Looking for ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the DC area? Look no further! This guide offers a variety of events for all ages and interests, from lively pub crawls to cultural festivals and family-friendly activities.
Family Fun:
- Metrobar's Family Funday: Enjoy live music from Corned Beef Hash, a folk-fusion band, and face painting for the kids! (March 17, $5 per family)
- St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt at Dacha Beer Garden: Test your skills with holiday-themed games and a landmark scavenger hunt. (March 16, Free)
- Ireland at the Wharf Festival: This all-ages event features live Irish dance performances, music, and a showing of the Six Nations Rugby match on the big screen. (March 16, Free)
Festivals & Live Music:
- VA Irish Fest (formerly ShamrockFest): Immerse yourself in Irish culture with music, dance performances, and vendors in Loudoun County, VA. (March 16, $15+)
- St. Patrick's Day in Annapolis: This two-day festival boasts a parade, live music, and dance performances. (March 16-17, Free for parade, $30 for festival)
- Wunder Garten's St. Patrick's Day Weekend Bash: Enjoy themed cocktails, games, live music, and even catch some basketball games on the big screen. (March 15-17)
Unique Experiences:
- St. Patrick's Day Tour of DC's Noted Irish-Americans: Learn about the influence of Irish-Americans on DC's history and culture with a guided walking tour. (March 17, $24)
- Profs & Pints DC: Ireland 101: Take an introductory lesson on Irish language, poetry, stories, and songs at Penn Social. (March 17, $14)
- Kiss Me, I'm Irish Bar Crawl: Explore U Street's bars and lounges with drink specials and discounted snacks. (March 15-17, $20+)