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St. Patrick's Day Ideas

Everyone's Irish on St. Patty's Day! This is one of our favorite family holidays to celebrate with kids. Lots of low-pressure fun.

First, plan a delicious dinner with one of these St. Patrick's Day recipes for kids. Personally, I love the make-ahead Irish beef hand pies!

Then, surprise the little ones with these last-minute leprechaun tricks..

Most Popular St. Patrick's Day Recipes

A white platter filled with reuben pinwheel bites and a cup of Thousand Island dressing.

Puff Pastry Reuben Roll Ups

A layered dessert with oreo cookie crust, creamy green layer, chocolate pudding layer, and whipped topping with a cherry on top on a shamrock plate.

Mint Chocolate Lasagna {Shamrock Shake Torte}

A cake plate has several squares of cereal bars in rainbow colors with mini marshmallows scattered about.

Mini Trix Rice Krispie Treats

A loaf of Irish soda bread is being sliced on a bread board.

Irish Soda Bread with Raisins {Oven or Bread Machine}

A serving of Irish Beef Hand Pies on a white platter.

Irish Beef Hand Pies

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POPULAR St. Patrick Recipes

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A pan of Irish nachos made with potato chips and corned beef.

Irish Nachos with Corned Beef

A plate with shamrocks on it has a stack of homemade Irish shortbread cookies cut into rectangles.

Irish Shortbread Cookies

A bowl of Irish oatmeal has dried craisins and chopped pecans on top.

Make Ahead Irish Oatmeal

A white bowl of creamy Irish potato soup has fresh chives sprinkled on top and a spoon on the side.

Irish Potato Soup

A square of Irish meat pie on a plate with carrots and cabbage.

Irish Beef Pot Pie

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St. Patrick's Day for Kids

Two young girls in green shamrock shirts hold up St. Patrick's Day signs.

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The photo collage shows 4 easy dinner ideas for kids on St. Patrick's Day.

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A photo collage of picture books for St. Patrick's Day.

St. Patrick's Day Books for Kids

A photo collage shows several easy desserts to make for St. Patrick's Day with your kids.

12 Easy St. Patrick's Day Treats for Kids

A blue plate has a pile of Mini Lucky Charms Krispie Treats with rainbow marshmallows.

Mini Lucky Charms Krispie Treats

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A grilled turkey reuben sandwich is on a plate with potato chips and baby carrots.

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A serving of crispy fried cabbage with caraway seeds is in a white serving bowl.

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Two young girls in green shamrock shirts hold up St. Patrick's Day signs.

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A photo collage shows several easy desserts to make for St. Patrick's Day with your kids.

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A chocolate cake with green mint frosting and chopped Andes candies on top.

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A loaf of Irish soda bread is being sliced on a bread board.

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A white bowl of creamy Irish potato soup has fresh chives sprinkled on top and a spoon on the side.

Irish Potato Soup

A photo collage shows 4 different authentic Irish recipes.

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The photo collage shows 4 easy dinner ideas for kids on St. Patrick's Day.

12 St. Patrick's Day Dinner Ideas for Kids

A slowcooker is filled with a beef stew topped with mashed potatoes and parsley.

Crock Pot Shepherds Pie

A white platter filled with reuben pinwheel bites and a cup of Thousand Island dressing.

Puff Pastry Reuben Roll Ups

A pan of Irish nachos made with potato chips and corned beef.

Irish Nachos with Corned Beef

A layered dessert with oreo cookie crust, creamy green layer, chocolate pudding layer, and whipped topping with a cherry on top on a shamrock plate.

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A plate with shamrocks on it has a stack of homemade Irish shortbread cookies cut into rectangles.

Irish Shortbread Cookies

A bowl of Irish oatmeal has dried craisins and chopped pecans on top.

Make Ahead Irish Oatmeal

A blue plate has a pile of Mini Lucky Charms Krispie Treats with rainbow marshmallows.

Mini Lucky Charms Krispie Treats

Two bowls of chocolate ice cream with rainbow sprinkles scattered all around. The sundaes are topped with chopped up Lucky Charms cereal bars.

Mud Puddles & Rainbows: A fun dessert to make with kids!

A square of Irish meat pie on a plate with carrots and cabbage.

Irish Beef Pot Pie

A cake plate has several squares of cereal bars in rainbow colors with mini marshmallows scattered about.

Mini Trix Rice Krispie Treats

A photo collage shows several easy St. Patrick's Day sugar cookie ideas.

2-Color St. Patrick's Day Cookies

A photo collage of picture books for St. Patrick's Day.

St. Patrick's Day Books for Kids

A photo collage shows the movie posters for four Irish movies for St. Patrick's Day.

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A serving of Irish Beef Hand Pies on a white platter.

Irish Beef Hand Pies

A slice of rainbow cake shows the 6 layers of colors next to a scoop of ice cream.

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