Moorestown St. Patrick's Day Guide 2020: Events

MOORESTOWN, NJ — St. Patrick’s Day is quickly approaching. This year, the holiday — celebrated every year on March 17 — falls on a Tuesday, and there are some events going on in Moorestown to celebrate.

If you are looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, check out the full list of upcoming events below.
If you know of a parade or event that’s not on the list, please feel free to tell us in the comments section below:

Events:

• St. Patrick's Day Pajama Party at The Dance Lab, 12 West Camden Avenue, March 13, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Drop off your kids, ages 4-14 years old for some Friday night fun at The Studio. Wear your favorite pajamas for this St. Patrick's Day themed event. Pizza, snacks and treats will be provided. $20 per child. Learn more here.
• St. Patrick's Day Playgroup at Fit4Mom, March 16, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: In honor of New Mama Monday and St. Patrick’s Day, join the village for their St. Patrick’s Day Playgroup! They will make Four Leaf Clovers out of our little ones’ hands and rainbows out of Fruit Loops and marshmallows! They will practice our kids’ sorting skills with cereal sorts and stacks as well! Come enjoy the crafts and conversations! No charge. Learn more here.
• St. Patrick's Day Baking at the Burlington County Agricultural Center, 500 Centerton Road, March 16, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Join Maranda Burns, owner of Pee Wee’s Ice Cream, in making Irish Potatoes and a decadent chocolate stout cake! You might be surprised that Irish potatoes don’t actually contain potatoes. In fact, they’re a sweet treat concocted with coconut, powdered sugar and cream cheese. These two-bite confections are designed to look like small potatoes once they are rolled in cinnamon. Mind-blown! Maranda will also teach you how to make a chocolate stout cake. The flavor of this cake is unique in the way that the stout gives it a much more interesting finish! This incredibly moist cake is topped with cream cheese glaze. Happy St. Patty’s Day! $40 per person. Learn more here.
• St. Patrick's Day Gold Pamper Party at Primp and Play, noon to 2 p.m.: Mamas and your minis, let's get lucky on St. Patrick's Day at Primp & Play of Moorestown! Kiddos will paint and decorate their ''Pot of Gold'' and get a golden manicure. Moms get to relax and recharge while indulging in a champagne facial. Extra spa services available for an additional fee. Additional sibling $12. Learn more here.

The American celebration of St. Patrick’s Day started as a minor religious holiday in 1631, according to National Geographic. The church declared it a feast day, and over time the day became associated with Irish-American tradition.

The annual holiday is celebrated on March 17 as it is the traditional death date of Saint Patrick.
The color green didn’t become connected with the day until the Irish Rebellion of 1798 — when Irish soldiers chose to wear green — since it was the color that most contrasted with the red British uniforms.

To read more about the history of the holiday and who St. Patrick was, visit National Geographic.