With St. Patrick’s Day falling on Sunday, March 17, you know it will be a busy, party-filled weekend! Make your plans now, so there will be no shortage of green beer, Guinness, or Irish whiskey in your life. Some parties, dinners, and races require advanced registration, so click on the links for details. Please leave a comment or email info@columbusonthecheap.com if you know of other events.
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Irish fun anytime through the year
The Irish Fairy Doors of Dublin Trail: Fun event for this season or anytime. Pick up your Trail Guide at the Irish Fairy Garden in the Visitors Center (9 South High Street) and follow the path on your trail guide through Historic Dublin to 8 different businesses to find tiny magical fairy doors. Find the name of each resident fairy, fill in your passport and return your completed passport to the Dublin Visitor & Information Center (9 S. High St.) for a FREE Fairy Doors of Dublin t-shirt. Family-friendly!
Celtic Cocktail Trail in Dublin: Enjoy a delicious beverage at each of these uniquely Dublin Celtic Cocktail destinations and redeem great prizes! Complete 5 trail stops and redeem a commemorative koozie. Complete all 14 stops and score an exclusive Celtic Celtic Cocktail t-shirt! Take your time completing this trail – no need to complete in one day!
Friday, March 15
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at Dublin Community Church: Friday, March 15. Dinner and Irish dancing starting at 6 pm. inner and Irish dancing. Meal includes corned beef & root vegetables or fish & macaroni and cheese (or double mac and cheese). Each meal includes a drink, Irish soda bread, and dessert. Now Accepting Reservation. Cost $6.00 Children $12.00 Adults. Family-friendly!
Saturday, March 16
Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Lions Club pancake breakfast, Inflation Celebration, and the huge Parade, following by fun at shops and restaurants in the district. Family-friendly!
After the Parade, bring the kids to Kreation’s Play Kafé at Dublin Toy Emporium (28 N. High St, Dublin) for the soft-opening on March 16 from 12 pm – 4:30 pm. There is a “stay and play” option (where a grownup stays on the property, browsing the store or just hanging out, and a “drop-and-go” option where you can leave the kids to play while you enjoy kid-free time. Reservations and paperwork is required for drop and go. Space may be limited for either option, so make a reservation to ensure space. Family-friendly!
Fadó Pub and Kitchen in Dublin’s Bridge Park District: This new pub is celebrating its first St. Patrick’s Day with a two-day outdoor block party in the vibrant Bridge Park District in Dublin on March 16-17. The event will include Irish dancers and live music all weekend long with bands such as Off the Hook, Cyril Scott Pipes, Lt Dan’s New Legs, and many more. Staying true to their Irish heritage, they will also have traditional Irish fare available on their menu such as corned beef and cabbage and specialty cocktails such as Irish Coffee. Tickets are $20, but there are ticket packages and 2 day tickets available that will save you money. Purchase tickets and check out the entertainment lineup at this link.
Grandview Heights Leprechaun Hunt: March 16. 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Go on a city scavenger hunt to find the Leprechaun. Register online for this FREE event (spots are limited!), first 75 registered gets a goody bag. Start at Wyman Woods to receive your map and first clue with directions of which businesses to visit. Each participating business will have an activity for you to complete to get the next clue. Giveaways will be handed out by local businesses. Family-friendly!
St. Practice Day and St. Baldrick’s at Fado: The St. Baldrick’s Head Shaving event will kick off the party at 11 a.m., followed by a warm-up to St. Patrick’s Day, including live music, drinks, and so much more! 6 Nations Rugby and EPL will be on the tvs starting at 8:30 am when the pub opens. They’re hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Block Party on Sunday, March 17 – see details below.
Flannagan’s St. Patrick’s 5k: Run the 5K before the huge St. Patrick’s Day party on March 16 – you’ll get a long-sleeved technical tee and a free pass to the party.
Flannagan’s St. Patrick’s Day Bash: Free early breakfast, 5k run/walk, live entertainment all day, green beer, food, and Irish fun.
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl in the Arena and Park Street Districts. Register in advance to save $5 and guarantee an event t-shirt.
St. Patrick’s Day 4 Miler at Kinsale Golf Club, followed by party and concert by Naked Karate Girls (family and friends can join you for the concert afterwards
Bryne’s Pub St. Patrick’s Day Tent Party: Head to this iconic Irish Pub on March 16-17 for the St. Patrick’s Day Tent Party featuring 3 great Irish bands each day! Come back on Monday, March 18 for the Survivor’s Party from 7-9 pm with The Hooligans!
Sunday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day at Three-Legged Mare: Catch the McIans at 10 am, and stick around all day for the St. Patrick’s Day Show at 6:30 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day Mass, Parade and Irish Family Reunion at St. Joseph’s Cathedral and the Convention Center with live music, Irish dancing, food and more. Reserve tickets, table, and parking in advance. Family-friendly!
St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt at Blacklick Woods: Go on a scavenger hunt for green things in the park from 12-4 pm. Family-friendly!
St. Patrick’s Day Skating Party at United Skates of America: 1pm-3:30pm. Wear Green & receive $1.00 Admission, Non-skating adults admitted FREE. Admission: $5.00, Skate Rental: $3.50, Rollerblade Rental: $3.50. Family-friendly!
Looking for Leprechauns at Sharon Woods: Find all the leprechauns hidden along the trail from 2-4 p.m. and win a prize. Family-friendly!
Bryne’s Pub St. Patrick’s Day Tent Party: Head to this iconic Irish Pub on March 16-17 for the St. Patrick’s Day Tent Party featuring 3 great Irish bands each day! Come back on Monday, March 18 for the Survivor’s Party from 7-9 pm with The Hooligans!
St. Patrick’s Day Block Party at Fado, featuring Kegs and Eggs starting at 7 am, live music from great Irish bands, Irish dancing and more. $5 cover until 9 a.m., $20 after.
Fadó Pub and Kitchen in Dublin’s Bridge Park District: This new pub is celebrating its first St. Patrick’s Day with a two-day outdoor block party in the vibrant Bridge Park District in Dublin on March 16-17. The event will include Irish dancers and live music all weekend long with bands such as Off the Hook, Cyril Scott Pipes, Lt Dan’s New Legs, and many more. Staying true to their Irish heritage, they will also have traditional Irish fare available on their menu such as corned beef and cabbage and specialty cocktails such as Irish Coffee. Tickets are $20, but there are ticket packages and 2 day tickets available that will save you money. Purchase tickets and check out the entertainment lineup at this link.
St. Patrick’s Day at the Shamrock Club with Irish music, food, and drinks
Other Irish Pubs to check out (always fun on St. Patrick’s Day!)
The Blarney Stone Tavern (2151 W. Dublin-Granville Rd)
Dublin Village Tavern (Dublin)
McClellan’s Pub (Sawmill Rd)
Cavan Irish Pub (Merion Village)
The Three-Legged Mare (Arena District)
Tommy O’Bryan’s Pub (Polaris/Westerville)
Paddy Mac’s Pub (North High)
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