Fourth of July Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a fun scavenger hunt for kids. This free summer activity is perfect for summer celebrations.

Summer is almost here and that means that the Fourth of July is fast approaching. The parades, fireworks, and celebrations of Independence Day make it a fun holiday. This year, we added a new tradition—a Fourth of July scavenger hunt.

Our family always looks forward to the Fourth. But sometimes, the day feels long—especially for the little kids who get bored waiting for fireworks or the parade. That’s why I made this fun scavenger hunt.

It’s an easy way to keep kids entertained while still celebrating the holiday. You don’t need anything fancy—just print the list and grab a pencil (we also grab a clipboard). You can look for the items in your backyard, at a picnic, or even while walking around the neighborhood.

We tried this last year, and it was a hit. The kids ran around pointing out flags, spotting ice cream cones, and racing to find everything on the list. Best of all, it kept them busy during a slow time of the holiday celebration.

This scavenger hunt is great for kids. If you want, you can even turn it into a friendly competition. You can even offer a small prize for the winner.

Fourth of July scavenger hunt for kids Pinterest pin.

Here’s what they’ll search for

Banner
Bow
Fireworks (real or a picture of them)
American flag
Grill
Patriotic hat
Ice cream
Stars (on clothes, flags, or decorations)
Sunglasses

You can print out the scavenger hunt and give each child a copy. They can use a pencil or pen to check off each item as they find it.

Tips for using this scavenger hunt

Bring it to a parade or festival.
Use it during a backyard party.
Bring it along on a walk around the neighborhood.

You’ll love how excited the kids get when they find each item. And it helps them pay attention to all the little details that make the Fourth of July so special.

Fourth of July Scavenger Hunt

Fourth of July activity of a scavenger hunt.

The Fourth of July scavenger hunt is for personal use or classroom use only. It cannot be altered or sold. Click on the link below for the scavenger hunt.

Fourth of July Scavenger Hunt

I hope you and your family enjoy this Fourth of July activity.