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4th of July Weekend 2025 in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: Best Things To Do

Poughkeepsie's fireworks show at Walkway Over the Hudson sets off sparklers viewable all along the Hudson. Photo courtesy of the event
Poughkeepsie's fireworks show at Walkway Over the Hudson sets off sparklers viewable all along the Hudson. Photo courtesy of the event
7/4/25 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

Looking for the best things to do this 4th of July weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

It's the 4th of July weekend, which means fireworks are lighting up the sky in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. Consider visiting one of the many family-friendly fairs and festivals, including the Great American Weekend, Cornwall's 4th of July Celebration, or the Mamaroneck Fireworks Spectacular and Fireman's Carnival.

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Music Fest and Fireworks at Kensico Dam

Valhalla – FREE
Thursday, July 3
Start the Independence Day celebration a day early with entertainment, music, and fireworks in Kensico Dam Park. Enjoy eats from local vendors who set up a food court on-site. A kids' zone features a kids' DJ, inflatables, and kids' concessions. READ MORE

Rockland Boulders 4th of July Celebration

Pomona
Thursday, July 3-Friday, July 4
In honor of Independence Day, the Rockland Boulders add special perks and promos to their baseball lineup. Post-game fireworks take flight on Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4.  READ MORE

Zerbini Family Circus at Museum Village

Monroe
Thursday - Saturday, July 3-5
The Zerbini Family Circus performs a three-day stint at Museum Village. The act features jugglers, clowns, high-wire acts, and more under the big top.  READ MORE

Pops, Patriots, and Fireworks at Caramoor

Katonah
Friday, July 4
The Westchester Symphonic Winds, joined by soulful soprano Carami Hilaire, perform a selection of patriotic works that pay tribute to America’s independence including rousing renditions of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and Stars and Stripes Forever. This evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display over the Caramoor grounds. READ MORE

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

Goshen
Friday, July 4
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

Independence Day Celebration at New Windsor Cantonment

New Windsor – FREE
Friday, July 4
The Independence Day celebration at the historic New Windsor Cantonment features a military drill and cannon firing, followed by a children's musket drill. Enjoy a visitor-assisted reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by another military demonstration.  READ MORE

4th of July Fireworks Spectacular on the Walkway Over the Hudson

Poughkeepsie
Friday, July 4
Poughkeepsie's fireworks show sets off sparklers viewable all along the Hudson. Reserve a spot on the Walkway Over the Hudson to see them from eye level.  READ MORE

Independence Day at Fort Montgomery

Fort Montgomery – FREE
Friday, July 4
For a special way to celebrate Independence Day, visit the Fort Montgomery State Historic Site and see the firing of the fort's 6-pounder cannon "Ana." Eighteenth-century medical presentations, musket-firing demonstrations, and site tours will take place throughout the day. READ MORE

West Point Independence Day Celebration

West Point – FREE
Friday, July 4
The West Point Band presents its annual Independence Day concert and celebration at the Trophy Point Amphitheater. The performance celebrates 250 years of Army heritage.  READ MORE

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

Washingtonville – FREE
Saturday, July 5
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
Through Saturday, July 5
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

Tea with the Animals at Hilltop Hanover Farm

Yorktown Heights
Saturday, July 5
Enjoy a mid-day cuppa while you meet and learn about the animals at Hilltop Hanover Farm. Participants will harvest and make some scrumptious treats for both us humans and the animals to enjoy together for a tea party!  READ MORE

Fireflies Celebration at Mamakating Environmental Education Center

Wurtsboro
Saturday, July 5
Learn some fun facts about fireflies and how to keep their populations from declining, and make a firefly craft! Then, search for fireflies flashing in the night sky and gather around the firepit to make S'mores! READ MORE

Goshen Annual Great American Weekend

Goshen – FREE
Saturday, July 5-Sunday, July 6
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

Magic Tree House: Space Mission at Hudson River Museum

Yonkers
Saturday, July 5-Sunday, July 6
Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle they discover in a written note signed “–M.” Viewers peek into the treehouse and follow Jack and Annie on an exciting adventure as they meet a helpful astronomer and an astronaut. READ MORE

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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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