Summer fun is in full swing by the time July 4th party invitations roll in. It’s the perfect holiday for some outdoor games. Our party experts have some great 4th of July kids games to keep your kids happy and entertained. The adults will want to play too!
Croquet Course
Set up a croquet course but instead of using the wire wickets, use recyclables from around the house. Cut the bottom off an oatmeal container and use it as a tunnel for the ball. use paper towel tube as barriers to create a twisting path. Set soda cans up like bowling pins to be knocked down. The possibilities are endless!
Sidewalk Designs
Gather up the neighborhood kids and bring out the sidewalk chalk. Draw 4th of July murals filled with stars, stripes, flags and fireworks. You can even make it into a contest selecting a few neighbors to judge for the winner!
Leaky Balloon Toss
Fill up a water balloon and poke a tiny hole in it with a safety pin just before you begin. Players should stand or sit in a circle passing the balloon as fast as they can the person who left holding the empty balloon goes to the middle. Continue the game until there are only 2 players left to toss the balloon. Great game for a hot day!
Flag Relay
Divide the kids into two teams. Set up two buckets filled with sand and small American flags (enough for each child). The first child from each team runs down to their team’s bucket and plucks up a flag. They then have to march back, not run to their teammates to tag in the next player. Repeat until each child on each team has had a turn.
Squirt Wars
Using strong tape (like duct tape) tape 4 strips of crepe paper (lighter colored is best) to each child’s back. Arm each child with a spray bottle filled with water. Then let the squirting begin. The child with the most paper intact after all the water is gone is the winner.
Obstacle Course
Turn the backyard into a giant obstacle course. Climb over or under lawn chairs. Jump stepping stones, hop on one foot along the garden path. Get creative! Kids and adults will have fun with participating.
Have a wonderful celebration. Check out all our 4th of July ideas.
