Follow along with Visit Canton’s mascot Pigskin! Discover festivals, special events, and new things to do throughout the year. Here are some of Pigskin's favorite seasonal activities and special events where you’ll find Pigskin this year:

January 2025 | When the weather gets cold, Pigskin is just warming up! Get out and about and explore at the ice-skating rinks this winter.

February 2025 | Cozy up with Pigskin, celebrate Valentine's Day, and create something special with your loved ones at Hot Pots Pottery or an art class at one of our Museums.

• February 4 | University of Akron Mascot Night - Men's Basketball Game at James A. Rhodes Arena at 7 pm

March 2025 | Stay clear of spring showers and enjoy a fun-filled Spring Break with Pigskin!

• March 15 | America's Playing Field Destination Showcase at the Stark County Home & Garden Show at the Hall of Fame Village Center for Performance from 1 pm - 3 pm

April 2025 | Race to Stark County and you may see Pigskin enjoying indoor fun with rainy day activities.

• April 12 | Cottontail Treat Trail at the Visit Canton Hall of Fame Village Welcome Center from 12 pm - 2 pm

May 2025 | Pigskin will be planning his Summer of fun throughout the month of May!

• May 13 | Ohio Tourism Day at the Ohio Statehouse from 11 am - 2 pm

June 2025 | Kids are out of school and looking for things to do? No better way to explore Stark County than visiting waterparks, mini-golf, and lots of summer festivals.

• June 4 | Pigskin's Pals Kick Off to Summer Fun at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum from 12 pm - 3 pm
• June 6 | Canton First Friday "Chalk the Walk" at the Downtown Canton Welcome Center from 5 pm - 8 pm
• June 7 | "It Takes a Village" at the Hall of Fame Village Welcome Center from 12 pm - 3 pm
• June 11 | Centennial Plaza Movie Series "Despicable Me 4" at Downtown Canton Welcome Center from 5:30 pm - 7 pm
• June 14 | Stark Pride Festival at the Downtown Canton Welcome Center from 2 pm - 4 pm
• June 21 | Canton Pickle Festival at the Downtown Canton Welcome Center from 2 pm - 4 pm
• June 29 | Bluecoats Party in the Plaza at the Downtown Canton Welcome Center from 4 pm - 6 pm

July 2025 | Sporting events and watching hot air balloons will be the theme of July, Pigskin will be enjoying the NFL Flag Football Championships and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Balloon Classic.

• July 20 | NFL Flag Championships at the ForeverLawn Sports Complex from 12 pm - 5 pm
  
• July 26 | Up, Up, & Away 5K at Kent State University at Stark Campus from 7 am - 10 am
• July 30 | Play Football, First Play in Downtown Canton and Pro Football Hall of Fame from 10 am-12 pm

August 2025 | Pigskin has his sharpie ready for autographs during the greatest gathering of football legends, the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week.

• August 2 | Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Grand Parade

September 2025 | Warm days and cool nights are one of Pigskin’s favorite things about autumn. That, and all the fall festivals in Stark County! Visit Pigskin on the farm this fall.

• September 27 | Pigskin's Pals Fall Fun Day at Maize Valley Winery & Brewery from 12 pm - 3pm

October 2025 | Don’t be scared! There is plenty of non-spooky fun for the little ones. Put on your costumes and trick-or-treat with Pigskin.

November 2025 | Kick off the holiday season and enjoy festive events and holiday shopping with Pigskin.

December 2025 | There are Santa sightings all over Stark County! Track down all the holiday fun with Pigskin.