St. Patrick’s Day is coming up on Sunday, March 17, 2024. If the luck of the Irish is on your side, your family will get the chance to experience at least one of these St. Patrick’s Day events this month in metro Detroit.
These family-friendly events give families a fun way to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland, along with shamrocks and all things green.
St. Patrick’s Day Events in Macomb County
St. Patrick’s Day Events at Harrison Township Public Library
March 6, 7 and 15, 2024
- Address: 38255 Lanse Creuse St., Harrison Township
- Cost: Free
Make Your Own Leprechaun Traps (March 6): Families can drop into the library to create their own Leprechaun Trap. All craft supplies, boxes and decorations will be provided.
Teen Take & Make Craft: Shamrock Bracelets (March 15): Teens can drop in at the Harrison Township Public Library to grab a shamrock bracelet-making kit. Available while supplies last.
St. Patrick’s Day Events at Mount Clemens Public Library
March 16, 2024
- Address: 150 Cass Ave., Mount Clemens
- Cost: Free
St. Patrick’s Day DIY Candle Making (March 16): All ages can join Mount Clemens Public Library to create a St. Patrick’s Day candle.
St. Patrick’s Day Family Storytime with Special Guest! (March 16): All ages can enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day storytime with local author Deb Kaiser as she reads her book Late for St. Paddy’s Day.
St. Patrick’s Day Events in Oakland County
Cultural Arts Concert Series: Blackthorn at Farmington Hills Community Center – The Hawk
March 2, 2024
- Address: 29995 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills
- Cost: $20/in advance, $25/at the door
Irish music sensation Blackthorn takes the stage for a musical experience that captures the history and legend of Ireland and its people. Regularly featured at world renowned Irish festivals and venues, the Detroit-based band joins us for a night of Irish music just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!
Pop-Up Leprechaun Craft at Royal Oak Public Library
March 4, 2024
- Address: 222 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
- Cost: Free
All ages can join Royal Oak Public Library in the Makerspace for a pop-up leprechaun craft for St. Patrick’s Day. Materials will be provided.
Leprechaun Days at Canterbury Village in Lake Orion
March 16, 2024
- Address: 2325 Joslyn Ct., Lake Orion
- Cost: $5/entry, free/parking
Enjoy a kid-friendly St. Patrick’s Day celebration with free bounce houses, Irish dancers, magic shows and more. Find 10 gold coins throughout the village to turn in for a prize.
Royal Oak St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Royal Oak
March 16, 2024
- Address: Downtown Royal Oak
- Cost: Free
Wear and decorate your wagons and bicycles in everything green and take part in a family-filled celebration of Irish tradition. This St. Patrick’s Day parade begins at Royal Oak Middle Schoo, travels south on Washington Ave., then westbound on West 7th St.
Irish Fairy Tales at Clarkston Independence District Library
March 18, 2024
- Address: 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston
- Cost: Free
Ages 5-10 can come out to Clarkston Independence District Library to hear about and celebrate the Irish culture of music, dance and stories with Miss Jadelyn.
St. Patrick’s Day Events in Washtenaw County
Shamrocks & Shenanigans 5K & Kids K at Conor O’Neills
March 10, 2024
- Address: 318 S. Main St., Ann Arbor
- Cost: $16-$40
Families can run or walk a 5K or Kids Kilometer race. All proceeds from this event go to Save a Heart. After the race, there will be live music, Irish Dancers, bagpipers, face painting, food and drinks.
Leprechaun Mask Making & Parade at Kerrytown Market and Shops
March 17, 2024
- Address: 407 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor
- Cost: Free
Wear green and head to Kerrytown Market and Shops to make a Leprechaun Mask. Materials will be provided for the craft. Parade to follow.
St. Patrick’s Day Events in Wayne County
Stories, Snacks, & Crafts! – St. Patty’s Party at Greenmead Historical Park
March 8, 2024
- Address: 20501 Newburgh Road, Livonia
- Cost: $10/resident, $12/non-resident
Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day-themed crafts, stories and snacks in the Alexander Blue House. For ages 4-10. Registration is required.
St. Patrick’s Day Kids Slime Workshop at JoJo’s ShakeBAR
March 10, 2024
- Address: 88 West Columbia St., Detroit
- Cost: $50/child (includes kids entree + side, Lucky Biggie Shake or Lucky Charms Hot Chocolate and slime workshop)
In partnership with Mad Science Detroit, JoJo’s ShakeBar Detroit will show kids how to make their own St. Paddy’s Day slime. Advanced tickets required.
St. Patrick’s Parade in Corktown, Detroit
March 10, 2024
- Address: 2068 Michigan Ave., Detroit
- Cost: Free
The D welcomes back this annual event which comes with a procession filled with leprechauns, shamrock floats and other Irish swag.
Check out our family guide for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
The Detroit St. Patrick’s Day Parade Private Family Fun Zone
March 10, 2024
- Address: 1217 Michigan Ave., Detroit
- Cost: $12/person, $60/family pack of six tickets
Bring your family out to the best viewing area of the Detroit St. Patrick’s Day Parade. There will be Irish Step Dancing lessons, Irish entertainment, inflatables, donuts and coffee. Guests can also enjoy a heated grandstand view of the parade and private restrooms.
Movable Leprechaun at Jefferson Branch
March 16, 2024
- Address: 12350 Outer Drive East, Detroit
- Cost: Free
Come out to Jefferson Branch to create your own movable Leprechaun in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. RSVP required.
This post was originally published in 2014 and is updated regularly.
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