Special Events

The Vandalia Parks & Recreation Department hosts a variety of special events throughout the year. Do you want to be involved in special events happening in the City of Vandalia? Please contact Aaron Messenger at: amessenger@vandaliaohio.org

2024 Events


Vandalia Paws in the Park Easter Party

Saturday, March 16 from 11:00am - 1:30pm at Helke Park

Paws in the ParkNEW! Bring your dog out to Helke Park and have a barkin’ good time! We will have egg hunts, dog vendors, dog costume contest, food truck and pictures with the Easter Bunny!

Fees: Free Event! $10 per dog for the egg hunt

Location: Helke Park

Time: Events runs from 11:00am-1:30pm

Registration Deadline: If you want to participate in the egg hunts, you must be registered by Wednesday, March 13. 

Notes: Please bring your own basket and/or bag for the event. All dogs must always remain on their leash. When a dog touches an egg with its nose, their handler will be able to pick up the egg and put it in a basket. All the eggs contain dog treats or other prizes for the dog.

 Activity #              Dog Size                                Day      Date     Hunt Times

193000-00              Small (29 pounds or less)     SAT        3/16     11:45am

193000-01              Large (30 pounds or more)    SAT       3/16     12:30pm

Vandalia Paws in the Park Easter Party Vendor Application


Vandalia Easter Eggstravaganza

Saturday, March 30 from 11:00am - 2:00pm at Vandalia Sports Complex

Bring the family out and have an "egg"cellent time at the Vandalia Easter Eggstravaganza! We will have egg hunts, baby goat petting zoo, arts & crafts, face painting, vendors, games & activities, food trucks, Easter bunny photo area, and more! Make sure to bring your own basket for the egg hunts.

Fee: Free entry event

Location: Vandalia Sports Complex - Soccer Field Side

Easter Egg Hunt Times: 11:00am & 1:00pm

Easter Egg Hunt Ages: For ages 10 and under

Groups: 2 and younger, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10

Vandalia Easter Eggstravaganza Vendor Application


Vandalia Sweet Treats Fest

Saturday, May 11 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at Vandalia Art Park

Sweet Treat 24The City of Vandalia is hosting the Sweet Treats Fest for all the sugar lovers out there! There will be food trucks, dessert vendors selling candy and sweets, non-food vendors, live music, crafting opportunities and more!

Fee: Free entry event

Location: Vandalia Art Park

Address: 256 E Alkaline Springs Rd, Vandalia, Ohio 45377

Music Performance By: TBD

Vandalia Sweet Treats Fest Vendor Application

Vandalia Sweet Treats Fest Food Truck Application


Vandalia Air Show Backyard Bash

Thursday, June 20 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm at Vandalia Art Park

Air Show Backyard Bash 2024Kick off the Dayton Air Show weekend early at Vandalia Art Park! We will have live music, food trucks, activities for kids, vendors, arts & crafts, and more!

 Fee: Free entry event

Location: Vandalia Art Park

Address: 256 E Alkaline Springs Rd, Vandalia, Ohio 45377

Music: TBD

Vandalia Air Show Backyard Bash Vendor Application

Vandalia Air Show Backyard Bash Food Truck Application

  1. Aaron Messenger

    Aaron Messenger

    Recreation Coordinator - Programs

  1. Recreation Center


    Physical Address
    1111 Stonequarry Road
    Dayton, OH 45414