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NYC St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade. Photo: Dominick Totino<\/p>\n\t\tNYC St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade. Photo: Dominick Totino<\/p>\n
St. Patrick\u2019s Day is a time to celebrate Irish culture, enjoy festive traditions, and have fun with the whole family! Whether you\u2019re looking to create arts and crafts, enjoy an exciting parade, or immerse yourself in Irish music and dance, New York City offers an abundance of family-friendly events.<\/p>\n
From educational activities to lively performances, there are family-friendly events to enjoy across the five boroughs. So gather your loved ones and get ready to experience the magic of St. Patrick\u2019s Day in the Big Apple!<\/p>\n
Psst\u2026 Check Out 10 Delicious St. Patrick\u2019s Day Recipes You Have to Try This Year<\/a><\/p>\n Manhattan<\/p>\n STEAM Hour: St. Patrick\u2019s Day<\/a><\/p>\n George Bruce Library, 518 West 125th St., Harlem Children are invited to make mixed media rainbows in honor of Saint Patrick\u2019s Day!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Tenement Museum, 103 Orchard St., Lower East Side For St. Patrick\u2019s Day, families meet a costumed interpreter playing the role of Bridget Moore, an Irish immigrant. Ask her questions and learn about her life in 1860s New York! Participants will also enjoy a delicious sweet treat and make a craft to celebrate.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Children\u2019s Museum of Manhattan, 212 West 83rd St., Upper West Side Celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day by making art inspired by symbols of luck, gratitude, and the joy of finding magic in everyday moments.\u00a0<\/p>\n NYC St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade<\/a><\/p>\n Parade begins at 5th Avenue at 44th St., Midtown Witness the oldest and largest St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade in the world right here in NYC! The parade is held annually in honor of St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland and of the Archdiocese of New York. Approximately 150,000 people march in the parade including bagpipers, marching bands, Irish step dancers, magnificent floats, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Macomb\u2019s Bridge Library, 2633 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd., Harlem School can be stressful! Join this 2-hour block of a quiet, calm arts and crafts session, where you can peruse the arts & crafts books, express your creativity, and bring home a project that is uniquely your own.\u00a0<\/p>\n Bronx Parade begins at East Tremont and Lafayette Avenues, Throggs Neck Celebrate Irish culture and pride at this exciting parade featuring bagpipers, community leaders, bands, and more.<\/p>\n St. Patrick\u2019s Day Facts & Craft<\/a><\/p>\n Westchester Square Library, 2521 Glebe Ave., Westchester Square Learn facts about the patron saint of Ireland and the Irish holiday!\u00a0<\/p>\n St. Patrick\u2019s Day Paper Plate Shamrock Craft<\/a><\/p>\n High Bridge Library, 78 West 168th St., High Bridge Kids will create a timeless activity with a holiday twist that kids and parents appreciate. A snack and takeaway will be given to children and caregivers who participate.<\/p>\n Brooklyn Gerritsen Beach Library, 2808 Gerritsen Ave., Gerritsen Beach Join this lively performance of Irish Step Dance that promotes both Irish culture and the St. Patrick\u2019s Day spirit!<\/p>\n 51st Brooklyn St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade<\/a><\/p>\n Parade runs along Prospect Park West bet. 9th and 14th Streets, Park Slope Celebrate Irish culture and pride at this annual parade featuring marching bands, step dancing, costumes, festive floats, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n 31st Annual Bay Ridge St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade<\/a><\/p>\n Parade begins at Marine Ave. and 3rd Ave., Bay Ridge Celebrate Irish culture and pride with floats, live performances, bagpipers, dancers, community leaders, and more.<\/p>\n Queens Parade runs on Newport Ave. bet. Beach 129 St. and Beach 136 St., Rockaway Park Celebrate Irish culture and pride at this annual event featuring bagpipers, performers, music, first responders, community leaders, and more.<\/p>\n Pot of Gold Kids Night<\/a><\/p>\n Mud Genius, 212-91 26th Ave., Bayside Drop the kids off for an evening of fun with painting, pizza, games, juice, crafts, and activities.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n New York Irish Center, 1040 Jackson Ave., Long Island City Back by popular demand, NY Irish Center\u2019s \u201c40 Shades of Green\u201d returns for its fifth annual St Patrick\u2019s Day cultural feast. 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\u2019s Day cultural activity.