Fourth of July Weekend in the Mohawk Valley

The Mohawk Valley has something for everyone on 4th of July Weekend!

Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, is a United States federal holiday commemorating the approval of the Declaration of Independence of the United States by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.

The Fourth of July in the Mohawk Valley is a summertime tradition where you’ll find outdoor activities, celebrations, fireworks, concerts and much more. We’re updating this page as more events are discovered, so check back for updates!

Take a look at great events happening in the Mohawk Valley beginning July 3rd through the holiday weekend!


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Trees in the Mohawk Valley

$46 Million to Boost Tree Production and Forest Products

Grants Will Support Tree Nurseries, Seed Collection Entities, Private Forest Landowners and Managers, Wood Processors, and Other Forest Product Producers
March 23, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today

Mohawk Valley Featured Weekend Events

Take a look at events happening this weekend throughout the Mohawk Valley in the heart of Upstate New York!
March 20, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Eagle and Chuck Trail - Schoharie Crossing

Eagle and Chuck Trail Program at Schoharie Crossing

Eagle and Chuck Trails Topic of Program at the Friends of Schoharie Crossing March Meeting on March 24, 2026, Fort Hunter, NY.
March 19, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Herkimer College Spring Career Fair 2026

Herkimer College Announces Spring Career Fair

Herkimer County Community College will host a Career Fair on Tuesday, April 7 in the Robert McLaughlin College Center from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
March 19, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Erie Canal in the Mohawk Valley Mini Symposium

Erie Canal in the Mohawk Valley Mini Symposium at the Arkell Museum

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is excited to announce the “Erie Canal in the Mohawk Valley Mini Symposium,” Saturday, March 28th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Arkell Museum in Canajoharie.
March 18, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Erie Canal Lock 18, Jacksonburg, NY. Photo by Mohawk Valley Today Inc.

Canalway Grants Support Capital Projects

Canalway Grants Support Mohawk Valley communities for Capital Projects to Revitalize the New York State Canal System’s Waterways and Trails.
March 18, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
MVEDD Homesteading Workshop Spring Cleaning

MVEDD Homesteading Workshop: Spring Cleaning

The Homesteading Workshop: Spring Cleaning is on March 26, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at SEEC in Schoharie.
March 17, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today

Post-Flood Emergency Stream Intervention Training

There is still room to sign up for the Emergency stream training being held March 24th. The deadline to sign up is today, so give us a call and we’ll get you on the list!
March 17, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today

Sugaring Off 250 at the Herkimer Home

As we kick off this year’s 250th commemorations, Herkimer Home invites you to join us for the return of our historic ‘Sugaring Off’ event!
March 17, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Brooke Sann

Local Coach Launches “Marriage & Mocktails”

Local marriage and business coach Brooke Sann is inviting women to step away from the stress of everyday life and into a space designed for connection.
March 17, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today

The Tire Shop of Canajoharie Named Montgomery County Small Business of the Month

Montgomery County is proud to recognize The Tire Shop in Canajoharie as the Montgomery County Small Business of the Month
March 17, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Frederic Edwin Church (American, 1826–1900), and DeWitt Clinton Boutelle (American, 1820– 1884), Cotopaxi, 1862, oil on canvas, 34 1/2 x 56 inches, Museum Purchase, 1929.32.1. Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania.

Fenimore Art Museum’s 2026 Season: Art, Photography, and American Landscapes

Visitors to Fenimore Art museum in 2026 will find an inspiring season of art and culture, invite guests to explore Art, Photography and more!
March 16, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
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