1. 4th of July Scavenger Hunt
Get the whole crew moving with a patriotic scavenger hunt! Hide red, white and blue items around your yard or neighborhood, or use a pre-made checklist from Pinterest, and let the star-spangled searching begin.
2. Fireworks in a Jar
Bring the fireworks show indoors (without the noise complaints). This colorful science activity is super simple, perfect to promote an interest in STEM and totally kid-approved.
3. Edible Flag Snack
Snack time meets showtime with this festive and tasty American flag made of kid-favorite foods. It’s a delicious way to sneak in some fruit between all the s’mores.
This festive craft turns something you’d normally toss into an art tool. Cut toilet paper rolls into fringe, dip in paint and stamp to create your own burst of fireworks on paper
Cool down with a splashy spin on America’s favorite pastime. Water balloon baseball turns your backyard into a mini ballpark, with lots of laughs guaranteed.
Because everything’s more fun when it’s wearable. Tie-dye t-shirts in patriotic colors make for a perfect party outfit and holiday-approved craft.
Bubbles = instant joy. Use pipe cleaners and make festive star-shaped bubble wands that double as both a craft and a backyard activity the kids won’t want to put down.
8. Festive Sensory Bin
Perfect for toddlers and little hands, this sensory bin is packed with festive colors and textures. Just add scoops, shovels and any small themed items you can find and let them explore to their heart’s content.