Looking for patriotic games that will keep the kids entertained this 4th of July? Our 4th of July Flag Balloon Dart Game is fun for all ages and sure to make your 4th of July celebration POP!
4th of July Game Ideas for Kids
Get the whole family together and bond by playing kid-friendly 4th of July games. Patriotic scavenger hunts, giant tic tac toe, and red, white, and blue tag are all fun ways to celebrate.
But, if you want your party to POP this 4th of July Flag Balloon Dart Game is just what you need to make your 4th of July celebration memorable!
4th of July Dart Game
This is an easy project, but you do need to have a little bit of patience and time to complete it. When I dreamt up this game I thought for sure I could create it in less than 30 minutes, because let’s face it I like simple projects, but over an hour later it was finally finished.
But, I absolutely LOVE how it turned out and the best part was all the fun my kids had testing it out. It’s definitely going to be a hit at our 4th of July celebration.
Here is what you’ll need:
- White Pegboard, approximately 6′ x 4′
- Red, White, and Blue Balloons
- Candy & Money for Prizes
- Darts
My husband was getting rid of a pegboard that was in our garage which is what inspired me to create this game. The crafter in me hates seeing stuff thrown out on the curb, does anyone else have this problem?!? I asked him to cut it down to 6′ x 4′ to resemble the rectangular shape of the flag.
Next, it was time to fill up the balloons with goodies. I used candy and money for our prizes, so when the kids pop a balloon they get a fun little treat! I had a giant bag of candy left over from another project, but in hindsight, I would have used long skinny candy like Smarties (some of those candies were tough to get in the balloons.)
Once the candy was in the balloon I blew them up and tied them.
Next, I marked off the area of my “stars” to create the pattern for the flag. Start at the bottom of the pegboard take the end of the balloon and thread it through the pegboard. I left about 5 holes between each balloon, alternating the pattern of the flag.
My husband had to help once I had a few rows of balloons because it was harder to reach around to the back. I would push the end of the balloon through the front of the pegboard and he would pull it through the back.
Whew, ok so it didn’t come together in less than 30 minutes like I had hoped but I think it’s a pretty great balloon flag.
How to Play 4th of July Dart Game
Before you let the kids destroy it use it as a photo booth backdrop, it makes a great festive backdrop for capturing pictures of your cuties on 4th of July!
Let the kids take turns throwing darts at the balloon flag and see what goodies are waiting inside.
The game is lots of fun, but we know it’s all about the prizes!
There you have it, an easy and festive game that is guaranteed to pop with fun this 4th of July!
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This is such a fun idea- my kids would have a blast with it! Love that it can also double as a photo backdrop- that’s genius!
SUCH a fun idea! My kids would be so happy with me if I did this..thanks for the great idea!
This is such a FUN idea Mariah!! We are having a red, white and blue bday party for my son and this would make such a fun party game!
So cute! Did the darts stick to the pegboard or bounce off? Thanks!
Thanks Seante, the darts didn’t stick to the pegboard. If they didn’t connect with the balloon it just bounced off.
This is very cool! Thank you for sharing!!
Such a cute idea!! Could it be done with a different background than the pegboard, like a big piece of cardboard maybe? Thanks!
Yes, you could absolutely give it a try with something like that. You would just need to make sure you space out your rows evenly to make sure all of the filled balloons fit.
This is such a fun idea for Fourth of July! Many thanks for sharing it! I especially love the photo backdrop idea. Such a great tip! Thanks for spreading your JOY to many other families.
Great idea. What size balloons did you use? And where did you get the balloons?
Hi! We used 11″ balloons that we bought at Party City, but you could use any balloons from any craft or party supply store.
It would make a beautiful backdrop for a party but throwing darts at an image of our flag just feels wrong
Maureen, we can appreciate your point of view. However, we aren’t using this activity as anything more than a fun way to celebrate being a part of this beautiful country we live in.
What a great idea for the 4th of July celebration party! What did you use to hold-up the board once the balloons were attached?
Thanks Darlene! I had my husband add leg braces to the back of the board with 2x4s. But, you could also just lean it up against the fence or a wall…just make sure it is something you don’t mind darts hitting because the kids are bound to miss the board. Have fun!