Fourth of July in Parks
Celebrate Independence Day in a park! Learn about the battles that led to our freedom and the lifestyles of our forefathers, or enjoy some of our country's best music and art in beautiful settings.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Jul 4
Holiday Special: Free Adventure Course Fun!
10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Make your Fourth of July weekend a bit more adventurous! Our Adventure Course at Alley Pond…
Location: Alley Pond Park, Queens
Category: Accessibility, Athletic Events, Kids
Cost: Free
Jul 4
Patriot Games
11:00 a.m.The children of the Revolution played games too, just different ones! Find out what they…
Location: Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
Category: Cultural, Education, Kids
Cost: Free
Jul 4
Independence Day Celebration
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Enjoy a pie-baking demonstration or bring a pie you've already baked to enter the…
Location: Historic Richmond Town (441 Clarke Avenue)
Category: Cultural, Education, Kids, Must See Events
Cost: Regular Village admission
Jul 4
Washington's Troop on the Hill
11:00 a.m.As part of our tribute to the nation, join the Rangers exploration of the park, as we…
Location: Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Category: Cultural, Education
Cost: Free
Jul 4
Eagle as Icon
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Learn more about the role the eagle's image has played in shaping our nation’s…
Location: Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Category: Kids, Nature
Cost: Free
Jul 4
Declare Independence!
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Come celebrate our nation’s 233rd birthday in 18th century style! Make yourself a…
Location: Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Category: Education, Kids
Cost: Free
Jul 4
History on the Hill
1:00 p.m.Celebrate Independence Day with a guided tour of historic Fort Greene Park and discover the…
Location: Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn
Category: Cultural, Education, Tours
Cost: Free
Jul 4
Honor Our Independence
1:00 p.m.In honor of Independence Day, share your own family history and discover the history of…
Location: Central Park, Manhattan
Category: Cultural, Education, Tours
Cost: Free
Jul 4
History Club: The Lore of July 4
1:00 p.m.Was July 4, 1776 the day the United States was born? Did Betsy Ross design our first flag?…
Location: Conference House Park, Staten Island
Category: Cultural, Education, Tours
Cost: Free
Jul 4
Independence Day History Hike with the Urban Park Rangers
1:30 p.m.Ever wonder what Fort Tryon was like during the American Revolution? On the…
Location: Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan
Category: Athletic Events, Education, Kids, Tours
Cost: Free
Jul 4
Patriot Games
2:00 p.m.The children of the Revolution played games too, just different ones! Find out what they…
Location: Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
Category: Cultural, Education, Kids
Cost: Free
Jul 4
Bronx Arts Ensemble Concert
2:00 p.m.Come out and listen to some soothing music; bring a blanket!
Location: Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Category: The Arts, Cultural
Cost: Free
Jul 4
July 4th Kids BBQ Cruise
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Celebrate our nation's birthday aboard the Queen of Hearts riverboat with Friends of Hudson…
Location: Hudson River Park's Pier 40 (Houston Street and the West Side Highway)
Category: Kids
Cost: $25 for adults, $20 for members and $15 for kids under 12
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Jul 5
Holiday Special: Free Adventure Course Fun!
10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Make your Fourth of July weekend a bit more adventurous! Our Adventure Course at Alley Pond…
Location: Alley Pond Park, Queens
Category: Accessibility, Athletic Events, Kids
Cost: Free
Jul 5
Eagle as Icon
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Learn more about the role the eagle's image has played in shaping our nation’s…
Location: Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Category: Kids, Nature
Cost: Free
Jul 5
Freedom Strut
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.On July 4, 1827 slavery ended in New York, and it was celebrated the following day. For…
Location: Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Category: Education, Kids
Cost: Free
Jul 5
Sing Out, Staten Island!
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Come watch the SI Philharmonic and community chorus, along with a wind ensemble, doing…
Location: Conference House Park, Staten Island
Category: The Arts, Cultural, Kids
Cost: Free