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The Best Kids St. Patrick’s Day Events in Harrisburg & West Shore

Lucky You: these local St. Paddy’s events are worth their weight in gold!

By Rachael Benion, publisher, Macaroni KID Harrisburg and West Shore February 21, 2025

☘️ Harrisburg, Let’s Get Shamrocked! (The Family-Friendly Version)

Ah, St. Patrick’s Day. The holiday where everyone suddenly becomes 1/16th Irish, kids think leprechauns are real (and somehow sneaky enough to turn the toilet water green), and parents try to resist the urge to swap their morning coffee for a shamrock shake.

But let’s be honest—St. Paddy’s Day with kids is a whole different ballgame. Gone are the days of pub crawls and green beer. Now, it’s about parades, crafts, and justifying why a mischievous leprechaun would sprinkle glitter all over your house but NOT clean up the LEGOs.

So, where can you and your little lucky charms celebrate the holiday without ending up in a sugar-fueled meltdown? We’ve got you covered! Here are the best family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day events happening in Harrisburg & the West Shore.

🎩 St. Patrick’s Day Family Events You Don’t Want to Miss



🌟 Final Thoughts: Make St. Paddy’s a Family Tradition!

Whether you’re chasing leprechauns, dancing a jig, or hoarding parade candy like it’s your job, there’s plenty of family-friendly fun happening in Harrisburg & the West Shore this St. Patrick’s Day!

So grab your greenest outfit, embrace the magical chaos, and get ready to make some shamrockin’ good memories! 🍀💚

Did we miss an event? Tell us in the comments, and we’ll add it faster than a leprechaun disappears when you try to catch one!


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