Picture this: a starlight night, the smell of BBQ in the air, and the joyous laughter of your loved ones around you. Such is the magic of Independence Day; that is, if it’s well planned, of course! And if you’re a planner and you’re looking for ways to make your plan even more fun and engaging, then you’ve come to the right place. From making your own slime to baking patriotic cupcakes, Power Your Fun is your guide to a memorable 4th of July. Here’s our list for the top 4 fun activities for you and your loved ones this Independence Day, guaranteed to add thrills and excitement to your patriotic plans.

This activity is an absolute blast to make and experience! Create your own slime following these steps, and then add star confetti, colored glitter, and any other themed components you can come up with. When done, you can throw them about, squish them, and even mix them to create bigger, more colorful blobs! It’s fun, unique, and it’ll bring endless hours of slimy, sensory fun. If you prefer to add a non-slimy sensory activity instead, you can try our Arggh! Ball Mini 3-pack.

Let your kids experience the magic of fireworks before they even start! With this nifty kid-safe activity, you and your loved ones can create firework designs that you can paint over as you wish. First, get yourself a sheet of paper where your kids are going to immortalize their firework art. Then, instruct them to create fireworks patterns with white glue and to sprinkle salt on top. Now all that’s left is to add some watercolors and enjoy the experience! You can limit your color choices to reds, whites, and blues, or you can go all out and experiment with more colors.

Give in to your competitive spirit and add some competition to your July 4th activities! Not only will you create a space for kids and grown-ups to participate, but it will inject an extra dose of fun that’ll keep everyone engaged. Play some soccer, a friendly game of tag, or even some puzzle-solving challenges! If you’re looking for competitive toys or products, you can opt for our Cubik electronic game cube, which comes with 2-player mode, our Fun Forts Glow for competitive fort-building, and even our Cyclone mini racer for RC races!

Get your loved ones into the July 4th spirit by baking your own patriotic cupcakes! This activity may not be suitable for younger kids, but the taste testing is! Get some Independence Day-themed cupcake wrappers, color-themed frosting/sprinkles, and get baking. To make things more fun, you can include your family in any part of the process by assigning them different tasks, from baking to decorating, and even taste-testing. If you don’t have a cupcake recipe, follow this one and you’ll end up with wonderful, tasty cupcakes that your family will love.


Amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s essential to take a breather for some fun and excitement. So, plan some engaging July 4th activities and have your loved ones join in the fun! Which of these will you be adding to your Independence Day plans? Let us know in the comments below or by tagging us in your July 4th social media posts using @poweryourfun and #poweryourfun!