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Thursday July 3, 2025

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10 am – 8 pm

The Subway Doodle Experience

Ages: All
Art
Free

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10 am – 5 pm

Kids Creative Corner

Ages: 5 – 8
Free

Bryant ParkManhattan

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10 am – noon

Percussion Playground

Ages: All
Free

Bryant ParkManhattan

1 2 3 andre

10 – 10:45 am

Summer on the Hudson: Children’s Performance Series featuring 1 2 3 Andrés

Ages: All
Free
Music

Pier I in Riverside Park SouthManhattan

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11:30 am – 1 pm

SSE: Learn to Play Volleyball

Ages: 9 and up
Free
Sports

Williamsbridge Oval Recreation CenterBronx

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2 – 3 pm

Public Gallery Tour

Ages: All
Art
Community

4 – 8 pm

Brooklyn Army Terminal Summer Series Independence Day Celebration

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Brooklyn Army TerminalNYC

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4 – 5 pm

Kids’ Craft: Freedom Flags

Ages: 12 and under
Caribbean
Craft & DIY

Kew Gardens Hills Queens Public LibraryFlushing

Free Kayaking

5 – 7 pm

Free Kayaking

Ages: All
Free
Sports

Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 4 BeachBrooklyn

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5 – 11 pm

Verizon Arcade Unplugged Pop-Up

Ages: 5 and up
Free
Games

1255 Hempstead Tpke, Uniondale, NY 11553Long Island

6:30 – 8 pm

Double Dutch

Ages: All
Free
Sports

Garibaldi Plaza at Washington Square ParkManhattan

Friday July 4

All day

Sports Watch Parties at Hudson Yards: FIFA Club World Cup

Ages: All
Film
Free

Backyard at Hudson Yards, Public Square & GardensHudson Yards

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All day

Sports Watch Parties at Hudson Yards: Wimbledon

Ages: All
Film
Free

Backyard at Hudson Yards, Public Square & GardensHudson Yards

Various

Nature Exploration: Lake Appreciation

Ages: All
Environment
Free

Prospect Park Audubon CenterBrooklyn

All day

Long Island History Hunt

Ages: 5 and up
Free
History & Culture

Oyster Bay

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8 – 11:30 am

July 4th Huck Finn Fishing Tournament

Ages: 5 – 12
Free
Outdoors

Willowbrook ParkStaten Island

Untitled Artwork

10 am – 8 pm

The Subway Doodle Experience

Ages: All
Art
Free

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10 am – noon

Port Jefferson Independence Day Parade

Ages: All
Community
Festivals

Port Jefferson Independence Day ParadePort Jefferson

10 am – 5 pm

Kids Creative Corner

Ages: 5 – 8
Free

Bryant ParkManhattan

10 – 11 am

Le Carrousel Extravaganza

Ages: All
Free

Bryant ParkManhattan

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10 – 11 am

Magic Show with Mike Patrick

Ages: All
Caribbean
Free

Bryant ParkMidtown

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11 am – 4 pm

Ocean Beach Children’s 4th of July Parade

Ages: All
Caribbean
Free

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Noon – 11 pm

Verizon Arcade Unplugged Pop-Up

Ages: 5 and up
Free
Games

1255 Hempstead Tpke, Uniondale, NY 11553Long Island

Noon

Celebrating The 4th of July at Sagamore Hill

Ages: All
Caribbean
Free

Sagamore Hill National Historic SiteOyster Bay

12:30 pm

115th Travis 4th of July

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Independence ParkStaten Island

Verizon Arcade Unplugged Image (1)

5 – 11 pm

Verizon Arcade Unplugged Pop-Up

Ages: 5 and up
Free
Games

1255 Hempstead Tpke, Uniondale, NY 11553Long Island

6:30 – 7:30 pm

The Staten Island Philharmonic 4th of July

Ages: All
Caribbean
Free

Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical GardenStaten Island

8 pm

49th Annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

Macy’s 4th of July FireworksManhattan

Cyclone 2

8 pm

4th of July Fireworks Viewing from Luna Park

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Luna ParkBrooklyn

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