Fun 4th of July Games for Your Party
Hosting an outdoor party is a great way to celebrate Independence Day. But one issue most party hosts run into when throwing a 4th of July party is keeping their guests entertained between dinner and fireworks. These fun 4th of July games are the answer! Your party guests will have a blast with these patriotic activities at your get-together.
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Fun 4th of July Games
Party games are the best way to ensure your guests have a blast at your celebration. And even if you plan to do a fireworks show at the end of the night, having a few games planned is essential for passing the time until the sun goes down. Keep your guests entertained at your next party with these fun 4th of July games:
4th of July Bingo
Bingo is a classic party game that everyone at your celebration will love playing — including the kids and adults. And the best part about this simple party game is that you only need two things to get started: printable bingo sheets and markers.
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Marshmallow Wars
Make your own DIY marshmallow shooters and have a marshmallow war at your party. I love this idea for 4th of July games because it can be used as a craft for your young guests and a fun game they can play together! So if you’re planning a 4th of July party this year, start saving your toilet paper rolls so you can use this craft as a party game!
There are so many fun ways your 4th of July party guests can play this fun 4th of July party game. Whether they try to shoot each other with marshmallows or just try to shoot the treat into each others mouths, I’m sure they’ll have a blast playing with this fun craft!
Bean Bag Toss
This classic party game is perfect for the 4th of July — especially when you use a fun patriotic version of the game. To make it a little more interesting, host a bean bag tournament between your guests. Winner gets a fun 4th of July prize!
Relay Race
For parties with guests ranging in age, a relay race is the perfect choice. Pit families against each other with fun challenges like carrying an egg on a spoon or hopping across the yard in a potato sack.
Horseshoes
Horseshoes is another fun game of skill that will keep your guests entertained for hours. And another great way to create a competition at your party with a friendly tournament.
Three Legged Race
This simple game requires very littler preparation, making it a perfect choice for a last-minute party. Simply tie the players’ legs together using sting, bandannas, or a scarf to create this fun 4th of July party game.
Freeze Tag
If you’re looking for 4th of July games to keep the kids at your party entertained, here’s a good one — freeze tag. You don’t need any special equipment for this fun game, just a wide open space! Send the kids into the yard and have them play to keep them entertained for hours. To play, one person is “it” and runs around trying to tag the other kids. When a child is tagged, they must freeze in place.
Water Gun Fight
Grab some red and blue water guns and send the kids (and adults) into the backyard for a fun water gun fight. It’s a great way to beat the heat and keep the kids entertained at your party!
Water Balloon Fight
A water balloon fight is another fun activity to add to your list of 4th of July games. All you need is a bunch of red, white, and blue water balloons and a few guests who don’t mind getting a little wet!
Ladder Toss
Your guests will have a blast with this fun, competitive game. Simply toss the balls at the ladder and try to get them stuck to the rungs. Kids and adults can enjoy these 4th of July games!
Giant Jenga
Here’s another one of those fun 4th of July games for all ages — giant Jenga. Set up these cool red, white, and blue blocks in your backyard and challenge your guests to move blocks from the bottom of the stack up to the top without knocking it over!
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Emily is a midwestern mom of two boys. She loves all things DIY — from home renovations to kids birthday party planning. Whether she’s making a new farmhouse craft for her home or helping her kids with a cool activity, you can bet she’s in the middle of some kind of DIY project (or three) right now!
Such fun games. I am always looking for fun backyard activities. And I love the marshmallow shooters. My kids would love this!
These are such fun ideas – there is definitely something here that the whole family will enjoy. In fact, many options!!
What a great idea! I love it and it would be so much fun for July 4th or any summer party!!!
These marshmallow shooters look like so much fun! We always have a big family party and I know the kids would love these!
Oh how fun my son would love these!
Those marshmallow shooters would be so fun. My five year old would love these.
I have all of these supplies right now! I should make these marshmallow shooters for my daughter! She would love it!
This is a great list of games for the fourth of July! It’s great to have a variety so everyone can find a game they like. We hosted a 4th of July party one year and it was really a blast!
Those marshmallow shooters are such a great idea! I can see marshmallows all over the yard now. The raccoons will have a blast 🙂