Tips for Attending Westchester and Hudson Valley Fireworks with Children

• Bring your own chairs or picnic blanket, as many of the best viewing spots are in parks.
• Pack glow sticks or light-up toys for the kids. The fireworks start after dark, and there is generally some waiting time before they start, so it's good for the kids to have something to entertain themselves while they wait.  
• Don't forget mosquito repellent. Summer evenings in Westchester and the Hudson Valley are often shared with these biting insects, especially in the parks, and it's no fun getting a million bites. 
• There might be a lot of traffic after the show is over. Look for alternate viewing spots. For example, the fireworks on the Walkway over the Hudson can also be viewed from the Poughkeepsie waterfront and the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum, and fireworks are visible from many of the riverfront parks or beaches on Long Island Sound.

Safety Tips for Watching Fireworks with Kids

• Make sure you are at least 500 feet away from where fireworks are being set off. At a public display, this should not be an issue, but just in case.
• If the kids want their own fireworks, opt for glow sticks or other light-up devices instead of sparklers, especially for kids under age 5.
• Leave pets at home and secure as many animals get frightened by the loud noises.
• For small babies, choose a spot that is far away from the noise, and have a fast exit strategy planned in case you have to leave early.

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When and Where Are the Westchester County 4th of July Fireworks in 2025? 

Pound Ridge Fireworks Celebration – Pound Ridge

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Start the Independence Day celebration early at Pound Ridge Town Park, with festivities beginning at 4:30pm featuring food trucks, live music, and more. Entry is free, but a parking permit is required. Permits are free for Pound Ridge residents and $30 for nonresidents.

White Plains Independence Day Celebration – White Plains

Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Head to White Plains High School for live entertainment, bouncy houses, and rides for kids, plus food and more fun. Fireworks take flight at nightfall. FREE

Music Fest and Fireworks at Kensico Dam – Valhalla

Thursday, July 3, 2025
Celebrate Independence Day 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. FREE

Somers 4th of July Celebration – Somers

Thursday, July 3, 2025
Enjoy some good old-fashioned fun, including a Lions Club barbecue, children's activities, food trucks, live music, and more before the fireworks are sent skyward. FREE 

Mamaroneck Fireworks Spectacular and Fireman's Carnival – Mamaroneck

Friday, July 4, 2025
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. The Fireworks Display in Harbor Island Park will begin after sunset around 9:15pm/9:30pm on Thursday, July 4. (Rain date is Friday, July 5.) FREE

Spark the Sound 4th of July Fireworks – New Rochelle

Friday, July 4, 2025
​See the annual grand fireworks display, produced by the Grucci Family, at the New Rochelle waterfront. Best viewing locations include Hudson Park, Five Islands Parks, and Municipal Marina upper parking deck. FREE.

Peekskill Riverfront Concert Series – Peekskill

Friday, July 4, 2025
This annual season-long concert series takes on a patriotic flair in honor of Independence Day. A concert is followed by a dazzling fireworks display. FREE

Pops, Patriots, and Fireworks – Katonah

Friday, July 4, 2025
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. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held as planned on July 4 and the fireworks will take place at 9pm on July 5.

Orange County 4th of July Fireworks in 2025

Warwick Fire Department Carnival – Warwick

Summer Concert Series + Fireworks – Monroe

Thursday, July 3, 2025
Bill's Toupee takes the stage playing a dance-worthy collection of hits that spans generations. Once the concert concludes, the sparklers take flight. FREE

Community Day – Newburgh

Thursday, July 3, 2025
Get a jump start on the holiday weekend with this evening gathering at Cronomer and Algonquin parks. Enjoy food, craft vendors, and live music. The event is capped off with a fireworks display. FREE

Independence Day Parade and Celebration – Highland Falls

Friday, July 4, 2025
The Village of Highland Falls goes all out for Independence Day with four days of celebrations, including a parade, 5K race & children's fun run, canoe races, bed races, concerts, family games, and a grand fireworks display on the 4th. Admission is FREE.

Red, White, and Boom at Legoland New York – Goshen

Friday, July 4, 2025
Celebrate the 4th of July with a "bricktastic" fireworks show at Legoland New York. The park is open for extended hours during this event. Enjoy live music, nosh on themed foods, and build with Legos, of course. Special 3D glasses are provided to transform the fireworks into falling bricks.

4th of July Celebration – Cornwall

Friday, July 4, 2025
Things get kicked off early with a breakfast at the Highland Engine Co., and the celebration continues all day long with a parade, pet show, children’s art show, games, clowns, inflatables, and food and craft vendors—not to mention music, raffles, family trivia, and even a pie-eating contest! The festivities conclude with a stunning fireworks show, one of the area’s best-known and attended. As such, parking can be extremely difficult, so give yourself extra time. FREE

Independence Day Celebration – West Point

Friday, July 4, 2025
Bring chairs or a blanket and listen to a free concert at Trophy Point from the United States Military Academy's West Point Band. An impressive fireworks display over the banks of the Hudson River follows. FREE

Independence Day Food, Fire, and Fun Festival – Washingtonville

Saturday, July 5, 2025
Enjoy live music, fun for kids, food, craft vendors, and, of course, fireworks! Admission is FREE. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy the festivities.

Celebrate American Fireworks on Greenwood Lake – Greenwood Lake

Saturday, July 5, 2025
Fireworks begin at dusk in Thomas P. Morahan Waterfront Park. Bring a blanket or a chair and take note: Beach access is restricted to town residents. FREE

Rockland County 4th of July Fireworks in 2025

Rockland Boulders 4th of July Celebration – Pomona

Thursday, July 3, Friday, July 4, 2025
Celebrate America’s birthday with America’s pastime for way less than you'd pay for a Major League game. There is a special 4th of July fireworks show after each game.

Fireworks in Memorial Park – Nyack

Friday, July 4, 2025
Nyack's annual Independence Day celebration features fireworks over the Hudson River. Head to Memorial Park to catch the best view of these sparklers. FREE

4th of July Fireworks Shows in Dutchess County in 2025

Hudson Valley Renegades – Wappingers Falls

Thursday, July 3, 2025
Root, root, root for the home team as the Hudson Valley Renegades take on the Brooklyn Cyclones. Cap off the evening with a fireworks display after each game.

Walkway Over the Hudson 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular – Poughkeepsie

Friday, July 4, 2025
East and West approaches open
Watch a fireworks display like you’ve likely never seen before: in the middle of the Hudson River! You’ll have to pay for a spot on the Walkway Over the Hudson for this one, but kids 12 and under are FREE.

Summer Concert and Fireworks – East Fishkill

Saturday, July 5, 2025
This popular summer concert series gets a glittering finale on July 5, with a spectacular fireworks display. FREE

This post was originally published in 2015 and has been updated for 2025.