We know that St.Patrick’s Day festivities may include a little bit of drinking.But there are plenty of kid-safe St. Patrick’s Day events around metro Phoenix,too. Here are the lucky St.Patrick’s Day celebrations for kids.

3/17:Lucky St.Patrick’s Day Cupcakes

Kids can make their own treats at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix this St.Patrick’s Day. Children can make and decorate their cupcakes with rainbow candies and chocolate. To-go containers will also be provided.

Details:1 pm-3 pm, Friday, March 17. Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix. $3 for members. $4 for non-members. 602-253-0501.

3/17-19: Fountain O’ Green Artisan Market

This community festival will include sculptures, paintings, handcrafted jewelry and apparel(衣服) from selected local and regional artists, live music and dance performance throughout the weekend. There will also be a food court.

On Friday, colorful water will shoot from the town’s fountain at noon. Take the kids to see the annual tradition and picnic in the park.

Details:10 am-5 pm,Friday-Sunday, March 17-19.Avenue of the Fountains and Saguaro Boulevard, Fountain Hills.Free.480-488-2014.

3/17:St.Patrick’s Day Party at AZ Air Time

Kids above 12 years old can collect their free, green necklaces and jump for three hours, climb the rock climbing wall or dive into the giant hole of foam(泡沫). Jump socks will be required.

Details:8 pm-11 pm,Friday,March 17. AZ Air Time, 13802 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 145,Scottsdale.$15, saving $14.480-427-2000/480-427-2001.

Residents at Parkfield House Nursing Home celebrated the end of a £10,000 project with a showcase of their work with friends and family.

For the past year the group, known as the Parkfield Peckers, have worked closely with artists, Glebe Primary School and creative ageing charity Equal Arts as they delved into the history of the area and those who’ve lived at the 19th Century home.

Hannah Wood from charity Equal Arts said: “The exhibition at Uxbridge Civic Centre was just the icing on the cake! Going into the project, there was so much enthusiasm from the group to explore the heritage of the home, so many have their roots in the area and we were keen to capture and share their knowledge in creative ways.”

There’s been a mixture of creativity with illustration, photography, portraiture, music, story-telling and collage as the group took part in weekly artist-led workshops and linked up with schoolchildren to share ideas.

Glendeen Quow, manager of the Canford Healthcare-run home, is in no doubt about the project’s benefit to residents, staff and the home. She said: “It’s been a busy year and we have all loved every minute of it. It’s been a privilege to learn about our fascinating heritage and a joy to see our residents grow in confidence each week as they were introduced to the different workshops and artists. We have enjoyed strengthening our relationships with the local community, especially with the staff and children at Glebe Primary School.”

Clare Sheldon, who provides Pastoral Support at Glebe Primary School, said: “The children have been proud to be a part of this project and connect with the Parkfield residents. It’s been great for them to have experience in talking to and sharing with older people, it gives them a stronger sense of understanding and compassion. This project has been a great way of exploring their own emotions and identity and we look forward to continuing our friendship with Parkfield.”