Happy St. Patrick’s Day for families, plus cute crafts!

Looking for something to do this week for St. Patrick’s Day for families? Check out these options and don’t forget to wear your green! Events start now, so you can enjoy over a week of Irish festivities.

Over 20 St. Patrick’s Day Events in Columbus

The Irish Fairy Doors of Dublin Trail

Fun event for this season or anytime. Pick up your Trail Guide at the Irish Fairy Garden in the Visitors Center (9 South High Street) and follow the path on your trail guide through Historic Dublin to 12 different businesses to find tiny magical fairy doors.

Find the name of each resident fairy, fill in your passport and return your completed passport to the Dublin Visitor & Information Center (9 S. High St.) for a FREE Fairy Doors of Dublin t-shirt. Family-friendly!

St. Patrick’s Day for families

Shamrock Scavenger Hunt at Scioto Grove

March 15, 2023 from 2-3:30 pm.

Solve the riddle by finding all of the shamrocks at Scioto Grove Metro Park! Meet at the Arrowhead Picnic Area at Scioto Grove Metro Park for an activity sheet and further instruction. Details here Family-friendly!

Preschool: Leprechaun Search at Highbanks

March 17, 2023 from 11 am – 1 pm

Hike along a short trail looking for hidden leprechauns, shamrocks and other St. Patrick day items. Don’t forget to grab a scavenger hunt to make sure you found all the hidden items. Small prize afterwards for kids. Extra prize if you wear color green! Details here. Family-friendly!

Shamrock Shoot

March 17, 2023 from 3 pm – 5 pm

Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with some fun and free archery at Blacklick Woods Golf Course! The program will take place inside the Pro Shop. All equipment provided. Ages 8+. Details here. Family-friendly!

Shamrock Pizza Skate at Skate Zone 71

Friday March 17, 2023 from 6:00-9:00pm.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Wear green and get a glow stick during Friday Night Pizza Skate! $14.00 Admission includes Roller Skate Rental, Slice of Cheese Pizza & Drink. Skate rental included. Trivia, games, and more. Details here.

St. Patrick’s Day Hip Hop Glow Skate at United Skates of America

March 17, 2023 from 6 pm – 9 pm. $9 admission. Skate Rental: $5. Family-friendly! Details here.

Leprechaun Lunch at Battelle Darby Creek Nature Center

March 18, 2023 from 12 pm – 1 pm.

Pack and bring your lunch to the nature center for a short discussion on clover and what eats it. After learning about our lucky, leafy charms, become a leprechaun yourself with a short craft! Program best for ages 5+. Details here. Family-friendly!

Shamrocks & Shenanigans

March 18, 2023 from 1 pm – 3 pm

Leprechauns visited Blacklick Woods and left behind a trail of gold coins! Stop by the nature center to make a rainbow and pot of gold craft, build a leprechaun trap or house in case they visit again and hike the Buttonbush Trail to search for the lost coins and hidden green items. Details here. Family-friendly!

Need a craft or two to do with kids?

These fun crafts are perfect for little ones!

Shamrock Shape

Trace and cut out a shamrock shape on a piece of thin cardboard (cereal box works great). Kids can glue small pieces of green tissue paper to it. I found it easiest to smear the glue on one section at a time.

Fruit Loop Rainbow

Glue Fruit Loops in a rainbow shape! Just squeeze glue onto the paper in a rainbow shape and let them place the cereal on the page. You can also have them thread them onto string or pipe cleaners for fine motor skills and pattern-building.

They asked to do this craft every year when they were young!

Print Free Coloring Pages for kids from Crayola!

Make green food! You can add green food coloring to many things to make them green – pancakes, eggs, muffins, smoothies, milkshakes, and more. You can even blend in spinach for the color, and an added health kick.