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Fireworks In The Sky

Independence Week at The Pridwin

Friday, July 4 through Saturday, July 12

The Pridwin Hotel and Cottages

A week-long summer celebration at The Pridwin—culminating with the Shelter Island Fireworks on July 12.

A week of classic summer traditions.

Celebrate the heart of summer with Independence Week at The Pridwin, a beloved tradition on Shelter Island that blends timeless charm with festive, family-friendly fun. Beginning on July 4, check in to The Pridwin, were you can see the fireworks from other towns glimmer across the water. Throughout the week, we’ve peppered in an exciting roster of guest activities, in addition to our daily offerings of fishing, cornhole, pickleball, and kayaks.

The grand finale arrives on July 12, when the skies above Shelter Island light up in a stunning fireworks display—best viewed from The Pridwin’s shoreline. It’s a celebration of summer, community, and the enduring magic of time spent together.

Included in Your Stay

  • Daily Activities: Guest Bicycles, Kayaks & Paddle Boards, Tennis & Pickle Ball, Cornhole & Croquet, and Fishing off the Dock
  • Wellness Activities: Yoga on the Lawn, Rise & Revive Stretch Class
  • Seasonal Adventures: Chicken Class with Chef Todd, Culinary Gardening, Shell Hunt & Craft
  • Daily Deluxe Continental Breakfast

Independence Week Itinerary

Friday

A Bowl Of Candy

July 4

Yoga on the Lawn
8:00am
Patriotic Crafts in the Grove
1:00pm
S’mores on the Lawn
6:00pm

Saturday

A Group Of Flags

July 5

Chicken Class with Chef Todd
10:00am
Culinary Gardening
1:00pm

Sunday

Guests sitting around The Grove

July 6

Chicken Class with Chef Todd
10:00am
Groveside Chat
4:00pm

Monday

A Woman Jumping In The Air

July 7

Yoga on the Lawn
8:00am
Art in the Grove
1:00pm
Family Movie in the Grove
8:30pm

Tuesday

A Group Of Chickens In A Fenced In Yard

July 8

Chicken Class with Chef Todd
10:00am
Oysters & Bubbles on the Lawn
4:00pm
Acoustic Concert in the Grove
7:00pm

Wednesday

A Carrot On A Grill

July 9

Yoga on the Lawn
8:00am
Culinary Gardening
1:00pm
Wednesday Night BBQ
5:00pm

Thursday

A Group Of Shells

July 10

Shell Hunt & Craft
10:00am
Oysters & Bubbles on the Lawn
4:00pm

Friday

A Fire Pit With A Flame

July 11

Yoga on the Lawn
8:00am
Art in the Grove
1:00pm
S’mores on the Lawn
6:00pm

Saturday

Fireworks In The Sky

July 12

Chicken Class with Chef Todd
10:00am
Culinary Gardening
1:00pm
BBQ Extravaganza Begins
5:00pm
Fireworks Show
Approx. 9:00pm

Available Daily

Bicycles Parked On A Sidewalk

Guest Bicycles

A Group Of People In A Canoe On A Lake

Kayaks & Paddle Boards

A Couple Of Tennis Rackets On A Tennis Court

Tennis & Pickle Ball

A Person Standing On A Lawn Near A Body Of Water

Cornhole & Croquet

A Silhouette Of A Boy Fishing

Fishing off the Dock

Fireworks In The Sky
Saturday, July 12

Family BBQ & Fireworks Extravaganza

Join us for a luxurious and fun summer celebration at The Pridwin—a relaxed yet elegant family-style cookout thoughtfully curated by Executive Chef Todd Ruiz. The evening will be filled with fun for the entire family, from live music on the lawn to festive activities including face painting, a bounce house, dunk tank, water balloons, and two rounds of our signature watermelon eating contest on the upper lawn. As the sun sets, prepare for a fireworks display over the bay at approximately 9:00 PM.

From our Concierge Magazine

Why After the Fourth?

In this article, we chat with Glenn Petry about the history of the Shelter Island Fireworks, and ask the question: why after the Fourth?
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