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6/30/23 - 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, including Legoland, the New Rochelle waterfront, and Ossining's Riverjam festival. For more fireworks and Independence Day celebrations, see our list of things to do with kids this 4th of July Weekend. 

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 and Peekskill Riverfront Children's Entertainment. July fairs and festivals include the new Summer Rampage Pro-Wrestling festival as well as the Putnam Country Fest and 4H Show and the annual Orange County Fair. 

Find more top July fun in our rundowns of summer fairs and festivals and free outdoor concerts.

We’re adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently. 

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

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

Goshen
Friday, June 30-Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Legoland New York is open for extended hours and celebrating Independence Day with a special late-night fireworks show, plus live music from local bands. Special 3D glasses are provided to make the fireworks look like falling bricks.  READ MORE

Floating Ninja Warrior Waterpark

Greenwood Lake
Weekends from Saturday, July 1-Sunday, September 10, 2023
Enjoy a fun-filled day on scenic Greenwood Lake at the Floating Waterpark and Caban Beach area. The waterpark is available to the public on weekends for $25 per person. READ MORE

Ossining Riverjam

Ossining–FREE
Debuts Monday, July 3, 2023
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

Mamaroneck Fireworks Spectacular and Carnival

Mamaroneck–FREE
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Claim your spot on the open fields of Harbor Island Park and enjoy the dazzling fireworks show. Arrive early and go on rides and grab a bite to eat at the annual Firemen's Carnival located on the park grounds. Fireworks begin at dusk. The St. Thomas Orchestra plays a free concert to accompany the fireworks display.  READ MORE

Tykes Tuesdays at the Palisades Center

Nyack–FREE
Tuesdays, July 4-August 9, 2023
Kids 12 and under can enjoy free activities at various businesses in the Palisades Center on Tuesdays in the summer, including ice skating, cookie decorating, and climbing the adventure course.  READ MORE

Pleasantville Music Festival

Pleasantville
Saturday, July 8, 2023
This festival combines the feel of a small-town, outdoor concert with nationally recognized musicians. Vendors, food, kid activities, like bouncy houses and a rock wall, plus nine hours of music on three stages round out the festivities. Headlining acts include They Might Be Giants, The Allman Betts Band, Sophie B. Hawkins, and more. READ MORE

Antique Car Show at Locust Grove

Poughkeepsie
Sunday, July 9, 2023
View more than 300 vintage and classic cars at this exhibit at Locust Grove. Breakfast and lunch are available in the museum pavilion. There is music throughout the day. Round out the experience with a tour of the mansion or explore the garden and grounds.  READ MORE

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Valhalla–FREE
Sunday, July 9, 2023
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

Children & Families at Storm King

New Windsor–FREE with museum admission
Sunday, July 9, 2023
Explore Storm King Art Center, the gorgeous 500-acre outdoor museum, in this special workshop focusing on Alyson Shotz’s Mirror Fence. Participants will create a poem with the words and images generated from their observations.  READ MORE

Peekskill Riverfront Children's Entertainment

Peekskill–FREE
Mondays from July 10-August 7, 2023
In addition to offering free outdoor concerts and family films, Peekskill Recreation has also lined up entertainers to get the giggles out. Enjoy bubbles, magic tricks, animals, juggling, and storytelling.  READ MORE

Wild Wednesdays: Animal Introductions

New Rochelle–FREE
Wednesdays, July 12-August 23, 2023
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

Ladybug Release

Cornwall
Saturday, July 15, 2023
Join nature educators to learn all about ladybugs, their awesome adaptations, and how helpful they really are. Then head out to help hand-release native ladybugs into the fields and gardens. READ MORE

Irish Heritage Celebration - CANCELED

Hartsdale–FREE
Sunday, July 16, 2023
Celebrate Irish culture with live music, Irish traditional dance performances, food, and vendors.      READ MORE

Family Day: Shades of Blue

Katonah
Sunday, July 16, 2023
Join the Katonah Museum of Art for a day of creative art projects centered around the theme of blue. Experiment with the art of cyanotype, create blue-themed assemblages, draw nature illustrations with blue materials, and paint blue-toned landscapes. READ MORE

Summer Creativity Club: Cyanotype Experients

Katonah
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Explore the art of cyanotype with collected materials and a variety of techniques. In these in-depth, art-making workshops, students ages 6-12 explore various materials, themes, and techniques in unique and creative ways. Each workshop has two age groups and includes gallery visits, a lunch break in the garden, and art projects inspired by the works on view. READ MORE

Orange County Fair

Middletown
Thursday, July 20–Sunday, July 30, 2023
The annual Orange County Fair returns for the 183rd year, featuring new carnival rides, a performance by the Anastasini Circus, monster trucks, a petting zoo, fireworks, and more. READ MORE

Caramoor Jazz Festival

Katonah
Saturday, July 22, 2023
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

Food, Music, & Pro Wrestling Festival

Pine Island
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Don't miss this music, food, and pro-wrestling festival at one of the most eclectic animal rescue farms in the tri-state area. Highlights include food trucks, live music, pro-wrestling shows, and lots of kids' activities, including a bounce house. READ MORE

Summer Dance Fest- A Multicultural Celebration

Peekskill
Sunday, July 23, 2023
Local dance studios and guest artists from the Greater New York City area take the stage to bring a multicultural celebration to Peekskill. Gateway Arts Collective’s Summer Dance Fest is destined to wow audiences of all ages. READ MORE

Putnam Country Fest and 4H Showcase

Carmel–FREE
Saturday, July 29-Sunday, July 30, 2023
This free outdoor festival features 4H horse and dog shows and demonstrations as well as live music, inflatables and games, activities and a magician, a car show, food trucks, and much more. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts
Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park