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.
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.
