St. Patrick's Day Round-Up

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Don your green and discover dozens of kid-friendly ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in our round-up of St. Paddy's Day recipes, San Diego events, Irish traditions, leprechaun traps and other festive family fun!

ST. PATRICK'S DAY CRAFTS & LEPRECHAUN TRAPS

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Leprechaun Traps

 

St. Patrick's Day Round-Up-Make these Lucky Leprechauns.

Create cute Lucky Leprechauns the kids can give to their friends.

 

Shamrock Shenanigans

Shamrock Card web

Watercolor Shamrock Banner

 

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Marble Painted Shamrock

 

St. Patrick's Day Round-Up-Craft this cute shamrock for St. Paddy’s Day with green paper, glue and a little glitter.

Swirly Shamrocks

 

ST. PATRICK'S DAY RECIPES

Indulge in an Irish feast or festive treats!

 

Green Cake Pops

St. Paddy’s Day Cake Pops

 

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Spring Green Pistachio Torte

 

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Leprechaun Bait

 

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Apple Smoothie Bowls -- They're not Irish, but they make a healthy green lunch!

An Irish Feast from the Kids' Kitchen, including Irish Stew, Soda Bread and Apple Crisp

Dubliner Shepherd’s Pie

Strawberry Rhubarb Cookie Bars

 

TRADITIONS

St. Patrick's Day Round-Up-Make this day a little extra special with these traditions. 

Celebrate wearin' o' the green this St. Patrick's Day with these traditions and activities:

10 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

A Fun Look at Some Irish Legends

5 St. Patrick's Day Traditions to start with your kids

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Find more ideas on our Halloween Pinterest Board. Visit our St. Patrick's Day Pinterest board for more ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

 

ST. PATRICK'S DAY EVENTS 2024

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St. Patrick’s Day Teas. A green-themed version of the four-course Cottage Classic Tea. Through Mar. 20. 11:30 am, 1 & 2:30 pm. $12.95–$36.95. Reservations required. Julian Tea & Cottage Arts, 2124 Third St., Julian. www.juliantea.com

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FREE St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Celebrating “Unity with Peace in Ireland and Beyond.” 10:30 am. Fifth Ave. & Laurel St. www.stpatsparade.org 

Leprechaun Run 5K & Kids 1K. Run through the streets of Pacific Beach. 5K: 9 am; Kids 1K: 10:30 am. $25–$45. Register: www.sandiegorunningco.com/sdrc_events/san-diego-leprechaun-run 


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St. Patrick’s Day

FREE House of Ireland Lawn Program. Celebrate Irish culture with live music, dancing, food and other Irish traditions. 11 am–5 pm. Balboa Park. www.houseofireland.org 

FREE Leprechauns & Live Music. Snap a selfie in the shamrock light tunnels, look for a leprechaun and more. 12–3 pm. Seaport Village, 849 W. Harbor Dr. www.seaportvillage.com 

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Find more activities and events in the March issue and our online calendar.

 

Updated: February 2024

 

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