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15 Kid-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Independence Day This Summer 

15 Kid-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Independence Day This Summer 

15 Kid-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Independence Day This Summer 
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Make Homemade Ice Cream
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Have a Watermelon Seed-Spitting Contest
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Try Chalk Art
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Run Through the Sprinklers
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Make a Fruit Pizza
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Set Up a Scavenger Hunt
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Have a Backyard Campout
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Play With Red, White, and Blue Slime
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Paint Rocks
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Build a Fort
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Have a Parade
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Make Red, White, and Blue Cookies
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Make a Fourth of July Wreath
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Create a Care Package
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Make an American Flag
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15 Kid-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Independence Day This Summer 
Make Homemade Ice Cream
Have a Watermelon Seed-Spitting Contest
Try Chalk Art
Run Through the Sprinklers
Make a Fruit Pizza
Set Up a Scavenger Hunt
Have a Backyard Campout
Play With Red, White, and Blue Slime
Paint Rocks
Build a Fort
Have a Parade
Make Red, White, and Blue Cookies
Make a Fourth of July Wreath
Create a Care Package
Make an American Flag

15 Kid-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Independence Day This Summer 

The Fourth of July is always one of my favorite parts of this time of year. It’s the peak of the summer, perfect for enjoying being out in the sun with family and friends. One of the challenges of Independence Day is that so many of the ways we typically celebrate it just aren’t very kid-friendly, like having a cold beer or playing with sparklers. Fortunately, there are ways to make it fun for kids while still celebrating the best of summer.

However, Independence Day isn't just about cold drinks and fireworks. Finding ways to celebrate with your family is important, as you recognize the sacrifices of many throughout history and the importance of freedom for all individuals.

No matter what you have planned during this federal holiday, everyone can join in the fun with these family-friendly treats and activities. Here are some of the best kid-friendly ways to celebrate Independence Day this year.

This post was updated in June 2025 to include relevant activities for families.

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