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!
Corned Beef & Cabbage
Here are a few places to find the traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner in Northwest Indiana.
Multiple Days
In Michigan City, Shoreline Brewery will have it on their special menu March 13-17, 20206, and in Highland, Fuzzyline Brewery's special menu will run for almost a week, March 17-22, 2026.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Freddy's Steakhouse in Hammond and Running Vines Winery in Chesterton are celebrating St. Patrick's Day with the traditional corned beef and cabbage. Villa Cesare Banquets in Schererville added it to their menu for their annual St. Patrick's Day Party along with an open bar, raffles and DJ.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
It's back on the menu at Running Vines and Farmhouse Restaurant at Fair Oaks Farms has a special menu, too -- reserve your tables today!
St. Patrick's Day Parades
Hessville's St. Paddy’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Join in the annual St. Paddy's Day Parade in the Hessville neighborhood of Hammond, traveling north along Kennedy Ave. until it ends at 165th St.
Michigan City St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 14, 2026
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!
Crown Point's Nighttime St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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. From 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., there will be a food and retail vendor area, and The Galway Girls will provide live Irish/Celtic music beginning at 4 p.m.
Family St. Patrick's Day Events
Luck of the Hunt
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Join St. John Parks for a festive adventure, hunting for chocolate gold coins hidden throughout Prairie West Park. For age groups from 1-10.
Lucky Leprechaun Hunt
Friday, March 13, 2026
Schererville Parks brings back their Lucky Leprechaun Hunt, where kids ages 4-12 will search for golden coins at the Schererville Community Center! Before the hunt begins, participants will enjoy pizza, dessert, drinks, and a special St Pat's edition craft.
26th Annual Runnin' With the Irish 5k
Saturday, March 14, 2026
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.
St. Patrick's Day Events for Adults
Classical Blast in Kilts
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Head to Hobart Art Theater for the most rockin' Celtic classic rock show around - the best way to celebrate St. Patrick's season.
Hometown Shamrock Market
March 13-14, 2026
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.
Corkscrew and Brew
Saturday, March 14, 2026
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.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
March 14, 2026
Celebrate the luck of the Irish at Byway Brewing in Hammond, with festive food, green beer and a special beer release of Irish Red Ale.
St. Paddy's Day Celebration
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day at Off Square Brewing in Crown Point with food specials, beer releases and a FINAL performance by Working Class Zero.
Let's Get Lucked Up
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Join Running Vines Winery in Chesterton for a 21+ night of beer pong, themed drinks, and DJ.
Give a Luck Bar Crawl
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Grab your crawl passport at any participating location around the Crown Point square, including Tavern on Main, Public Bar & Rec, Zombie Club, Ramen District and One13North. Hit every stop. Collect your stamps. Sip boldly. Repeat as needed.
St. Patty's Pub Crawl
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Put on your best Irish wear and join White Rhino in Dyer for St Patrick's Day cheer! Transportation will be provided. They will stop at several local pubs.
Paint and Sips
The Lucky Gnome Paint & Sip
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - Up Your Alley in Schererville
Luck of the Irish Paint and Sip
Thursday, March 12, 2026 - Jean Shepherd Community Center in Hammond
Only Here for the Green Beer Paint Night
March 12, 2026 - Off Square Brewing in Crown Point
Paint & Drink: Shamrocks
March 13, 2026 - Manic Meadery in Crown Point
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