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Shop to Studio: A Week of Making with Saratoga Joinery & Saratoga Arts

Give your teen a week of real making! In this hands-on summer program, students ages 12–14 spend mornings building woodworking projects with professional tools at Saratoga Joinery, then walk to Saratoga Arts to bring their creations to life with paint, printmaking, and mixed media. They'll come home with a potting bench, picture frame, birdhouse — and a whole new sense of what they can create.
Dates: 
07/13/2026
07/14/2026
07/15/2026
9am - 4pm
Location: 
Saratoga Joinery, Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, USA
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A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration LIVE from the West Lawn!

A CAPITOL FOURTH: 250TH WEEKEND CELEBRATION kicks off America’s Semiquincentennial - and we’re going all out! Broadcasting live on July 3rd from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, A Capitol Fourth: 250 Weekend Celebration will feature the national television debut of country music icon Trace Adkins’ new song “American Made”, along with spectacular fireworks live from George Washington's Mount Vernon. Tune in July 3rd at 8 pm/7c on public television stations nationwide (check local listings), and for American Forces Network for service members around the world. Mark your calendar to join us!
Dates: 
07/03/2026
8pm EDT / 7pm CDT / 6pm MDT / 5pm PDT / 4pm AKDT
Location: 
East Capitol Street Southeast, Washington, DC, USA
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Catskill Flyer: Spring & Summertime Rides - Catskill Mountain Railroad

All Aboard the Catskill Flyer. See the natural beauty of the Catskills from our railroad’s unique perspective aboard Ulster County’s scenic train. All trains are round trip from the Westbrook Lane Station located in the Kingston Plaza adjacent Uptown Kingston’s Stockade District. Join us as we travel through some of the oldest farmlands in the United States where we will cross the Esopus creek as we travel through the Hurley Flats and then start climbing Hurley Mountain. Our excursion is pulled
Dates: 
06/27/2026
07/03/2026
07/04/2026
Trains Depart at 11 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm
Location: 
Catskill Mountain Railroad, Kingston Plaza, Kingston, NY, USA
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Blast at the Beach: America's 250th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate Independence Day at Quassy Amusement & Waterpark's Blast at the Beach on Friday, July 4. Guests can enjoy a lakeside beach party from 8 to 11 p.m., with a fireworks display over Lake Quassapaug at 10 p.m. Beach party admission is $20 per person and free for Full Season Passholders. Paid beach party guests will also receive complimentary 3D fireworks glasses while supplies last.
Dates: 
07/04/2026
8:00 pm
Location: 
Quassy Amusement & Waterpark, 2132 Middlebury Road, Middlebury, CT 06762, United States
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America's 250th Celebration at Mabee Farm

This FREE family event will feature live music and fireworks, in addition to family activities and craft and food vendors. Celebrate America’s birthday at the historic Mabee Farm, the oldest working farm in New York’s Mohawk Valley. Spread your blanket on the lawn and enjoy live music from the high-energy, horn-fueled funk NolaNauts, family activities, and a spectacular firework show over the Mohawk River. Explore the historic farm with a storied colonial past, shop a variety of local crafters, meet farm animals, and enjoy summertime on the Mohawk River! Beer and wine available for sale. Please no glass bottles or containers and outside alcohol is not permitted. This is a rain or shine event, but as with most outdoor musical concerts the event may be canceled due to extreme weather or heavy rain. Rain updates will be posted on the Schenectady County website and Facebook page. Celebrate the 4th of July at the historic Mabee Farm, the oldest working farm in New York’s Mohawk Valley. Spread your blanket on the lawn and enjoy live music, family fun, and a spectacular firework show over the Mohawk River. Explore the historic farm with a storied colonial past, shop a variety of local crafters, meet farm animals, and enjoy summertime on the Mohawk River! We encourage you to pack a picnic, and we will have beer and wine available for sale. Please no glass bottles or containers and outside alcohol is not permitted. This is a rain or shine event, but as with most outdoor musical concerts the event may be canceled due to extreme weather or heavy rain. Rain updates will be posted on the Schenectady County website and Facebook page.
Dates: 
07/03/2026
The event starts at 6:30 pm, with fireworks after 9pm.
Location: 
Mabee Farm Historic Site, 1100 Main Street, Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150, United States
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