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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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Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley with Kids this July

Ossining Riverjam

Ossining – FREE
Debuts Thursday, July 3, 2025
Enjoy live performances on the riverfront with food trucks and craft beer vendors. The July 3 concert also features fireworks over the Hudson River.  READ MORE

Red, White, and Boom 4th of July at Legoland

Goshen
Friday, July 4, 2025
Celebrate July 4th at Legoland New York Resort’s Red, White & BOOM! event featuring a unique fireworks extravaganza in which the fireworks transform into Lego bricks. All-day festivities include live music, Lego building, live entertainment including fire dancers and stilt walkers, and meet & greet photos with Lego Lady Liberty. READ MORE

Food, Fire, and Fun Festival in L. Vern Allen Park

Washingtonville – FREE
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Join the festivities at the Washingtonville Food, Fire, and Fun Festival, featuring live music, children's activities, food and craft vendors, and of course fireworks! READ MORE

Mamaroneck Fireworks Spectacular and Fireman's Carnival

Mamaroneck – FREE
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Enjoy 10 days of festivities at the Mamaroneck Fire Department's Carnival, featuring a parade, classic carnival rides, and a dazzling fireworks finale in Harbor Island Park. The St. Thomas Orchestra plays a free concert to accompany the fireworks display.  READ MORE

Goshen Annual Great American Weekend

Goshen – FREE
Saturday & Sunday, July 5-6, 2025
This two-day annual tradition, organized by the Goshen Chamber of Commerce, features some 150 craft booths, live entertainment, children's activities, and extensive food choices. Kids' activities include a carnival, pony rides, and TumbleBus. READ MORE

Neighborhood Nights in the Parks in White Plains

White Plains
Mondays & Thursdays, July 7 - August 18, 2025
The Nights in the Park series returns to White Plains with FREE outdoor entertainment events in summer evenings in six different parks, including free concerts and special performances. Kids' programs include art in the park, magic shows, kids' concerts, and dancing dogs.  READ MORE

Pleasantville Music Festival

Pleasantville
Saturday, July 12, 2025
This festival combines the feel of a small-town, outdoor concert with nationally recognized musicians. There’ll be vendors, food, and fun stuff for kids like bouncy houses and a rock wall. Plus, you can catch nine hours of live music across three different stages. READ MORE

Fish Hut 2025 Summer Fishing Kickoff at Mamaroneck Marine Education Center

Mamaroneck – FREE
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Join the Marine Education Center for a fun-filled day of fishing and learning. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a beginner, this event is perfect for all ages and skill levels. Don't miss out on the chance to kick off your summer with a reel good time!  READ MORE

Piermont's Annual Bastille Day

Piermont – FREE
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Don’t miss the Village of Piermont’s annual celebration of French history and culture. Featuring music, food, outdoor dining and shopping, kids’ activities, a Costume Party, and a reenactment of the storming of the Bastille. READ MORE

Bear Mountain Native American Heritage Celebration and Pow Wow

Bear Mountain
Saturday & Sunday, July 12 & 13, 2025
Check out a real teepee, play with Native American instruments, try some foods popular in Native American cultures, and take in a dance performance by Native American groups from throughout the Americas. Dancers make their grand entrance for shows at 1pm and 5pm.  READ MORE

Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Kensico Dam

Valhalla – FREE
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Celebrate Hispanic culture at Kensico Dam Plaza. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy a day of live music, food, vendors, and more. READ MORE

Irish Heritage Celebration at Ridge Road Park

Hartsdale – FREE
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Celebrate Irish culture with live music, Irish traditional dance performances, food, and vendors at Ridge Road Park in Hartsdale.  READ MORE

Wild Wednesdays: Animal Introductions at the New Rochelle Library

New Rochelle – FREE
Wednesdays, July 16-August 13, 2025
Meet different animals every week at the library, presented by the Stamford Museum and Nature Center and the Weinburg Nature Center. Kids are invited on this one-hour journey featuring mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds presented by a naturalist.  READ MORE

Orange County Fair

Middletown
Thursday, July 17–Sunday, July 27, 2025
The annual Orange County Fair returns, featuring new carnival rides, a performance by the Anastasini Circus, monster truck shows, a petting zoo, fireworks, and more. READ MORE

Sleepy Hollow Mermaid Festival & Parade

Sleepy Hollow – FREE
Saturday, July 19, 2025
The Hudson River mermaids are back for another Sleepy Hollow Mermaid Festival! The fun begins with a parade on land and water, followed by a post-parade party in the park for all ages, with music, community art-making, face painting, food trucks, and bounce houses. READ MORE

Annual Fairy Festival

Cortlandt Manor
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Step into a world of enchantment at the annual Fairy Festival at Universal Healing Arts, in Cortlandt Manor. This magical celebration offers a whimsical afternoon filled with fun, fantasy, and fairy-inspired activities for all ages. Guests are encouraged to dress in their fairy best and come ready to celebrate the joy, creativity, and wonder of the fairy realm. READ MORE

Sangria Festival at Benmarl Winery

Marlboro
Saturday & Sunday, July 19 & 20, 2025
Enjoy live music, sangria tasting, food, and dancing all day at Benmarl Winery's Sangria Festival. There will be live music by Ola Flamenca and flamenco dancing lessons for the whole family. READ MORE

Caramoor Jazz Festival

Katonah
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Caramoor joins forces with Jazz at Lincoln Center to provide a day full of live music on its bucolic grounds. Pack a picnic or purchase food on-site, and stroll the lovely gardens.  READ MORE

Putnam Country Fest and 4H Showcase

Carmel – FREE
Saturday, July 26-Sunday, July 27, 2025
This free outdoor festival features 4H horse and dog shows and demonstrations as well as music under the stars, inflatables and games, activities and a magician, a car show, food trucks, and much more. READ MORE

Puppy Pals Live at Paramount Hudson Valley

Peekskill
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Get ready to laugh until you howl! Puppy Pals Live is an action-packed comedic stunt dog show featuring rescue dogs! As seen on America's Got Talent, Puppy Pals Live is a family fun action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats.  READ MORE

Barton Orchards Car Show & Touch a Truck

Poughquag
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Barton Orchards presents its 10th annual Car Show and Touch a Truck. The show features live music, food for purchase, and a tap room featuring 20 local breweries. Kids' activities include a slip n’ slide, a playground, a petting zoo, and more! READ MORE

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.
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