Special Events
2024 Events
Vandalia Paws in the Park Easter Party
Saturday, March 16 from 11:00am - 1:30pm at Helke Park
NEW! 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
The 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
Kick 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
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Aaron Messenger
Recreation Coordinator - Programs
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Recreation Center
Physical Address
1111 Stonequarry Road
Dayton, OH 45414
Phone: 937-415-2340