St. Patrick’s Day Fun in Des Moines for Kids

St. Patrick’s Day is a fun holiday to celebrate for all ages. While many of us may think of green beer and large parties, there are many ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day as a whole family in Des Moines. We are sharing some of our favorite ways to celebrate!

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Des Moines St. Paddy’s Day Marathon & Half Marathon

Saturday, March 15

Grab the family and challenge each other to a fun run! This race also offers a ‘Kids Dash Start’ and 5K. Perfect to get the entire family involved in some outdoor, green St. Patty’s Day fitness fun! Register today.

Leprechaun Trap Quest

Saturday, March 15 at 10 a.m.

Work together to design, build, and test the ultimate Leprechaun Trap that you get to bring home. Learn about the Engineering Design Process, try to trap the mischievous Leprechaun, and get ready for a fun-filled challenge filled with problem-solving, teamwork, and a little bit of Irish magic! Register here.

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Monday, March 17 at Noon

Downtown Des Moines

This annual event is sponsored by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. Dress in all your green gear and festive wear and celebrate! The parade begins at Noon and there is a NEW parade route this year. Learn more about the parade and parade route by visiting their website.

St. Patrick’s Day Kids Yoga

March 14 – 6 to 7 p.m. and March 15 – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

1131 42nd St in Des Moines – DM Wellness Yoga

Join Katie with Happy Heart Yoga for an engaging and playful St. Patrick’s Day-themed kids’ yoga class.  Experience yoga through movement, storytelling, meditation, breathwork and games. We will explore yoga in a way that encourages self-expression, mindfulness and joy! This class helps your little yogi build confidence, find joy in movement, deepen their connection with themselves, and embrace moments of relaxation-all while having a blast! Perfect for kids of all experience levels.  After our yoga journey, each child will create their own good luck charm bracelet or keychain to take home as a special reminder of the magic and luck within them.  Feel free to dress in your favorite green and get ready for a joyful, heartwarming experience!

Email Katie at happyheartyoga@hotmail.com to register  

•$15 per child

•SPECIAL DEAL for early registration before 3/5  

•2 kiddos for $25- bring a sibling, friend, or cousin along with for double the fun! 

GPS Pot of Gold

Saturday, March 15 at 1 p.m.

Tower Park in Des Moines

Participants will learn how to use a handheld Global Positioning Unit then use the GPS to find hidden “golden treasures” in the park. Pre-registration is required.  1 or 3 p.m. $10 per person collecting prizes. Register here.

St. Patrick’s Day Family Glow Bowling

Sunday, March 16 at Noon

Warrior Lanes

Join Warrior Lanes for a Family-Friendly Bowling Party. These parties are a blast and feature Glow-In-The-Dark Bowling, Mom-Approved Music, Food, Fun, (alcohol-free), and of course…..Family! You must pre-register for this event.