Let the Shenanigans Begin!

Engage in some St. Patrick’s Day fun on March 17. Wear green, hunt for four-leaf clovers, make a traditional meal (corned beef or Irish stew) and plan kid-friendly activities like the ones below. May you be lucky enough to find a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow!

Make Shamrock Shakes

Make your own batch of mint chocolate Shamrock Shakes for a delicious way to wrap up your family’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration! Kids (and kids at heart) love these creamy milkshakes topped with whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles. Plus, a mint chocolate Kit Kat that doubles as a spoon? Um, yes please. Get the recipe and instructions from local food blogger and cookbook author, Brianne Grajkowski, at www.brigeeski.com.

Plant (or Eat) Magic Rainbow Seeds

Surprise the kids with Magic Rainbow Seeds or, better yet, let the kids create these adorable treat bags for friends or classmates. Use whatever small plastic bags you have on hand, fill with Skittles (or your favorite small rainbow candies) and attach a festive tag (print free tags shown here at www.brigeeski.com).

Looking for more St. Paddy’s Day shenanigans?

• Leprechaun Trap ideas

• Leprechaun Bait

• Shamrock Crafts

• Festive Recipes

Find these and more in our round-up at www.sandiegofamily.com/ things-to-do/seasonalhappenings/st-patricks-day.