Creative St. Patrick's Day activities that'll be sure to impress all your little leprechauns.
Typically known as one of the luckiest days of the year, Saint Patrick's Day is a favorite among both adults and children alike. With its vibrant green hues, whimsical leprechauns, and delicious traditional food, it's no wonder why it's a family-friendly day. But as parents, you may find yourself wondering how to make this day of Irish culture special and memorable for your little ones.
In this article we will explore a variety of fun and engaging St. Patrick's Day activities for kids of all ages to celebrate. From colorful crafts to tasty treats, follow along and get ready to make this St. Patrick's Day the most magical one yet for your family. Could there be a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? You'll have to wait and see!
Fun St. Patrick's Day Activities for Kids
Whether you are throwing together games for a St. Patrick's day party on March 17th or simply coming up with sensory activities to work those fine motor skills for your younger kids, there are a lot of fun activities and crafts to celebrate St. Paddy's Day. And they are all great for families.
St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt
My number one St. Patrick's Day activity is one that I do for my kids every year - a St. Patrick's Day scavenger hunt. Send the kids on a treasure hunt to find the pot of gold with chocolate gold coins, the leprechaun caught in a leprechaun trap, a rainbow, or some other sweet treat at the end. This has been one of our favorite Irish traditions that we do every year. Plus, it is a fun way to keep them busy as they hunt down clues.
Here is one that I've done, but you can easily make up your own or search the internet to find one you love:
And here is another really fun one from Teepee Girl if you want to change things up!
Clothing Green Theme
Emphasize the color green in your clothing. I like to buy a fun green shirt or outfit for my kids to wear for the day, but I also make sure that they can wear it throughout the year too. If you don't love the idea of purchasing new clothes, you can also try a smaller accessory like:
Here are a few more ideas to easily incorporate some shades of green into your day.
Green Food for St. Paddy's Day
If there is anything that little kids love, it is a festive treat to go with a fun holiday or St. Patrick's Day party. While we haven't incorporated a whole lot of authentic Irish foods, we do try to stick to a green theme menu, or use a little bit of food dye if needed. This isn't for everyone, but if you are not opposed to using a teeny bit of green food coloring, it's a great way to get creative with your meal.
Here are some favorite green treats and foods we have served over the years.
- Green grapes
- Salad
- Green Top Ramen (I just add food coloring)
- Pickles
- Green pasta - I found some at Home Good's this year
- Rainbow waffles - these are my specialty and complete their St. Patrick's Day breakfast every year.
- Green rice crispy treats
- Rainbow sherbet
St. Patrick's Day Crafts
Shamrock Shape Art
The day wouldn't be complete without an easy craft or two! This Rainbow Shamrock Suncatcher is really cool and something both older and younger children will love!
Colorful Rainbows
This Skittles project would also be a really fun one to do if you have a little scientist lover in the house. See it here from Sweet Sweet Primary.
Rainbow Art
If you prefer to not go the candy route, making all the colors of the rainbow with fruit loops and marshmallows will definitely be a crowd pleaser for the preschool kids. See this cute idea here.
Green Shamrocks
Making four-leaf clovers from tissue paper would be a fun activity for young children. You just need paper, glue, and green crepe or tissue paper. See more instructions here from The Resourceful Mama. If you don't have tissue paper, you can also try using pom poms and glue.
Leprechaun Craft
What toddler wouldn't love making a leprechaun mask? These are pretty hard to mess up and definitely allow for some creativity.
St. Patrick's Day Games
Word Search
A good word search is always fun for the bookworm! Download it here.
Bingo Game
All the toddlers I know just love to eat treats. And what better way than turning it into a fun Bingo game like this one? Use Skittle or Lucky Charms for tokens.
Other St Patricks Day Activities for Kids
- Make a sensory bin with St. Patrick's themed toys or knick-knacks
- Green slime
- Pin the pots of gold on the rainbow
- Play Irish music
- St. Patrick's coloring pages
Kid-Friendly St. Paddy's Treats
Green Oreos
It wouldn't be a holiday if we didn't throw in at least a few yummy treats, right? These dipped Oreos look YUM and are simple for the kids to help with!
Green Rice Crispy Treats
Rice crispy treats are just another taste of deliciousness that can't be ignored. Seriously. You can never go wrong with something full of gooey marshmallow! These ones are super cute with the shamrocks, but if you can't find those, any green sprinkles or small candies would do.
Rainbow Cake
What kid wouldn't love a fun rainbow cupcake. These would be so fun to make and take to neighbors or friends.
Looking for more good luck ideas for your decor? This tiered tray is an easy way to decorate for St. Patrick's day tray. See it here.
There's something for everyone to enjoy on this festive day. Why not make this St. Patrick's Day the best one yet by incorporating some of these activities into your kid-friendly celebration?
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Brooke
jimmy says
These are actually hilarious, I actually ordered this stuff for myself for ST. Patrick week.