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St. Patrick’s Day Events and Activities in Ohio 2023 

St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and excitement is building in Ohio communities as many people prepare to celebrate the holiday. Whether you’re of Irish descent or love the festivities, there’s no shortage of St. Patrick’s Day events in the area. From parades and live music to traditional Irish fare and green beer, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.  

Here’s a roundup of some of the best St. Patrick’s Day events happening in the local area that you won’t want to miss! 

Akron 

Akron’s Official St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl 

Friday, March 17 

4 p.m.  

54 East Mill Street, Akron 

 

Shamrock’ n Roll 

Friday, March 17 

6 p.m. – 9 p.m. 

Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave, Akron 

 

Cincinnati  

S.T.E.A.M. Stars: Make a 4-leaf Clover Pin 

Wednesday, March 15 

4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

800 Vine St., Cincinnati 

 

Kegs and Eggs Brunch at Boswell’s 

Friday, March 17 

8 a.m. – 11 a.m. 

1686 Blue Rock Road, Northside 

 

St. Patrick’s Day O’DORA Dash 

Friday, March 17 

10 a.m. 

130 Riverfront Plaza, Hamilton 

 

St. Patrick’s Day Bestie Night at Cincinnati Nature Center 

Friday, March 17 

7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 

4949 Tealtown Road, Milford 

 

Official St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl 

Saturday, March 18 

11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 

AC Upper Deck, 135 Joe Nuxhall Way, The Banks 

 

Cleveland 

St. Patrick’s Day Puppy Party 

Wednesday, March 15 

5 p.m. 

Nano Brew, 1859 W 25th St, Cleveland 

 

St. Patrick’s Day Parade 

Friday, March 17 

1 p.m. 

Intersection of Superior Avenue and East 18th St, Cleveland 

 

St. Patrick’s Day Bagpipe Bash 

Friday, March 17 

10 a.m. – 11 p.m. 

1250 Old River Road, Cleveland 

 

CMC Center Stage – OPUS 216 Performs Irish Folk Music 

Friday, March 17 

11 a.m. 

The Children’s Museum of Cleveland, 3813 Euclid Ave, Cleveland 

 

The Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Run 

Saturday, March 18 

4 p.m. 

1280 W 6th Street, Cleveland 

 

Columbus 

2023 Columbus St. Patrick’s Day Parade 

Friday, March 17 

11:30 a.m. 

Starts at Washington Blvd. & Broad Street, Columbus 

 

St. Patrick’s Day Hike 

Friday, March 17 

10 a.m. 1p.m. 

Park Maintenance Shop, 9935 Opossum Hollow Road, Rockbridge 

 

Shamrock Shoot 

Friday, March 17 

3 p.m. – 5 p.m.  

Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg 

 

Dayton 

St. Patty’s Day Arrangement event at Centerville Florists 

Wednesday, March 15 

6:30 p.m.  

Centerville Florists, 209 N. Main St., Centerville 

 

St. Patrick’s Day Bash at Bock Family Brewing 

Saturday, March 17 

Noon 

Bock Family Brewing, 8150 Washington Village Dr, Centerville 

 

St. Patrick’s Day Party at The Irish Club of Dayton 

Friday, March 17 

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.  

Irish Club of Dayton, 6555 Dog Leg Rd., Dayton