St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick Day Events in the Triad

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St. Patrick’s Day is a fun day for families and adults! But how can you enjoy and celebrate this holiday in the Triad? Below is a list of St. Patrick’s Day events that are great for the whole family or just adults!

St. Patrick’s Day Events in Greensboro and burlington area

St. Paddy’s Day Bash

When: 3/13/26, 5-9pm
Where: Downtown Burlington
Description: Join B-Town Special Events for our annual Downtown Burlington St. Paddy’s Day Bash! The event features live music, Irish performances, games & activities, food trucks with green-themed foods, a beer garden, and much more!
Website: https://www.burlingtonnc.gov/2231/St-Patricks-Day

Running of the Leprechauns

When: 3/14/26, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Where: Oden Brewing, 802 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC
Description: Do you like to run or walk? Do you love to drink beer and think St Patrick’s Day should be a week-long national holiday? Then we have the event for you! The Running of the Leprechauns in Greensboro, NC.  The run starts Oden Brewing and tours the UNCG campus before ending back at Oden Brewing for the soon to be famous Saturday before St. Paddy’s Leprechaun celebration. This is a chip timed event and a part of The Race Series. All finishers receive series points for participation.
Website: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Greensboro/RunningoftheLeprechauns5K

Pot o’ Gold Playdate

When: 3/14/26, 10:00am – 11:30am
Where: Greensboro Day School, Helen Monroe Preschool, 4700 Lake Brandt Rd, Greensboro, NC
Description: Parents and guardians of children ages 2-5 are invited to join on March 14, 10–11:30 a.m., for a magical morning of discovery and fun! Children can put their creativity to work by building a leprechaun trap, participate in a festive scavenger hunt, and enjoy a morning filled with surprises and smiles!
Website: Pot o’ Gold Playdate – Greensboro Day School | A Private School in North Carolina

St. Patrick’s Celebration

When: 3/14/26, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Monticello Community Outreach Center, Browns Summit, NC
Description: Dance performance by Walsh Kelley School of Irish Dance. Refreshments and activities for kids.
Website: (5) Facebook

Otis & Wawa’s 11th Annual St. Patrick’s Festival

When: 3/14/26, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: Downtown Greensboro
Description: A day of Live Music, Games, and Socializing! Check-in Registration will be held at One Thirteen Brewhouse & Rooftop. The Fest kickoff is from 2pm-5pm which includes live music and DJs, local vendors, and more.
Purchase Tickets: Buy tickets – Otis & Wawa’s St. Patrick’s Fest + Block Party – Downtown Greensboro – One Thirteen Brewhouse and Rooftop Bar

Downtown Graham St. Paddy’s Bar Crawl 2025!

When: 3/14/26, 12:00pm – 11:45pm
Where: Downtown Graham, 1 SE Court Sq, Graham, NC
Description: Downtown Graham is home to EIGHT different and unique bars, all within no more than a block and a half’s walk from each other making it the perfect place to celebrate! Get ready for the green beer, themed drinks, food trucks, live music, competitions & more!
Website: Downtown Graham St. Paddy’s Bar Crawl | visitgrahamnc

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

When: 3/15/26, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Summerfield Farms, 3203 Pleasant Ridge Rd, Summerfield, NC
Description: Get ready to shamrock and roll at our St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at The Well Truck! Whether you’re chasing gold or just great drinks, this festive afternoon is packed with live music, delicious eats, and a whole lot of luck o’ the Irish!
Website: https://summerfieldfarms.com/event/st-patricks-day-celebration/

St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Celebration 2025

When: 3/14/26 & 3/15/26, 12:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Pluck Farm, 6901 NC HWY 54, Mebane, NC
Description: Join us Saturday and Sunday March 14-15 for Pluck Farm and Steel String Brewery’s St Patrick’s Celebration Weekend!
Get your best green outfit on and celebrate with live music, food trucks, green beer and activities for the whole family!
Website: St. Patrick’s Celebration Weekend | Steel String Brewery

St. Patrick’s Day Party!

