Last-Minute St. Patrick’s Day Party Ideas for Kids

St. Patrick’s Day is quickly approaching. Do you want to do something fun to celebrate with your kids and their friends? If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following, fun and easy last-minute St. Patrick’s Day party ideas for kids.

Decorations (Quick & Budget-Friendly)

• Balloons: Think green! Hang green balloons everywhere. Or purchase a helium tank (or rent one) to blow up the green balloons to float on the ceiling.
• Paper Cut Outs: Cut out shamrocks from green construction paper. Hang the shamrocks around the party area. Cut out extras for your craft activity table.
• Candy Jars: Fill clear jars with gold-wrapped chocolates like Rolos or gold coins.
• Other Decorations: Go to your local dollar store to find items at an affordable price. Use green tableclothes to cover food and craft areas. Add rainbow-colored streamers to entryways.

Snacks & Treats

• Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats: Make Rice Krispies treats but swap in Lucky Charms.
• Rainbow Fruit Cups: Layer strawberries, oranges, pineapples, green grapes, blueberries, and purple grapes.
• Green Popcorn: Toss popcorn with melted green candy melts.
• Leprechaun Punch: Mix lime sherbet with lemon-lime soda.
• Pot of Gold Snack Mix: Add pretzels, popcorn, M&M’s, and gold-wrapped candies to a large bowl, mix well, and serve.

Fun Activities & Games

• Leprechaun Treasure Hunt: Hide gold coins around the house and let kids find them.
• Pin the Hat on the Leprechaun: Like “Pin the Tail on the Donkey,” but with a leprechaun hat.
• Leprechaun Freeze Dance: Play Irish music and have kids freeze when the music stops.
• Shamrock Crafts: Set up an open-ended craft table. Place markers, crayons, green glitter, buttons, glue, green yarn, and shamrock cutouts to decorate.
• Gold Coin Toss: Toss plastic gold coins into a pot for points. Move the pot to different lengths for higher points.

Party Favors & More

• Party Bags: Create take-home treat bags. Add mini bags of gold chocolate coins, green bead necklaces, or shamrock stickers. Add St. Patrick’s Day temporary tattoos.
• Photo Booth: Set up an area for photos. Hang a large green tablecloth for a backdrop. Add various props. Take lots of photos. Send a link to other parents to print.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Relax and enjoy your party.