This July 4th, 2026 is one very particular birthday! The USA celebrates the Semiquincentennial, marking 250 years for the reason that Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776.
You’ve most likely already seen America 250 merchandise popping up in shops throughout San Antonio — and, should you’re something like me, dominating the advertisements in your cellphone. From T-shirts to coolers, koozies, decor, pool floats, and extra, every thing has been wearing its purple, white, and blue greatest. Whereas the 4th of July is a enjoyable and thrilling occasion yearly, this yr guarantees to be greater than ever.
The vacation is a superb studying alternative to show your children of all ages in regards to the historical past of America and the importance of the 4th of July vacation! You’ll discover our record of books about America for teenagers (organized by age) linked beneath, however it is a good time to move to your native department of the San Antonio Public Library and make their most of their seasonal collections. My native library is Igo, and the librarians do a improbable job of curating books related to holidays and seasons in enticing shows.
If there’s one factor we might be positive of in San Antonio, it’s that the Fourth of July weekend will likely be sizzling! You’ll discover some nice hyperlinks for locations to remain cool, splash, and revel in an ice cream this vacation.
Splash Pads in San Antonio
The Final Information to Ice Cream
4th of July Fireworks and Festivities in and round San Antonio
Youngsters Books About America
Bringing Again the 90s: Summer time Version
Summer time on a Finances in San Antonio
Summer time Camp Information
4th of July Cupcake Toppers
Youngsters Crafts
The Fourth of July could also be a shiny spot of the summer season trip, however we all know it may be arduous while you’ve acquired to maintain them entertained day-after-day. With that in thoughts, we’ve collected collectively a bunch of child pleasant crafts and recipes, and put collectively a Youngsters Bucket Listing to assist them have a good time the Fourth! There’s no motive for them to be bored when there are scavenger hunts, patriotic desserts to make, books to learn, and crafts to make.
Listed below are a handful of our favourite patriotic crafts:
Patriotic Star Suncatchers
Salt Painted Sparklers
Tremendous Easy Paper Plate Flags
Patriotic Blowers
This scrumptious flag cake could be the proper crowd-pleasing dessert to your get-together on the Fourth of July! Don’t be intimidated by the adorning, it’s straightforward sufficient that even younger youngsters will help with coating the fruit in powdered sugar and putting it in rows.
Preserve the youngsters cool and proud of traditional bomb pops, popsicles, a make-your-own sundae bar, or a fruit flag — slice up watermelon and assemble with raspberries and strawberries for purple stripes; honeydew melon or pears for the white stripes; and blueberries and blackberries for stars. That is a straightforward solution to get children within the kitchen, and consuming extra fruit!