\u00a0<\/p>\n Luck of the Stars: Library Star Search Talent Show<\/a><\/p>\n Queens Public Library Bay Terrace, 18-36 Bell Boulevard, Bayside Celebrate creativity, confidence, and community as local performers take the spotlight in our Library Star Search, a fun and friendly talent showcase inspired by the classic TV show. Singers, dancers, comedians, musicians, poets, and other performers are invited to share their talents in a welcoming, all-ages environment. This special St. Patrick\u2019s Month edition adds a touch of Irish spirit, good luck, and festive fun. All performers are encouraged to wear a green item of any sort!\u00a0<\/p>\n Shamrock Wreath Making<\/a><\/p>\n South Jamaica Library, 108-41 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica Celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day with a fun, hands\u2011on craft at the library! Create your own shamrock wreath using paper, craft materials, and your imagination.<\/p>\n Staten Island Tottenville Library, 7430 Amboy Road, Tottenville Join the Library for a fun, festive story, craft, and activity in celebration of St. Patrick\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n Teen Craft: Shamrock Glasses & Fortune Tellers<\/a><\/p>\n Tottenville Library, 7430 Amboy Road, Tottenville Teens are invited to join the library staff for a fun teen craft! All materials are supplied. Make Shamrock Glasses & Fortune Tellers in celebration of St. Patrick\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n Lucky Charms Collage!<\/a><\/p>\n Stapleton Library, 132 Canal St., Stapleton Do you like to draw, paint, and craft?\u00a0 Join in the Teen and Tween Art Studio! Make a paper craft inspired by a magically delicious cereal!\u00a0 Use funky, colorful backgrounds and cereal bowl cutouts to make some truly unique art.\u00a0 Display it on your wall or donate it to the gallery!<\/p>\n Psst\u2026 Check Out 10 Best Free Kids & Family Activities in NYC<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, March 13, 4 \u2013 5 pm
Ages 3 \u2013 12
Free<\/p>\n![\"Woman](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St.-Patricks-Day-Family-Program.webp.jpeg\")
St. Patrick\u2019s Day: Family Program at the Tenement Museum
\nSt. Patrick\u2019s Day: Family Program<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, March 15, 10 \u2013 11:30 am
Ages 5 \u2013 12
$15; $10 child; $7.50 for members<\/p>\n![\"Little](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lucky-Me-Celebrating-St.-Patricks-Day.webp.jpeg\")
Lucky Me! Celebrating St. Patrick\u2019s Day at the Children\u2019s Museum of Manhattan
\nLucky Me! Celebrating St. Patrick\u2019s Day<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, March 17, 10 am \u2013 5 pm
Ages 8 and younger
Included with admission: $18<\/p>\n
Tuesday, March 17, 11 am
All ages
Free<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Manhattan-Quiet-Time-Crafts-DIY-Kaleidoscopes-for-St.-Patricks-Day.webp.jpeg\")
Quiet Time Crafts: DIY Kaleidoscopes for St. Patrick\u2019s Day at Macomb\u2019s Bridge Library
\nQuiet Time Crafts: DIY Kaleidoscopes for St. Patrick\u2019s Day<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, March 17, 3:30 \u2013 5 pm
Ages 5 \u2013 12
Free<\/p>\n
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Throggs Neck St Patrick\u2019s Day Parade
\nThroggs Neck St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, March 15, noon
All ages
Free<\/p>\n
Tuesday, March 17, 4 \u2013 4:45 pm
Ages 6 \u2013 12
Free<\/p>\n
Tuesday, March 17, 5 \u2013 5:30 pm
Ages 3 \u2013 4
Free<\/p>\n
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O\u2019Malley Irish Dance Academy St. Patrick\u2019s Day Show at the Gerritsen Beach Library
\nO\u2019Malley Irish Dance Academy St. Patrick\u2019s Day Show<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, March 12, 6 \u2013 7 pm
All ages
Free<\/p>\n
Sunday, March 15, 1 pm
All ages
Free<\/p>\n
Sunday, March 22, 1 pm
All ages
Free<\/p>\n
\nQueens County St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, March 7, 1 \u2013 5:30 pm
All ages
Free<\/p>\n
Friday, March 13, 5 \u2013 8:30 pm
WHERE: AGES: 5 \u2013 12
$40<\/p>\n![\"Music](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/40-Shades-of-Green-New-Yorks-St.-Patricks-Day-Gathering-photo-Paul-Coughlan-2025-03.webp.jpeg\")
5th Annual 40 Shades of Green at the New York Irish Center
\n5th Annual 40 Shades of Green<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, March 17, 3 \u2013 9 pm
All ages
$40<\/p>\n
Tuesday, March 17, 3 \u2013 5:30 pm
All ages
Free
Call to register in advance<\/p>\n
Tuesday, March 17, 4:30 \u2013 5:30 pm
Ages 6 \u2013 11
Free<\/p>\n
\nSt. Patrick\u2019s Day Leprechaun Spotters & Scavenger Hunt<\/a><\/p>\n
Monday, March 16, 3:30 pm \u2013 4:30 pm
All ages
Free<\/p>\n
Tuesday, March 17, 2:30 pm \u2013 3:30 pm
Ages 13 \u2013 18
Free<\/p>\n
Tuesday, March 17, 4 pm \u2013 6 pm
Ages 10\u201317
Free<\/p>\n
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