44 4th of July Activities

There are Independence Day parties, parades, and fireworks shows happening around the Triad! Visit our Event Calendar here to scroll through events happening on the 4th and throughout the month of July. Below are 44 4th of July Activities to consider which will be just as fun as the usual sanctioned events around town. Enjoy!

4th of July Activities

1. Red, White & Blue Scavenger Hunt
Click here for ideas and printable cards

2. Start a neighborhood parade 
You can do this on foot, on bike, or in your car

 

3. Turn your backyard into a water park
Pull out the slip ‘n slide, sprinklers, hoses and inflatable pools

4. Pull out the sparklers

5. Organize a water fight

6. Go camping/hiking/fishing
Click here for tips and local places to consider

7. Set up a family picnic
Click here for our directory of local parks – perfect picnic places

8. Race for Krispy Kreme donuts
Set up a short fun run for the kids, and have them eat a donut on every lap and/or when they are done

9. Compete in a pie eating contest

10. Get the kids to race bikes around the neighborhood

 

11. Organize a sack race

12. Coordinate a hula hoop contest

13. Brave an egg toss

14. Race for coins in flour pies 
Fill up a pie dish with flour and hide coins at the bottom. Have competitors keep their hands behind their back as they blow away the flour. First one to unveil their coins wins.

 

15. Build a fire and cook s’mores in your backyard

16. Host a backyard movie night
Here are links for family patriotic movies: Click here and here

17. Set up glow-in-the-dark fun for kids
Click here for ideas

18. Organize a patriotic costume contest
You can find several creative and festive items at the Dollar Store

19. Release lighted Chinese paper lanterns into the night

 

20. Play corn hole

21. Write a thank you note to the military
Honor someone you know, or find a member of the military here

22. Donate to a charity that honors veterans
Use this site here to find a charity to support

23. Go blueberry picking
Many local farms are already open. Click here to see our list.

24. Head out of town
Visit our directory of Day Trips here for ideas

Fourth of July Crafts

25. 4th of July Slime
Visit this link for details: simpleplayideas.com/4th-july-activity-make-slime

26. Fizzing Fireworks
Visit this link for details: toddlerapproved.com/2012/07/fizzing-fireworks

27. USA Wreath
Visit this link for details: craftaholicsanonymous.net/diy-4th-of-july-wreath-tutorial

28. Patriotic Flower Pot
Visit this link for details: lollyjane.com/stars-stripes-patriotic-flower-pot

29. 4th of July Napkin Holders
Visit this link for details: landeeseelandeedo.com/4th-july-party-idea-patriotic-utensil-holders

30. Paper Confetti Poppers
Visit this link for details: happinessishomemade.net/diy-confetti-poppers-for-4th-of-july

31. Paint Patriotic Rocks
Visit this link for details: pinterest.com/RockPainting101/patriotic-rocks

32. Marble Painting Fireworks Craft
Visit this link for details: kidfriendlythingstodo.com/fireworks-marble-painting-easy-fun-kids

33. American Flag Handprint Art
Visit this link for details: pinkstripeysocks.com/2014/05/american-flag-hand-print-heart-art.html

34. Patriotic Tie Dyed Towel
Visit this link for details: livefreecreative.co/diy-tie-dye-american-flag-towel

Fourth of July Food & Drinks

35. Firecracker Pretzel Rods
Visit this link for details: spicysouthernkitchen.com/firecracker-pretzel-rods

36. Red, White, and Blue JELL-O Ice Cubes
Visit this link for details: shakentogetherlife.com/red-white-blue-jell-o-ice-cubes

37. Mini Stars Berry Pies
Visit this link for details: countryliving.com/food-drinks/a21348015/mini-stars-berry-pies-recipe

38. Patriotic Cookies
Visit this link for details: prettyinpistachio.com/red-white-and-blue-fondant-sugar-cookies

39. Bake a Flag Cake
Visit this link for details: browneyedbaker.com/flag-cake-recipe-from-scratch

40. Watermelon Feta Flag Salad
Visit this link for details: tasteofhome.com/recipes/watermelon-feta-flag-salad

41. Red, White, and Blue Slushie
Visit this link for details: someofthisandthat.com/jell-o-slushy

42. Watermelon Blueberry Cooler
Visit this link for details: tasty-trials.com/2012/06/new-babies-and-fourth-of-july-cocktail.html

43. Patriotic Punch
Visit this link for details: dessertnowdinnerlater.com/patriotic-punch

44. Star Spangled Spritzer
Visit this link for details: celebratingeverydaylife.com/star-spangled-spritzer-july-4th-holiday-cocktail-recipe

* More recipes can be found in our blog “Kid Friendly 4th of July Recipes” and “Fun Fourth Food“

Which 4th of July Activities are you going to try? Let us know in the comments

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