St Patrick’s Day Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Orlando

St. Patrick’s Day is on its way, and the Emerald Isle’s magic is spreading its cheer to Orlando! But fear not, weary parents, for this isn’t just a night for green beverages and lively venues. Get ready for a pot o’ gold worth of kid-friendly events for St. Patrick’s Day in Orlando.

From shamrock-tastic parades to leprechaun crafts and Irish-themed treats, we’ve got the scoop on all the best ways to celebrate with your crew. Get ready for an unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day adventure in Orlando!

And the next major holiday on the horizon? Easter! Check out Easter egg hunts in town, as well as places to see the Easter Bunny in Orlando.

Orlando St. Patrick’s Day Events for Kids

Annual Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade

• Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026, 9am – 11am
• Location: Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
• Cost: FREE

Gather your family and friends and wear some green to enjoy the only St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Central Florida.

City of Ocoee’s Saint Patrick’s Day Block Party

• Date: Friday, March 13, 2026, 6pm – 9pm
• Location: Downtown Ocoee, FL 34761
• Cost: FREE

The City of Ocoee Parks and Leisure Services will host a Block Party in Downtown Ocoee on McKey Street. Come out for live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities.

Raglan Road 2026 Mighty Irish Festival 

• Dates: Friday – Tuesday, March 13 – 17, 2026
• Location: Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant, Disney Springs
• Cost: Varies per menu item, $20 cover charge on March 17 for guests 18 and older

The 2026 entertainment lineup includes top bands flown in from Ireland. There will be five outdoor bars to get the spirits flowing. Performances take place on multiple stages, both inside the restaurant and outside.

Reservations are encouraged for guests who plan to celebrate at Raglan Road on March 13 – 16.

On St. Patrick’s Day only, March 17, Raglan Road will open at 11 a.m. with a $20 cover charge for guests 18 and older; (first-come, first-served—no reservations on this day only).

Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant is also one of our favorite Disney Springs restaurants for kids

HOPE’s Shamrock N Run 5k Festival

• Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 8am
• Location: St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 2021 West State Road 426, Oviedo, FL, 32765
• Cost: $40 for virtual 5K, $50 for in-person, FREE for Lil’ Leprechaun Lap children under 10

100% of proceeds fund HOPE Helps, Inc’s programs, such as Choice Food Pantry, Financial Literacy Courses, 1-on-1 Case Management, Kids of HOPE Enrichment Program, and more!
Prizes will be awarded for: Largest team, Best Costume, Lil’ Leprechaun Lap, and top male and female finishers in age categories 9 and under, all the way to 80+!

St Patrick’s Day Festival 2026

• Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 4pm – 9pm
• Location: Oviedo Amphitheatre & Cultural Center, 357 Center Lake Ln, Oviedo, FL 32765
• Cost: FREE general admission, drink punchcards for purchase

Oviedo’s St Patrick’s Day Festival is a family-friendly celebration of all things Irish. Featuring live Irish entertainment by The Byrne Brothers, fresh Guinness, Smithwick’s, and Harp on draft, food trucks featuring unique Irish cuisine, and more! For the kids, there will be Irish step dancers, stilt-walkers, stilt-walker balloon artists, and face painting. Kids are also encouraged to dress up!

Home State St. Paddy’s Party

• Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 6pm – 9pm
• Location: Home State Brewing Co, 16016 New Independence Pkwy #100, Winter Garden, FL 34787
• Cost: FREE admission

It’s time to shamrock and roll! Enjoy music by the Steve Angel Band, high-energy performances from the Ealaínontóir School of Irish Arts Dancers, and Irish-inspired food & drink specials flowing all night. Throw on your green, grab your crew, and get ready for a night packed with music, dancing, and all the Irish cheer!

City of Sanford’s St Paddy’s Shamrock Shakedown

• Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 4pm – 9pm
• Location: 202 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
• Cost: FREE admission

Get ready to sham-rock your world at the St. Patrick’s Day celebration you won’t want to miss! Here’s what’s on tap: Live bands to keep the good times rolling, Traditional Bagpipers to bring those classic Irish vibes, Food Trucks to fuel your fun, Vendors with goodies galore, Kids Zone for the wee leprechauns!

