Family fun for the Fourth of July
If you’re looking for some family-friendly fun for the Fourth of July that goes beyond the backyard BBQ, you’ve come to the right place. Celebrate with your whole crew at these North Fork fireworks shows, parades, vineyards, carnivals, and more.
Riverhead Raceway 75th Anniversary, Riverhead
Celebrating 75 years of racing, Riverhead Raceway will host an evening of races and laps, plus a fireworks show to mark this historic event. Friday, June 28, beginning at 4 p.m.
Greenport Fire Department’s Annual Carnival, Greenport
Food, rides, fun, and fireworks at this annual, classic carnival. Tuesday, July 1 to Saturday, July 5, from 6 to 11 p.m. Fireworks on Wednesday, July 2 and Saturday, July 5.
Bella Anima Parties Fourth of July Glam, Wading River
Get your kiddos ready for festive fun at Bella Anima in The Shoppes at East Wind in Wading River. A la carte glam options include hair tinsel, colored spiked hair gel styles, beaded hair, braids, manicures, glitter tattoos, and so much more. Sunday, June 29, Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Text 631-603-7722 for more info or to reserve your spot.
Fourth of July Party at Meadowlark North Fork, Cutchogue
Celebrate American wine with your crew! BYOB (bring your own blanket!) for this family-fun party, which will feature Tonino’s Pizza and Braun’s Seafood Truck, plus a live DJ. Friday, July 4 from 2 to 8 p.m.
Fourth of July Festival at Harbes Family Farm, Mattituck
Three days of wine and live music for the parents and TONS of fun for the kids — that’s what you’ll find at Harbes’ annual Fourth of July Festival. Friday, July 4, Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. More info and tickets to Barnyard Adventure here.
27th Annual Southold Village Merchants’ July 4th Parade, Southold
From vintage cars to pet ponies, this patriotic Fourth of July parade has it all. The parade will march down Main Road in Southold from Boisseau Avenue to Tuckers Lane. Friday, July 4 at noon.
New Suffolk Fourth of July Parade and Boat Parade, New Suffolk
This annual, small-town parade kicks off at the corner of Tuthill Road and New Suffolk Road, and continues down New Suffolk Road to New Suffolk Avenue and First Street. The parade concludes with the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence and refreshments. Parade steps off on Friday, July 4, at 11 a.m. The New Suffolk Boat Parade kicks off in the Peconic Bay off New Suffolk Beach around noon.
Peconic Bay Vineyards 4th of July Celebration, Cutchogue
Live music, wine, local food vendors, fireworks, and family-friendly fun are at the heart of this North Fork celebration. Multiple options available for reservations, including outdoor seating and picnic-style seating. Saturday, July 5, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Reservations here.
Fourth of July at Scott’s Pointe, Calverton
A night of music, fun, and fireworks is planned at this Calverton amusement and adventure park. Guests will enjoy a dinner buffet, go karts, indoor attractions, volleyball, the aqua park, outdoor attractions, and a fireworks show. Tickets are $59.99/person. Purchase here. Saturday, July 5 from 2 to 10 p.m.
Orient Harbor Fireworks, Orient
Head east for a stunning display of fireworks over Orient Harbor. This year’s show is made possible by local sponsors and donations. Donate here. Saturday, July 12 at 9:15 p.m.