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FESTIVE EVENTS HAPPENING AROUND YOUR TOWN
OF WAPPINGER
Your Guide to Local Holiday Events Happening This December 2025
Dear Neighbors,
As we approach the close of 2025, it is impossible to express my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to our Town of Wappinger. It is truly an honor to serve as your Town Supervisor, and I’m constantly humbled by the opportunity to work alongside so many dedicated residents, business owners, employees, and community leaders who make Wappinger such a special place.
Time has truly flown by this year, and as we enter this festive season, I encourage everyone to take a step back and cherish special moments with loved ones. The holidays are a meaningful time to reflect on our many blessings and to share joy, kindness, and gratitude with family, friends, and neighbors.
This Friday, I invite you to join us at Brexel-Schlathaus Park for our annual Tree Lighting and Celebration of Lights Parade. This cherished community tradition captures the spirit of the season and celebrates the importance of Christmas, Hanukkah, and the broader holiday season we all share. It’s a wonderful evening filled with tradition, lights, and togetherness.
Throughout the month, Wappinger is ready to spread holiday cheer with a great lineup of winter events for all ages. From tree and menorah lighting ceremonies to festive parades and seasonal programs, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy. On behalf of our Parks and Recreation team, I encourage you and your family to join us, participate, and create lasting holiday memories together.
As you prepare for the holidays, please remember to shop local and support our small businesses. Wappinger’s small businesses are the backbone of our community, and choosing to shop small helps keep our town vibrant while strengthening our local economy. I also encourage residents to sign up and participate in our Second Annual “Light Up Wappinger” Contest, a fun way to showcase your holiday spirit while helping to brighten neighborhoods throughout town.
I am also proud to share that the Town Board has unanimously approved the 2026 Final Budget. This budget reflects our continued commitment to expanding services and programs while remaining under the tax cap. Importantly, it includes a tax rate reduction that will benefit all of our taxpayers during our Nation’s 250th year. As we look ahead to 2026, I am confident we will continue to move forward with progress and deliver improvements that enhance the quality of life for all who call Wappinger home.
On behalf of my family, and our Town of Wappinger employees and officials, I wish you and your loved ones a joyous and peaceful holiday season. May the New Year bring good health, happiness, and continued prosperity to all.
See you around Town,
Joseph D. Cavaccini, Town Supervisor
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TREE LIGHTING &
CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS PARADE
DECEMBER 5, 2025 - 6PM - SCHLATHAUS PARK
Come down to Schlathaus Park to see our Town's tree light up to welcome in the holiday season. Santa will be there to take photos with all of the children! No registration is needed to attend the tree lighting, but if you would like to participate in our second annual celebration of lights parade please register online at our website.
NORTH POLE CALLS
DECEMBER 8,9,11,16,17 - VARIOUS TIMES
Town of Wappinger Residents can sign up online to receive a call from the North Pole! Either Santa, Mrs. Claus, or one of the jolly elves will call your little one to wish them a Merry Christmas!
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
COMMUNITY CRAFT NIGHT
DECEMBER 11, 2025 - CRAFT: HOLIDAY CARDS
AT THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER SENIOR CENTER
We invite you to join us to get into the holiday spirit with our Community Craft Night. For December we will be creating Holiday Cards and the cost is $8 per person. Registration is required for all craft nights so please click below to sign up!
LIGHT UP WAPPINGER DECORATING CONTEST:
DECEMBER 13 & 14, 2025 - TOWN WIDE
Help Wappinger shine bright this holiday season! Decorate your home or business and register your address online with us to be added to our map. On the 13th and 14th voting will open up to the public for our 4 Prize Categories:
1) Most Traditional 2) Most Creative
3) Best Use of Inflatables 4) Best Neighborhood Spirit
LETTERS TO SANTA
ACCEPTED THROUGH DECEMBER 14, 2025
AT TOWN HALL
Town of Wappinger Residents can drop off their letters to Santa in our Magical mailbox here at Town Hall! A template can be found on our website, and make sure to include your return address because you may get an answer from the big guy himself!
WAPPINGER SENIOR CENTER HOLIDAY LUNCHEON:
DECEMBER 17, 2025 - 11AM - VILLA BORGHESE
Our Annual luncheon for Town of Wappinger Senior Residents only. You MUST Register to attend. Contact the Wappinger Senior Center at 845-297-3670.
