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The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at the New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at the New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
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Sloomoo Institute
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Central Park South bus stop
A Charlie Brown Christmas at Kings Theatre
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Fonthill’s Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
Fri Jul 4, 2025
12:00pm to 4:00pm ET
Age: Ages 3 and up
Price: Admission: $5 Adults / $1 Youth (ages 6-17) / Free for children 5 and under
Families can enjoy food, games, crafts, entertainment, and live music at Fonthill's Old-Fashioned 4th of July event. The Children's Decorated Bike Parade kicks off the celebration at 12:30 PM. Guests can expect a watermelon eating contests, sack races, tug-o-war, bucket brigade relays, town ball (19th century baseball) and the popular cakewalk.
Visitors are encouraged to bring their own picnic and enjoy the Fonthill grounds. The castle is open for self-guided tours.
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