St. Patrick’s Day is coming up on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. 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 2021 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 coronavirus pandemic, many events are enforcing face mask and social distancing protocols. Check ahead on the rules before heading out.
Leprechaun Day at Canterbury Village in Lake Orion
March 13, 2021
- Address:Â Canterbury Village, 2369 Joslyn Court, Lake Orion
- Phone:Â 248-391-5700
- Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Cost: Free
Search for coins hidden throughout the village. Find one of each color and collect a prize.
St. Paddy’s Day in the Park at Blossom Heath Park in St. Clair Shores
March 13, 2021
- Address:Â Blossom Heath Park, 24800 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores
- Phone:Â 586-445-5350
- Time: Noon-9 p.m.
- Cost: Free
Find food trucks stocked with Irish food, vendors and more at this event, which is sponsored by the St. Clair Shores Hockey Association.
X Marks the Spot at Red Oaks Nature Center in Madison HeightsÂ
March 13, 2021
- Address:Â Red Oaks Nature Center, 30300 Hales St., Madison Heights
- Phone:Â 248-585-0100
- Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
- Cost: $7/person
Come in green and search the nature center to see if you can find the slippery leprechauns and their hidden treasure. Crafts and snacks included. Registration required.
St. Patrick’s Day Kids Craft Pack from the Sterling Heights Public Library
March 17, 2021
- Address:Â Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights
- Phone:Â 586-446-2640
- Time: All day
- Cost: Free
Register in advance to pick up a St. Patrick’s Day craft to make with your kiddos at home.
St. Patrick’s Day Virtual 5K/10K
March 17, 2021
- Address: Anywhere
- Time: By midnight
- Cost: $35/person
Register and run this virtual race to score a race-themed headband, good luck bracelet, race bib and finisher medal.
Dine & Dash St. Patty’s Day Bash at the Waterford Recreation Center
March 18, 2021
- Address: Waterford Recreation Center, 5640 Williams Lake Road, Waterford
- Phone: 248-674-4881
- Time: 9-10:30 a.m.
- Cost: $7/resident, $10/non-resident
Dress in your favorite green garb and head to this drive-thru event to get breakfast and a bag of green swag. Pre-registration required.
St. Patrick’s Day Road Rally in Utica, Shelby Township and Macomb
March 19, 2021
- Address: Macomb County area
- Phone: 586-604-6907
- Time: 6:30-9 p.m.
- Cost: $50/car of four
The Women’s Life Chapter 911 Macomb Angels hosts this socially-distant event. Dress in your St. Paddy’s Day best and go on an scavenger hunt in the county.
This post was originally published in 2014 and is updated regularly.Â
