Hot dogs, baseball, apple pie, fireworks, family time, and sparklers. We could go on and on. The Fourth of July is here!
The United States of America turns 250 this Fourth of July!
Celebrate the semiquincentennial with these great Independence Day events in and around Albuquerque.
Check back often as events are announced and added!
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Fireworks Displays & Events
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At-Home Activities
Free Coloring Pages
Check out these printables for an afternoon of patriotic coloring fun.
Tie-Dye Patriotic Family Shirts
Tips on how to make the perfect tie-dye here.
Toddler-Approved Chalk Fireworks
Draw them inside or outside. Read more here.
Nighttime Glow Stick Dance Party
Cover yourselves head to toe in glow sticks. Then turn off all the lights. Bonus points if you turn it into a family TikTok. Watch some funny videos here.
Family Sack Races
Nothing like a good old sack race to celebrate the day. Bonus points for red, white, and blue decorated sacks.
Outdoor Games
Think corn hole, ladder ball, basketball, football, anything goes.
Food for the Fourth
The Ultimate Hot Dog Bar
Chili cheese, ketchup, and mustard–all the fixings for a perfect DIY hot dog.
The Perfect Blueberry Pie
Made-from-scratch blueberry pie recipe.
Fruit Kabobs
Star-shaped watermelon, blueberries, kabob sticks, voila!
Fruit and Pretzel Flag
Blueberries for the star portion, strawberries and white chocolate pretzels for the stripes.
8 Easy Fourth of July Desserts for Your Celebration
Your red, white, and blue will fly high with these six dessert ideas.
3 Easy Peasy Festive Treats for the Fourth
Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or enjoying a quiet family picnic, these easy-to-make snacks are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Easy Patriotic Toast & Fruit Pizzas
Start with a super-simple patriotic toast for breakfast, then make red, white & blue fruit pizza cookies for dessert!
