St. Patrick’s Day is coming up on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. 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 kid-friendly events give families a fun way to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland, along with shamrocks and all things green.
Kid-friendly St. Patrick’s Day events in metro Detroit
Shamrocks & Shenanigans 5K & Kids K at Conor O’Neills
March 8, 2026
- Address: 318 S. Main St., Ann Arbor
- Cost: $18-$41
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.
Kids Leprechaun Traps at Harrison Township Public Library
March 11, 2026
- Address: 38255 Lanse Creuse St., Harrison Township
- Cost: Free
Kids can create their own Leprechaun Trap at the library. All craft supplies, boxes and decorations will be provided.
Leprechaun Days at Canterbury Village in Lake Orion
March 14-15, 2026
- Address: 2325 Joslyn Court, Lake Orion
- Cost: $5/entry, free/parking
Enjoy a kid-friendly St. Patrick’s Day celebration with Irish dancers, magic shows, free bounce houses and more. Find 10 gold coins throughout the village to turn in for a prize.
Royal Oak St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 14, 2026
- 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 at this annual event.
St. Patrick’s Parade in Corktown, Detroit
March 15, 2026
- Address: 2068 Michigan Ave., Detroit
- Cost: Free
This annual event comes with a procession filled with leprechauns, shamrock floats and other Irish swag.
This article was recently updated on Feb. 3, 2026, by Metro Parent staff writers. The update included research to feature the latest information and new events. Questions? Please reach out to editor@metroparent.com.
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