Wappinger150 - Town of Wappinger

07/07 – Captain Kidd’s Scavenger Hunt kicks off- Click Here To Get More Information
In honor of the Town of Wappinger’s 150th year as a town, we are bringing back this summertime favorite for the kids around town! This is your child’s chance to get out and about around town, and put eyes on areas that residents may not have known about before! This will also be a learning experience, as each place they visit has some Wappinger history rooted in the grounds. Sign up online before June 20th, 2025. Play for a chance to win some incredible prizes!

7/10 - Community Craft Night- Register Here
This month we will be crafting Rose Petal Bath Bombs! Event starts at 6pm at the Wappinger Senior Center. Cost per person will be $10 per person and registration is required!

8/5 - Local History Trivia Contest at Grinell Library- View More Information
This event is held from 6:00-7:00PM AT GRINNELL LIBRARY. It is for adults of all ages and there is no registration required. Hosted by Wappinger Town Supervisor, Joseph D. Cavaccini.

8/7, 8/14, & 8/21 - Summer Concert Series- View The Full Schedule Here
Please join us for the remaining Town of Wappinger Summer Concert Series events at Schlathaus Park. Each Concert is from 7pm-9pm!

8/14 - Community Craft Night- Register Here
This month we will be crafting Craft: Pressed Flower Lanterns! Event starts at 6pm at the Wappinger Senior Center. Cost per person will be $8 per person and registration is required!

Showcase Spotlight
For the months of July and August, Wappinger Historical Society will be displaying a World War II exhibit at the Wappinger Town Hall. It will honor those who fought for our freedom and display many facts, articles, and items from the era. Stop in to learn more.

09/05 - Reflections in Art: 150 Years of Legacy - Art Show
This event will take place at The Boathouse, 105 Market Street from 1:00PM-7:00PM. This event features work from local artists. The show will highlight landscapes, portraits, and other subjects, all captured through the unique perspectives of Wappinger Residents. Expect a diverse range of mediums and styles, from oil to acrylic to graphie and mixed media, showcasing the creativity and talent of the community.

09/06 - Grandparents Day Picnic
This family-fun event will take place at Martz Field in Wappinger from 12:00PM-2:00PM and is free to attend! This event fills up fast and registration is required, click here to register!

9/10 - Community Craft Night- Register Here
For September, we will be crafting Clay Leaves! Event starts at 6pm at the Wappinger Senior Center. Cost per person will be $8 per person and registration is required!

09/11 – Anniversary of 9/11 Ceremony
The Town of Wappinger will recognize the Anniversary of 9/11 by conducting the annual September 11th Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday, September 11th at 8:30am at the Sergeant Mark C. Palmateer 9/11 Memorial Park, located on the corner of Route 9, Old Hopewell Road and Sgt. Palmateer Way.

The Sgt. Mark C. Palmateer 9/11 Memorial Park serves as a memorial for Sgt. Mark C. Palmateer, the first Dutchess County soldier killed in the line of duty in the War on Terror, as well as all the service members and first responders who lost their lives on and since September 11, 2001.

09/12, 09/19, 09/12, 09/26, 10/03 – Movies in The Park
The 2025 Movies in the Park Series returns on Friday Nights at 7:00pm at Schlathaus Park with the following schedule -
September 12 - The Wild Robot
September 19 - Mufasa
September 26 - Sonic 3
October 3 - Minecraft

09/14 – Wappinger Dahlia Show
Please contact dahlias.in.tow@gmail.com with questions and concerns.

09/18-09/21 - Town of Wappinger Carnifall
Carni“fall” is back, and we are excited to add some fun new changes to this event! See all information about the weekend’s events at WappingerRecreation.com

Showcase Spotlight
For the entire month of September, Wappinger Historical Society will be displaying a back-to-school exhibit in the Wappinger Town Hall. It will showcase the history of the multiple schools around our Town, with a special feature of the Red School House that was located off Route 9D between the Town of Wappinger and the Town of Beacon.

10/04 – James; Warriors Event
To be held at Brexel-Schlathaus Park in collaboration with James; Warriors. More details and information TBA.

10/25 – Trunk or Treat
The Town of Wappinger and Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting our annual Trunk or Treat at Brexel-Schlathaus Park from 1pm-3pm! Golden Pumpkins will be awarded to kids ages 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-13 for cutest, funniest, scariest, and most original costumes. Also, we will have an award for best family, so make sure everyone joins in on the fun! This event is FREE and does require registration for those who would like to volunteer to decorate their car trunk. Please see WappingerRecreation.com for more information about sign-ups.

10/30 – Trick or Treat at the Town Hall
Bring the little ones and the whole family! We will be offering door-to-(office)door Trick or Treating at the Wappinger Town Hall! Dress up in your best costume and collect as much candy as your bag can fit! This event will be held from 2pm-5pm at 20 Middlebush Rd, Wappinger Falls NY 12590.

10/31 – Senior Center Halloween Party
Calling all our seniors! Join the Wappinger Senior Center and our Recreation team as they hold their annual Halloween Party! A variety of games, food, and music will be available starting at 11:30am. Come dressed in your best costume for a chance to win a prize too! This event sells out quickly so RSVP your spot on WappingerReactration.com or stop by our Senior Center today!

Showcase Spotlight
For the month of October, we will be shining the spotlight on our very own Senior Center! It will encapsulate the world inside our center and everything that is offered. Stop in to learn more or even sign up! *Sign-ups open to Wappinger residents*

11/08 – Fall Craft Fair
The Town of Wappinger and the Wappinger Recreation team will be hosting our annual Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, November 8th from 10am-3pm at the Town Hall! We will be hosting a variety of vendors who offer hand crafted items such as scarves, jewelry, soaps, candles, and much more! Stay tuned to WappingerRecreation.com for more information and to sign up to be a vendor for this fun event!

Time Capsule Burial
What do you think people from 100 years from now should know about life in Wappinger today? We're looking for suggestions for individual items, community wide projects, or whatever else your brilliant mind can think of! More details of the burial is TBA, but for now, let us know what you would like future residents to see at the following link: Time Capsule Survey

Showcase Spotlight
Showcase Content Information TBA at a later date

12/06 – Annual Tree Lighting
Join us for our annual celebration where we light the Town tree at Brexel-Schlathaus Park! This year, we will be hosting a Parade of Lights! Get your car, trucks, and/or trailers decorated in your best lights and join the parade! We will also have hot chocolate and cookies, crafts and games for the little ones, and a visit from our Jolly friend Santa! Gift bags will also be available for the first 300 kids who visit Santa! This is a FREE event; registration is only required for those driving/marching in the Parade of Lights. Please see WappingerRecreation.com for sign-up info.

12/13-12/14 – Light Up Wappinger
Do you decorate your house or business every year? This is your chance to show it off to the community! Register for our 2nd Annual Light Up Wappinger event where residents all around Town will be able to view your masterwork! There will be 4 categories for the public to vote on, and each winning candidate will win a sweet prize! Please see WappingerRecreation.com for more information and registration details.

Showcase Spotlight
Stop by Town Hall to check out our winter holiday display put together by town resident, George Gumbel!

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