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Best Fourth of July Activities for Kids: Crafts, Games, and Desserts

Submitted by Rebekah Yahoves on Thu, 06/20/2024 - 11:02am

It's Fourth of July week, and while fireworks and parades may dominate the long weekend, kids can also have plenty of patriotic 4th of July fun at home, too. Keep everyone from preschoolers to teenagers entertained with these 4th of July desserts, Independence Day crafts, Fourth of July games, and more. Complement the bangs and whizzes of the holiday with these quieter, craftier Fourth of July activities that many children appreciate more than big booms.

Find more at-home activity ideas in our Boredom Busters for Kids guide, including 100 Awesome Crafts and the Ultimate Summer Bucket List.

Juneteenth, Festivals, and More Fun Things To Do in Boston This Weekend

Submitted by N Ferreira on Wed, 06/19/2024 - 1:30pm

Grab a couple slices of fun with the top things to do in Boston this weekend with kids! Photo courtesy of the Boston Pizza Festival

With fun fests around the city, there's so much to do in Boston this weekend!

Kids Fest at Lake Compounce and More Things To Do in CT This Weekend

Submitted by Jennifer Coe on Wed, 06/19/2024 - 1:15pm

This weekend brings Kids Fest at Lake Compounce and more fun things to do in Connecticut. Enjoy the waterpark lifestyle! Photo courtesy of Lake Compounce

Fun on the farm, outdoor festivals, and Swifti activities come to CT!

Summerween, Juneteenth Celebration, and More Fun Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend With Kids

Submitted by Charlotte B on Wed, 06/19/2024 - 10:41am

Light up your summer nights at AquaGlow, a new after-hours event that transforms Aquatica into a neon paradise. Photo courtesy of Aquatica

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list!

Get a (huge) head start on Halloween this weekend at Boxi Park's Summerween; enjoy the Central Florida Juneteenth Celebration with fireworks at Lake Lily Park in Maitland; and experience the magical Fairy Nights at Leu Gardens starting Friday. Read on for more details about these and other exciting events happening this weekend in Orlando!

Opening Night at the Bowl, Free Shakespeare, and More Top Things To Do in Los Angeles This Weekend

Submitted by Toby B on Wed, 06/19/2024 - 10:15am

Marionette puppets delight! Photo courtesy of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles this weekend? Here are some of our favorite events and activities to add to your list this weekend

All the world's a stage, and nowhere is that more true than Los Angeles this weekend. Shakespeare is performed on land and by sea, with LMU’s Shakespeare on the Bluff and Shakespeare by the Sea 2024. Enchanted Toyshop, a new production by Bob Baker Marionette Theatre, has its opening weekend, and the Hollywood Bowl heralds the start of summer with Opening Night at the Bowl: Henry Mancini 100th Celebration.

Swedish Days, a Dragon Boat Race, and More Things To Do in Chicago This Weekend With Kids

Submitted by Maureen Wilkey on Wed, 06/19/2024 - 9:22am

Make Music Chicago. Photo by Philamonjaro, courtesy of the event.

Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend!

It's pride weekend here in Chicago, and festivals are going on for families to celebrate in Lakeview and Elmhurst. Sports are also taking center stage with a mini golf event in Glen Ellyn, Chicago Fire Soccer taking over Chicago Children's Museum, and a vintage baseball game in Elmhurst. You can also wrap up Juneteenth with one final celebration in Palatine.

We've got a calendar of the best fun things to do in June, plus, cool off from this crazy hot week with the best splash pads and swimming lakes in or near Chicago.

Enjoy this amazing summer weekend in Chicago!

Free Outdoor Movies, Juneteenth Celebrations, and More Things to Do this Weekend in Atlanta with Kids

Submitted by Elsa Simcik on Wed, 06/19/2024 - 9:20am

Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Festival celebrates freedom and equality all weekend long. Photos by Stanley L. Coleman, official photographer Juneteenth Georgia

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend!

Enjoy cooler evening temps in Atlanta with Free Outdoor Summer Movies for Families — this weekend features fun outdoor movie events in Milton, J ohns Creek, Lawrenceville, and Buford. Juneteenth celebrations continue this weekend, including the big Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival, happening in downtown Atlanta. Read on for more details about these and other exciting events happening this weekend in Atlanta!

Pride Celebrations, Roller Skating, and More Fun Things To Do in San Francisco This Weekend

Submitted by Sandra Lee on Wed, 06/19/2024 - 8:34am

Spend the day at a summer festival on beautiful Lake Merritt. Photo courtesy of 5th Annual Lakefest Oakland

Looking for the best things to do in San Francisco and the Bay Area this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list. 

This week has summer county fairs, pride celebrations, and tons of free events now that summer is here and school is out. Go roller skating for free with a live DJ this weekend in San Francisco for Live at Thrive City, celebrate the Summer Solstice with music at Make Music Day in San Jose, and enjoy a day of kid's activities and beer gardens for parents at Oakland's Lakefest.

Read on for more of our top picks for the weekend, which include music and movies in the park, Woodies on the Wharf, and so much more!