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!
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)
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
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
March 14, 2025
Unwind, learn, and connect with nature at Poses with ‘Possums at Art Barn School of Art in Valparaiso. This 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
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
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'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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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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