If you are searching for an easy 4th of July activity – try this 4th of July Scavenger Hunt! There are 2 free printables to choose from. Choose from scavenger hunt clue cards or a checklist.
Related: 4th of July Bingo
4th of July Scavenger Hunt for Kids
For a fun and interactive 4th of July activity – try out this simple 4th of July scavenger hunt!
Each card also has a number on it so you know what order to place them in. But, you can also change the order if you’d like. The only cards that matter are the first and last clues. The rest you can mix up if you want to!
Also try our 4th of July I Spy or 4th of July Bingo.
There is also a checklist scavenger hunt for younger kids.
Note: If there is an item that you don’t want kids to touch, they can find the items with their eyes only and mark it off.
Get both printables at the bottom of the post
Kids can check off each item as they find them the week before 4th of July or on the 4th of July day.
For the clue cards, we made the clues so that you can make them hard or easy.
With words like “look closely” or “look by” you can put it right beside the clue hint or you can put it in a more tricky spot.
For example, this clue card you could could place it hiding behind a chair or a more obvious spot for younger kids.
The clue cards print out on 2 pages. There are 12 clues in total.
You can do a treat or non-candy treat at each clue or a large prize at the end.
How to Set-Up the 4th of July Scavenger Hunt Clues
- Hide the 2nd clue first, starting in the bathroom or shower.
- Hide the next clue in a grocery bag.
- Continue to hide all of the clue cards based on the previous clue hints until you are left with the last one.
- For the last prize, hide something in front of the front door or outside the front door.
- If you want to make the scavenger hunt even longer, you can add extra cards of your own before the last clue.
- When you’re ready to start the hunt, hand the first clue to your kids.
4th of July Scavenger Hunt Checklist
This 1 pager version scavenger hunt checklist is easy for kids to complete! This is a fun activity that kids can do during the week before the 4th of July or on the 4th of July.
Simply check off the items as they are found. This scavenger hunt is perfect for kids to do at a 4th of July barbecue.
Get the Free Printable Clue Cards
Get the Free Printable Checklist
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