Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your family with these St. Patrick Day Activities for Kids in Northeast Ohio.  Remember to visit our list of Things to Do with Kids in Northeast Ohio for more ideas.

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Lorain County Metroparks St. Patrick Day Activities

FREE Preschool in the Garden: Green at Schoepfle Garden
Learn about colors and spring with a story, crafts, and fun! {Find Out More}
When: Wednesday, March 8, 2017; 10am-11am
Where: Schoepfle Garden, 11106 Market St., Birmingham, OH 44816
Cost: FREE

FREE Catch a Leprechaun at Lakeview Park
Join in this fun leprechaun trap building program! Craft supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own trap making materials as well. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, March 11, 2017; 2pm-4pm
Where: Lakeview Park, 1800 West Erie Ave., Lorain, OH 44052
Cost: FREE

FREE Astronomy: St. Patrick's Day Edition at Carlisle Reservation
This event is co-sponsored by Black River Astronomical Society. Clear skies only. Cloud date is March 18. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, March 17, 2017; 9pm-11pm
Where: Carlisle Reservation, Nielsen Observatory, 12882 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH 44050
Cost: FREE

Free Make-n-Take: Leprechaun Hat at Pat Catan's

Visit your favorite Pat Catan's location to participate in a free Make-n-Take craft! All of the supplies and instructions needed to make the craft are available at a table, right in front of the store, ready and waiting for you to put together. Start getting the kids in the St. Patrick's Day spirit at this week's Make.n.Take! Each kid will craft their own Leprechaun Hat. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, March 11, 2017; 11am-3pm
Where: Pat Catan locations across NE Ohio
Cost: FREE

FREE Akron St. Patrick's Day Parade

The parade will step off at noon and take place on Main Street between Cedar and Bowery St. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, March 11, 2017; 11am
Where: Cedar Street and ends at Bowery Street
Cost: FREE

Kids St.Patrick's Day Party at Quaker Steak and Lube (Valley View, OH)

Join The Lube for the party before the party! Bring down your youngsters for Shamrock decorating, cooking design station, arts and crafts, and COOP! Plus, kids eat for only $1.99! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, March 12, 2017; 1pm
Where: 5935 Canal Rd., Valley View, OH 44125

FREE Mahoning Valley St. Patrick's Day Parade

This year the Mahoning Valley St. Patrick's Parade celebrates its 38th Anniversary. The Mahoning Valley St. Patrick's Parade is one of the largest parades in the state of Ohio. Each year 25,000 to 30,000 spectators come out to celebrate this beloved family tradition. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, March 12, 2017; 1pm
Where: McClurg Road, heads down Market St. and ends at Southwoods Pl. in Boardman, OH.
Cost: FREE

St. Patrick’s Day at Cafe O'Play

Join us for some fun Paddy’s Day activities. All day long we will be playing “Find the Leprechaun” as this mischievous little guy keeps hiding throughout the Cafe and Play Area. At 11:00am we will be doing an Irish Themed Craft and from 3:30pm – 5:00pm we will be showing the movie “The Luck of the Irish” on our Play Area monitor. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, March 17, 2017
Where: 911 Graham Rd., Stow, OH 44221
Cost: Regular Admission Reates Apply

Leprechaun Hunt at Cleveland Metroparks

(Ages 3-8 with an adult) Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by searching for leprechauns. Those sneaky little fellows are hiding among the trees near CanalWay Center. Hear a story about how leprechauns gave us trees. Then go on a short, self-guided search. You’ll be rewarded with gold. Register by March 10 at 5pm. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, March 17, 2017; 12pm-3pm
Where: CanalWay Center, 4524 E. 49th St., Cuyahoga Hts., OH 44125
Cost: FREE

FREE Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Parade

The Cleveland's St. Patrick's Day Parade is Ohio's oldest parade and is comprised of approximately 10,000 participants in 125 units. The parade will start at East 18th and Superior Ave. in Downtown Cleveland. Theme: “The 175th Anniversary of the Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Parade.” {Find Out More}
When: Friday, March 17, 2017; 1:04pm
Where: East 18th and Superior Ave. in Downtown Cleveland
Cost: FREE

St. Patrick’s Day Family Swim at Goldfish Swim School Fairview Park AND Cleveland East Side

Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by spending a fun evening in the pool with your family! {Find Out More}
When: Friday, March 17, 2017; 6:30pm-8pm
Where: Goldfish Swim School Cleveland East Side, 4670 Richmond Rd., Ste. 100, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 & Goldfish Swim School Fairview Park, 21599 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, OH 44126
Cost: $5 per swimmer or $15 max. per family

St. Patrick's Day Party at Richland Carrousel Park

Wear green and receive one free ride. The Carrousel Diner will be open serving Mac & Cheese ($2), Hot Dogs ($1.50), Green Popcorn ($1), Green Slush ($1), Pop ($1), and Popcorn ($1). {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, March 18, 2017; 11am-5pm
Where: 75 N. Main St., Mansfield, OH 44902

FREE East Palestine's Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

Local groups, bagpipes, Irish Step Dancers, Irish fiddler, and more march down Market St. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, March 18, 2017; 1pm
Where: Market St., East Palestine, OH 44413
Cost: FREE

St. Patrick's Day Fun with Summit Metroparks

FREE Four-Leaf Clover Hunt at Firestone Park
Try your luck in searching for rare four-leaf clovers in a grassy field! Learn about the history of these lucky charms and your odds of finding one. Please dress to get muddy. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, March 12, 2017; 1pm-3pm
Where: Tuscarawas Meadows Area – 2620 Harrington Rd. Akron, 44319
Cost: FREE

FREE St. Patrick’s Day Hike at Deep Lock Quarry
Explore symbolism through the plants, animals and colors of spring. {Find Out More}
When: Friday, March 17, 2017; 10am-11:30am
Where: 5779 Riverview Rd. Peninsula, OH 44264
Cost: FREE

St. Patrick Day Activities for Kids at Libraries

Many local libraries are offering special St. Patrick's Day crafts and story times for kids. Check your local library's website for details on each of the events.

Ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Home

Of course, you can always celebrate St. Patrick's Day at home. This year, make the holiday special for your kids by trying out some fun St. Patricks Day Recipes, Crafts & Activities for Children.

What are your plans to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year?