Happy St Patrick’s Day! Looking for some fun St Patrick’s Day activities for kids to get the whole family into the green spirit? These five ideas are simple, playful and guaranteed to put a smile on their faces.
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From learning about the saint the day is named after to whipping up a batch of green slime, these fun St Patrick’s Day activities for kids are all things you can enjoy together, whatever the weather.
5 Fun St Patrick’s Day Activities For Kids
#1. Learn About St Patrick
Why not learn a bit more about Saint Patrick and his story? Take a peek at this short film about St Patrick from Brown Bag Films, part of a series based on 1960s recordings of young children telling Bible stories in a classroom to their teacher:
#2. Get Crafty
We have lots of ideas for getting into the festive mood in our 8 Fun St Patrick’s Day Crafts Kids will Love. Choose from shamrock suncatchers, wooden spoon leprechauns or growing-hair leprechauns — and there are plenty more too. Sure to keep them amused for hours.
#3. Enjoy Some Irish Music
We’re big fans of the Muppets in our house — this rendition of “Danny Boy” always goes down a treat:
#4. Make Some Sweet Treats (Green, Of Course!)
Have fun making shamrock-shaped cookies, or simply add green food colouring to your usual fairy cake icing. Or how about making green Rice Krispie buns?
Or for something a little different, try these Mint Thins — they’re incredibly simple to make, with a flavour and texture reminiscent of an “After Eight”.
More ideas here in 4 St Patrick’s Day Recipes
#5. Make Green Slime
Make some glowing green slime for St Patrick’s Day using fluorescent paint. If you have a UV light, you can have even more fun watching your slime glow in the dark! Stored in a ziplock bag or sealed container, it will last for weeks.
And of course, don’t forget to head along to your local parade for all the music, costumes and fun!
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Over to you! What are your favourite St Patrick’s Day activities to do with your children? Share them with us in the comments below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some easy St Patrick’s Day activities for kids?
Simple crafts (like shamrock suncatchers or leprechaun figures), green-themed baking, listening to Irish music, watching a short film about St Patrick, and making green slime are all easy, low-prep ways to mark the day at home.
Do I need special supplies for St Patrick’s Day crafts and treats?
Most of these activities use things you likely already have — green food colouring, craft paper, googly eyes, and basic baking ingredients. A UV light is a nice extra for the glow-in-the-dark slime but isn’t essential.
Are these activities suitable for younger children?
Yes — the crafts, baking and music activities all work well for younger children with a bit of adult help, and can easily be adapted to be simpler or more advanced depending on age.
Looking For More Ideas?
Save this article to come back to next St Patrick’s Day, or browse our full collection of seasonal activities and crafts for more ways to keep the kids entertained all year round.
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