I love St. Patrick's Day! One of the few candy-free holidays, St. Patrick's Day is full of mischievous fun. March 17 is the "feast" day (or celebration) for St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Over time, St. Patrick's Day has become the day to celebrate all things Irish, with green clothes (and even green food), parades, shamrocks, corned beef dinners and Irish soda bread. Many families find that a naughty leprechaun has visited their home and pulled all kinds of pranks. If the kids are able to catch the leprechaun, he'll lead them to a pot of gold!
See below for local events and all of the St. Patrick's Day recipes, crafts and activities that we've published over the years.
St. Patrick's Day Events
☘️ Fun with Shamrocks (Grades K-5) ~ register in advance March 12
☘️ St. Patrick's Day Gold Coin Hunt (Age 4-9) ~ register in advanceMarch 13
☘️ St. Patrick's Family Fun Day (All ages)March 15
☘️ Cookies & Clovers (All ages)March 15
☘️ Four Leaf Clover Painting (Grades K-5) ~ register in advanceMarch 17
☘️ St. Patricks Day Wreaths (Grades 6-12) ~ register in advanceMarch 17
St. Patrick's Day Crafts & Activities
Slime, Modeling Dough and a Trap: Kid-Approved St. Patrick's Day Fun
Easy DIY Shamrock Chain: A Fun St. Patrick's Day Craft for Families
17 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day With Kids
St. Patrick's Day Fun
Get a Personalized Letter From a Leprechaun
St. Patrick's Day Recipes
St. Patrick's Day Treats to Make with Your Little Leprechauns
Get Your Shamrock On: 3 Corned Beef Recipes For St. Patrick's Day
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a Rainbow of Smoothies
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