

  • Have your leaves ready on your scheduled pickup date.

  • DPW will collect up to 20 bags and bundles per scheduled pickup.

  • For more than 5 bags, call 311 before 6 p.m. on Sunday to arrange a leaf collection for the following Monday.

  • Get up to five free paper lawn and leaf bags at DPW Residential Recycling Centers, while supplies last.

Keep Leaves Out of the Street and Gutters - Please gather and bag leaves along the curb rather than leaving them in the street or gutters. Piles of leaves can damage street sweepers and block storm drains, preventing proper drainage.

This is the first step toward a new approach to managing yard waste in Baltimore. Questions? Email publicworks@baltimorecity.gov. 

​​Fire Prevention – No Firepits!
As the season changes and the weather cools it’s tempting to purchase a firepit or outdoor stove to gather around, grab a Boh, and #GetNeighborly. But, neighbors, this is the least neighborly thing you can do! This is highly dangerous, unsafe, and ILLEGAL in Baltimore City. To paraphrase City Code section 307 “Open burning, recreational fires, and portable outdoor fireplaces may not be operated within 15 feet of any structure, combustible material, or property line.” Please be a responsible neighbor, follow the fire code, and DON’T engage in any form of open flame on your deck, sidewalk, or in your yard!! The community thanks you.

SAVE THE DATE

Canton Day of Giving Toy & Food Drive
The CCA and the Exchange Club of Highlandtown-Canton will host the annual Canton Day of Giving on Saturday, December 12 from 10am to 2pm. Neighbors are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys and nonperishable food items to share with families in need. Enjoy live holiday music and Santa from 11am - 12pm, hot chocolate, and cookies from local businesses. Toys from the 19th Annual “Fill the Square! Toy Drive” will be distributed by the Baltimore Police Department, Southeast District. Donated food items are shared locally via Church on the Square. Thank you for making the holidays brighter for families in Southeast Baltimore! To volunteer at the event, email info@CantonCommunity.org.

CCA NEWS

CCA Volunteer Needed
Please read our Life in Canton feature article on our much-needed volunteer roles!! The CCA has a variety of volunteer opportunities that enable neighbors to share their time and talent with the community. We’d love to see some fresh faces join our committees – especially our Public Safety, Membership, and Transportation committees. CCA committees include Arts, Economic Development, Education, Marketing, Membership, Public Safety, Transportation, Social, Sustainability, and Volunteer. The CCA also oversees the Friends of Canton Dog Park & Friends O’Donnell Square, and partners with Canton Canopy, the Canton Anti-Racism Alliance, and the I Wonder Garden. (Details) To learn more, visit www.cantoncommunity.org/volunteer/ or please contact Amanda at volunteer@cantoncommunity.org. 

CCA Merchandise
Start your holiday shopping early. From infants to seniors, we have cool community-centric merch including onesies, hats, long-sleeve lightweight hoodies, CCA foldable/reusable tote bags, tumblers, and more at Canton Ace Hardware at 1022 Binney Street.

Become a CCA Member
Joining the CCA is a gateway to meeting neighbors and supporting local businesses in our community. Meet awesome people and learn about our neighborhood and how you can engage to not only have fun but help others, too. You’ll also receive a subscription to our monthly e-newsletter, Life in Canton, and some cool CCA merch. Individual memberships start at only $10/year; business memberships at $250. For details, visit https://www.cantoncommunity.org/join-us.

CCA Social Media - Follow Us!
For the latest information about our neighborhood and other helpful community/city news, please follow our CCA pages on social media. Instagram @CCA_Baltimore and Facebook.