our favorite fourth of july family ideas!

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.

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.

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

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. 

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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