When it comes to raising littles, every holiday becomes the main event. After the main holiday season, smaller holidays like Valentine’s Day and Saint Patrick’s Day deserve to be celebrated and explored in fun ways to break up the monotonous day-to-day.
Saint Patrick’s Day falls on March 17, a day commemorating the life of Ireland’s Patron Saint, Patrick. And while the meaning behind Saint Patrick’s Day is religious, it quickly became a lighthearted and fun holiday surrounding luck, leprechauns, and pots of gold — all of which became family-friendly themes for animated TV shows.
I compiled a short list of family-friendly cartoons about Saint Patrick’s Day, highlighting specific episodes, where to stream them, and what they teach children about life in general and the famous figure the day honors.
Where To Watch Note: Some streaming services may list episodes in a different order or split episodes into multiple parts. I suggest searching by episode name if the episode isn’t located in the same position I have noted. Streaming availability and age recommendations in this guide reflect platforms commonly used by families in the United States. International availability may vary by region due to licensing.
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse — “Minnie’s Rainbow” (Season 2, Episode 26)
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse has timeless episodes for toddlers and young children who love Mickey’s whole gang. In “Minnie’s Rainbow,” the episode loosely ties into the theatrical side of St. Patrick’s Day, when Minnie goes on an adventure to find a pot of gold after seeing a rainbow. Along the way, the group of friends meets Pete, who acts as a leprechaun to deter them from his gold.
What “Minnie’s Rainbow” Teaches Kids: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is a fan favorite for a reason, as it offers multiple lessons and educational play throughout its episodes. In “Minnie’s Rainbow,” kids learn to ask for help when they’re lost, that working as a team can achieve a greater goal, and about the colors of the rainbow. So, while children won’t learn about the holiday specifically, the rainbow, leprechaun influence, and pots of gold are right on theme.
Age Range: 2-6 Years
Where to Stream: Disney+
VeggieTales Mini Moments — “The Story Of St. Patrick”
VeggieTales Mini Moments may be an older animated series, but the moral lessons in every episode resonate with a young audience. In “The Story of St. Patrick,” the characters tell a light and short story about Ireland’s Saint Patrick and why he is celebrated all these years later. The episode is easy to follow, has cute characters, and is morally sound.
What “The Story Of St. Patrick” Teaches Kids: While teaching children about Saint Patrick, it also teaches the Saint’s finer characteristics, like courage and forgiveness. The art of helping those in need while staying true to yourself is also echoed in the mini-episode. Other children’s episodes focus on the holiday’s folklore, but “The Story of St. Patrick” focuses on the Saint himself.
Age Range: 3-5 Years
Where to Stream: YouTube
Puppy Dog Pals — “Somewhere Under the Rainbow” (Season 3, Episode 9)
Puppy Dog Pals follows pig brothers Bingo and Rolly on different adventures. The silly and lighthearted Disney show typically highlights the duo’s teamwork, which is also reiterated in “Somewhere Under the Rainbow.” In the episode, the pugs go on a mission to find the end of a rainbow to grab a pot big enough for Bob’s stew. There are four-leaf clovers, rainbows, and pots of gold, along with some valuable lessons along the way.
What “Somewhere Under the Rainbow” Teaches Kids: Beyond the value of teamwork, the episode encourages positive curiosity and shows what that could look like in a safe, fun way. The pups also showcase imagination and Saint Patrick’s Day folklore. It’s short, imaginative, and team-focused.
Age Range: 3-6 Years
Where to Stream: Disney+
Doc McStuffins — “St. Patrick’s Day Dilemma” (Season 3, Episode 24)
Doc McStuffins is the lovable animated series about a little girl who runs a fictional medical clinic for her toys at home. Her imaginative spirit and sincerity toward her beloved toys resonate with viewers. In “St. Patrick’s Day Dilemma,” Doc’s new Irish paper doll, Fiona, gets her dress messy before the big St. Patrick’s Day parade. Doc then has to teach a lesson on the importance of staying clean for our health.
What “St. Patrick’s Day Dilemma” Teaches Kids: The episode underscores the importance of hygiene and staying clean, and the consequences of being dirty, which can affect our health. As an animated series, the lessons are done in an adorable, light-hearted way for the holidays.
Age Range: 3-6 Years
Where to Stream: Hulu
Teen Titans Go! — “The Gold Standard” (Season 4, Episode 16)
Teen Titans Go! is an action-packed animated series that follows the superhero team, the Teen Titans. In this holiday episode, Beast Boy wishes he could transform into a leprechaun, but his simple wish turned into an obsession with gold. His new desire for gold and money disturbed the local economy. The Titans turn into leprechauns to catch Beast Boy and counter his obsession with gold and to do right for the community.
What “The Gold Standard” Teaches Kids: With a fixation on wealth, the episode teaches kids that having a lot of gold (or money) doesn’t mean you’re rich in life. Saint Patrick’s Day isn’t dissected specifically, but the theme of leprechauns and gold is the main concept. Obsessing over wealth can distort a person’s sense of worth, which is often taught to children.
Age Range: 6-10 Years
Where to Stream: HBO Max
The Garfield Show — “Lucky Charm” (Season 1, Episode 20)
The Garfield franchise is extensive and includes the animated series The Garfield Show. In season 1, the Saint Patrick’s Day-themed episode “Lucky Charm” showed Odie and Garfield finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. However, when a leprechaun shows up and offers eternal good luck for the gold, things go awry for the two pals. The holiday isn’t dissected in the episode, but Saint Patrick’s Day’s themes are apparent.
What “Lucky Charm” Teaches Children: This episode in the series shows that overindulgence can backfire, leading to poor choices. Being greedy and selfish can cause problems with friends, so it’s important to recognize right from wrong. Confidence comes from within and not from monetary values.
Age Range: 5-10 Years
Where to Stream: Tubi
The Fairly OddParents — “Crocker of Gold” (Season 4, Episode 25)
Fairly OddParents follows a young boy named Timmy Turner and his magical life with two fairy godparents. In the 25th episode of season 7, Timmy’s arch rival, Mr. Crocker, takes a break from hunting fairies to focus on catching leprechauns in Little Ireland. But when Timmy’s Fairly OddParent Cosmo dresses as a leprechaun, he has to hide from Mr. Crocker. Cosmo teaches Timmy and co. about the fictional holiday, Leprechaunaka. The holiday is hilariously a combination of Saint Patrick’s Day and Hanukkah.
What “Crocker of Gold” Teaches Kids: Although the physical comedy runs rampant throughout Fairly OddParents, and Mr. Crocker’s obsession with finding fairies is nonstop, the episode does have some lessons for families. The biggest takeaway is that greed or riches (like a pot of gold) won’t necessarily make you happy. Chasing something for the chase is a game that few win, and that’s shown with Mr. Crocker’s mission.
Age Range: 6-11 Years
Where to Stream: Paramount+