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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 balloon dart game

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Every year we spend the 4th of July with friends at the Frio River and now that we all have kids I like to find fun and easy ways that they can celebrate.  In the past I’ve created 4th of July buckets filled with goodies for each kid and washi tape covered sparklers.  This year I wanted something that would POP and hopefully inspire lots of giggles.  I think our 4th of July Flag Balloon Dart Game is just what we need to make our 4th of July celebration memorable!

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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 and 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.

4th of July Balloon Dart Game

Here is what you’ll need to make a 4th of July Flag Balloon Dart Game:

  • White Pegboard, approximately 6′ x 4′
  • Red, White and Blue Balloons
  • Candy & Money for Prizes
  • Darts

4th of July Balloon Pop Supplies

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 leftover from another project, but in hindsight I would have used long skinny candy like Smarties (so of those candies were tough to get in the balloons.) Once the candy was in the balloon I blew them up and tied them.

Candy Filled Balloon

Next, I marked off the area of my “stars” to create the pattern for the flag.  I started at the bottom of the pegboard and took the end of the balloon and threaded it through the pegboard.  I left about 5 holes between each balloon, alternating the pattern of the flag.  I also ended up having to get my husband to help once I had a few rows of the balloons one 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.

Pulling Balloon Through Peg Board

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.

4th of July Balloon 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!

4th of July Balloon Flag Backdrop

Now, it’s time for fun and those giggles I was talking about.  Let the kids take turn throwing darts at the balloon flag and see what goodies are waiting inside.

Throwing Darts

The game is lots of fun, but we know it’s all about the prizes!

4th of July Balloon Dart Game Goodies

There you have it, an easy and festive game that is guaranteed to pop with fun this 4th of July!
4th of July Flag Balloon Dart Game

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Mariah Leeson is the creative mind behind Giggles Galore. With a passion for celebrating, Mariah created Giggles Galore to inspire families to celebrate life’s little moments with creative, budget friendly ideas. She loves cooking, reading, crafting, hosting parties and most of all spending time giggling with her family.













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  1. Kara says

    June 11, 2015 at 11:50 am

    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!

    Reply
  2. Kiki Comin says

    June 11, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    SUCH a fun idea! My kids would be so happy with me if I did this..thanks for the great idea!

    Reply
  3. Kelsey says

    June 20, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    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!

    Reply
  4. Seante says

    July 30, 2015 at 10:11 pm

    So cute! Did the darts stick to the pegboard or bounce off? Thanks!

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    • Mariah says

      July 31, 2015 at 10:28 am

      Thanks Seante, the darts didn’t stick to the pegboard. If they didn’t connect with the balloon it just bounced off.

      Reply
  5. C Brooks says

    September 27, 2016 at 11:09 am

    This is very cool! Thank you for sharing!!

    Reply
  6. Andrea says

    July 1, 2020 at 11:19 am

    Such a cute idea!! Could it be done with a different background than the pegboard, like a big piece of cardboard maybe? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Mariah says

      July 7, 2020 at 2:35 pm

      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.

      Reply
  7. Elizabeth says

    August 5, 2022 at 3:55 pm

    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.

    Reply
  8. Charlene says

    May 30, 2023 at 5:16 pm

    Great idea. What size balloons did you use? And where did you get the balloons?

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    • Mariah says

      July 13, 2023 at 5:55 pm

      Hi! We used 11″ balloons that we bought at Party City, but you could use any balloons from any craft or party supply store.

      Reply
  9. Darlene says

    June 18, 2017 at 5:36 pm

    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?

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  10. Mariah says

    June 26, 2017 at 10:21 am

    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!

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