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4th of July Scavenger Hunt Ideas

4th of July Scavenger Hunt Ideas

Looking for scavenger hunt ideas for 4th of July?  The United States of America has a rich history filled with icons, figures, symbols, themes, songs etc.

Stars and Stripes.  Red, White and Blue.  Statue of Liberty.  Eagle.  Cowboys.  The list goes on…

Following are some ideas to include in your list as objects to collect, facts to find or photos to take.  Borrow or extrapolate from these ideas to build your own scavenger hunt list.


  • Bandana
  • Blue napkin
  • Cancelled stamp
  • Citronella candle
  • Election pin
  • Firecracker
  • Flag sticker
  • Golf ball
  • Hot dog bun
  • Jolly rancher
  • United States Map
  • Miniature flag
  • Piece of taffy
  • Pinwheel
  • Plastic spoon
  • Popsicle wrapper
  • Red balloon
  • Red M&M
  • Sparkler
  • Something Presidential
  • Item with Statue of Liberty
  • Item with an Eagle on it
  • # Amendments in the Constitution
  • Ticket stub (for local event)
  • copy of Declaration of Independence  (bonus)
  • Two dollar bill (bonus)

Another idea is to piggyback Red, White and Blue objects:

RED

  • red pepper
  • red sock
  • red house number
  • red nail polish
  • red balloon
  • red fruit
WHITE

  • white golf ball
  • white cup
  • white pants
  • white hat
  • white crayon
  • white plastic fork
BLUE

  • blue swim goggles
  • blue flower
  • blue ribbon
  • blue envelope
  • blue food item
  • blue bandana

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