19 Fun St. Patrick's Day Activities for Kids
Parents are sharing their favorite fun St Patrick's Day activities for kids! We're talking about all of the Irish-inspired traditions that we enjoy with our families every year, from crafts to games to silly leprechaun tricks.
What are your favorite ideas for St Patrick's day fun? Add your recommendations to the list below.
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Shamrock Scavenger Hunt
Cut out paper shamrocks and hang them up throughout your home. How many can you count? Can you find a lucky shamrock with 4 leaves? There are many free shamrock printables online. You can even ask your neighbors to stick them on their front windows, and while on a walk around the block, see how many shamrocks your kids can find!
Make a Leprechaun Trap
Have the kids construct a leprechaun trap to capture any leprechauns that visit overnight. They're bound to escape somehow, but might leave behind some candy!
Sidewalk Chalk Rainbows
Have some St Patrick's Day fun by chalking some rainbows onto your sidewalk or driveway! Try an end-of-the-rainbow hunt with a small pot of treasures to discover.
Leprechaun Tricks
St Patrick's Day fun can come with a little mischief too! From green streamers that barricade a bedroom door to swapping out shoelaces with green string, kids love discovering silly tricks played by the leprechaun!
Wear Green
Shila: Wearing green is one of the most traditional St Patrick's Day activities for kids - and if you don't, you may receive an unwanted pinch!
Origami Shamrock
Shila: If your kids like easy origami, have them try making their own lucky shamrock as a fun St Patrick's Day activity. My tween was very proud of hers after we worked on it together with this video tutorial.
Shamrock Shake
Shila: One of our favorite St Patrick's Day activities is hitting up McDonald's to order their seasonal vanilla and mint green Shamrock Shake.
Green Milk
Shila: Adding green food coloring to your family's carton of milk is a fun St Patrick's Day surprise for the kids! Or if you can hide a drop at the bottom of their cereal bowls, watch the whole bowl miraculously turn green as you splash in the milk!
Make Rainbow Pancakes
Sarah Calamita: My kids love making all the different batters and adding food coloring. Added bonus making them clover shaped, whipped cream and St. Patrick's Day sprinkles on top!
Pot of Gold Rock Painting
Shila: Have the kids collect a handful of rocks and then paint each bright yellow (with a dash of glitter!) to create what looks like a "pot of gold." The leprechaun can switch out the painted rocks overnight for chocolate coins, candy, small gifts or even money!
Watch an Irish Movie
Kelly R: Plan to enjoy an Irish-inspired movie on your next family movie night. Depending on the age of your kids, you might try The Secret of Roan Inish, Leap Year, or even Rudy!
Hot Cocoa with Lucky Charms Marshmallows
Shila: Enjoy some hot chocolate with your kids St. Patrick's Day style! Of course that'll mean using whipped cream and green sprinkles. I recommend garnishing the mug with a handful of Lucky Charms marshmallows, too!
Bake Irish Soda Bread
Prepare a traditional Irish recipe in honor of St. Patrick's Day! Irish Soda Bread can be made from scratch quite simply to enjoy with butter or jam. Optional add-ons can include sugar, raisins, chocolate chips, or herbs like rosemary.
Plant Shamrocks
Planting your own shamrocks is a fun St Patrick's Day activity that will get your family excited for the start of spring.
Watch a Parade
Kelly R: Check to see if your town had a local St Patrick's Day parade to enjoy, or find one to watch virtually at home!
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