Whether your family is Irish or not, St. Patrick’s Day is always a fun time of year to celebrate with a little jig. And fortunately, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the holiday together in Indianapolis.
As with all events we publish, we recommend contacting the venue to confirm final details. Events appear in chronological order.
St. Patrick’s Day in Indianapolis
Enjoy a week of Irish fun at 4 Kids Books & Toys
4 Kids Books & Toys puts a lucky green spin on their usual weekly drop-in activities the week before St. Patrick’s Day: Monday and Saturday will feature Paint-A-Story {story and art activity}, Tuesday is Story & Snack and Thursday’s Silly Songs & Stories will be St. Patrick’s Day themed according to staff. No pre-registration is required. Programs are FREE and tailored to ages 2-5.
Date/Time: Monday-Tuesday, March 11 & 12; Thursday, March 14 and Saturday, March 16, 10:30am
Location: 4 Kids Books & Toys, 4450 Weston Pointe Dr., Zionsville
More info: (317) 733-8710
Get fit at the 24th Annual Shamrock Run/Walk then jig it up at Shamrockin’ The Circle
Known as ‘the official race of the Indianapolis St. Patrick’s Day Celebration’, the Annual walk/run includes a 4-mile loop for people of all abilities and ages. Afterward, head to Mass Ave for traditional Irish fare like pretzels, bangers and mash and corned beef, or do your own little jig to the live, on-site music. Walk/run registration is required but the after-party Shamrockin’ fun is FREE and open to the public. Register before March 15 and save on registration. Register three or more people and save $3 per person.
Date/Time: Saturday, March 16, 10am-5pm with the walk/run beginning at 10 am
Location: 748 Mass. Ave, Indianapolis Firefighters Local Union 416, Indianapolis
Go green… at the Greening Of The Canal in downtown Indy
A family favorite – when weather permits, the Greening of the Canal is a fun downtown event to ready your St. Patrick’s celebration. Although the Canal is pre-dyed a bit prior to this event, once the fountains turn on, the entire Canal floods with festive green color. Tip: Best spot to enter the Canal is by Fire Station #13 on Ohio Street. Music and live dancing follow. FREE.
Date/Time: Thursday, March 14. 5-6 pm, with greening taking place at approximately 5:45 pm
Location: downtown Canal next to the Indiana State Government Building North, Ohio Street, Indianapolis
Parade & Tent Party
Like any parade worth its salt, this grand celebration features bands, performers, floats and mascots, with tons o’ treats tossed to the crowd. The fun doesn’t stop when the parade ends. Enjoy live music, food and beverages, both before and after the parade, at the Tent Party located on North Street. Because this event is outdoors, we recommend dressing to the weather. FREE
Date/Time: Friday, March 15, 9am-3pm with parade beginning at 11:30 am and ending at approximately 1:30 pm
Location: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Meridian/Michigan Streets, downtown Indianapolis
4th Annual Shamrock Bash
Enjoy some St. Patrick’s Day fun for all ages at the Urban Chalkboard. This family-friendly event will have you dancing an Irish jig as you enjoy the music of the remarkable Irish Dancers of Celtic Motion. While you are there make a leprechaun beard and take a family selfie (or two) in the photo station. Come hungry! Greek’s Pizza will be available to purchase by the slice as well as a fun Leprechaun Latte. The cost for the event is 12$ per child. Admission is NOT charged for infants under nine months of age or adults.
Date/Time: Friday, March 15, 4-7pm
Location: The Urban Chalkboard, 452 East Carmel Drive, Carmel
Know of other must-do St. Patty’s Day activities we missed? Please share them in the comments OR email us at [email protected]. Out enjoying St. Patrick’s Day as a family? Tag us in your Instagram photos at @indyschild and you might be featured in an upcoming post or article!
