4th of July and More Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley July 2025 with Kids

The Orange County Fair is New York's oldest fair and features family entertainment, midway rides, and games for all ages.. Photo courtesy of the fair
The Orange County Fair is New York's oldest fair and features family entertainment, midway rides, and games for all ages.. Photo courtesy of the fair
6/29/25 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this July? Here are all the family-friendly events and activities you should add to your list–from 4th of July fireworks to fun summer festivals.

It's July, and that means fireworks. We have highlighted just a few of the best places in Westchester and the Hudson Valley for viewing these amazing light shows, like Red, White, and Boom 4th of July at Legoland.

To keep kids entertained on those long summer days, many towns in Westchester are offering free children's activities and family-friendly performances throughout the summer, some on weekday evenings, including Nights in the Park in White Plains. July fairs and festivals include the Sleepy Hollow Mermaid Festival and Parade, as well as the annual Orange County Fair

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this May—we're adding more events to the Westchester Events Calendar every day. 

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Places featured in this article:


First Presbyterian Church Park

Turnure Park (and other locations)

Anthony Wayne Recreation Area at Harriman State Park

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts

Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park

About the Author

Katherine Dhurandhar
Katherine Dhurandhar is a Community Publisher for Mommy Poppins, representing the Westchester and Hudson Valley region of New York, and a freelance copyeditor for Westchester Publishing Company. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling with her husband and son.