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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Boonville Snow Festival II – Jan 30 – Feb 1

Boonville Snow Festival II from Friday, January 30 through Sunday, February 1 2026, at the Boonville Oneida County Fairgrounds in Boonville NY.
January 20, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1965

Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. federal holiday and a national day of service observed on the third Monday of January each year.
January 19, 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!
January 16, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Herkimer College 60th Anniversary Logo

HCCC Announces Winner of 60th Anniversary Logo Design Contest

Herkimer County Community College Announces Winner of 60th Anniversary Logo Design Contest
January 16, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Anderson Center for the Arts Hartwick College

Hartwick College Showcases Regional High School Art in Annual Exhibition

The Hartwick College Art and Art History Department presents Principles: 8th Annual Regional High School Art Show in the Foreman Gallery, featuring student artwork from 10 area high schools.
January 15, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Farm Fresh Produce in the Mohawk Valley

Schoharie County Submits Public Comments to DEC

Schoharie County submitted public comment on the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Draft DMM Program Policy 7a.
January 15, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Herkimer College, Herkimer, NY

Herkimer College Expands Admission Access

Herkimer County Community College Expands Admissions Access With Evening Hours and Weekend Tours Through May 2026.
January 15, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Yager Museum The Great Museum Film

Hartwick College Yager Museum Film Screening and MLK Day Programs

The Yager Museum of Art & Culture at Hartwick College will present two special programs The Great Museum film and MLK Day events.
January 14, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Utica Creative Reuse

Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening: Utica Creative Reuse

Celebrate the Ribbon Cutting and Grand opening of Utica Creative Reuse beginning at 3:30 p.m. on January 21, 2026, in Utica NY.
January 14, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Amsterdam SoupFest 2024, Image by City of Amsterdam Tourism, Marketing and Recreation Facebook page

Amsterdam Soup Fest

Amsterdam Soup Fest will take place at various bars and restaurants throughout the city on January 17th from noon to 5:00pm!
January 13, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today

This Week in the Mohawk Valley

Take a look at events coming up this week in the Mohawk Valley at various locations in communities throughout the region.
January 12, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Image at Shoeleather Express: Pictured L to R: Michael Maricondi, Elaine Mikenas, Lichen King, Zachary Hayes, Lillian Nevins, Ashley Olmstead, Dennis Viscanti. Images provided by Trust Your Gut Productions.

Trust Your Gut Productions to Present Winter Season

Enjoy a winter season of new works including murder mysteries, cabarets, and new musicals at Downtown Gloversville’s Shoeleather Express “ED Center”
January 9, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
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