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our favorite fourth of july family ideas!

1. Red, White & Blue Backyard Obstacle Course

1. Red, White & Blue Backyard Obstacle Course

1. Red, White & Blue Backyard Obstacle Course

Create an all-American adventure in your own backyard! Use pool noodles, flags, hula hoops, sprinklers, and balloons to build a red, white, and blue obstacle course. Add challenges like crab walking, water balloon tosses, or "firecracker jumps" (jumping jacks) for active fun.

2. Patriotic Parade at Home

1. Red, White & Blue Backyard Obstacle Course

1. Red, White & Blue Backyard Obstacle Course

Organize a mini neighborhood or backyard “parade” where kids (and adults!) can deck out their bikes, scooters, or wagons in stars, stripes, streamers, and glitter. Play classic American tunes and let everyone ride around the block in their patriotic creations.

3. Fourth of July Mad Libs & Coloring Table

1. Red, White & Blue Backyard Obstacle Course

3. Fourth of July Mad Libs & Coloring Table

Set up an activity table with themed Mad Libs, coloring sheets, and patriotic sticker pages. This is perfect for keeping little hands busy while the grown-ups are grilling or chatting.  Link to our Mad Libs: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4329203381/fourth-of-july-family-mad-libs-family

4. Time Capsule of Liberty

6. "Founding Flavors" Family Bake-Off

3. Fourth of July Mad Libs & Coloring Table

Each family member writes down their favorite memories of the year and adds it to the time capsule.  Additionally, consider including some holiday themed art work so the little ones can be proud of how much progress they have made year over year! Open it next year leading up to the Fourth. 

5. Fourth of July Family Field Day

6. "Founding Flavors" Family Bake-Off

6. "Founding Flavors" Family Bake-Off

Turn your front lawn or park into a mini Olympic-style celebration. Events can include:

  • Three-legged races
  • Water balloon dodgeball
  • Star-spangled spoon egg race
    Cap it off with a homemade trophy for the winning team—and red, white, and blue participation ribbons for everyone!

6. "Founding Flavors" Family Bake-Off

6. "Founding Flavors" Family Bake-Off

6. "Founding Flavors" Family Bake-Off

Host a family dessert challenge where each person or team creates a sweet inspired by a founding state. Think: New York cheesecake, Georgia peach pie, or Boston cream cupcakes. Bonus points for historical trivia included with the dish!

7. Independence Day Kindness Countdown

7. Independence Day Kindness Countdown

7. Independence Day Kindness Countdown

In the week leading up to the 4th, do one small act of kindness each day to celebrate the freedom we enjoy. Deliver cookies to a neighbor, make thank-you cards for veterans, or pick up litter at a park. Make freedom feel active and generous.

8. Patriotic Puppet Show

7. Independence Day Kindness Countdown

7. Independence Day Kindness Countdown

Grab a cardboard box, some paper bags or socks, and let the kids (or grown-ups!) put on a puppet show about the meaning of the holiday. It can be silly, sweet, or educational—and it’s a great way to get kids thinking creatively about independence.

9. Stars and S'mores Backyard Campout

7. Independence Day Kindness Countdown

9. Stars and S'mores Backyard Campout

Set up tents and sleeping bags in the backyard.  Roast red-white-and-blue s'mores and tell stories under the stars! Tip - to make the themed coloring , use marshmallows, white chocolate, and red/blue sprinkles.

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9. Stars and S'mores Backyard Campout

For additional ideas, email TheHolidayPro@Proton.Me - include ideas about what your family is interested in and we will customize experiences just for you!

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