Jul
16
5:00 PM17:00
SPECIAL EVENTS
Jul
17
5:00 PM17:00
Jul
18
8:30 AM08:30
Oct
24
7:00 PM19:00
Kooky Spooky Party
Anyone who wears a Halloween costume (more than just a mask) will get a $1.00 off skate admission and entered in our Halloween costume contest!
GRADES: all FEE: skate-$5.00/skater ($1.00 off if wearing a costume)
Oct
31
10:00 AM10:00
Spooktacular Day
Pumpkin coloring, Halloween games, costume parade through downtown for children grade school and under. Held at the Courthouse lawn. Carnival at 10 am, parade at 11 am.
GRADES: 5th grade & under FEE: free
Nov
7
8:00 AM08:00
Fall Craft & Bake Sale
This annual event features crafts, baked good, and other items from all over the area. We had 45 vendors in 2025! Become a vendor at a later date.
LOCATION: Skate & Activity Center
Dec
4
to Dec 13
Deck the House
Get into the holiday spirit! Compete for citywide bragging rights as the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department is conducting their 8th Annual "Deck the House" contest. Eligible houses must be within City limits. An address form and map with all registered addresses will be posted at www.vprdzone.com, Vinton Parks and Recreation Department Facebook page, and at the Vinton Rec Center on Friday, December 4.
Voting: A Deck the House Committee will be picking the winners!
Dec
12
9:00 AM09:00
Breakfast with Santa
Includes breakfast, photo op, and treat from Santa! Eat breakfast at 9:00 AM and visit Santa at 10:00 AM.We will take drop-ins, however, there will be a $5.00 late fee per family. Register at a later date.
LOCATION: Skate & Activity Center FEE: $5.00/person
Dec
29
10:00 AM10:00
Winter Carnival
Get out of the house during the holiday break! All grade school youth can take part in this fun carnival. Tickets to play games are only 25 cents each.
LOCATION: Skate & Activity Center
Dec
31
10:00 AM10:00
NYE Open Skate
Over winter break, head to the Skate Center and celebrate the New Years with party favors and skating! Pay at door: $6/skater includes candy bar, slushie, and party favors
May
6
5:30 PM17:30
Live Healthy Iowa Kids Track Meet
Ages 7 - 14 year olds who finish first place in their event will be able to compete at the Championship Meet in Clear Lake. Local meet is free! Registration is closed.
AGES: 5 - 14 LOCATION: V/S High School track.
Mar
29
4:00 PM16:00
BINGO!
Bring your family and friends for a great night! Prizes will be given to the winners. Concessions will be available. No food/beverage are to be brought into the building.
Location: Vinton Skate & Activity Center Fee: Free
Mar
28
2:30 PM14:30
Mother-Son Nerf Wars
Mother and sons, grandmothers and grandsons, aunts and nephews are invited to enjoy an afternoon together! Every couple will play a variety of nerf war games, make their own ice cream sundae and get a picture taken with their date. K - 2nd Grade: 2:30 - 4:00 PM, 3rd - 5th Grade: 4:30 - 6:00 PM.
Fee: $30.00/couple, register on February 14!
Mar
27
7:00 PM19:00
Super Hero Open Skate
Calling all heroes! Dress up, meet Super Al, and prove your knowledge in our superhero trivia showdown! Location: Skate Center
Cost: $5/skater
Feb
22
4:00 PM16:00
BINGO!
Bring your family and friends for a great night! Prizes will be given to the winners. Concessions will be available. No food/beverage are to be brought into the building.
Location: Vinton Skate & Activity Center Fee: Free
Feb
21
4:00 PM16:00
Daddy/Daughter Date Night
Fathers, daughters, grandfathers, granddaughters, uncles, and nieces are all invited to enjoy an evening of games, music, dancing, and free icecream sundae bar!
Grades: K - 6th
Location: Skate Center
Fee: $30.00/couple Register on November 14!
Feb
20
7:00 PM19:00
Sports Jersey Night
Wear your favorite sports jersey and get a $1 off admission! Skate the night away with added sport trivia in the mix! Location: Skate Center
Cost: $5/skater
Jan
25
4:00 PM16:00
BINGO!
Bring your family and friends for a great night! Prizes will be given to the winners. Concessions will be available. No food/beverage are to be brought into the building.
Location: Vinton Skate & Activity Center Fee: Free
Jan
23
7:00 PM19:00
Open Skate 80's Night - POSTPONE DUE TO WEATHER!
Dress like your parents who grew up in the 80’s! Neon, leg warmers, poofy hair! Black lights and glow items galore! Glow items will be for sale. Location: Skate Center
Cost: $5/skater
Due to weather, we are postponing our 80’s night to Friday, January 30!
Jan
2
7:00 PM19:00
Open Skate Glow Night
A very popular night at the Skate Center. Black lights and glow items galore! Glow items will be for sale. Location: Skate Center
Cost: $5/skater