🎆 Your July 4th Week in Westchester: Explosive Events + Good Times

Caramoor: Pops, Patriots, & Fireworks

Fri., Jul 4 | Caramoor, Katonah | 8p | Details

Ring in the nation’s birthday in style at Caramoor with a patriotic session featuring the Westchester Symphonic Winds and soprano, Carami Helaire. Expect performances of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and Stars and Stripes Forever with a stunning fireworks show to end the evening. Tickets start at $59.

Hudson Valley Renegades: Independence Day Celebration

Thu., Jul 3 | Heritage Financial Park, Wappingers Falls (Dutchess County) | 7.05p | Details

It’s the Subway Series of the future as the Hudson Valley Renegades (NYY affiliate) host the Brooklyn Cyclones (NYM affiliate) in Dutchess County. Join the Renegades for their Independence Day celebration with a Stars & Stripes jersey giveaway for the first 1,000 fans in Heritage Financial Park and a fireworks show immediately following the game. Special ‘Ballpark BBQ’ tickets are available, giving you access to a BBQ buffet from 6-8p.

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Wednesday, July 2nd

Harrison: Summer Concert Series

Oakland Ave., Harrison | Concert 7p, Fireworks 9.15p

Party band Whoz Ya Daddy kicks off celebrations before fireworks take center stage.

White Plains: Independence Day Celebration

White Plains High School | 6.30-10p

Expect a fun-filled evening with live entertainment, giant inflatables, tasty food, and a spectacular fireworks finale.

Thursday, July 3rd

Kensico Dam Plaza: Music Fest & Fireworks

Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla | Entertainment from 5p, fireworks around 9p | Details

DJ entertainment begins on the Great Lawn at 5p followed by a set from Naked Soul Band at 7p. Fireworks over the Kensico Dam will start around 9p. A kids zone area with inflatables will keep the little ones occupied until the show starts.

Ossining: Riverjam

Engel Waterfront Park, Ossining | Live music at 5p; Fireworks at sundown | Details

This season’s Summer Concert Series continues with musical acts (The A.M. Band, DJ Johnny G) earlier in the evening to make way for the fireworks show at sundown. Food trucks and craft beverages also available for attendees.

Somers: Independence Day Celebration

Reis Park, Somers | 5p until end of fireworks | Details

Somers is hosting their Independence Day celebration on July 3rd at Reis Park with a basketball tournament, hot dog eating contest, food trucks, live music and kids activities keeping town residents & guests entertained until the fireworks show later in the evening.

Friday, July 4th

Dobbs Ferry: 4th of July Celebration

Waterfront Park, Dobbs Ferry | 3-9.30p

Entertainment includes games & live music. Fireworks start shortly after 9p. Waterfront parking for Dobbs Ferry residents only.

Irvington: 4th of July Celebration

Matthiessen Park, Irvington | Fireworks approx 9.15p

Mamaroneck: Firemen’s Carnival

Harbor Island Park, Mamaroneck | Carnival from 4p; Fireworks approx 9.15p | Details

Carnival gates open at 4p with rides, games & food for all to enjoy. Live music starts at 5.30p with three acts taking you up to the fireworks show at 9.15p. Admission is free. Harbor Island Park parking is $20.

New Rochelle: Spark the Sound

Hudson Park, New Rochelle | Fireworks 9.30p

Peekskill: Riverfront Concert Series & Fireworks

Riverfront Green Park, Peekskill | Parade 10a, Music 7p, Fireworks 9p

The Riverfront Concert Series continues on Friday with Ladies of the 80s at 7p, followed by the fireworks show at 9p. The July 4th parade makes its way through town earlier that morning at 10a.

Rye: Playland 4th of July Fireworks

Playland Park, Rye | Fireworks 9p | Details

Grab some grass in Rye Town Park and enjoy the fireworks spectacle launched from Playland Park over the Long Island Sound (with a bonus long-distance view of about a dozen others over on Long Island). Show starts at 9p. Fireworks will continue every Friday night through August 29th.

Tarrytown: 4th of July Celebration

Pierson Park, Tarrytown | Entertainment from 5p | Details

Food trucks, live music and a kids fun zone (bouncy castle, glitter tattoos & face painting) will keep the whole family entertained at Pierson Park while waiting for the fireworks show to start just after 9p.

