Special Events
Free Summer Family Movie Nights
Join us for two Free Movies this summer!
Bring your chairs, blankets, snacks, drinks, family friends and flashlights! Movies are show behind Pavilion 2 at Arnold Park.
Thursday, July 17
30th Anniversary of Toy Story
Thursday, August 14
Inside Out 2
Movies start at 8:30pm!
Summer Celebration
Wednesday, August 6
5 PM - 8 PM
Arnold Park, Andrews Rd.
It's a great evening of free family fun in August! There will be free activities including carnival games, inflatables, face painting, Fire trucks and more!
Gramps Funnel Cake and Smokey Legend BBQ will have food available for purchase. If you do not want to purchase food, bring a picnic and enjoy it under a pavilion!
Chalk the Walk, Have the Talk
Sunday, September 14
12 PM - 2 PM
Arnold Park, Andrews Rd.
Join us for "Chalk the Walk, Have the Talk", a special event focused on suicide prevention and mental health awareness, in collaboration with BC SAFE. Together, we'll use the power of art, words, and community to spread messages of hope and support. Vestal Recreation is excited to be a part of this event.
Stop by Arnold Park any time between 12 and 2 PM to draw uplifting messages, symbols of hope, and expressions of support. Whether you create a masterpiece or write a single word of encouragement, every mark makes a difference.
Chalk will be provided
All ages welcome
Let's fill the walkways with messages that matter. Together, we can show that on one walks alone.
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Saturday, September 20
10 AM - 12 PM
Arnold Park, Andrews Rd.
Puzzle Masters Wanted!
Join us for a fast-paced Jigsaw Puzzle Competition at the Vestal Public Library!
Grab your team (up to 4 people) and see if you can beat the clock to complete a 500 piece puzzle before the other teams do!
$25 per team
Puzzle provided
Awards for top finishers
Great for friends, families, and puzzle fans!
Spots are limited.
Monster Mash Halloween Party
Saturday, October 18th
Arnold Park, Andrews Rd.
A fun Halloween Event for the whole family!
Pumpkin Run
Monday, October 20th
Arnold Park, Andrews Rd.
1-Mile Pumpkin Run open to kids in grade 4 - 6 in the Vestal School District.
Vestal Mother Son Dance
Friday, November 21
The Riverdale, Endwell
More information to come!
Letters to Santa
Monday, November 25 - Sunday, December 8
Hey Kids! Santa wants to hear from YOU! Write him a letter and drop it into Santa's special mailbox at the Recreation Office (516 Front St., Vestal).
Going to the Tree Lighting? You can hand your letter to Santa in person there, too!
Don't forget: Be sure to include your name and address so Santa knows where to send his repy.
Christmas Tree Lighting & Sing-a-long
2025 Date TBA
Memorial Park, Front St.
Vestal Father Daughter Ball
2026 Date TBA
Free Easter Egg Hunt
2026 Date TBA
Vestal Festival
2026 Date TBD
10 AM - 3 PM
Front Street (Between Main St. & Elizabeth St.)
World's Largest Swimming Lesson
2026 Date TBD
2026 Date TBD
Vestal Memorial Pool & Splash Pad