Children and Family Fun
We have tons of fun planned for the wee ones and families at Irish Fair of Minnesota. Here is a little of what you can expect.
Saturday - Let's get those kiddos moving at 10:30 with a parade, then back to Celtic Corner for cookie decorating (limit of 20 only) and then crafts and games until 12. Head over to Croke Park in the afternoon for some playtime and fun. We have a li'l spud spoon and potato run for 2-12 year olds. Kids can also meet native Irish dogs and hang out with Baarry, Irish Fair's beloved sheep mascot.
On Sunday, along with a wee ones parade, kids can make some of their own music at the Instrument Petting Zoo (sponsored by the Center for Irish Music, St. Paul's own traditional Irish music school) and Chef Shelagh Mullen will demonstrate how kids can make their families a tasty Irish Wrap. Afternoon activities will be held at Croke Park Sports Field.
Here is the complete list. Or, look for items marked in gold in our online schedule. After all, kids are our greatest treasure.
FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES ....appropriate for families with kids under 12
FRIDAY
6:00 - 7:00 pm “Irish Myths and Legends” interactive romp through the world of fairies, mermaids and leprechauns by Out of the Mist Theater at Celtic Corner
7:00 pm Social Dancing Ceili at Connacht
SATURDAY
10:30 - 11:30 am Center for Irish Music Advanced Youth Ensemble at Dublin
10:30 - 11:00 am Wee Ones Parade at Celtic Corner
11:00 - 11:30 am Cookie Decorating at Celtic Corner
11:30 - 12:30 pm Kids Games & Crafts at Celtic Corner
1:30 - 2:30 pm Storytelling by Carol McCormick at Leinster
2:30 - 3:00 pm Lil Spud Run at Croke Park
3:00 - 3:30 pm Native Dog Showcase at Croke Park
4:15 - 5:15 pm Celtic Camelot: Tales of Magic and Mystery by Celtic Phoenix Theater at Celtic Corner
4:30 - 5:00 pm Kids Relay at Croke Park
5:45 - 7:00 pm “Irish Myths and Legends” interactive romp through the world of fairies, mermaids and leprechauns by Out of the Mist Theater at Celtic Corner
SUNDAY
10:15 - 11:00 am Catholic Mass at the Belfast stage includes audience participation
11:15 - 11:45 am Wee Ones Parade at Celtic Corner
11:45 - 12:30 am Center for Irish Music’s Instrument Petting Zoo at Celtic Corner
12:30 - 1:00 pm Kids Games & Crafts at Celtic Corner
1:00 - 1:30 pm Hurling/Camogie for Kids at Croke Park
1:30 - 2:00 pm Native Dog Showcase at Croke Park
1:30 - 2:15 pm Family Cooking Demo at Celtic Corner
2:30 - 3:00 pm Lil Spud Run at Croke Park
4:00 - 4:30 pm Kids Relay at Croke Park
4:15 - 5:15 pm Celtic Camelot: Tales of Magic and Mystery by Celtic Phoenix Theater at Celtic Corner
5:30 - 6:00 pm Camogie for Kids at Croke Park
