NEWSLETTER
July 4 | 6:30 p.m. | Pier 16 | Early-Bird Tickets: $75–$95
New York, N.Y. - South Street Seaport Museum announces Red, White & Views: Fourth of July Fireworks on Friday, July 4, 2025. This dazzling evening on the waterfront starts at 6:30 p.m. at Pier 16. Early bird tickets are now available for $75–$95; get them while they last!…
Garden City, NY––June 4, 2025––Activate, known for its interactive game rooms with 75 minutes of exclusive gameplay that challenge the mind and body, is opening its newest location in Roosevelt Field on June 6 at 630 Old Country Road, 2079B. To celebrate, Activate is inviting the community to enjoy free gameplay during the grand opening weekend, from June 6-8.
Ticonderoga, NY (June 4, 2025) – The Best 4th In The North Committee, is thrilled to unveil the official schedule for the 2025 Best 4th In The North Celebration, happening July 1–4 in Downtown Ticonderoga. A treasured tradition for residents and visitors alike, this multi-day event will include spectacular fireworks, a hometown patriotic parade, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, vendors, food, and plenty of festive fun.
Jun 04, 2025
Winner of the 2025 International Fringe Encore Theater Series Overall Excellence Award, written, directed and performed by Xhloe Rice and Natasha Roland
Off-Broadway previews begin June 4, Opens June 11, Runs through June 29
New York, NY – SoHo Playhouse presents a return engagement of A Letter To Lyndon B. Johnson or God: Whoever Reads This First, written, directed and performed by Xhloe Rice and Natasha Roland. The winner of the 2025 SoHo Playhouse International Fringe Encore Theater Series Overall Excellence Award, LBJ runs Off-Broadway June 4 - 29, 2025 for 23 performances in a limited engagement at SoHo Playhouse, located at 15 Vandam Street in New York City. Previews begin June 4 for a June 11 opening.
Wurtsboro, NY (June 2, 2025) – Join the Town of Mamakating and the Village of Wurtsboro on Sunday, July 13, 2025, for a full day of festivities celebrating the 200th anniversary of the groundbreaking of the Delaware & Hudson (D&H) Canal. This free, family-friendly event will include a parade, historic reenactments, music, living history displays, and a period costume ball.
The Nation’s Largest Independence Day Celebration
The 49th edition of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks will fire from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and four barges positioned on the lower East River in the Seaport District, providing miles of prime public viewing
New York, NY (June 4, 2025) – On Friday, July 4, Macy’s will launch the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and four surrounding barges in the East River in the Seaport District, painting the New York City skyline with an unforgettable display of light and sound. In its 49th edition, Macy’s will deliver an unforgettable summer celebration as the largest Independence Day celebration in the nation.
Norwich, N.Y. – Welcome summer with a free family outing! The inaugural “Summer Barn Picnic” at the Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) will be held from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on June 15 at 43 Rexford St., Norwich. Generously sponsored by Sidney Federal Credit Union (SFCU), this brand-new Path Through History program offers fun for all ages.
A Contemporary Reimagining of Chinese Folklore In the Year of the Snake
Led by Yuanyuan Tan—Artistic Director of Shanghai Grand Theatre’s Production and Former San Francisco Ballet Star
New York, NY—In a spectacular celebration of transformation, independence, and artistic vision, Lady White Snake will premiere in New York with three performances at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on July 26–27, 2025: Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. This visually arresting dance drama from the Shanghai Grand Theatre is a bold reimagining of a beloved Chinese legend. Tickets start at $27 and can be purchased [HERE]. An early bird discount of 30% is available through June 15, 2025.
Lake George, N.Y. - The exhibition "Balancing Ecosystems," on display at The Courthouse Gallery of the Lake George Arts Project from Saturday, June 21st to Wednesday, July 2nd, features the work of four artists: Lauren Comito, Milcah Bassel, Amanda Thackray, and Rachel Frank. Their multimedia artworks invite viewers to explore the visible, hidden, and symbolic aspects of natural beauty found in aquatic environments. Each artist expresses ideas of interconnection between organisms within ecosystems through imagery such as grids, nets, and repeating patterns.
A presentation on history at Staatsburgh State Historic Site
2:00pm, Saturday June 21
Staatsburg, N.Y. (6/3/25) — Following Juneteenth, Staatsburgh State Historic Site presents a weekend program at 2:00pm on Saturday, June 21, a talk by Bill Jeffway on how the Black community of 19th-Century Dutchess County engaged in economic enterprise, from the realm of global trade to the smallest self-sufficient farm: “Navigating Wealth and Poverty: The Varied Economies of the 19th-Century Black Community”. A short reception with light refreshments will follow.
