5 Things to Do In Midtown This Fourth of July Weekend

The Fourth of July presents what may feel like a million opportunities for fun. We've picked out five of them in Midtown so you won't have to hunt forever.

1. Go see the opening of the Madame Tussauds Ghostbusters Experience exhibit. In honor of the new — and hopefully amazing — Ghostbusters movie, go "catch ghosts" in a hyper-reality experience (presented by THE VOID software company) and ride on the Ecto-2. Tickets cost from $30-$50, depending on how badly you want to feel like a 'buster.
2. If you're 21 or older, you can party for up to nine hours at the A Day In Space rooftop party at Ibiza New York (637 West 50th St.) from 2 p.m.–11 p.m. on July 3. If you're a lady and remember to RSVP, you'll even get in for free until 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person, unless you get a VIP special — which costs a tad more, at $600.
3. If you feel like getting rid of $200 or more, go to Riverpark on the East River for a Fourth of July barbecue. According to their website, there'll be "indoor and outdoor seating, an open bar and games such as corn hole, bocce ball and Ping-Pong," so go for it and eat the famously good food while you're at it.
4. See Top Gun for free on the lawn at Bryant Park. The movie starts anywhere from 8 p.m.–9 p.m., but the lawn will open at 5 p.m. so you can bring food and all the picnic gear you need.
5. Learn how to juggle! It may sound nuts, but what better way to spend your holiday weekend than bettering yourself? Go to Park West at 1 Penn Plaza at 1 p.m. on July 1 for free juggling lessons, or to show off your juggling skills. You don't even need to come prepared — equipment will be provided for you.

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