22 Kid-Friendly St. Patrick's Day Party Ideas
Lauren Miolene
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St. Patrick’s Day is hands-down one of the most exciting holidays, after all, everyone is Irish for the day. Don’t leave your little leprechauns out of the St. Paddy’s Day fun—coordinate some St. Patrick’s Day party ideas for kids that will keep them entertained all day long.
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Here are 22 St. Patrick’s Day Party Ideas for kids:
First things first, there’s no better way to liven up the party or virtual celebration than by hiring entertainment! Bring in special guests to help everyone celebrate and make this year the most memorable March 17th they’ve ever had.
Photo Booth
No matter how old you are, everyone loves a photo booth at a party! Book a local photo booth for your child’s St. Patrick’s Day party, get some festive props like rainbows, leprechaun hats, and gold coins, and work with your vendor to prepare a special green backdrop for St. Paddy’s Day. The kiddos will love having pictures from this party for years to come.
Bagpiper
Bring tradition to the kid-friendly St. Patrick’s Day party by booking a talented bagpipe player to bring the sounds of Ireland right to your party venue. Bagpipers can play traditional Irish songs or even covers of your child’s favorite tunes. Browse local bagpipers to make this St. Patrick’s Day even more memorable.
Caricaturist
Everyone loves getting their caricature drawn. Luckily with the help of technology and talented vendors, this can be done completely safe, socially distanced, or via video chat. It also allows all guests to go home with a party favor for a fun memory.
Face Painter
Get ready to see a lot of rainbows, shamrocks, and four leaf clovers because that is exactly what kids will want on St. Patrick’s Day. Browse through a list of face painters to find one that will be a hit at your child’s party.
Storyteller
Here on The Bash, we have professional storytellers that can share the history of the traditional Irish holiday with young guests. They can even read favorite books including The Story of Saint Patrick or The Luckiest St. Patrick’s Day Ever.
Costumed Character
Is it even St. Patrick’s Day without a visit from a leprechaun or some of their friends? Hire a costumed character and arrange a magical leprechaun sighting during your child’s celebration.
St. Patrick’s Day Party Games for Kids
Party games are a *must* for any kid’s celebration. These cute and festive St. Patrick’s Day party games will be a hit with all of your little party guests.
Scavenger Hunt
If your child and their friends are feeling lucky enough to find a pot of gold, then this festive St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt from Love Grows Wild is for them. Download and print the free clue cards that will lead them to the end of the rainbow.
Pro Tip: Get the excitement going by playing Irish music in the background. Click here to listen to our St. Patrick’s Day party playlist on Spotify.
St. Patrick’s Day Fortune Teller
Paper fortune tellers (aka cootie catchers) are a tradition in everyone’s childhood. Check out this festive twist on a paper fortune teller from Bren Did. Print out the template, fold it up, and get ready to know your fate.
Pro Tip: Print out enough templates so each guest can make one and take it home as a party favor too!
Pot O’ Gold Coin Toss
Go for the gold, literally, with this exciting Pot O’ Gold Coin Toss from Playground Parkbench. All you need is a plastic cauldron, gold coins, construction paper, and a marker—that’s it! Line up prizes so the player with the most points can bring home a festive souvenir.
Potato Sack Race
Potatoes are a staple in Irish cuisine, so incorporate this tradition into the kid-friendly St. Patrick’s Day party with this classic party game. All you’ll need are burlap sacks from Amazon and take advantage of the beautiful weather. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can set up a course outside in your backyard.
Leprechaun Limbo
Put on our St. Patrick’s Day playlist, decorate a green and rainbow limbo stick, and challenge the kiddos to go as low as a leprechaun with a few rounds of leprechaun limbo.
St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids
It’s time to get creative because everyone loves a fun St. Patrick’s Day craft! We found some of the most adorable DIY activities for your child’s party.
Leprechaun Finger Puppet
These little Leprechaun Finger Puppets from I Heart Crafty Things are way too cute to not make at your child’s St. Patty day celebration this year. Download the template here.
Leprechaun Trap
If your child and their friends are feeling lucky enough to find a leprechaun, gather all the materials to build this Leprechaun Trap from Fun Money Mom! Even if they don’t end up catching one (they can be tricky!) you’ll have a festive leprechaun hat to wear or use as a decoration afterwards.
Pot O’ Gold Slime
DIY slime is all the rage, and makes the perfect party activity because you probably already have some of the ingredients in the house. All you need is clear glue, liquid starch, and as much glitter as you want! Get the recipe for this Pot O’ Gold Slime from Mom Dot.
Leprechaun Lookers
One of the most exciitng parts of March 17th is keeping a close eye out for leprechaun’s shenanigans, so guests will need a special pair of binoculars! Prior to the party, save toilet paper and paper towel rolls, green construction paper, and plenty of sequins, glitter, and anything else that sparkles to beautifully craft leprechaun lookers. For the full list of instructions and materials, visit Kids Activity Zone.
Shamrock Suncatchers
A great party craft for kids consists of anything they can use afterwards. Set up a station for guests to craft these adorable shamrock suncatchers by Kids Activity Zone so they can hang them up in their own home.
Make Sweet Treats
As much as we all love chocolate coins left from the leprechaun, sometimes they just don't cut it. These treats are sure to be a hit at your child’s party and will have everyone feeling extremely lucky.
Shamrock Pretzel Treats
Why pick shamrocks when you can eat them instead? With only four ingredients these Shamrock Pretzel Treats from Hip2Save are fun to make and just as delicious to snack on.
Leprechaun Bark
Do you know a leprechaun’s favorite food? We aren’t too sure either, but if we had to guess, it would probably be this colorful Leprechaun Bark from Classy Mommy. Full of chocolate, rainbows, and gold, this might just act as leprechaun bait too!
Lucky Charms Rice Krispies Treats
Kids love the classic Rice Krispies Treat, plus they’re simple to make! Put a special St. Patrick’s Day twist on this classic snack by adding the colorful marshmallows to the recipe. For the full instructions, check out Kathryn’s Kitchen Blog.
Rainbow Fruit Skewers
If you’re looking for a healthier option at this kid-friendly St. Patrick’s Day party, make a simple rainbow fruit skewer snack. Add raspberries, oranges, pineapple, kiwi, blueberries, red grapes, and an optional marshmallow at the bottom for an easy and healthy treat.
Rainbow Water
Of course St. Patrick’s Day is all about green, but you can definitely incorporate some rainbow magic to this kid-friendly St. Patrick’s Day party. Simply make rainbow ice cubes prior to the party with food coloring, and watch everyone’s face in amazement as they pour water, seltzer, or lemon-lime soda on top to see the rainbow blend together. Visit Happy Hooligans for more details on this festive drink.
St. Patrick’s Day Punch
Kiddos love a fun drink, and this green St. Patrick’s Day Punch from Our Wabi Sabi Life will not disappoint. Serve this vibrant drink to all party goers for a simple, refreshing, and delicious beverage.
Find more St. Patrick’s Day party inspiration on The Bash.
