St. Patrick’s Day is full of rainbows, leprechauns, and all things green. There is no shortage of fun when it comes to this holiday during the month of March. You’ll find a lot of fun things this holiday has to offer the kids and the entire family.
You can plan an entire day of celebrating the Irish holiday with some fun St. Patrick’s Day activities. From inspired St. Patrick’s Day games, tasty green food, delicious treats, and learning about history of the holiday. Just don’t forget to wear green during this magical holiday!
Check out these 8 Family-Friendly Things To Do On St. Patrick’s Day.
Make Homemade Shamrock Shakes
Enjoy your very own homemade shamrock shake at home. These drinks are a fun celebration for St. Patrick’s Day for everyone. The kids will love the green milkshake with a delicious minty flavor. There are even some healthier versions for these too!
Learn About the Holiday and Ireland
Teach your children about why we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. You can create a fun lesson on the culture of Ireland and the history of St. Patrick’s Day.
Build Leprechaun Traps
Don’t miss out on all the fun by trying to catch your very own leprechaun. Make traps to catch leprechauns for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a fun way for the kids to be crafty and to add some magical fun. It has become a fun tradition in my home every year.
Read a Story
Find a book about Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day that you can read with your kid. It’s a fun way to learn about the holiday if you have young kids who you read to before bed.
Make Some Delicious Treats
Create some delicious green treats inspired for St. Patrick’s Day celebration. You can make all sorts of desserts, such as shamrock cookies, minty brownies, and shamrock floats. Get the kids involved in making these fun treats too.
Play St. Patrick’s Day Games
What kid doesn’t love playing games? You can easily play some games that are with a St. Patrick’s Day twist. Try one of these 20 Best St. Patrick’s Day Games That Will Be a Hit at Your Paddy’s Day Party
Enjoy a Special Dinner
One of my favorite traditions for this celebration is making delicious and fun good green. There are so many ideas out there that you can easily make a meal out of green food. You can also enjoy the class corned beef meal too if you are feeling more traditional this St. Patrick’s Day.
Attend a St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Attending a parade on St. Patrick’s Day with the kids. You all can wear green, gold, shamrocks, or rainbows. Check out your local community calendar online or give them a call to see if there is one nearby you.