MORE HOLIDAY EVENTS WITHIN THE TOWN & VILLAGE OF WAPPINGER
HOLIDAY EVENTS AT
THE MESIER HOMESTEAD
MESIER PARK - 2 SPRING STREET,
VILLAGE OF WAPPINGERS FALLS
845-632-1281
We have several FREE open house days at the Mesier Homestead coming up in December. It’s a wonderful opportunity for the community to pop in and enjoy the holiday decorations, plus learn a tiny bit about our local history.
NEW HACKENSACK FIRE COMPANY FUNDRAISER NIGHT
CORNER OF SHALE DRIVE AND MONTFORT ROAD
DECEMBER 12, 2025 | 5-9PM
*SPECIAL APPEARANCE OF SANTA CLAUS*
NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025 | 12PM
AT WAPPINGERS RURAL CEMETERY
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2025 | 12PM
AT NEW HACKENSACK/MIDDLEBUSH CEMETERIES
Volunteers needed to help place wreaths on Saturday, December 13th 12:00pm @ the Wappingers Rural Cemetery and Sunday, December 14th 12:00pm at New Hackensack and Middlebush Cemeteries.
Together, we’ll honor our veterans by ensuring their service is remembered. ⏳ Time is of the essence! Your support makes this tribute possible.
HUDSON VALLEY VOICES IN HARMONY PRESENTS A COFFEEHOUSE CONCERT
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025 AT 2PM
THE CHAPEL AT CARNWATH FARMS
Snow Date (12/14 at 2pm)
In partnership with the Town of Wappinger, please come enjoy this free event featuring refreshments, drinks and holiday activities! Suggested Donations of $10 per person or $30 per family to support the chorus, Hudson Valley Voices in Harmony.
NEW HACKENSACK FIRE COMPANY
ANNUAL SANTA RUN
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 | STARTING AT 8:30AM
The members of the New Hackensack Fire Company will proudly be bringing in the one and only Santa Claus through the neighborhoods of our district. They will be playing music and making noise to announce their arrival. Updated routes and Estimated timing will be posted closer to the 13th on their Facebook page.
CHELSEA FIRE COMPANY
SANTA RUN
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 | STARTING AT 9AM
Follow the Chelsea Fire Company Facebook page to find out where Santa and the Grinch are! Santa will not be leaving the firetruck. From The Chelsea Fire families to yours, Happy Holidays!
HUGHSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
SUNDAY DECEMBER 14 | 8-11AM
88 OLD HOPEWELL RD
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
ADULTS- $12
SENIORS- $11
CHILDREN OVER 5 - $8
CHILDREN UNDER 5 - FREE
TAKEOUT - $7
HUGHSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
SANTA & CANDY CANE RUN
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025
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Other Local News Around Town
Wappinger Celebrates Small Business Saturday and Local Business ALL Throughout the Holiday Season!
As we enter into the holiday season, the Town of Wappinger would like to remind our residents to shop small and support our local businesses who are #WappingerProud!
As families start their holiday shopping we ask that you consider our small businesses on this Small Business Saturday, and we hope that you continue supporting your neighbors now and well into the holiday season.
We are ONE community. We are #WappingerProud
On this Small Business Saturday, we proudly celebrate Wappinger! 🛍️
Town Supervisor Cavaccini, Assemblyman Anil Beephan, Councilman Al Casella, and Legistator Lynn Versaci toured various shops, restaurants, and businesses around Town including Meadowbrook Farm, Heritage Food + Drink, Locks That Rock, Zoe’s Studio, Viscount Wine and Liquors, Day and Nite Lounge and even supported our volunteer firefighters at Hughsonville and W.T. Garner Fire Companies. We hope you can join us in shopping local today and everyday!
#WappingerProud
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Village of Wappinger Falls Tree Lighting
The holiday season and Christmas spirit has officially arrived to the streets of the Village of Wappingers Falls! 🎄
Last night’s Holiday Light Parade and Tree Lighting in Mesier Park was enjoyed by hundreds of neighbors and was a great success!
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Town of Wappinger Senior Center
December Newsletter is Now Available!
