These St. Patrick’s Day party ideas are packed with lucky fun, silly laughter, and just the right amount of Irish magic.
Whether you’re planning a classroom celebration, a family party at home, or a festive March get-together, these ideas will keep kids engaged and smiling from start to finish.
From leprechaun games and rainbow activities to green snacks and easy decor, this list has everything you need for a stress-free St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
Note: This article is split into three sections: activities, foods, and decor.
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St. Patrick’s Day Party Activities and Games For Kids
First, take advantage of the free printables and low-cost resources for these activities.
1. Who Is Most Like A Leprechaun?
*A blast for all ages!
Who Is Most Like A Leprechaun? is a silly St. Patrick’s Day game that’s great for classrooms or any St. Patrick’s Day party.
Players answer mischievous, lucky, and funny prompts to earn the title of MOST LIKE A LEPRECHAUN.
2. Free Rainbow Roll A Dice Game
*Perfect for young ones!
This Roll a Rainbow dice game is a wonderful way to bring fun, color, and laughter to your celebration. And it requires minimal prep. You’ll just need the free printable, markers of your choice, and a die.
3. Leprechaun Treasure Hunt
St. Patrick’s Day is perfect for a fun scavenger hunt with a sweet surprise. Kids will love the excitement. Hide the printable clues and let kids hunt for the leprechaun’s gold!
4. Catch the Leprechaun STEM Challenge
Turn your St. Patrick’s Day celebration into a Leprechaun Trap Building Party! Set out craft supplies, split into teams or families, and challenge everyone to design the most clever trap to catch that sneaky leprechaun. The possibilities are endless, the creativity is nonstop, and it’s the perfect activity for a festive family night or classroom party.
Bonus fun: let the “leprechaun” escape and leave behind gold coins or silly footprints!
5. St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Dice Game
This memorable lucky candy dice game can be modified for all ages. And it’s crazy versatile. Use anything from candy, to money, to toys for playing.
6. Leprechaun Gold Relay
Divide players into teams and give each team a pot (bucket) at the finish line and a pile of gold coins at the starting line. Players take turns carrying coins across the room using only a spoon. The team with the most coins in their pot when time is up wins!
7. Play Hot Potato
Keep the giggles going with a classic game of Hot Potato! Pass an actual potato (it is St. Patrick’s Day after all!) around while the music plays, and when it stops, whoever’s holding it is “out.” It’s fast, silly, and perfect for kids at a St. Patrick’s Day party.
8. Make Blarney Stones
Bring a little bit of Ireland to your own home with this simple Blarney Stone craft. These tiny, pint-sized stones are inspired by the famous limestone at Blarney Castle near Cork, Ireland. Legend has it that a kiss brings good luck.
It’s a fun, hands-on way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day without hopping on a plane!
St. Patrick’s Day Party Ideas For Adults And Family Fun
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10. St. Patrick’s Day Minute to Win It Games
Whether you’re hosting a family party or a festive get-together with friends, these simple 1 minute games get everyone excited to celebrate! They are perfect for a shamrockin’ party!
The best part? They require only a few supplies and don’t leave a big mess behind. Many games repeat the same items!
11. What’s Your Leprechaun Name?
Use this leprechaun name generator to discover your silly leprechaun name. Grab some name tags and go by it all day! Perfect for the office or the classroom!
12. Try Your Luck At Trivia
What does the shamrock symbolize?
Who was Saint Patrick?
Test your knowledge of the culture, history, and traditions of this holiday with St. Patrick’s Day Trivia.
13. Hilarious St. Patrick’s Day Charades Game Ideas
In charades, players act out words or phrases without speaking, while their team tries to guess what they’re portraying. It’s a game that leads to lots of laughs and creative interpretations!
Try acting out these words:
- Lucky charm
- Leprechaun
- Four-leaf clover
- Pot of gold
- Rainbow
- Shamrock
- Irish jig
- Gold coin
- Bagpipes
14. Scatch Off Tickets
Make your own scratch-off St. Patrick’s Day cards that will fit any kids’ or adult celebration!
