Special Events

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.

chalk the walk

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. Register at: vestalrecreation.com

jigsaw puzzle

Monster Mash Halloween Party

Saturday, October 18
12 PM - 2 PM
Arnold Park, Andrews Rd.


Join us for a spooktacular afternoon of family fun! Bring the whole family out for: 

  • Inflatables

  • Games

  • Music

  • Free Cider & Donuts provided by CalTab

  • Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin

  • and more!

Costumes encouraged! Can't wait to see you there!

Monster Mash

Pumpkin Run

Monday, October 20th
Arnold Park, Andrews Rd.

The Vestal Recreation Department in cooperation with the Vestal High School Cross-country team is co-sponsoring a one-mile pumpkin run. Open to all 4th - 6th grade boys and girls in the Vestal School District. The race will take place at Arnold Park in Vestal. This is a free program.

Free cider and donuts will be provided. Pumpkins will be awarded to top-place finishers. Ribbons for all!

Registration begins September 1st.

Register at: vestalrecreation.com

Pumpkin Run

Vestal Mother Son Sneaker Ball

Friday, November 21, 2025
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Riverdale, 2901 Watson Blvd, Endwell, NY

Mothers and sons, join us for an intersteller evening of dining and dancing. The buffet will include beef tips, breaded chicken fingers, macaroni and cheese, garlic mashed potatoes, fries, glazed baby carrots, salad, cookies, and brownies. 

All seating is assigned and tables will hold a maximum of ten. We will do our best to honor seating requests. Complete tables of ten are guaranteed.  

List all the names of the adults and children that you wish to be seated with on the registration form under “table requests”. If you do not have a seating preference, leave it blank and we will seat you with another family.
 

All ages are welcome. Open to Town of Vestal and Apalachin residents only.

Vestal residents: $50.00 adults, $35.00 sons
Apalachin residents: $60.00 adults, $45.00 sons

Deadline to register: Thursday, November 6th at 4:30 pm, unless it fills earlier.

Registration begins September 1st.

Register at: vestalrecreation.com

Mother Son

Letters to Santa

Santa Letters

Christmas Tree Lighting & Sing-a-long

Tree Lighting

Vestal Father Daughter Ball

Saturday, February 21, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Doubletree by Hilton, 225 Water St, Binghamton, NY

Fathers and daughters, join us for an enchanting evening of dinner and dancing. The buffet will include beef tips, breaded chicken fingers, gourmet macaroni and cheese, garlic mashed potatoes, glazed baby carrots, salad, cookies, and brownies. 

All seating is assigned and tables will hold a maximum of ten. We will do our best to honor seating requests. Complete tables of ten are guaranteed.  

List all the names of the adults and children that you wish to be seated with on the registration form under “table requests”. If you do not have a seating preference, leave it blank and we will seat you with another family.
 

All ages are welcome. Open to Town of Vestal and Apalachin residents only.

Vestal residents: $50.00 adults, $40.00 daughters
Apalachin residents: $60.00 adults, $50.00 daughters

Deadline to register: Friday, February 6th at 4:30 pm, unless it fills earlier.

Registration begins September 1st.

Register at: vestalrecreation.com

Father Daughter

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

Free Summer Family Movie Nights

2026 Movie Dates TBD

Summer Celebration

2026 Date TBD
5 PM - 8 PM
Arnold Park, Andrews Rd.