Paint the Cloud Green – Light Parade & Street Party

• Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 5pm – 11pm
• Location: Downtown Saint Cloud, FL 34769
• Cost: FREE admission

Enjoy a fun night featuring live music by Murphy’s Law, Sami’s Kids Zone, food trucks, and more.

Dream Finders Homes Lucky Charm 5K

• Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026, 8am 5K & 10K start, 9:15am Kids Races start
• Location: Home State Brewing Co, 16016 New Independence Pkwy #100, Winter Garden, FL 34787
• Cost: $35

Cheerfully clad in green, 5K participants receive a chip-timed race, a T-shirt, a finishers medal, and a commemorative St. Patrick’s Day cup. Kids can get in on the luck-filled fun as well. Kids’ races start at 9:15 a.m.

St. Patrick’s Day Block Party at Hamlin

• Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026, 4pm – 8pm
• Location: Hamlin Green Space, 14111 Shoreside Way, Winter Garden, FL 34787
• Cost: FREE admission

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Hamlin’s Block Party, where the luck of the Irish comes alive, and admission doesn’t cost a pot of gold—it’s FREE! Experience the culture with enchanting bagpipers, high-energy Irish dancers, and live music to stir the soul.

St. Patrick’s Day Outdoor Party & Celebration

• Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 2pm – 11pm
• Location: Promenade at Sunset Walk, 3251 Margaritaville Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747
• Cost: FREE admission

Nonstop music begins at 2pm with DJ K1X, DJ Scotty B., and Def Lepprechaun live! Street performers, lucky leprechauns, food and beverage specials, and more. Over 2 dozen restaurants and specialty shops.

St. Patrick’s Day Party at Astro Skate

• Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 7am – 6pm
• Location: Astro Skate Orlando, 866 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL, 32822
• Cost: $25

Roll into Astro Camp for St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy a St. Patrick’s themed party for all campers, all day from 7am to 6pm. The camper wearing the most green will win their first week of summer camp FREE.

Day After St. Patrick’s Day Alien Green Out

• Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
• Location: Astro Skate Orlando, 866 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL, 32822
• Cost: $8 admission, plus skate rental

It’s an alien invasion at Astro Skate! Wear green and enjoy FREE green pizza, cotton candy, and punch during the first hour. Wear the most green for your chance to win a $50 cash prize!

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando

• Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 12:30pm – 6pm
• Location: SeaWorld Orlando
• Cost: Included with park admission

The luck of the Irish comes to Orlando as SeaWorld invites guests to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day during the Seven Seas Food Festival with all the sights, sounds, and flavors of Ireland’s favorite tradition.

Feeling Lucky??

• Date: 2026 TBA
• Location: Once Upon A Child – Ocoee, FL

Spend $40 or more to earn a lucky scratcher and WIN $10, $15, or 20% OFF your total!
*One ticket per person per day with a minimum $40 purchase before tax is applied.

St. Patrick’s Sensory Bins at The Burrow

• 2026 TBA
• The Burrow Cafe and Play, Orlando

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with sensory bins for little ones to find Leprechaun treasure and $3 rainbow craft kits—make your own rainbow and eat it, too! Stop by and join the fun.

St. Patrick’s Day at Fiddler’s Green

• Date: 2026 TBA
• Location: Fiddler’s Green Irish Pub

Fiddler’s will open at 8am featuring live entertainment throughout the day with Irish step dancers and more. (Irish Breakfast served 11am – 3pm Saturday and Sunday)

Tea Room’s St. Patrick’s Day Tea Time

• Date: 2026 TBA
• Location: The Tea Room Experience, 420 E Church St # 109, Orlando, FL, 32801

Enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day Tea Time with a beautifully tiered presentation with a selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with their homemade Devonshire cream & preserves, savory bites, petite desserts & unlimited loose-leaf tea. Afternoon tea is a beautiful English tradition that originated in the 1800s. The Tea Room Experience honors this tradition by providing our guests with a one of a kind Experience with a modern twist. Children 5 and up are welcome to join.

What’s Next…

The next big celebration is Easter, which means Easter egg hunts and fun places to see the Easter Bunny in Orlando.