St Patrick’s Day Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Orlando
St. Patrick’s Day is coming, 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. So, grab your greenest garb, pack your lucky charms, and 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
46th Annual Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sunday, March 1, 9-11:30am
Park Avenue Winter Park
Gather your family and friends and wear some green to enjoy the only St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Central Florida.
FREE
HOPE’s Shamrock N Run 5k Festival
Saturday, March 8, 8am
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
2021 West State Road 426, Oviedo, FL, 32765
Catch the luck of the Irish at the best St. Patrick’s day 5K & Little Leprechaun Lap in town! Featuring Irish Entertainment, Bagpipes, Dancers, Prizes for Best Costume (everyone comes in their St. Patty’s best), 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+!
Raglan Road 2025 Mighty Irish Festival
Friday – Monday, March 14 – 17
Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant, Disney Springs
The 2025 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 14 – 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
St. Patrick’s Day – Craft and a Snack
Friday, March 14, 10:30-11:30am
OCLS Eatonville Branch
Come out for a St. Patrick’s Day-inspired craft and enjoy a small snack while creating. Recommended for toddlers ages 2-4.
FREE
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend at Boxi Park
Saturday, March 15, 1pm – 8pm
Boxi Park at Lake Nona
Get your green on with live entertainment and more family-friendly fun during St. Patrick’s Day Weekend at Boxi Park. This event will feature traditional Irish dancers, a Celtic rock band, a pipe band, face painters, a DJ, and more.
FREE
St Patrick’s Day Festival 2025
Saturday, March 15, 4pm – 9pm
Oviedo Amphitheatre & Cultral Center
Oviedo’s St Patrick’s Day Festival is a family-friendly celebration of all things Irish. Featuring live Irish entertainment by Colin Farrell and The Byrne Brothers, fresh Guinness, Smithwicks, and Harp on draft, food trucks featuring unique Irish cuisine, and more! For the kids, there will be Irish Step Dancers, stilt-walker balloon artists, and face painting. Kids are also encouraged to dress up!
FREE
Dream Finders Homes Lucky Charm 5K
Sunday, March 16, 8am
Homestate Brewing
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 9:30 a.m., and registration costs $15.
Tea Room’s St. Patrick’s Day Tea Time
Sunday, March 16, 10am, 1pm, & 4pm
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 & preserve, 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.
$40 Adult, $30 Children (10 & under)
St. Patrick’s Day Block Party at Hamlin
Sunday, March 16, 4-8pm
Hamlin
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.
Gather your family for various activities, including kid-friendly crafts, while enjoying a spread of local food trucks and vendors. Raise a glass to good cheer with beer and wine available for purchase.
FREE
City of Sanford’s St Paddy’s Day Festival
Sunday, March 16, 4-9pm
202 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, Fl, 32771
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, Live Wrestling by The Establishment Wrestling (TEW) – yes, it’s as epic as it sounds, Food Trucks to fuel your fun, Vendors with goodies galore, Kids Zone for the wee leprechauns!
St. Patrick’s Day Outdoor Party & Celebration
Saturday – Monday, March 15 – 17, 2-11pm
Promenade at Sunset Walk
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.
FREE Admission
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando
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.
The celebration will transform the park into the Emerald Isle on select dates between March 13 – 17 and 20 – 23 with unforgettable offerings included with park admission, including:
- Streets of Green: Irish Market Plaza will come to life throughout day with incredible entertainers, amazing stilt walkers, and much more.
(Select times from 12:30 – 6 p.m.) - Timeless Tunes: Lose yourself in Irish melodies as traditional musicians bring their beautiful sounds to Orlando throughout the day.
(Select times from 12:30 – 6 p.m.) - Tastes of Ireland: Take your Seven Seas Food Festival voyage to the Emerald Isle for some classic recipes like corned beef hash and beef stew, as well as some NEW additions just for the celebration such as Irish Coddle. Make sure to toast the day with a Guinness Irish Stout, a special St. Patrick’s Day Bud Light or even a delicious Shamrock Sour cocktail.
- Iconic Bands: Round out a day filled with unforgettable memories during the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration weekends with The Righteous Brothers, The Goo Goo Dolls, Corey Kent, and Boyce Avenue!
Uptown Vibes
2025 TBA
Uptown Altamonte
Uptown Vibes brings live performances from talented local artists. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend with street performers, dancers, food trucks and games. Guests will also enjoy a variety of vendors selling unique gifts, artisanal goods, home décor, and more. Admission is free!
Giant Shamrock Wheel
2025 TBA
ICON Park
Leprechauns of all ages also can celebrate St. Patty’s Day with a ride on The Wheel, lit up like a shamrock to celebrate the holiday. Whether you’re enjoying your drinks on The Lawn or taking in the views of the City Beautiful from 400 ft in the air, there are plenty of Instagram-able moments with ICON Park’s signature attraction.
$29.99 per person to ride
St. Patrick’s Day Kids Slime Workshop
2025 TBA JoJo’s Shake Bar – Orlando
It’s your lucky day, join the Mad Scientists after your delicious meal to make Green Shamrock Slime at JoJo’s shakeBAR Detroit! Step on up to the St. Patty’s Day slime bar to mix up the perfect batch of ooey, gooey, slime. Test out your concoction at the slime Olympic station to see how stretchy, bouncy, and bubbly it is. Then take home your own pot o’ slime to have at the end of the rainbow!
Ticket includes includes Kids Entree + Side, Get Lucky Biggie Shake or Lucky Charms Hot Chocolate, & Slime Workshop with Slumberr Orlando.
$50 per child
What’s Next…
The next big celebration is Easter which means Easter egg hunts and fun places to see the Easter Bunny in Orlando.
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