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4th of July Party Games for Kids for Patriotic Fun

06/11/2014 By Olfa TurkiCategories: 4th July, Celebrate, Party Ideas for Kids

Looking for the most fun 4th of July party games for kids ever?

We’ve got you covered!

You’re going to love these ideas!

Plus, check out few great tips and party decorations that will make the party a success.

Looking for the most fun 4th of July party games for kids ever? We've got you covered! You're going to love these ideas! Plus, check out few great tips and party decorations that will make the party a success.

 

Table of Contents

  • 4th of July Party Games for Kids
    • 1. Water balloon dodge ball
    • 2. Obstacle course
    • 3. Water gun tag
    • 4. Ice cube race
    • 5. Pin the stripes on the flag
  • 4th of Party Decorations & Tips for the Perfect Party
    • Amazing Party Decorations
    • Patriotic Party Plates & Cups
    • Kid-Friendly Party Lights
    • Staying Dry with a Party Tent

4th of July Party Games for Kids

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1. Water balloon dodge ball

Summertime is here! #waterballoons #brothers #pnw #pnwonderland #summer #trampoline #waterballoonfight

A post shared by Alain Pouliot (@alainpouliot) on Jun 18, 2018 at 8:58am PDT

This is one of those 4th of July party games for kids that gets everyone in a competitive mood and helps to cool you off.

  • All you have to do is divide the kids into two teams- one doing the throwing and one doing the dodging.
  • After the dodging team has all been knocked out, and one person remains as the victor, have the teams swap positions and do it again!
  • Make the water balloons in advance to save time.

2. Obstacle course

Some action shots the #kidsobstaclechallenge just sent us!???‍♀️

A post shared by Kelly Cothron (@skcothron) on Jun 14, 2018 at 8:51am PDT

Create a fun obstacle course that includes several things the kids have to complete along the way, like a sack race, cartwheels, crawling under a rope, or some other fun idea and the very last part of the race will be sitting on a water balloon to make it pop.

It wouldn’t be a true 4th of July party game for kids unless you had a little water, right?

Check out this great video tutorial on how to DIY an obstacle course for kids!

3. Water gun tag

Raelynn came home with a gift bag from school. She got two little water guns so we had a water gun fight! Pretty fun on this hot day! #watergun #watergunfight #hotday

A post shared by Nikita (@s2_kita) on Jun 18, 2018 at 4:48pm PDT

  • It’s like a regular game of tag, but the person that’s “It” will be squirting the other kids with a water gun.
  • The last one not hit with a stream of water wins and gets to be “It” next.
  • This is a game that could occupy kids for at least an hour.

4. Ice cube race

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A post shared by lesglaconsdupre (@lesglaconsdupre) on Jun 18, 2018 at 11:58am PDT

For most people, 4th of July party games for kids includes something that will keep the kids cool. This is a game that will keep them active and provides them with ice.

  • Have the kids divide into teams of four.
  • Place two kids of one team on one end of the field and two on the other end.
  • Give the starting person an ice cube on a spoon and have them run down to their team member, swap off the spoon, and that person runs back to the other team member.
  • Do this until all team members have had a chance.
  • The first team to have each member run with the spoon and ice wins, but they can’t let the ice fall off of the spoon!

5. Pin the stripes on the flag

This is one of the best 4th of July party games for kids to include kids of all ages and it is super easy to do. It’s basically a spin on Pin the Tail on the Donkey.

  • Hang up a flag (can be made of poster board) that is missing its stripes.
  • Blindfold kids and have them try to pin the white stripes on the flag.
  • The closest to accomplishing this will win, or you can make it a group activity that has no winner.
  • If you want to get really difficult with this game, you can even ask kids to pin the stars on the flag, too!

 

4th of Party Decorations & Tips for the Perfect Party

Want to make sure all the kids have the best 4th of July party ever?

Check out these tips to pull off the bash of the year!

Amazing Party Decorations

There's always a reason to celebrate, but this #MemorialDay Weekend, we celebrate and thank our servicemen and women. ?? . . . #memorialday #memorialdayweekend #summer #memorialday2018 #eventplanning #eventplanner #partyplanner #starsandstripes #redwhiteblue #homeofthebrave #veterans

A post shared by Party City (@partycity) on May 28, 2018 at 3:58am PDT

4th of July party decorations don’t have to be expensive or complicated, especially if you’re hosting an outdoor party. As long as you incorporate red, white, and blue, you’re good to go.

Here are a few of my favorite decorations that kids will love! These items will help you recreate the look above!

  • Celebrate patriotic banner
  • Patriotic Honeycomb Balls
  • Patriotic Red, White & Blue Paper Fan Decorations 
  • Plastic American Flags
  • Patriotic Balloons

 

Patriotic Party Plates & Cups

If you want to go the cheapest route possible on your party plates and cups, you can just go with red Solo cups, white paper plates, and blue utensils. Easy peasy without costing a fortune.

On the other hand, you can splurge a bit and let your dining essentials become part of the decor!

For a kids party, I love the set pictured above. It’s called the Celebrate USA party pack, and it comes in sizes for 18 or 36 guests.

 

Kid-Friendly Party Lights

If you’re planning a nighttime party outdoors, you’ll want some lights so your guests can see!

Normally, I’d say just save money (and ward off bugs) by buying a bunch of colorful patriotic citronella candles. With kids around, though, candles aren’t the best idea.

You can get a few to place around in areas that kids can’t reach, but for your main party lighting, go with something a little more kid-friendly.

