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Explore crafts, recipes and family activities for your Fourth of July celebration.
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Gift guide · June 30, 2026Prep your 4th of July party at Target
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3 storiesCostumes
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10 storiesTreats & recipes
From the archive · June 28, 202223 ways to celebrate the Fourth of July for kids (even if you don’t feel like waving a flag).
From the archive · June 21, 2017Star-spangled slime: The perfect 4th of July DIY for kids.
From the archive · July 2, 201626 fun 4th of July ideas to make the day a fantastic one.
From the archive · July 3, 2015Ways to have the best 4th of July. Happy 239th birthday America!
From the archive · July 2, 2014Have a more festive Fourth of July with these free printables and easy last-minute crafts
From the archive · July 2, 2014July 4th party ideas: Easy red, white and blue recipes
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12 storiesCrafts & DIY
From the archive · July 2, 20193 new books for kids that make you proud to be American
From the archive · June 30, 201810 festive (but easy!) 4th of July crafts and activities for kids of all ages
From the archive · July 3, 2017Great fireworks photo tips to help make those shots Instagram-worthy
From the archive · June 29, 201712 fun, creative 4th of July crafts for older kids who have outgrown fingerpainting.
From the archive · June 30, 201611 truly wonderful 4th of July crafts and activities for kids (and hey, maybe you too)
From the archive · July 3, 2015Enjoy safer sparklers with 6 fun Fourth of July crafts for kids
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Gift guide · June 10, 2026Breezy summer faves at Target
From the archive · July 2, 2024The best of the 4th of July week sales: Huge savings on beauty and style, travel and tech, home and decor
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From the archive · July 2, 201810 alternative ways to celebrate the 4th of July, if you're not feeling like waving a flag this year.
From the archive · July 3, 2017What does being American mean to you? We love these artists' answers.
From the archive · June 27, 2017Fun July 4th party must-haves because hey, you only turn 241 once.
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From the archive · June 29, 2013The best (and easiest) Fourth of July party ideas and printables
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