At the Town of Wappinger Senior Center, we’re invested in the wellness of the community, creating new friendships, and having fun! We have art class, bingo, bocce, book club, bridge club, chair volleyball, chair yoga, chess, educational seminars, exercise class, gardening club, knitting & crochet group, lunch and a movie, mahjongg, Mexican trains, monthly crafts, monthly birthday parties, pinochle, Pokeno, quilting, rummikub, Zumba, and so much more! Feel free to stop in at any time and find out what new and exciting events are happening at the center!
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Mice & Pests Are Moving OUT of Wappinger Homes as Waverly Pest Control Moves In!
On November 6th, the Town of Wappinger celebrated yet another grand opening welcoming Waverly Pest Control to their new location at 1234 Route 9.
Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini and County Legislator Lynne Miele-Versaci offered their congratulations to the Waverly team on their beautiful new space and continued success in serving our community!
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Operation Green Light Campaign Shows Support for Our Veterans!
In observance of this Veterans Day, the Town of Wappinger is participating in Operation Green Light, a campaign designed to show support for our nation's veterans, raise awareness of the role communities play in providing support and resources to veterans, and advocate for legislation that will strengthen counties' ability to support veterans.
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Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini and the Wappinger Town Board directed the illumination of Wappinger Town Hall to be green in recognition of Operation Green Light and in support of our veterans.
Town Supervisor Cavaccini said, “On this day, we pay tribute to those who have performed their duty for our country honorably in service and may we reflect on those veterans who returned home to our Town of Wappinger - created families, made significant contributions to this community, and offered their skill sets to improving our society. On behalf of all in our Town, we thank all veterans for their dedication to our country as well as the past and present employees of our Wappinger Town Government who paused their service to our community to fight for our nation.”
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2025 Wappinger Veterans Day Ceremony Video
Our Wappinger community hosted two Veterans Day Recognition Ceremonies this year. One at the VFW and the other held at the Town of Wappinger War Memorial at Brexel- Schlathaus Park. Click the button below to watch the ceremony!
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“To the veteran, thank you for bravely doing what you're called to do so we can safely do what we're free to do.” 🇺🇸
It was truly beautiful to see so many residents of all ages and backgrounds participate in both our annual Town of Wappinger and Village of Wappingers Falls Veterans Day Ceremonies.
We pay tribute to those who have served their country honorably in service and may we reflect on those veterans who returned home to our Town of Wappinger where they created families, made significant contributions to this community, and offered their skill sets to our society upon returning home.
On behalf of all in our great Town of Wappinger, thank you and welcome home.
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🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from the Town of Wappinger Senior Center!
We celebrated “Friendsgiving” with a potluck luncheon. What a wonderful way to come together as a community.
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Thank you to the Senior Center staff, Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini, Town Board Member Al Casella, and our amazing senior center members for participating and making this event so much fun!🦃
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Chelsea On Hudson Historical Sign Dedication
"KNOWN AS LOW POINT, THEN CARTHAGE LANDING THIS PORT SHIPPED LOCAL PRODUCTS. BY 1866 HAD A POST OFFICE, CHURCHES AND TRAIN STATION."
WAPPINGERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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#ICYMI In partnership with the Town of Wappinger, the Wappingers Historical Society unveiled a new historical marker noting the significance of the Chelsea hamlet.
Deputy Supervisor Lisa Paoloni, representing Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini, and Historical Society President Beth Devine welcomed neighbors and guests as they dedicated the plaque that stands in the heart of the waterfront hamlet’s square yesterday.
“Sharing the history of our community has been one of my true passions since first entering public service.
Through collaborative partnerships such as the one we’ve forged between the Town and the Wappingers Historical Society, we continue to recognize the places, stories, and people that shaped our identity. This marker is more than a sign; it is a testament to that commitment. Chelsea’s history is a remarkable tale of industry, transportation, innovation, and community spirit.”, said Supervisor Cavaccini.
📸 Jim Tompkins and Mid Hudson News
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Lip Sync Battle in
Support of Veterans
What a great evening watching our Wappinger Ladies Auxiliary annual Lip Sync Battle in support of our veterans!
It was an honored to have been invited to this sold out show at the Knights of Columbus in the Village of Wappingers Falls that featured amazing performances by members of our community to raise funds for area veterans in need.
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It was definitely special to see our Town’s own Director of Strategic Planning, Barbara Roberti perform tonight! Great work ladies and gentleman! We thank you for your efforts!
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