When: 3/15/26, 1:00pm – 9:00pm (last year’s times, TBD this year)
Where: Village Beverage Co, 1015 NC-150, Summerfield, NC
Description: Come celebrate St Paddy’s with your village! They’ll have green beer on tap, an Irish Dancing showcase with the Walsh Kelley School of Irish Dance at 3 and live music! Don’t miss this party!
Website: (4) Facebook

St. Patrick’s Day Events in Kernersville and High Point Area

Brick Builders: St. Patrick’s Day Edition

When: 3/10/26, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Where: Bricks & Minifigs, 960-A S Main St, Kernersville, NC
Description: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the creative way with a brick‑building event full of charm, color, and a little bit of magic. Kids and families can drop in, build, explore, and take home their creations!
Website: Brick Builders: St. Patricks Day Edition at 960-A South Main Street, Kernersville, NC, United States, North Carolina 27284 on 10th March, 2026

Kids Cake Decorating St. Patrick’s Day

When: 3/15/26, 3:00pm
Where: Uncle Cheesecake, 3800 Tinsley Dr, High Point, NC
Description: Come join Uncle Cheesecake for a fun-filled St. Patrick’s Day event where kids can unleash their creativity by decorating delicious cakes in person!
Website: 3rd Kids Cake Decorating St. Patricks Day, Uncle Cheesecake, High Point, 15 March 2026 | AllEvents

St. Paddy’s Paint & Sip

When: 3/17/26, 6:30pm
Where: Dive Bar, 312 N Elm St, High Point, NC
Description: Need St. Patrick’s Day plans? Join Dive Bar as they welcome Paint, Palette & Pizzazz with a St. Patrick’s Day themed Paint & Sip! You can expect a guided class on how to make your very own St. Paddy’s themed canvas and food & drink will be available for purchase!
Website: St. Patricks Day Paint & Sip, 312 N Elm Street, High Point, NC, United States, North Carolina 27262, 17 March 2026 | AllEvents

St. Patrick’s Day Events in Winston-Salem Area

St. Paddy’s Weekend at Wise Man

When: 3/13/26 – 3/15/26, 8:00am – 8:00pm
Where: Wise Man Brewing, 814 N Angelo Brothers Ave, Winston-Salem, NC
Description: Wise Man is going full Irish all weekend long with green beer, irish live music, irish dancers, holiday beer releases, irish food specials from food trucks, “Lucky Lattes” (Cold Brew w/ Baileys), green slushies and nonstop St. Paddy’s vibes. 
Website: (5) St. Paddy’s Weekend at Wise Man | Facebook

Run Leo

When: 3/14/26, 7:00am – 10:00am
Where: St. Leo Catholic School, 335 Springdale Ave, Winston-Salem, NC
Description: Run Leo is one of the premier races in the Triad with upwards of 1000 runners each year.
It is the main fund raiser in support of the children of St. Leo Catholic School.
Website: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/WinstonSalem/StLeosRoadRace5K10KandFunRun

St. Patrick’s Day Party

When: 3/15/26 11:30am
Where: Star of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1355 Jonestown Road Winston-Salem
Description: Let’s have a party and invite the community together.  While they will NOT offer green beer, there will be green tablecloths and decorations.  While they do not have authorization to dye the Yadkin River green, they can gather neighbors and friends over a sub sandwich! Anyone who reaches out a hand in friendship will find one at their St. Patrick’s Day Party.

Website: St. Patrick’s Day Party – Look to the Star

Sip & Deco: St. Patrick’s Cake Decorating Class

When: 3/17/26, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: The Canvas Cake Studio, 205-I S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
Description: Grab your bestie or a beloved family member and come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us in a fun and creative cake decorating class! Get ready to design a festive 6-inch, 2-layer St. Patrick’s themed cake using a variety of buttercream and fondant techniques. Feel free to bring along your favorite bottle of red, white, or rosé to enjoy as you decorate. This class is perfect for anyone eager to learn the finer skills of cake decoration. Suitable for ages 21 and over, with those 16 and over welcome under parent supervision (both participants must be registered).
Website: Sip & Deco: St. Patricks – Cake Decorating Classes – March 17 – 6:30PM-8:30PM – The Canvas Cake Studio

Annual St. Patrick’s Day Irish Feast

When: 3/17/26, 11:00am – 7:00pm
Where: O’Brien’s Deli, Winston-Salem, NC
Description: Come join O’ Brien’s Deli for their Annual St. Patrick’s Day Irish Feast! They’ll be serving their famous corned beef brisket with cabbage, onions, potatoes, carrots and a side of homemade soda bread.
Website: (5) Annual St. Patrick’s Day Irish Feast | Facebook

St. Patrick’s Day Events in Surrounding Areas

Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival

When: 3/14/26, Parade 11:00am – 1:00pm, Festival 10:00am – 7:00pm
Where: Uptown Charlotte, NC
Description: They are planning a wonderful parade with marching bands, floats, and civic organizations celebrating the city of Charlotte and Saint Patrick’s Day! In addition, they plan to have a full festival event with food, vendors and attractions.

Website: https://www.charlottestpats.com/

Pinehurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade

When: 3/14/26, 10:00am
Where: James W Tufts Memorial Park, 4 Village Green Rd W, Pinehurst, NC
Description: This fun-filled event welcomes everyone to participate and be part of the lively parade atmosphere. Whether you’re marching alongside the floats, cheering from the sidelines, or joining in the excitement from your own ride, it’s a fantastic way to connect with the community and embrace the joy of St. Patrick’s Day.
Website: Pinehurst St. Patricks Day Parade 2026, James W Tufts Memorial Park, Pinehurst, 14 March 2026 | AllEvents

Baxter Village Spring Fling & St. Patty’s Parade

When: 3/14/26, 2:00pm – 6:00pm (parade at 5:00pm)
Where: Baxter Village, 993 Market St, Fort Mill, SC
Description: A celebration with live music, Irish dancers, interactive games, inflatable slides, craft vendors, kids activities, and Irish-inspired food and drink specials in the heart of Baxter Village’s walkable community. Come ready to enjoy music and green cheer with friends and family.
Website: St. Patrick’s Day Events Guide for Fort Mill & Rock Hill

Shamrocks & Shenanigans

When: 3/14/26, 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Downtown Mooresville, 215 N Main St, Mooresville, NC
Description: The Mooresville St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Bar Crawl hosts Live Music by Pluto for Planet, Irish Dancers, Mooresville Fire-Rescue Pipes & Drums, Food Trucks, festive adult beverages, and loads of family fun along Broad & Main Streets. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at gate (until sold out) and include 9 Festive Tastings, a lanyard with drink punch card, & a scarf with an event pin. Tickets are ONLY required to participate in the bar crawl.
Website: Downtown Mooresville Shamrocks & Shenanigans, 215 N Main St, Mooresville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28115, 14 March 2026 | AllEvents

St. Patrick’s Day Palooza!

When: 3/14/26, 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: Downtown Franklinton, NC
Description: Join the annual St. Patrick’s Day Palooza in Downtown Franklinton on Saturday, March 14th from 3 to 7 PM! The event includes food trucks, craft vendors, games, family fun, and your favorite local band, Dr Captain and The Fleet! Come on out for great music and good times with the family. FREE ENTRY.
Website: (2) St Patrick’s Day Palooza!!! Dr Captain and the Fleet’s Franklinton Debut | Facebook

Explore Elkin’s St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl

When: 3/14/26, 4:00pm
Where: Downtown Elkin, NC
Description: Get ready to go green and get lucky in Elkin! Join for an unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl, where you can sip, stroll downtown Elkin, and celebrate while earning a chance to win amazing prizes—including a $250 CASH PRIZE!
Website: Explore Elkins St. Paddys Day Pub Crawl, Downtown Elkin Historic District, 14 March 2026 | AllEvents

Whatever you choose to do for the St. Patrick’s Day holiday, may the luck of the Irish be with you! And don’t forget to wear green!

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