The 4th of July will be celebrated a differently this year, whether you decide to stay at home or get away here are ideas for ways to celebrate.
Celebrate @ Home
Have fun at home with all-American favorites.
- DIY fireworks (crafts for kids).
- Turn on the grill and get cooking – try these BBQ recipes from Blake Farms.
- Decorate your bikes and have a parade in your neighborhood.
- Make a sundae bar with your favorite Guernsey ice cream.
- Put up a movie projector and watch Hamilton (the original Broadway production will stream on Disney +) or 1776 in your backyard.
Outdoor Fun
Soak up the sun and sit under the stars with these timeless activities.
- Spend the day at the beach
- Try kayaking with kids
- Explore a State Park
- Go out for ice cream
- Watch a movie at the drive-in
Hit The Road
Get out of town for the weekend. Book a hotel stay or pop a tent for a camping trip.
Read About the Revolution
Get some more check marks on your Summer Reading list and learn about heroes of the revolution with these fun books.
- John, Paul, George and Ben by Lane Smith
- The Journey of the One and Only Declaration of Independence by Judith St. George
- George Washington’s Teeth by Deborah Chandra
- Worst of Friends by Suzanne Tripp Jurmain
- Independent Dames by Laurie Halse Anderson