St. Patrick’s Day is coming up on Thursday, March 17, 2022. If the luck of the Irish is on your side, your family will get the chance to experience at least one of these great in-person and virtual St. Patrick’s Day events in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor.
These family-friendly events give adults and kids a fun way to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland — along with shamrocks and all things green.
Several days in March 2022 are packed with family-friendly St. Paddy’s Day fun. So, dust off your green stockings, turn on your Irish pride and head out to one of these fantastic events.
Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many events are enforcing face mask and social distancing protocols. Check ahead on the rules before heading out.
St. Patrick’s Day Craft Kit at Troy Public Library
March 1-17, 2022
- Address: Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy
- Time: 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday
- Cost: Free
Bring your kids to the Youth Department at Troy Public Library for a St. Patrick’s Day craft, while supplies last! Kits are great for ages 3-plus.
St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt at Royal Oak Public Library in Royal Oak
March 1-31, 2022
- Address: Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
- Time: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays
- Cost: Free
Kids will enjoy searching the lower level of the library for pots of gold. Make sure to fill in the letters on your clue sheet and then, once you have the answer, go to the Youth Services Desk for a prize!
Fish Fry’s at Old St. Pat’s of Ann Arbor
March 4-April 8, 2022
- Address: Old St. Pat’s of Ann Arbor, 5671 Whitmore Lake Road, Ann Arbor
- Time: 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays
- Cost: $12/adults, $6/kids
This year is Old St. Pat’s 44th Annual Lenten Friday Fish Fry. Inside dining and take-out are planned and will include Alaskan Pollack, choice of potato or mac and cheese, salad bar, beverage and dessert (extra cost).
Cultural Arts Concert Series: Blackthorn
March 5, 2022
- Address: Farmington Hills Community Center – The Hawk, 29995 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- 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!
Teen Take and Make: Pot of Gold Craft at Roseville Public Library
March 9, 2022
- Address: Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., Roseville
- Time: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Cost: Free
Teens can come to the library to paint a flowerpot and fill it with Rolo candy to create your own decorative “lucky pot of gold.” This event is for teens in grades 7 to 12. Registration is required and participants must have a valid Roseville library card to register.
Take & Make Craft Theme: St. Paddy’s Day! at Harrison Township Public Library
March 11, 2022
- Address: Harrison Township Public Library, 38255 L’Anse Creuse St., Suite A, Harrison Township
- Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Cost: Free
Make and take St. Patrick’s Day-themed craft kits are available for first come, first served. They’re located in the children’s section.
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Story Time at Pontiac Public Library
March 12, 2022
- Address: Pontiac Public Library, 60 E. Pike St., Pontiac
- Time: 2-3 p.m.
- Cost: Free
Join the library for their annual St. Paddy’s Day Story Time with music, leprechauns, pots of gold and more. You may even spot a leprechaun! Registration required.
“Go Green” for St. Patrick’s Day at the Sterling Heights Nature Center
March 12, 2022
- Address: Sterling Heights Nature Center, 42700 Utica Road, Sterling Heights
- Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Cost: Free
There will be fun “green” games, an outdoor leprechaun maze and other activities and crafts for the whole fam. Crafts are available while supplies last.
Leprechaun Days at Canterbury Village in Lake Orion
March 12-13, 2022
- Address: Canterbury Village, 2369 Joslyn Court, Lake Orion
- Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m.
- Cost: $5/person, free/children under 2, military and veterans, $5/parking
The leprechauns have scattered coins all around the village! Children will roam throughout the village collecting the hidden coins and taking them to the shops where they can exchange the coins for prizes and goodies. Advanced registration required.
Luck of the Irish Skate
March 12, 2022
- Address: Garden City Ice Arena, 200 Log Cabin Road, Garden City
- Time: 7-8:20 p.m.
- Cost: $10 (only for those wishing to skate)
Shamrock Shindig at Hawk Woods Lodge in Auburn Hills
March 12, 2022
- Address: Hawk Woods Lodge, 3799 Bald Mountain Road, Auburn Hills
- Time: 10-11 a.m.
- Cost: Free/residents, $3/non-residents
Kids ages 5-12 can come and plant their own shamrocks to take home. Also, crafts and a scavenger hunt. Registration required.
St. Patrick’s Parade in Corktown, Detroit
March 13, 2022
- Address: Corktown area, 2068 Michigan Ave., Detroit
- Time: 1 p.m.
- Cost: Free
The D welcomes back this 64th annual, which comes with a procession filled with leprechauns, shamrock floats and other Irish swag.
The Detroit St. Patrick’s Day Parade Private Family Fun Zone
March 13, 2022
- Address: Corktown area, 1217 Michigan Ave., Detroit
- Time: 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Cost: $12/person, $60/family pack of 6 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. Also, heated grandstand view of the parade and private restrooms.
Family Drop-In Activity: Hidden Gold Scavenger Hunt at Roseville Public Library
March 15, 2022
- Address: Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., Roseville
- Time: 3-7 p.m.
- Cost: Free
A mischievous leprechaun was playing at the library and lost his gold. Find his coins around the youth area to receive a small prize afterwards.
Rainbow Shamrock Salt Painting at Romeo District Library Graubner Branch
March 17, 2022
- Address: Romeo District Library, Graubner Branch, 65821 Van Dyke, Washington
- Time: 7-8 p.m.
- Cost: Free
Ages 3 and up join the library to create rainbow shamrocks through the unique technique of salt painting to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Registration required.
Shamrock Marshmallow Treats at the Clinton Macomb Public Library South Branch Location in Clinton Township
March 17, 2022
- Address: Clinton-Macomb Public Library, South Branch, 35679 S. Gratiot Ave., Clinton Township
- Time: 3-4 p.m.
- Cost: Free
Teens head to the library to make classic Rice Krispie treats with a fun St. Patrick’s Day twist! For grades 6 through 12 only. Registration required.
St. Patrick’s Day STEAM (with Green Slime) at Center Line Public Library
March 17, 2022
- Address: Center Line Public Library, 7345 Weingartz St., Center Line
- Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- Cost: Free
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a fun-filled STEAM activity with Cathy Foster of TechKNOWKids. Kids will make green slime at this event.
St. Paddy’s Day Dance at Rochester Avon Recreation Authority in Rochester
March 18, 2022
- Address: RARA Basketball Courts, 500 E. 2nd St., Rochester
- Time: 5:30-8 p.m.
- Cost: $16
This themed dance is designed for kids with special needs ages 14 and up. Enjoy great music and dancing, while enjoy a fun evening with friends for St. Patrick’s Day. Refreshments will be served.
Pinckney St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festivities along Main Street in Pinckney
March 19, 2022
- Address: E. Main St., Pinckney
- Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Cost: Free
This annual event features a kid’s costume contest, a pet’s costume contest, Irish music bagpipes and Irish dancing. The parade will start west of town (near People’s Church) and move East towards the square.
After School Science Snacks – Fizzy Shamrock Sherbet!
March 23, 2022
- Address: Chelsea Public Library, 221 S. Main St., Chelsea
- Time: 4-4:45 p.m.
- Cost: Free
Attend this virtual program by Chelsea Public Library. It will feature tasty snacks and science with Miss Elisabeth! Registration required.
This post was originally published in 2014 and is updated regularly.
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