Family Activities

"We had a great time. The music was fantastic! My daughter and her friend enjoyed the crafts very much."
-- A.H. Corvallis

"This was a wonderful event. Thanks to all who made it happen."
-- M.P. Eugene

"GREAT job. Thank you. This was my very first Celtic fest and I thoroughly enjoyed myself."
-- S.M. Eugene

"I loved what I was able to take in -- wish it was stretched out over a week's worth of events."
-- C.R. Eugene

Family Activities

Color Celtic Knots
Learn how to draw simple Celtic knots or try drawing more difficult knots. Some are ready for you to just color.

Make a Book about Irish Mythical Characters
Learn about the mythical heroes and heriones of ancient Ireland, including Fionn mac Cumhaill, Queen Medb, Cúchulainn, Oisin and more, and take home a book that you make yourself.

Earn an Irish Coin
Visit each table, learn something about Irish culture, complete a questionnaire that has a question about each activity and earn a coin from Ireland.

Make a Celtic Cross
Cut, fold and glue or tape a three-dimensional Celtic Cross together.

Grow Your Own Shamrocks
Sow shamrock seeds in a small pot and learn the symbolism of the shamrock.

The Irish Peat Bogs
Bogs have such an incredibly interesting, unique and long history and ecosystem. Learn how they are made, what makes them unique, and how critical they have been to previous Irish cultures. Learn enough and you'll get to take a piece of Ireland home with you!