St. Patrick's Day Activities For Kids

1 Go to Your Local Parade

Small towns, large cities, and everywhere in between! Almost everyone has a parade nearby they can attend with the family. They're filled with Irish dancing, Irish music, adorably dressed dogs, local celebrities, and more. Get dressed up as a family — either in green or in cozy Irish sweaters — for a fun day out.

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2 Bake Irish-Themed Treats

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Rainbow cupcakes, Lucky Charms cake, and shamrock rice cereal treats are just a few ideas for Irish-themed sweets you can bake together. Your little leprechauns will love making memories in the kitchen and diving into those treats when you're finished!

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3 Create Fingerprint Rainbows and Pot of Gold Art

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What kid doesn't love finger paint? Grab a bunch of colors and encourage your wee lad or lass to make a rainbow with their fingers. Finish it off with a pot of gold made from glitter and construction paper and you'll have a fun piece of art to put on the fridge!

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4 Make a Leprechaun Trap

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Try to outsmart that tricky leprechaun by creating a trap that lures him right where you want him! Get creative and set up your trap the night before St. Patrick's Day. When the kids wake up, they'll be excited to see if it worked. Leave behind some candy treats and a little note encouraging them to try again next year.

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5 Make Leprechaun Crafts

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Whether you're straight off the boat or just Irish for the day, being a leprechaun is fun for everyone! Grab a paper plate, some orange paint, and construction paper and you can turn your little one into a real-life leprechaun.

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6 Start Some Mischief

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With a mischievous leprechaun running around your house, there's bound to be some trouble. Dye your milk green, cover the doors with rainbow-colored streamers, or fill the family room with green balloons. Your kids will love the little surprises and have a blast trying to catch the leprechaun in the act (just don't let them see you!).

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7 Make an Edible Rainbow

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Rainbow snacks aren't only fun to make; they're usually healthy, too! Grab some fruit or vegetables and create a rainbow-themed pizza or tart. It can make the perfect breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack!

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8 Listen to Irish Music

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Check your local listings for live music. Irish bands are fun for the whole family, and they're usually everywhere around St. Patrick's Day, from Irish restaurants to town squares. Your little Irish dancer will be doing their own form of the jig before you know it.

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9 Organize a Treasure Hunt For Gold

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Make a scavenger hunt in your house or around your backyard. Create a sensory box with rainbow sand, good-luck charms, and gold coins (bonus if you get chocolate gold coins!). With a little luck of the Irish, someone is bound to find that pot of gold.

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10 Make Your Own St. Patrick's Day Cards

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Create some festive cards together that contain sweet Irish blessings and send them out to family, friends, and neighbors. If someone special lives close by, have them drop off some green carnations with their cards. It's always fun to make someone smile.

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11 Read St. Patrick's Day-Themed Books

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There are many St. Patrick's Day-themed books to choose from, and they're all filled with fun and laughter. Check out books like How to Catch a Leprechaun, The Itsy Bitsy Leprechaun, or The Night Before St. Patrick's Day.

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