Fun St. Patricks Day Activities for Kid’s
St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t need elaborate decorations or lengthy preparation to feel special. With a few household items or nothing at all you can create a day full of colour, imagination and fun for little ones. Here are five simple activities that are easy to set up and genuinely engaging.
St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt
A scavenger hunt is one of the easiest ways to spark excitement and it uses only the items already in your home.
How to play:
Create a short list of things for kids to find, all based on colour, texture or shape. For example:
- Something green you can wear
- Something soft and green
- Something shiny
- Something shaped like a circle
- Something that reminds you of a rainbow
You can say the items aloud, write them on a notepad, or let older kids create the list themselves.
Why it works:
It encourages observation, movement and problem solving, all without any setup. Kids often surprise you with what they find.
Handprint shamrock craft
This is a lovely keepsake activity that only requires paper, colouring pencils or crayons, and a little imagination.
How to make it:
- Trace your child’s hand three times on a sheet of paper.
- Let them colour in each hand shape green.
- Arrange the handprints in a shamrock shape, with the fingers spreading outward.
- Draw a stem underneath.
If you have younger children, you can help with the tracing and let them take over the colouring.
Why it’s lovely:
Handprint crafts capture a moment in time especially sweet if you do one each year and see how much little hands have grown.
Irish dancing freeze game (guaranteed laughter)
Perfect for burning off energy and ideal for a rainy March afternoon.
How it works:
- Put on some lively music traditional Irish tunes if you have them, but any upbeat playlist works.
- Ask the kids to dance “like an Irish dancer”: knees high, arms straight, lots of bouncing.
- Pause the music randomly.
- Whoever moves during the silence is out (or just loses a point if you prefer a gentler version).
Why kids love it:
It’s silly, active and full of giggles. The more dramatic the dance moves, the better!
Rainbow sock art
This clever activity uses clean socks in different colours to create a rainbow and no glue, paint or markers are needed.
How to do it:
- Ask kids to gather socks in as many colours as possible.
- Lay them out on the floor in the shape of a rainbow.
- If you like, place a small toy or treat under one of the sock “arches” and let kids guess where it’s hidden.
Extra fun:
Take a photo of the finished rainbow and turn it into a keepsake.
Why it’s simple:
It’s creative without being messy and kids love building large, colourful shapes.
The shamrock shuffle challenge
A fun, energetic activity requiring no equipment and great for all ages.
How to play:
- Choose three simple movements and give each one a “St. Patrick’s Day” name. For example:
- Shamrock Shuffle – tiny fast steps in place
- Rainbow Reach – stretch hands up high
- Leprechaun Hop – little jumps forward and back
- Call out the moves in any order.
- Speed up the pace to make it more exciting!
- Add silly variations like “freeze!”, “slow motion!”, or “double hop!”
Why it’s great:
It gets kids moving, helps with coordination, and brings loads of laughter all with zero preparation.
As your home becomes the heart of St. Patrick’s Day fun with scavenger hunts in the hallways, dancing in the living room, and crafts spread across the kitchen table, it’s also a good moment to make sure everything under your roof is protected for the year ahead.
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