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## [Family Fun for the 4th of July](https://blog.beamingbooks.com/familyfunforthe4th)
Jun 29, 2017 3:00:15 AM / by [Beaming Books](https://blog.beamingbooks.com/author/beaming-books)
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The picnic is planned, everyone's dishes are assigned, and you've dug out all the red, white, and blue table decor out of storage. Now, there's just one small detail remaining: *The kids.*
If you want to enjoy a few minutes of adult conversation this weekend, it can be helpful to have a few organized activities to keep the kids engaged and having fun in their own space. Here's a fantastic library of kids' games that can be easily set up and require few materials--many of which, gratefully, can be thrown together at the last minute.
## 4th of July Resources for Kids Activities:
1. [Readers Digest](http://www.rd.com/advice/parenting/4th-of-july-10-fun-party-games/). Who knew that this traditional coffee table magazine had such a fun collection of Fourth of July games? The 20 listed here include Red, White, and Blue Tag and an Uncle Sam Hat Decorating Competition.
2. [She Knows.](http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/963494/fourth-of-july-games-for-kids) Moms know. That's why this fantastic list of fun 4th activities includes Water Balloon Dodgeball and Squirt Tag. Have fun and stay cool with some of these mommy-selected favs.
3. [Better Homes and Gardens](http://www.bhg.com/holidays/july-4th/traditions/fun-fourth-of-july-games-for-kids/#page=0). This oldie, but goodie delivers ideas for 4th of July inspired races and conventional field day activities like Tug-of-War.
4. [Pinterest. Don't forget all your pins!](https://www.pinterest.com/jmblowers/4th-of-july-games/) These ones have pics and instructions for everything from Candy Ball (a saran wrapped ball of candy) to a full-fledged Family Olympics.
5. [Mess for Less](http://www.messforless.net/patriotic-game-for-kids/). You'll love this 4th of July inspired paddle ball game where kids make simple paddles from paper plates and sticks.
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*Originally Published 6/29/2017*
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