St. Patrick's Day

You don't have to be Irish to kick up your heels on St. Patty's Day. Ace our quiz and make your friends green with envy! ...

Pot-of-Gold Hunt Activity for an individual child Age group: 30-40 months Duration of activity: 20 minutes Materials: Colored construction paper Scissors Masking tape You will be promoting your child's problem-solving skills while she plays this...

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with some of Ireland's most famous exports: actors, musicians, and writers. ...

Rainbow's End Activity for an individual child Age group: 30-40 months Duration of activity: 15 minutes Materials: Toilet paper tube Scissors Black felt-tip marker Paper plate Crayons or colored markers White craft glue Gold sequins This cute cr...

Living Shamrock Activity for an individual child Age group: 18-40 months Duration of activity: 15 minutes Materials: Kitchen sponge Scissors Water Shallow pie tin Grass seeds This is a fun gardening activity, but it takes patience to see the res...

You don't have to be Irish to kick up your heels and have some fun on St. Patrick's Day! Gather the wee lads and lasses and celebrate with these Irish-inspired party ideas. ...

St. Patrick's Day isn't all about bustling pubs and green beer! Find some kid-friendly games, activities, and ways to spend March 17 with the ones you love — Irish or not. ...

These St. Patrick's Day crafts are simple, fun activities that are sure to put a smile on your child's face. Gather the kids and make a few of these creative crafts to pass out to family and friends on St. Patrick's Day. ...

St. Patrick's Day CarnationsEstimated time to make this gift:A few hours to overnight.Materials:white carnationsgreen food coloringwatervase(s)Optionalbaby's breath or other "filler" plant materialsribbons (optional) Instructions:Add several dro...

Pot o' Gold Holiday Hassles Here's how to avoid making a mess and wasting glitter: Fold a piece of copy paper in half and then open it up. Set the object on the paper and sprinkle the glitter onto it. When dry, remove the object from the paper ...

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with one of these classic Irish films. From family films and comedies to political dramas, there's something here for every fan of Irish film. ...

Mischievous Elf Make a cute little bookshelf elf. Level: Easy Time involved: Half to one hour Materials: Four green chenille pipe cleaners Two 1 x 1 inch wood flower pots One bead head Eight 1/2 x 1/2 inch wooden spools Eight green wooden beadsF...

Lucky Leprechaun Bring the luck of the Irish into your home with this easy-to-make leprechaun that you won't have trouble keeping in one place. Seasonal Sense A leprechaun is an Irish fairy who is often unfriendly. According to the legend, lep...

Irish for a Day You can sculpt your own shamrock to wear with pride on St. Paddy's Day. Double your luck by wearing this green clover to school or work. Level: Moderately easy Time involved: Two to three hours, including baking time Materials: C...

As you probably know, St. Patrick's Day is March 17, and every year, Irish and not-so-Irish people alike celebrate with food, drinks, and fun. But who was St. Patrick, and why do we celebrate him every March? Here's an in-depth look at the saint ...

St. Patrick's Day Progressive PartyIt always seems that every bar in town has something special going on for St. Patrick's Day. This year, instead of limiting your fun to one spot, check out several by hosting a progressive party. You'll Need A c...

Shamrock NecklacesAge: Preschool through elementaryTime: 30 minutes or more Type of activity: Arts and Crafts On St. Patrick's Day, it's a must to wear green. Help your child make her own shamrock necklace to get in the holiday spirit. Material...

Hide the ShamrockWhile this game works best with a few children, you can still play when there?s just the two of you. Materials Green construction paper Scissors Directions Cut a shamrock out of green construction paper. Choose a child to be "it....