Happy St Patrick’s Day! Looking for some fun St Patrick’s Day activities to get you and the kids into the green spirit? These 5 fun St Patrick’s Day activities for kids are sure to put a smile on their faces.
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From learning about the saint that the famous day is named after to making green coloured slime, these fun St Patrick’s Day activities for kids are all ones you can enjoy together.
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? Have a peek at the Brown Bag Films short film about St Patrick, part of a series based on recordings of young children telling Bible stories in a classroom to their school 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 — there are lots more too! Sure to keep them amused for hours.
#3. Enjoy Some Irish Music
We are big fans of the Muppets here in our house. Love this rendition of “Danny Boy”!
#4. Make Some Sweet Treats (Themed Green, Of Course!)
Have fun making some shamrock-shaped cookies, or add green food colouring to your usual fairy cake/bun icing. Or how about making green Rice Krispie buns?
Or for something a bit different, why not try these Mint Thins — they are incredibly simple, and the end result has 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 even have more fun seeing your slime glow in the dark! This slime will last for weeks in a ziplock bag or sealed container.
And of course, don’t forget to head along to your local parade for all the music, costumes and fun!
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FAQs About St Patrick’s Day Activities For Kids
What are some easy St Patrick’s Day activities for kids?
Simple, low-fuss options work best — watching a short film about St Patrick, doing a quick shamrock craft, baking green-themed treats, or making a batch of glowing green slime. All of these can be done with things you likely already have at home.
Do I need special ingredients for St Patrick’s Day treats?
No — green food colouring added to icing, buns or cookies is enough to get the festive look. No special shopping trip required.
Is the green slime activity messy?
It can be, so it’s worth doing on a wipeable surface or covered table. It stores well afterwards in a sealed container or ziplock bag, so the fun doesn’t have to end in one sitting.
What else can we do to celebrate as a family?
Beyond crafts and treats, heading along to a local St Patrick’s Day parade is a lovely way to enjoy the music, costumes and community spirit together.
Related Reading
- 8 Fun St Patrick’s Day Crafts Kids will Love
- 4 St Patrick’s Day Recipes
- 50 Outdoor Activities to make this Spring a breeze
- 50 of the Best Spring Activities for Kids
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