10 Memorial Day Activities to Plan for Your Family

For many American families, a Memorial Day celebration includes a three-day weekend packed with picnics, a trip to the lake, backyard grilling sessions featuring Memorial Day barbecue recipes, and a red, white, and blue Memorial Day dessert to top it all off. This year's activities might be smaller in scale, but it's still important to keep in mind the history of Memorial Day.

This national holiday isn’t about sales at your favorite stores or online or an extra day off from work. It’s about remembering and honoring those who have made the greatest sacrifice for our country’s freedom and lost their lives serving in the U.S. military.

So when is Memorial Day this year? Memorial Day always falls on the last Monday in May. This year, on Monday, May 25, 2020, share your love and respect for those who have served. Or put pen to paper and write cards of appreciation to relatives and neighbors that include one of these Memorial Day quotes to make you proud to be an American. Let the kids help with this craft too! Here are some Memorial Day activities for your family that celebrate the true meaning of this national holiday.

Decorate Your House
Twirl up your house with patriotic decor and other red, white, and blue decorations that are cute and inexpensive to show your appreciation for the women and men who have served our country.

Create a Sidewalk Mural
Kids of all ages (even preschoolers) can get in on the fun of creating a giant sidewalk chalk mural of a flag. Passersby will adore this creative approach to celebrating Memorial Day.

Camp Out In Your Backyard
These backyard camping ideas will make you feel like you're in the great outdoors, including pitching a tent and making popcorn over a fire.

Plan a Backyard Barbecue
A backyard grilling session featuring these Memorial Day recipes for your weekend barbecue is an ideal—and all-American—way to usher in summer.

Set Up a Drinks and Snacks Station
If your Memorial Day includes a laid-back day playing in the yard, set up a drinks and snacks station so everyone can serve themselves. Save the fabric pinwheels and garland made of paper drinking straws for the 4th of July!

Take a Drive
Even if you're just exploring your neck of the woods, it's always nice to enjoy a wide open road with your loved ones in tow.

Listen to Patriotic Music
Crank up the volume and queue up our list of Memorial Day songs. The collection of tracks will have you bursting with American pride.

Post a Special Message on Instagram
Share your love and respect on social media with the best Memorial Day captions for your Instagram posts.

Send a Care Package
Honor the heroes of the past by sending a care package to an active duty service member.

Donate to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Whether you donate time or money, your contribution to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will be greatly appreciated.

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