We have gathered great ideas for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with your kids, from parades, shamrock shakes, and just plain old family fun!
Let’s start the day by making a Shamrock Shake!
Here is our recipe for The Best Copycat Shamrock Shake Recipe:
INGREDIENTS
- 1-pint vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup half and half (we use Kemps)
- 5 drops mint extract
- 4 drops green food coloring (totally optional, for color only)
- whipped cream optional, for garnish
Click here for the full Shamrock Share Recipe!
St. Patrick’s Day activity and coloring sheets for fun!
St Patrick’s Day Parades and Events throughout Twin Cities:
March 14th, 2026-
Kickin’ It Irish in St Paul
St. Patrick’s Day Party in Apple Valley
ASA Irish Dance at St. Michael Library
38th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Wabasha
St Patrick’s Day ‘Haus’ Party! at Bauhaus in Minneapolis
ShamROC Ice Bowling in St Louis Park
O’Delano Tent Party
52nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration in Crosslake
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Marshall
St. Patrick’s Day Party at OMNI
Shamrock Express
Pot O Gold Scavenger Hunt at Forgotten Star Brewing
Minneapolis St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 15th, 2026-
Sundays at Landmark: Day of Irish Dance
ShamROCK party! in Eagan
ST PADDY’S BASH – FAMILY DAY! at O’Briens
March 17th, 2026
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in St Paul
St. Peter St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
St. Paddy’s Day Pool Party in Shakopee