15. Hide Gold Coins
Whether it’s at an office party, a home celebration, or at school, both kids and adults will happily join in the hunt for a bit of chocolate.
16. St. Patrick’s Day Bingo
Add some luck to your celebration with a festive game of St. Patrick’s Day Bingo! It’s easy to play, works for all ages, and is a great way to get both kids and adults laughing and cheering.
Bonus: use small chocolate coins or stickers as prizes to keep the excitement going!
17. Learn An Irish Dance
Bring a bit of Ireland to your party with a simple Irish dancing session! Just cue up a YouTube video, follow along together, and before long, everyone will have picked up some fun new moves.
18. Make an Irish Playlist To Celebrate
Set the mood for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration by creating a lively Irish music playlist! Mix traditional tunes with modern Irish bands to get everyone tapping their feet or dancing along.
Some great options to start with include:
- The Dubliners for classic folk
- The Cranberries for iconic ’90s vibes
- U2 for rock anthems
- Hozier for soulful modern hits
19. Guess How Many?
Fill jars with chocolate coins or green candies, then have everyone guess how many are inside. The closest guess wins! It’s a fun and festive St. Patrick’s Day game that’s perfect for the office
Fun Food & Drink Ideas For Your St. Patrick’s Day Party
These treats and drinks are festive and easy. There are options for all ages.
20. Leprechaun Bait Snack Mix
Mix together Lucky Charms cereal, green M&M’s, Chex cereal, pretzels, and melted white chocolate for a delicious snack mix.
21. Rainbow Fruit Skewers
Make these healthy treats ahead of time with colorful fruit and skewers. They will be a hit with all ages.
You can use:
- Cantaloupe
- Honeydew Melon
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Grapes
- Kiwi
- Raspberries
22. Shamrock Shakes
Who doesn’t love ice cream at a party? Mix up these easy homemade shamrock shakes for a deliciously good time!
23. Pot Of Gold Cups
Use a muffin tin and brownie mix to make these adorable Pot O’ Gold cup brownies. Then add whipped cream and candy belts. Top it off with gold sanding sugar!
24. Irish Charcuterie
Make a festive Irish charcuterie board using Irish cheeses and snacks.
Items could include:
- Rye bread
- Irish soda bread
- Pastrami
- Kerrygold Dubliner
- Irish Porter Cheddar
- Cucumber
- Green Bell Peppers
- Green Grapes
- Pistachios
25. Celebrate With A Festive Drink
If you’re a beer enthusiast, trying a few Irish or green beers with friends would be fun! Just watch out for “the fear”! It’s what they call the next morning. Ha!
Try out these fun green mocktails too!
Use edible gold for cocktails to match the theme.
26. Reuben Dip
All the flavors of a classic Reuben come together in this dip: tender corned beef, melty Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and zesty Thousand Island dressing. Pair it with rye bread chips for a crowd-pleasing appetizer!
Easy St. Patrick’s Day Decor Ideas For Your Party
And finally, these decoration ideas make a big impact with minimal effort!
27. Paper Chain Rainbows
Making paper chain rainbows is easy and colorful! Start by cutting or using strips of paper in rainbow colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. Loop one strip into a circle and secure it with glue or tape. Then, thread the next strip through the first circle, forming a chain, and continue with all the colors until your rainbow chain reaches the desired length. Hang it across a wall, window, or doorway for a bright and cheerful decoration!
28. Gold Mason Jars
Spray-paint glass jars gold and turn them into elegant table centerpieces. They are perfect for holding fresh flowers, candy, or festive treats.
29. Easy DIY Shamrock Streamers
Use crepe paper and a simple template to make an easy DIY shamrock streamer to decorate your party space.
30. St. Patrick’s Day Terrariums
Fill clear glasses with green candy, chocolate coins, shamrocks, and mini Leprechauns to create festive terrariums to decorate your party tables.
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