St. Patrick’s Day Events for Families 2024
Are you looking for kids-friendly ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? There are many activities and events happening around NYC that are great to bring your kids to.
Whether you are looking to get creative and make some shamrocks or are looking to dance along to some Irish music with the family, there are activities happening for everyone to enjoy.
Psst… Here are Women’s History Month Events for Families in NYC and Nearby!
Manhattan
NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Parade begins at 5th Avenue at 44th Street, Midtown
Saturday, March 16, 11 am
All ages
Free
The New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is the oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the world. Approximately 150,000 people march in the parade which draws about 2 million spectators.
STEAM Lounge: St. Patrick’s Day Green Slime
Macomb’s Bridge Library, 2633 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd., Harlem
Saturday, March 16, 2 – 3 pm
Ages 6-12
Free
St. Patrick’s day is here and it’s time for slime! Join the library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to exploring the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math).
Psst…St. Patrick’s Day Events for Families on Long Island 2024
Brooklyn
49th Annual Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Parade
Parde runs across Prospect Park Southwest
Saturday, March 17, 12:30 pm
All ages
Free
See bagpipers, marching bands, Irish dancing, youth groups, community leaders, antique cars, and more march in the oldest St. Patrick’s Parade in Brooklyn.
29th Annual Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The parade begins at Marine Avenue/3rd Ave
Sunday, March 24, 1 pm
All ages
Free
Celebrate St. Patrick and Irish heritage at this parade featuring bagpipers, floats, marching bands, community leaders, Irish dancing, and more.
Queens
40 Shades of Green: New York’s St. Patrick’s Day Gathering
New York Irish Center, 1040 Jackson Ave., Long Island City
Saturday, March 16, 3 – 9 pm
All ages
$35
This remarkable cavalcade of local and international performers and personalities runs a continuous six hours as the NY Irish Center happily assumes the mantle of official hub of St. Patrick’s Day cultural activity. Stop by any time for 6 hours of continuous music, dance, and joyous mingling.
Bayside 6th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
Parade begins at 35th Ave and Bell Blvd., Bayside
Saturday, April 6, 1 pm
All ages
Free
Celebrate the day at this annual parade featuring first responders and community members.
Staten Island
Forest Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sunday, March 17, 12 – 3 pm
The parade begins at Hart Boulevard and will proceed along Forest Avenue to Broadway
All ages
Free
The Forest Avenue BID encourages all members of the community to join in embracing this revamped tradition and celebrating the diversity that makes Staten Island such a special place to live, work, and visit.
St. Patrick’s Day Folklore Nature Crafts
Allison Pond Park, Prospect and Brentwood Avenues, Silver Lake
Sunday, March 17, 1 – 2 pm
All ages
Free
Explore nature with the Park Rangers as they tell Irish folklore. While walking on the trails learn how to make fairy homes out of natural materials.
Rockland/Bergen
Rockland County St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Parade begins at 401 N Middletown Road, Pearl River
Sunday, March 17, 1:30 pm
All ages
Free
Enjoy traditional Irish music, food and festivities at this annual parade.
