2026 Editor’s Picks: What to Do in the Hudson Valley on Jul 3 – Jul 5

Fireworks, World Cup watch parties, parades, concerts and long summer nights fill the Hudson Valley as America celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Hot List below…

ALL WEEKEND

🎭 Woodstock, Fri + Sat. Disney’s Newsies at Woodstock Playhouse.
Inspired by the true story of New York City’s 1899 newsboys’ strike, this Tony Award-winning musical follows Jack Kelly and his fellow “newsies” as they fight for a better future through unforgettable songs, high-energy choreography, and plenty of heart. Runs through July 19. Info HERE.

🍷 New Paltz, Fi – Sun. Red, White & BOOM Weekend at Robibero Winery.
A patriotic weekend of wine, sangria, craft beer + wood-fired pizza with live music, fire-pit hangs, s’mores + all-American bites in a casual vineyard setting. Info HERE.

🫐 Hudson Valley, ALL weekend! Your Ultimate Guide to the Hudson Valley’s Vibrant Farmers Markets: Spring to Fall.
Your go-to guide to the Hudson Valley’s vibrant Farmers Markets, spring through fall—where fresh seasonal produce, local farms and community come together. Info HERE.

FRIDAY, JULY 3

✨ Catskill, 5pm. Greene County America 250 Celebration on Main Street.
A full evening of ceremony, live music, food trucks, sidewalk performances, kids’ activities + community programming honoring America’s 250th anniversary with patriotic celebration throughout downtown. Info HERE.

🪩 Highland, 6pm. Orchard Disco: Independence Weekend 2026 at Bad Seed Hard Cider Taproom.
Kick off the holiday weekend with pizza, cider, dancing, live music by Haireola Grande + disco-pop DJ sets under the summer sky. Info HERE.

🍎 Walden, 6pm. Trivia Night at Angry Orchard Cidery.
Sip exclusive hard ciders, tackle trivia with your team + compete for orchard prizes. Info HERE.

🎻 Saugerties, 6:30pm. Sunset Concert at Tina Chorvas Waterfront Park.
A free riverside evening featuring the Catskill Mountain String Band, blending bluegrass, old-time fiddle tunes + Americana alongside local musicians overlooking the Hudson. Info HERE.

⚽️ Kerhonkson, 7pm. First Friday Music Series: They Like Rum at Rough Cut Brewing.
Kick off the holiday weekend with modern folk on the Backyard Stage, craft beer + laid-back summer vibes in the brewery’s beer garden. Plus, they are showing the WORLD CUP all week long! Info HERE.

🖼️ Kingston, 7pm. Arts Society of Kingston Summer Exhibitions Opening Reception.
Celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions exploring photography, printmaking, surrealism + contemporary visual art across all three ASK galleries. Info HERE.

EXTRA CELEBRATIONS:

🇺🇸 Newburgh at Chadwick Lake + July 5 on the Waterfront
🇺🇸 Wappingers Falls, Renegades Fireworks Night

SATURDAY, JULY 4

🌾 Halcottsville, 9am. Fourth of July Celebration at the Pakatakan Farmers Market.
A full-day market of local farmers, artisans, food, live music + family activities celebrating community and Catskills summer at the historic Round Barn. Info HERE.

🌟 Saugerties, 11am. Independence Day Parade + Fireworks Celebration.
A full-day community tradition beginning with the Fire Department parade, followed by Cantine Field baseball, open village shops + restaurants, and fireworks over Saugerties at 10pm. Info HERE.

🧭 New Paltz, 11am. The Pursuit of Happiness: The Revolution Along Huguenot Street at Historic Huguenot Street.
A guided tour through the Daniel Hasbrouck House exploring Revolutionary-era life in the Hudson Valley through stories of Black patriots, Indigenous Esopus, Dutch loyalists + early settlers. Info HERE.

🌭Tannersville, 12pm. 4th of July Party at Deer Mountain Inn.
An afternoon on the lawn with unlimited BBQ by Chef Corwin Kave, oysters + ice cream, vinyl DJ sets, lawn games + Catskills summer gathering vibes. Info HERE.

🌟 Hillsdale, 4pm. Catamount 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at Catamount Mountain Resort.
Celebrate Independence Day with live music, food vendors, local beer, family fun + a spectacular fireworks show lighting up the mountain sky. Info HERE.

✨ New Paltz, 5pm. Sparkle and Shine: 4th of July Fireworks at Ulster County Fairgrounds.
A community celebration with live music, car show, food vendors + family activities, supporting local food pantries ahead of fireworks at dusk. Info HERE.

🪕 Woodstock, 5pm. “Our Land! A Woody Guthrie Fourth of July Jubilee” at Colony Woodstock.
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with an evening of Woody Guthrie songs, folk music, protest anthems + sing-alongs honoring the working-class spirit in the Garden. Info HERE.

💫 Poughkeepsie, 6pm. Independence Day Fireworks on Walkway Over the Hudson.
Celebrate the Fourth of July from 212 feet above the Hudson River with panoramic sunset views + a spectacular fireworks display from the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge. Info HERE.

🎸 Bethel, 7pm. Santana & The Doobie Brothers at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.
A powerhouse Independence Day performance blending Latin-rock fusion, classic harmony-driven rock + decades of iconic songs under the Catskills sky. Info HERE.

EXTRA CELEBRATIONS:

🇺🇸 Kingston at T.R. Gallo Park
🇺🇸 Goshen, Red, White + BOOM at LEGOLAND
🇺🇸 Ellenville, Parade + Fireworks

SUNDAY, JULY 5

🛍️ Kingston, 10am. Third Flea of the Season at Red Owl Flea.
A community flea market featuring vintage finds, handmade goods, art, clothing, jewelry, books, baked treats + BBQ in a lively summer parking-lot gathering. Info HERE.

🍎 Hopewell Junction, 12pm. Live Music on the Cider Porch: Roger & Lenny at Treasury Cider Bar.
An afternoon set overlooking orchards and mountain views with live acoustic tunes, cider pours + relaxed farm vibes. Info HERE.

🎶 Saugerties, 7:30pm. Afro-Cuba! Ricardo Lemvo + Makina Loca at Opus 40.
A joyful evening of Afro-Cuban rhythms, global influences + irresistible dance music from internationally acclaimed bandleader Ricardo Lemvo. Info HERE.

EXTRA CELEBRATIONS:

🇺🇸 Phoenicia, Independence Day Parade, Bazaar & Touch-a-Truck at Parish Field
🇺🇸 Highland, Old-Fashioned Fireworks at Town Field
🇺🇸 Washingtonville at L. Vern Allen Park

Photo by Walkway Over the Hudson—the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge + walkway that is a New York State Historic Park.

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