I remember as a child how much fun Sant Patrick’s Day was with my siblings and trying to find something green to wear so we wouldn’t get pinched. Then I had Suzzie and she also enjoyed Saint Patrick’s Day and so did Charlie.
Even though Charlie is grown now my nieces and nephews are still small enough to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with. I’ve created a list of Saint Patrick’s Day Fun in DFW! for families and included a #ScavengerHunt.
Leave me a comment and let me know what your family has planned for Saint Patrick’s Day.
Saint Patrick’s Day Fun in DFW
A Week‑Long Celebration of Food, Books, Movies & Local Adventures
Perfect for families, homeschoolers, and festive explorers!
Top Saint Patrick’s Day Events in DFW
1. Dallas St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival – Greenville Ave
- Floats, marching bands, family zones, and all‑day fun.
- Date: March 14, 2026
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2. Cowtown Goes Green – Fort Worth Stockyards
- Irish‑Western parade, pony rides, armadillo races, cattle drives, live music.
- Date: March 14, 2026
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3. St. Paddy’s Day Dash 5K – Dallas
- Family‑friendly run before the parade.
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Family‑Friendly Irish Eats in DFW
Patrick Kennedy’s Irish Pub – Dallas– Cozy Irish comfort food with kid‑friendly options.
The Crafty Irishman – Downtown Dallas– Great shepherd’s pie, bangers & mash, and patio seating
The Skellig – Dallas– Relaxed pub with burgers, sandwiches, and a warm vibe
Poag Mahone’s – Fort Worth– Laid‑back Irish pub with a patio and local brews.
Books for a Saint Patrick’s Day Reading Week
Kids (Preschool–Middle Grade)
- How to Catch a Leprechaun – Adam Wallace
- Jamie O’Rourke and the Big Potato – Tomie dePaola
- Fiona’s Luck – Teresa Bateman
- The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day – Natasha Wing
Teens & Adults
- The Green Road – Anne Enright
- Brooklyn – Colm Tóibín
- In the Woods – Tana French (Irish mystery!)
Movies for a Cozy Saint Patrick’s Week
Family‑Friendly
- The Secret of Kells
- Song of the Sea
- Darby O’Gill and the Little People
- Luck (Apple TV+)
Teens & Adults
Easy Saint Patrick’s Day Snacks for the Week
Kid‑Friendly & Festive
- Rainbow fruit cups with gold‑coin chocolates
- Shamrock quesadillas (spinach tortillas + cheese)
- Leprechaun trail mix (Lucky Charms, pretzels, green M&Ms)
- Green apple slices with caramel dip
- Mint‑chocolate pudding cups
- Irish soda bread muffins
7‑Day DFW Saint Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt– A fun, low‑prep activity for families, homeschoolers, or classrooms.
Day 1 – Find Something Green in Nature– Clover, leaf, grass, or a green door in your neighborhood.
Day 2 – Visit a Local Irish Spot– Snap a photo outside an Irish pub or restaurant.
Day 3 – Parade or Event Badge– Attend a DFW event and collect a sticker, flyer, or photo.
Day 4 – Bookstore or Library Treasure Hunt– Find a book with “green,” “luck,” or “Ireland” in the title.
Day 5 – Snack Creation Challenge
✔️- Make a green or rainbow snack and take a picture.
Day 6 – Irish Music Moment– Listen to an Irish song (The Dubliners, Celtic Woman) and write one sentence about how it made you feel. Take a picture of you dancing a Jig.
Day 7 – Final Golden Treasure– Hide chocolate gold coins around the house or yard. Kids follow clues to find the “pot of gold.”
Celebrate the end of the Scavenger Hunt with All Things Irish Picnic.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
