Legend has it that St. Patrick used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to the Irish, thereby bringing Christianity to Ireland. The "Feast of St. Patrick" has been celebrated by the Irish since the ninth century and became an official public holiday in Ireland in 1903.
Although not a legal holiday in the US, it is widely celebrated by people who are proud to be Irish, people who wish they were Irish, and people who just like drinking mass quantities of green beer! Here are some family-friendly ideas to help you celebrate the holiday ... whatever your reason!
LOCAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY EVENTS
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
- St. Joseph’s Irish Dancers Performance | 5:30pm | Bethlehem
- Shamrock Sprouts on a Sponge | 5:30pm | Hickory
Friday, March 17, 2017
- NCA Bach's Lunch 'n' Listen | 2pm | Newton
- St. Patrick's Day Creation Station | 3pm to 5pm | Conover
- Leprechaun Workout of the Day | 4pm | Hickory
- St. Patrick's Day Minute to Win It | 5pm | Hickory
- St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt | 6:30pm | Hickory
- Irish Done Right! | 7pm | Hiddenite
Saturday, March 18, 2017
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade/Charlotte Goes Green Festival | 10am to 6pm | Charlotte
- NCA Fairy Tale Concert "The Story of Oisin" | 11am | Newton
- Art Buzz Kids Pot o'Gold Painting | 1pm | Hickory
- WPS Masterworks IV "Celtic Memories" | 7:30pm | Hickory
ST. PATRICK'S DAY ACTIVITY IDEAS
- Rainbow Science Experiments
- Leprechaun Masks Craft
- St. Patrick's Day Play Dough
- 4 St. Patrick's Day Crafts
ST. PATRICK'S DAY RECIPES
- Fruit Rainbow
- Rainbow & Shamrock Pancakes
- Shepherd's Pie
- St. Patrick's Rainbow Cupcakes
- Rebenack Irish Soda Bread Recipe
JUST FOR FUN
- St. Patrick's Day Facts
- Interview with a Leprechaun
- $1 Mint Oreo Milk Shakes all day on March 17th at PDQ
