Fourth of July Family Fun

Fourth of July Family Fun

Happy July! Celebrate the Fourth of July by decorating with the kids, whipping up tasty little recipes and creating fun crafts, too. Of course we like to sneak in learning whenever we can, so we threw in a few fabulous reads in this Fourth of July roundup. Your family is going to love these activities so much, they will be celebrating Americana all July long. Most of all for Fourth of July, have fun and be safe.

Get Crafty

Lawn Stars
Materials:
Cardboard
Exacto Knife
Spray Paint
Instructions: Deck the yard with stars to celebrate the good old U-S-A! Simply cut out a star shape from a piece of cardboard, and spray your lawn with red, white and blue stars. Have the kiddos join in—they can help and also use chalk on the driveway or sidewalks to write patriotic sayings, draw fireworks and more!

Red, White and Blue Tie Dye
Materials: t-shirts and tie dye
Grab some second hand white tees (or low cost ones at a craft store like Michael’s or even off Amazon) and a tie dye kit that includes red and blue dyes. Tie dye shirts, towels, table cloths, picnic blankets or whatever else gives you joy!

Stars and Strips Bike Decorating
Decorate the family bikes with red, white and blue streamers and balloons before heading on a patriotic bike ride through town.

photo credit: Start at Home Decor

Firework Stamp Artwork
Materials:
Toilet Paper Tube
Scissors
Paper
Paint
Instructions: Cut slits vertically up a toilet paper tube, and fray them outwards. Paint the bottom of the cardboard and press it down onto paper. It will create a fun firework design!

photo credit: Mason Jar Crafts Love

Stained Glass Mason Jar
Materials:
Tissue Paper
Glue
Mason Jar
Tea Candle
Instructions: This simple craft is easy, fun and super cute! All you have to do is cut star shapes out of tissue paper and glue them onto a mason jar. If they overlap, that is totally okay and part of the patchwork allure. Use these to light the way on the Fourth of July night before heading out to see some fireworks!

Fourth of July Flavors

Patriotic Popsicles
Materials:
Popsicle Mold
Coconut Milk
Fresh Blueberries
Fresh Strawberries
A touch of maple syrup
Instructions: Keep cool and make some patriotic popsicles. Blend together coconut milk, fresh fruit and a touch of maple syrup for sweetness! If you have the time, blend and freeze a layer of blue, then add white and finally a layer of red.

Red, White and Blue Fruit Kebabs
Materials:
Wooden Kebab sticks
A variety of fruits like banana slices, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries
Instructions: Have little ones practice their pattern making skills while whipping up these tasty and patriotic looking fruit kebabs. Adding in red, white, or blue chocolate melt dipped treats like Oreos and Rice Krispie treats would be a super fun option, too!

Fourth of July Games
Backyard gatherings are the perfect time to break out some festive games for the family! Here is a quick list of games ideas for you to ponder for your family to play this month: