St. Patty’s Day Activities in the Queen City
Celebrate the holiday weekend the best way we know how. With free and cheap activities, of course!
Whether you are spending your St. Patrick’s day with your friends drinking green beer or with your kiddos enjoying a parade, you are sure to find something to do on the cheap with this list!
Friday, March 15, 2019:
Shamrock’ n the Village -Come enjoy Irish foods and drink features while listening to Irish Bagpipers. You could also win green giveaways!
Brush ‘n’ Beats– Time to get creative while listening to live music. This event is free to attend where the paint is provided along with paintbrushes and easels. All you need to purchase is your canvas!
Saturday, March 16, 2019:
St. Patrick’s Day Run on the Greenway with Dunkin Donuts– Start your day with a run down the Greenway by Freedom Park where participants will receive a FREE Dunkin’ gift card. There will be coffee, donuts, and free gifts. All you need to do is sign up!
Latta Celtic Festival– Go experience authentic music, whiskey tastings, Irish and Scottish dancers, food trucks, and much more at the Historic Latta Plantation.
Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade– This year’s parade has over 125 entries that include floats, pipe & drum bands, Irish dancers, musical groups, and more.
Suffolk Punch St. Patty’s Day– Enjoy a day full of Irish foods, drinks, music, and even a special beer release!
Rock Hill’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival– Take a short drive down I-77 for Old Town’s St. Patty’s Day festival where there will be vendors, food, live music, and an amusement area for the little ones.
Sunday, March 17, 2019:
Latta Celtic Festival– If you can’t make it to the festival on Saturday don’t worry, you are in luck! The festival will be held today as well.
Paddy’s Clover Hunt– Travel to Rocky River Vineyards to buy a green slushy and find clovers for your chance to win a wine tasting certificate!
An Afternoon of Irish Tunes– Charlotte native Jon Singleton, bluegrass and folk music legend, will be performing Irish American music that will get you on your feet! This event is free and open to the public, so put on your dancing shoes and get ready for some bonny tunes!
