Fun Craft Ideas for Kids on 4th of July

Last updated on July 2nd, 2025 at 03:18 pm

The 4th of July is a day of celebration, fireworks, and patriotic pride in the United States. If you’re looking for fun craft ideas to keep the kids entertained on this special day, look no further! It’s always been one of our favorite holidays to celebrate as a family and we want it to be yours too. These are just a few of our activities we do with the kids each year.

Here are five exciting kids craft activities that are sure to get the whole family in the spirit of Independence Day.

Patriotic Pinwheel Making

Kick off the 4th of July celebrations by making patriotic pinwheels with the kids. All you need is some colorful paper, scissors, a pencil, and a push pin. Help the little ones cut out squares of paper in red, white, and blue, then fold them into pinwheel shapes and secure them with the push pin. Watch as the pinwheels spin in the breeze, showing off their patriotic colors.

DIY Firework T-Shirt Painting

Get the kids involved in creating their own fireworks display with DIY firework t-shirt painting. All you need is some plain t-shirts, fabric paint in red, white, and blue, and a few paintbrushes. Let the kids use their imagination to paint fireworks bursting across their shirts. This activity is not only fun, but it also gives them a unique piece of clothing to wear on the 4th of July.

Paper Plate American Flag Craft

For a simple and easy craft idea, try making paper plate American flags with the kids. All you need are some paper plates, red, white, and blue paint, and some star stickers. Help the little ones paint the plates in stripes of red and white, then add blue paint with star stickers to create the flag’s union. This craft is a great way to teach kids about the history of the American flag while having fun.

Sparkler Safety Card Crafting

Before the fireworks display begins, spend some time crafting sparkler safety cards with the kids. Provide them with colored cardstock, markers, and stickers to create personalized safety tips for using sparklers. This activity not only reinforces the importance of safety during the celebrations but also allows the kids to express their creativity in a meaningful way.

Red, White, and Blue Slime Fun

For a sensory craft activity that kids will love, try making red, white, and blue slime for the 4th of July. All you need is clear glue, borax, and food coloring in patriotic colors. Let the kids mix and knead the slime until it reaches the perfect consistency, then watch as they stretch and squish the slime in their hands. This fun and messy craft is sure to keep the kids entertained for hours.

This 4th of July, get the kids involved in the celebrations with these five fun craft activities. From patriotic pinwheels to slime fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Spend quality time together as a family, get creative, and make lasting memories on this special day of independence and pride.

After all the crafting and getting ready to celebrate don’t forget the yummy 4th of July recipes and outfit inspiration too. You also an go wrong if you are throwing a big 4th of July party.