Want something to do to celebrate the luck o’ the Irish? Check out one of these fun outings for a kid-friendly St. Patrick’s Day! Whether taking a free Irish dancing class, joining a parade, or hunting for treasure- there are plenty of ways for kids to celebrate St. Patty’s Day in the Emerald City.
Friday, March 14
Lucky Leprechauns Crafts & Science Fun | Friday, March 14 | 5 to 7 p.m. | KidsQuest Museum, Bellevue | $15-$25 | Register here | Create a trap to catch that mischievous Leprechaun prankster. Then work on becoming a scientist as you turn pennies into gold to trick the leprechaun into falling into your trap. Adults must be present to help support activities.
Laying of the Green Stripe | Friday, March 14 | 7 to 8 p.m. | 4th Ave. and James St., Seattle | Free | The Irish Heritage Club of Seattle hosts the annual “Laying of the Green stripe”, with a vibrant green stripe painted along 4th Avenue to kick off Irish Week.
Saturday, March 15
Leprechaun Leap 5K, 10K, Kids Sprint | Saturday, March 15 | 8 to 11 a.m. | Wilmot Gateway Park, Woodinville | $40 for 5K, $50 for 10K, and free for 100M Kids Sprite Sprint | Register here | This St Patrick’s family-friendly running event is a fast and flat course and welcomes all ages, dogs and strollers. There will be face painting, prizes, and more!
Kid’s Sprite Sprint at Woodinville’s Leprechaun Leap. (Image courtesy Health Hope Foundation)
Shamrock Run | Saturday, March 15 | 9 to 11 a.m. | Marina Park, Kirkland | $5 for little leprechaun run, $35+ for 5K, $40+ for 10K | Register here | Join this St Patricks Day family fun run by “wearing the green” and getting outside! They will have a little leprechaun run, that is one-third of a mile run for the little kids and includes a medal.
Irish Festival | Saturday, March 15 & Sunday, March 16 | Hours vary | Armory Food & Event Hall, Seattle Center | Free | Presented by the Irish Heritage Club, the Irish Festival will feature live musical performances, genealogy workshops, children’s activities, step-dancing, and Irish and Celtic craft goods.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Saturday, March 15 | 12:30 to 2 p.m. | 4th Ave & Jefferson, Seattle | Free | This annual parade will have pirates, pipe bands, high school bands, drill teams, Irish dancing groups, and so much more!
Photo by Brendan F. Shriane | Irish Heritage Club
St Patrick’s Day Parade | Saturday, March 15 | 2 to 5 p.m. | Downtown Bremerton | Free |The Parade is great for the whole family with festive costumes, decorations and family-friendly activities.
St. Patrick’s Dinner Train | Saturday, March 15 | 5 to 7 p.m. | Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum | $89 per person | Tickets here | Ride the train and celebrate the Irish culture with special foods, music, drinks and a whole lot of green. There will be a 3-course meal; see the full menu here. Dress warm as the trains are unheated.
Geoffrey Castle’s St Patrick’s Day Celebration | Saturday, March 15 | 7 to 9 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center | $25+ | Tickets here | Geoffrey Castle is a pioneer on an unusual instrument: the six-string electric violin, and will get you clapping your hands, singing along, and celebrating all things Irish in an environment that is perfect for all ages.
The Gothard Sisters St Patrick’s Day Performance | Saturday, March 15 | 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. | Edmonds Center for the Arts | $27 – $43 | Tickets here | Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the Celtic folk group The Gothard Sisters. The three sisters present a high-energy, festive evening weaving together Celtic fiddle tunes, Irish songs and ballads, Irish step dancing and more.
Sunday, March 16
Irish Festival | Saturday, March 15 & Sunday, March 16 | Hours vary | Armory Food & Event Hall, Seattle Center | Free | Presented by the Irish Heritage Club, the Irish Festival will feature live musical performances, genealogy workshops, children’s activities, step-dancing, and Irish and Celtic craft goods.
Kids are sure to love the Irish Festival at the Seattle Center. (Courtesy Seattle Center)
St Patrick’s Day Dash | Sunday, March 16 | 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Seattle Center | $28-$50 for 5K, $20 for kids Leprechaun Lap | Register here | This family-friendly run features the traditional 5K distance, leprechaun lap, Post Dash Bash, costume contests, live music and more. Little dashers, 10 and under, will complete a 1K(ish) loop within Seattle Center Grounds.
Irish Line Dance Class | Sunday, March 16 | 12 to 1 p.m. | Ounces Taproom & Beer Garden, Seattle | Free | All ages | Join this free and family-friendly Irish dance class, courtesy of West Seattle Irish Dance! Come learn some Irish steps just in time for St. Paddy’s Day.
Monday, March 17
St. Paddy’s Day Story Time | Monday, March 17 | 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. | My Gym, Kent | $10 for non enrolled children/siblings | Register here | Ages 4 mos – 10 years | Join a special St. Paddy’s Day Storytime, featuring games, songs, dances, gymnastics, playtime and themed storytime.
Saturday, March 22
Clan Gordon Pipe Band Annual Tartan Ball | Saturday, March 22 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup | $20-$30 | Tickets here | This hallmark event in the Pacific Northwest Scottish community. It draws hundreds of attendees from all over the area to experience a night of music and dancing.
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