Garden City is proud to celebrate the 250th birthday of America. The Village has lined up an incredible series of celebrations to honor our past and look forward to our future. We encourage all of our neighbors to participate, show their civic pride, and enjoy these fantastic community events.

Below are the upcoming events celebrating America's Semi quincentennial, including dates, locations, and highlights.

Show Your Pride: Fourth of July Flag Display

•  What: The Village is encouraging all residents to display an American flag at their homes.

  
  

•  Highlights: It is a wonderful way to show your community pride and create a beautiful, unified look across our neighborhoods for the holiday.

  
  

🏛️ America 250 Celebration at the Historic Toll Lodge

•  Date & Time: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

  
  

•  Location: Historic Toll Lodge on Seventh Street (East of Franklin Avenue).

  
  

•  Organized By: The Village of Garden City.

  
  

•  Event Highlights: * Enjoy light refreshments and patriotic music.  Visit a special extended historical exhibit featuring artifacts and displays from early Garden City.

  
  

🚲 Red, White & Cheer Bike Parade

•  Date & Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026. Line up begins at 9:30 AM; the parade kicks off at 10:00 AM.

  
  

•  Location: Starts behind the Toll House on Seventh Street and runs to the Gazebo.

  
  

•  Organized By: The Village of Garden City.

  
  

•  Event Highlights: * Decorate Your Wheels: Participants are invited to decorate bikes, tricycles, strollers, wagons, and wheelchairs in festive red, white, and blue.

  
  

•  Awards: Prizes will be awarded for the best decorations.

  
  

•  Important Note: To keep everyone safe, all motors (including eBikes and eScooters) are strictly prohibited.

  
  

🏊‍♂️ America’s 250th Birthday Family Fun Day

•  Date & Time: Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

  
  

•  Location: Garden City Pool.

  
  

•  Organized By: The Village of Garden City and proudly sponsored by Hofstra University.

  
  

•  Event Highlights: * Who Can Attend: This event is exclusively for Garden City Pool members and their guests.

  
  

•  Live Entertainment: Live music all day long performed by The Hambones.

  
  

•  Activities: The highly anticipated return of the famous Cardboard Boat Races (build it, paddle it, and try to make it across!) alongside games all day long on the West End Grass.

  
  

•  Prizes & Memories: Plenty of fun, games, and awesome prizes to win throughout the day.

  
  

🛍️ 2026 Summer Promenade Series: Red, White & Blue Night

•  Date & Time: Friday, July 10, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

  
  

•  Location: Seventh Street, Garden City.

  
  

•  Organized By: The Garden City Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Garden City.

  
  

•  Event Highlights: * Free Admission: This community favorite is free and open to everyone.

  
  

•  Activities: Features a bustling atmosphere of live music, outdoor street dining, local shopping, and family-friendly entertainment.

  
  

The Eastern Property Owners’ Association (EPOA) has released its Spring 2026 newsletter, marking 108 years of continuous volunteer service and advocacy for Garden City's Eastern Section. Key updates include crucial village infrastructure progress, such as upcoming EPA groundwater remediation and the ongoing Edgemere Firehouse renovations. The newsletter also highlights strong community achievements, including the passage of the library renovation budget and the announcement of the 2026–27 school budget. Residents are encouraged to attend the next public meeting on Tuesday, June 16, and to support the community by participating in our 2027 membership drive. Click below for the entire EPOA Spring 2026 Newsletter.  

EPOA Newsletter Spring 2026.pdf

History is coming alive in Garden City this weekend! The Village of Garden City, alongside the Village of Garden City Parks and Recreation Department, invites residents to a captivating afternoon of historical theater featuring "Rendezvous With Treason: The Andre/Arnold Conspiracy."

This free event offers a unique, dramatic look into the minds of the American Revolution’s most infamous figures.