Sláinte! to the South Shore!

Get ready to embrace Irish traditions along the South Shore! Below you will find fun ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Northwest Indiana.

Make sure to share your four-leaf clover-inspired outfits and mugs of green beer using #AlongTheSouthShore!
 

Schererville

Lucky Leprechaun Glow Hunt

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Schererville Parks brings back their Lucky Leprechaun Glow Hunt! Kids will search the Schererville Community Center lawn under the moonlight with their flashlights to find special four-leaf clovers and more - some containing special prizes! Before the hunt begins, participants will enjoy pizza, dessert, drinks, and a special St Pat's edition craft! Each participant will also receive their own participation prize! (ages 4-12)
 

Off Square

The Lucky Gnome Paint & Sip

Friday, March 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Join in the fun painting The Lucky Gnome at Off Square Brewing in Crown Point. Bring your friends or come solo to meet new friends! No experience is necessary. We will walk you through every step of the way, all fun, no stress!
 

Hometown Shamrock Market

Hometown Shamrock Market

March 14-15, 2025

Celebrate an early St. Patrick's Day and do some Spring shopping at the Hometown Shamrock Indoor Market at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point.
 

Poses with Possums

Poses with Possums

March 14, 2025

Unwind, learn, and connect with nature at Poses with ‘Possums at Art Barn School of Art in ValparaisoThis exclusive two-hour event features an hour of rejuvenating yoga for all levels and a unique opportunity to meet Twig, their possum ambassador, alongside other special animal guests. 
 

St. Patrick's Day Weekend Celebration at Shoreline Brewery

St. Patrick's Day Weekend Celebration

March 14-17, 2025

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Shoreline Brewery with a menu paired with craft beer! They are partnering with other local breweries and celebrating 20 Years with 20 Collaborations! 
 

Corkscrew and Brew

Corkscrew and Brew

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Corkscrew and Brew at Thomas Centennial Park in Chesterton is a great way to kick off your St. Patrick's Day celebrations! They'll have more than 20 beer and wine vendors, food and live music.
 

Hessville St. Patrick's Day Parade

Hessville's St. Paddy’s Day Parade

Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 2 p.m.

Join in the annual St. Paddy's Day Parade in Hessville on Saturday, March 15! The route will travel north along Kennedy Ave. until it ends at 161st St.
 

Villa Ceseare

St. Patrick's Day Party

Saturday, March 15, 2025 

Enjoy a delicious corned beef & cabbage dinner and DJ at Villa Cesare Banquets in Schererville.
 

Michigan City St. Patrick's Day Parade

Michigan City St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

The Uptown Arts District will be full of the sound of bagpipes and bands for Michigan City’s annual parade! Enjoy the fun down Franklin Street from 9th Street north to 4th Street!
 

Off Square

St. Paddy's Day Celebration

Saturday, March 15, 2025 

Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day at Off Square Brewing with food specials, beer releases and LIVE music by Working Class Zero from 7-10 pm.
 

Aftermath Cidery & Winery

St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Dinner

Saturday, March 15, 2025 

Get your St. Patrick's Day weekend started right at Aftermath Cidery and Winery in Valparaiso! Stop by for a delicious Corned Beef Dinner in Valparaiso starting at 11:30 AM, served until it's gone. 
 

Running with the Irish 5k

25th Annual Runnin' With the Irish 5k

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Whether you want to participate in the 5K run, 1/2 mile Kid’s Fun Run, or the non-competitive Fitness Walk there is active fun for the whole family at Runnin' with the Irish! The course uses paved roads/paths and winds through scenic Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton. Park admission is waived for participants. Sign up and learn more here
 

Running Vines

Corned Beef Dinner

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Enjoy a delicious corned beef & cabbage meal at Running Vines Winery! Come early, stay late, or stop by in between the Corkscrew and Brew event happening in the park. 
 

Tavern on the lake

St. Patrick's Day on the Lake

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Get ready to celebrate in style at Tavern on the Lake's 3rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party, an event promising a day of lively festivities and unforgettable memories. 
 

St. Patrick's Day Crown Point

Crown Point's Nighttime St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Monday, March 17, 2025

Put on your favorite Irish-inspired outfits and head to Crown Point's downtown square for an annual tradition, the nighttime parade, starting at dusk! Enjoy floats, horses and vehicles all lit up, and listen to Pipes and Drums bagpipe players. From 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the festivities will also include Shamrock Lane, a seating and vendor area on the lawn of the historic Lake County Courthouse, providing a space for people to enjoy local cuisine before the parade. 

St. Patrick's Day at Farmhouse Restaurant

St. Patrick's Day Menu at Farmhouse Restaurant

Monday, March 17, 2025

Dig into favorites like house-made corned beef, fish and chips, fish sandwiches and a shepherd’s pie this St. Patrick's Day at Farmhouse Restaurant in Fair Oaks.

 

Little Leprechaun Labs

Little Leprechaun Labs

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

A full day of Leprechaun play! Show up in your green, too and we'll share stories of leprechauns and other Irish folklore. Cooking science with shamrock treats and hunting will be happening too. Learn more.
 



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