🏖 Barley Beach House: Fireworks Luau

Fri., Jul 4 | Rye | 6–10p | Details

Celebrate island-style with two Hawaiian dance shows (6:30p & 8:30p), DJ entertainment, an all-you-can-eat buffet, and open bar — capped off by an explosive fireworks show over the Long Island Sound.

Bring a beach chair or blanket and enjoy the view. This event is 21+. GA tickets $100, non-alcohol $70.

⛵ Echo Bay Yacht Club: 4th of July BBQ

Fri., Jul 4 | New Rochelle | 2.30-10p | Details

BBQ, cold drinks, music and front-row seats to the New Rochelle fireworks show await at Echo Island at Echo Bay Yacht Club. Boat shuttles to the island start at 2.30p. Fireworks start around 9p. Non-member tickets start at $60, teens $15, kids 6-12 $10.

⚾ New York Mets Postgame Fireworks

Thu., Jul 3 | Citi Field (Queens) | 7.10p | Details

Juan Soto and the New York Mets host the Milwaukee Brewers on July 3rd with a postgame fireworks show for those in attendance and a Soto replica jersey giveaway for the first 15,000 in Citi Field. As of writing, tickets start at $37 on StubHub.

⚾ New York Boulders Postgame Fireworks

Thu., Jul 3 - Sat., Jul 5 | Clover Stadium, Pomona (Rockland County) | 6.30p | Details

Local Frontier League baseball team the New York Boulders are launching postgame fireworks immediately following their Jul 3, 4 & 5 home games this week. Bleacher tickets start at $14.76.

🌉 Walkway Over the Hudson: Fireworks Spectacular

Fri., Jul 4 | Poughkeepsie (Dutchess County) | 6-9.30p | Details

Experience this year’s fireworks up close and personal on the 212-foot high Walkway Over the Hudson, the world’s largest elevated pedestrian bridge. This event sells out every year so if planning to take the drive up north on Friday, it’s strongly encouraged to buy tickets early in the week. General admission $25, seniors / veterans $20, kids 12 and under free with reserved ticket.

🧱 LEGOLAND: Red, White & BOOM

Fri., Jul 4 | Goshen (Orange County) | Festivities from 5p, Fireworks 9.15p | Details

LEGOLAND New York adds a twist to traditional fireworks this year with 3D glasses that turn them into LEGO bricks for the wearer! Event entertainment includes live music, fire dancers & kids games and is open to all day admission holders.

🍺 Beer & Cheese Tasting Workshop

Thu., Jul 3 | Caramoor, Katonah | 5p | Details

Learn the perfect beer & cheese pairings with Pleasantville-staples Soul Brewing Company and Second Mouse Cheese Shop. Tickets $65. Come for the tasting, stay for the gig (see Concerts below).

⚽ Westchester SC vs Greenville Triumph

Wed., Jul 2 | The Stadium at Memorial Field, Mount Vernon | 7p | Details

Westchester SC look to leapfrog mid-table Greenville Triumph in the USL League One standings when they host them Wednesday night in Mount Vernon. Tickets start at $16.

🏊‍♀️ Saxon Woods’ 100-Lap Challenge

Through Jul 30 | Saxon Woods Pool, White Plains | Details

In honor of the 100-year anniversary of Saxon Woods Park, Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation is challenging all local swimmers, amateur to avid, to complete 100 laps in Saxon Woods Pool from now through July 30th. Successful competitors will be recognized at a family movie night at Saxon Woods on August 2. Registration is free, pool admission fees apply.

🎵 Concerts

• Shakedown Citi | Wed., Jul 2 | Garcia’s, Port Chester | Doors 7p / Show 8p

• Moondog | Thu., Jul 3 | Garcia’s, Port Chester | Doors 7p / Show 8p

• Endea Owens and The Cookout | Thu., Jul 3 | Caramoor, Katonah | 7p

• Crossfire Hurricane (Rolling Stones Tribute) | Thu., Jul 3 | West Harrison Village Green | 7p [FREE]

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