Don some green, grab your friends and make St. Patty’s plans
With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, North Texas is rolling out a full slate of ways to celebrate, whether you prefer planning ahead or simply seeing where the day takes you.
Across the region, the festivities range from lively pub parties to parades, live music and family-friendly events. However you like to mark the occasion — raising a pint, chasing a little luck or just enjoying the energy of the holiday — there are plenty of ways to join the celebration.
Kiss Me I’m Irish Express
March 13 | Grapevine Vintage Railroad, Grapevine
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day aboard the Kiss Me I’m Irish Express, a festive excursion on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad featuring a curated lineup of seasonal Texas craft brews. Guests can enjoy Irish-inspired and spring-ready pours paired with savory small bites designed to complement the flavors and keep the celebration rolling.
Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar St. Patrick’s Show
March 13 and 14 | Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar, Multiple Locations
Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar is pouring up a lucky green showstopper for St. Patrick’s Day. Guests can enjoy the “Shenanigan Sip,” a bold cocktail mixed with Jameson, peach schnapps, melon liqueur, blue curaçao and pineapple juice. Get this drink in the crowd-favorite Tasty Tub or the legendary 52-Ounce Schooner, each topped with a lucky mini duck garnish.
Leprechaun Lights Out
March 13 | Dark Hour Haunted House, Plano
Let Dark Hour take you on a thrilling and fully immersive journey into the world of Banshees and Leprechauns, featuring stunning special effects as you break through the barrier between the human and fairy realm. This macabre experience is your final opportunity to visit Dark Hour Haunted House before they reopen in September for the fall season.
Toyota Music Factory St. Patrick’s Day Festival
March 14 | The Plaza at Toyota Music Factory, Irving
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at this all-ages event featuring free general admission, live entertainment from a DJ and band, local vendors, green beer and festive fare. VIP ticket options are available for those looking to elevate their celebration.
Downtown McKinney St. Patrick’s Day Beer Walk
March 14 | Downtown McKinney
Put on your green and join the festive St. Patrick’s Day Beer Walk. This fun-filled sip and stroll through the heart of Downtown McKinney features 20 stops for tasting craft beers, cider, seltzer and more inside charming local shops. Upon arrival, you’ll receive your official McKinney St. Patrick’s Day Beer Cup and a map, and enjoy a local vendor market and St. Patrick’s Day photo booth.
St. Patrick’s Day at Legacy Food Hall
March 14 | Legacy Food Hall, Pano
Celebrate the luck of the Irish all Saturday long with a free St. Patrick’s Day party. Enjoy a day filled with live music, green beer and themed food specials, and stay for an epic St. Patty’s Day After-Party with Live 90.
Dallas St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival
March 14 | Blackwell St to SMU Blvd, Dallas
The largest St. Patrick’s Day event in the Southwest, this festival attracts more than 120,000 people to the 2-mile strip of Greenville Avenue, featuring a massive parade, food trucks and live music.
Photo: PGA Frisco
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend at PGA Frisco
March 14 – March 17 | PGA Frisco, Frisco
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive feast. Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day weekend specials, including Guinness beef stew at Lounge by Topgolf, Guinness BBQ beef short rib at Ice House and Irish lamb shank at Ryder Cup Grille. Additionally, green beer will be available at all District outlets for the weekend.
Lower Greenville St. Patrick’s Day Block Party
March 14 | Lower Greenville Avenue, Dallas
Dallas’ most iconic St. Patrick’s celebration is back, turning Lower Greenville into a massive 21+ street celebration. Each year, the street fills with thousands of guests enjoying outdoor beer tents, live DJs across multiple music stages and a lineup of popular Lower Greenville bars and restaurants. With the street closed to traffic, attendees can move freely between venues.
15th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party
March 14 | Ringo’s Pub, Plano
Ringo’s Pub hosts the 15th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party. This epic all-day party promises block party vibes, a big crowd, all the green, green beer, Irish drink specials and live music.
Community Beer St. Patrick’s Day
March 14 – March 15 | Community Beer, Dallas
Kick off St. Patrick’s Day with a full weekend of Irish cheer at Community Beer. Join them for shamrock-filled shenanigans packed with Irish-themed food and beer, special cocktails, lively entertainment and plenty of green vibes.
British Car & Motorcycle Show and Corgi Parade
March 14 | 140 N. Main St., Grapevine
Gaze at gorgeous British classic cars and motorcycles, meet fellow enthusiasts and don’t miss the adorable corgi parade. Corgi owners can bring their pups out in St. Patrick’s Day costumes for a chance to win prizes.
Cowboys & Clovers
March 17 | Corona Stage & Lawn at Grandscape, The Colony
Grab your green attire for a free, Texas-sized St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Enjoy live entertainment, non-stop fun and all things green throughout the evening, hosted by Part-Time Justin from the Kidd Kraddick Morning Show on 106.1 KISSFM.
St. Patrick’s Day @ The Frisco Rail Yard
March 17 | The Frisco Rail Yard, Frisco
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the actual day with jello shots, green beer and live music all going down at The Frisco Rail Yard.
Windmills Craftworks Tours And Tasting
March 17 | Windmills Craftworks, The Colony
Windmills Craftworks is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a free, all-day event featuring brewery tours with beer tastings and live Irish music. Cap off your day with green beers and cocktails and keep the luck of the Irish flowing.
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