Per Irish tradition, it is customary to wear green on St. Patrick’s Day. As long as it’s visible, any green clothing works! Be sure to don your emerald attire to be safe from the other St. Patrick’s Day tradition: pinching the people who aren’t wearing green. However, if you find yourself up the river without green attire, depictions of St. Patrick have also been shown with him in blue!

Characterized by rapid footwork and a rigid torso, an Irish jig is a lively folk dance originally gaining popularity in 17th and 18th century Ireland, with earliest evidence, while scarce, tracking back to the 14th century. You can learn more about Irish jigs online and invite your family and friends to join the fast stepping fun!

The poster boy of St. Patrick’s Day, the leprechaun, comes from Irish folktale, described as a fairy that takes the shape of a little old man who makes shoes in the forest. It was told that he has a pot of gold, and if captured, he may reveal its hiding place if the viewer can keep eyes on him. Be careful, as the leprechaun will try and trick you into glancing away so he can make an escape! Even if you have no interest in the gold or the folktale, a leprechaun trap can be a fun arts and crafts experience for the whole family, especially younger family members who still may have their hearts set on finding the leprechaun.