I love the light up patriotic party lanterns above! They only come three to a pack, though, so you’ll either need a bunch, or you’ll need something else to go with them.

You can go with something along the lines of starry string lights to fill in the gaps.

Flameless “candles” are another pretty idea. Check out a few that I love:


 

Staying Dry with a Party Tent

We had a great time at @mantoloking_alehouse 1st annual St.Pattys Day Party with @the_flying_mueller_brothers and @1057thehawk . 30×90 Tent with perimeter lighting. #njtents #njtentrental #partytent #jerseyshore #jerseyshoreparty

A post shared by OmarTheTentMan (@omarthetentman) on Apr 17, 2018 at 6:49am PDT

This isn’t so much a decoration or 4th of July party games tip, but it’s definitely important for throwing the perfect party!

July is such a stormy month throughout most of the US! We have storms roll through that last five minutes, then they’re over. Yet in those five minutes, everything gets absolutely soaked!

If you throw a lot of parties, I HIGHLY recommend getting yourself a really nice party tent with sides.

Don’t have the budget for it? Grab a canopy tent to at least provide some shelter during unexpected storms!

Check out a few party tents that I love in all budgets.


 

 

Need more ideas? Check out our Party Games for Kids guide for more fun ways to keep kids entertained!

Do you have 4th of July party games that kids love? What about some for adults?

Tagged With: 4th of July, party games

About Olfa Turki

Olfa Turki is a chartered accountant, a wife and a mom! She started her journey a few years ago when she decided to have a business of her own . She loves cooking with the kids, biking, reading books and drinking lots of coffee!

Comments

  1. april says

    06/16/2014 at 10:49 am

    Very Cool ideas!! 🙂

  2. Ashley S says

    06/16/2014 at 11:01 am

    What super fun idea!! 4th of July is always a great holiday to have fun 🙂

  3. Lauren says

    06/16/2014 at 11:51 am

    Fun ideas! I love the water balloon dodge ball!

  4. Jennifer Medeiros says

    06/16/2014 at 1:23 pm

    Oh boy, water gun tag sounds like so much fun! I bet the kids would have a blast playing that one.

  5. Lois Alter Mark says

    06/22/2015 at 1:52 am

    These sound like such fun games! I bet adults would enjoy them as much as the kids!

  6. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    06/22/2015 at 6:14 am

    Those are all awesome ideas! Kids will love these games.

  7. Jeanine says

    06/22/2015 at 9:24 am

    Great ideas! We could even do them here on Canada Day, just change them up a tiny up! So fun.

  8. Pam says

    06/22/2015 at 4:03 pm

    These sound like super fun games for kids of all ages. I would play water balloon dodgeball!

  9. aimee fauci says

    06/22/2015 at 4:41 pm

    I love these ideas! I love that they are all outside and energetic games.

  10. Maureen@ADebtFreeStressFreeLife says

    06/22/2015 at 4:47 pm

    Some of these games sound like a ton of fun. I’m sure the kids will enjoy them.

  11. Heather says

    06/22/2015 at 5:12 pm

    Great ideas! I love the classics like water guns and dodgeball.

  12. Liz Mays says

    06/22/2015 at 5:19 pm

    I like these ideas. Having some fun games ready is a good idea!

  13. Life as a Convert says

    06/22/2015 at 5:30 pm

    These are all great, fun ideas. I would love to join in on the water balloon dodge ball.

  14. Lady Lilith says

    06/22/2015 at 5:44 pm

    How cute. What a great way to have fun on july 4th. Thanks for sharing such amazing games.

  15. Toughcookiemommy says

    06/22/2015 at 9:52 pm

    I love the pin the stripes on the flag game. It’s a great way for the kids to not only have some fun but to also exercise their patriotism, at the same time.

  16. Mama to 5 BLessings says

    06/23/2015 at 7:58 am

    My kids would so love water balloon dodge ball. What a great way to stay cool in the heat!

  17. Pam says

    06/23/2015 at 9:05 am

    4th of July is and always has been one of the holidays that I look forward to. I remember playing these same type of games when I was a kid way back when. Good fun for sure.

  18. Ann Bacciaglia says

    06/23/2015 at 2:53 pm

    These are great games to play. The Fourth of July is my Daughters birthday so we are always in birthday party mode.

  19. April G says

    06/23/2015 at 8:15 pm

    Oh my! My kids would love the water games. They ask me regularly to play with the water balloons.

  20. Paula Schuck says

    06/23/2015 at 8:16 pm

    This sounds like fun and I know we are going to have a lot of kids over on the weekend. I bet they would love the ice cube race.

  21. Lisa Rios says

    06/23/2015 at 8:57 pm

    I love all these ideas! Sounds like full of fun and interesting party games for the kids. I am sure all kids would definitely enjoy these ideas. Water balloon dodge ball and Ice cube race are the ones which I like the most. Thanks for sharing these wonderful ideas.

  22. veronica says

    06/23/2015 at 10:58 pm

    Fun and play is a big part of the summer! Kids need to be kept busy

  23. Aisha Kristine Chong says

    06/24/2015 at 3:40 am

    this totally looks like a lot of fun – kids loves these stuff.

  24. Amanda Ripsam says

    06/24/2015 at 6:35 am

    My 8 year old daughter loves any games that involve water and getting someone else.

  25. Melissa Vera says

    06/24/2015 at 10:23 am

    We love to play volleyball on the 4th. These are some great games.

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