Fun for the Fourth

Brainstorming for 4th of July activities? Consider the following family-friendly options:

Attend your local parade
Make flags and stars out of popsicle sticks
Paint small rocks red, white, and blue
Make an American flag cake
Paint faces :)
Have a water balloon fight
Go swimming
Have a picnic
Pin the hat on Abe Lincoln
KARAOKE
Light up the evening with sparklers
Set off fireworks with family and friends

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A Father's Day Handbook

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Date Ideas for the Socially Distant

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