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Outdoor Fun and Games
26. Maple leaf scavenger hunt
Hide paper maple leaves around the yard for kids to find, each marked with small prizes or fun facts about Canada.
27. Canada Day parade at home
Let kids dress in red and white, make instruments, and march around the block for a festive neighborhood parade.
28. Red and white water balloon fight
Fill red and white balloons with water for an energetic and colorful backyard battle.
29. Sidewalk chalk maple leaves
Kids can draw giant maple leaves in red and white chalk on driveways and sidewalks.
30. Backyard camping adventure
Pitch a tent and have a mini camping night complete with stories about Canada’s wilderness.
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31. Canadian animal charades
Act out moose, beavers, loons, and other animals for a silly and educational game.
32. Obstacle course in Canadian colors
Set up a backyard obstacle course decorated with red and white balloons and flags.
33. Red and white relay races
Organize races where kids must carry red or white items across the yard without dropping them.
34. Canada trivia game
Quiz kids on fun facts about Canadian provinces, landmarks, and traditions for an educational twist.
35. Maple leaf ring toss
Make maple leaf shapes out of cardboard to toss over cones or sticks for points.
36. Giant Jenga painted red and white
Paint wooden blocks in Canada’s colors for an oversized Jenga game outdoors.
37. Fireworks dance party
Play upbeat music and let kids dance like fireworks exploding in the sky.
38. Bubble blowing contest
See who can blow the biggest red or white bubbles with colored bubble solution.
39. Moose antler ring toss
Create antlers from pool noodles and toss rings onto them for a fun Canadian twist.
40. Capture the flag Canada edition
Use red and white flags for a classic game of capture the flag with a patriotic spin.
41. Red and white kite flying
Decorate kites in Canada Day themes and head to the park for a colorful sky show.
42. Canada Day picnic
Pack red and white snacks and enjoy an outdoor picnic under the summer sky.
43. Sack races with Canada Day flair
Decorate potato sacks with maple leaves and have old-fashioned races.
44. Balloon stomp game
Tie red and white balloons to kids’ ankles and let them try to stomp each other’s balloons.
45. Moose tracks relay
Kids run a relay while leaving “moose tracks” behind using cardboard hoof prints.
46. Frisbee with a maple leaf design
Decorate frisbees with red maple leaves for Canada Day park play.
47. Hopscotch in Canada Day colors
Draw a hopscotch grid with red and white chalk and challenge kids to complete it.
48. Backyard fireworks show (safe versions)
Use glow sticks or safe sparklers to create your own light show after dark.
49. Tug-of-war with a red-and-white rope
Organize a backyard tug-of-war with rope wrapped in red and white tape.
50. Maple syrup relay race
Have kids balance spoons of maple syrup in a race to see who spills the least!
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