Leapin’ leprechauns! St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and we know that means parents will be on the lookout for kid-friendly St. Patrick’s Day events around Boston. Consider this your lucky day, because we’ve rounded up nine local activities for families to make the day special. Here’s where to celebrate the Irish with your wee ones this month.
Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade
The South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back for 2022! Bring the kids to enjoy floats, bands, bagpipes and more that celebrate the area’s Irish roots. Sun., Mar. 20, 2022. Event details.
Patriot Place will once again celebrate the joys of Irish culture with the 11th annual Irish Festival. The daylong celebration will feature live performances by Irish musicians and step dancers, as well as a full slate of free Irish-themed activities including airbrush tattoos, caricature artists, a balloon artist and a petting zoo for families to enjoy. Sat., Mar. 12, 2022. Event details.
St. Patrick's Day Irish Step Show
Join the students from BoSoma School of Dance for a St. Patrick's Day Celebration. Under the direction of award-winning Irish Step instructor, Pattie Hunter, this incredible Irish dance show will feature talented kid dancers, performing traditional reels and jigs. Sun. Mar. 20, 2022. Event details.
St. Patrick's Day Family Dance
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day season and the joy of moving together to live music, renowned Irish dancer, Jackie O’Riley, will lead dancers of any age in easy-to-follow, fun, approachable céilí dances (group Irish dances) to live Irish music by two of Boston’s best traditional Irish musicians. Sat., Mar. 19, 2022. Event details.
Join Goats to Go for a stroll in the woods, with goats on leads and some roaming free through the farm's woods. Goat treats to each participant will be provided, and staff will teach you more about goats and life on the farm. The walk will be an hour and a little over a mile round-trip on gravel and hilly terrain. Thu., Mar. 17, 2022. Event details.
Family St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Join the Irish Cultural Centre for this family-friendly celebration that includes: arts and crafts, storytime with Princess Belle, face painting, Irish dance and music by Dave Try. A breakfast buffet will also be served until 11:30 a.m. Sat., Mar. 19, 2022. Event details.
Walk Boston's Irish Heritage Trail
Learn about Irish history in Boston when you and the kids walk the Irish Heritage Trail. It’s a guide to landmarks of Irish-American artists and heroes from the 1700s to the present. Around the city, you’ll find 20 sites in downtown Boston and Back Bay, covering over three miles, and over 20 other landmarks in Boston neighborhoods and beyond. Daily in March. Event details.
If you’re looking for a way to get outside and get some exercise to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, check out this race that benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. The race is a fun, healthy and a meaningful community event, full of spirit, good cheer and positive energy, featuring performances by South Boston kids and teens. Sun., Mar. 20, 2202. Event details.
—Allison Sutcliffe
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