With COVID restrictions easing and the green hills all around us, it’s time to consider some nearby St. Patrick’s Day fun for the whole crew! Check out a few of these local events for the whole family including scavenger hunts, theater performances, and more!
FOR THE LITTLE FOLKS
LEPRECHAUN SCAVENGER HUNT
Howe Homestead Park
March 18-20
Signup to search the beautiful green rolling hills for hidden leprechauns in this family-friendly scavenger hunt. Find the 15 hidden leprechauns and at the end of the hunt, snap a selfie to be entered into a raffle. Wearin’o-the green is encouraged! Scavenger hunt should take approximately 30 minutes and is geared to families with children aged 8 & younger. Cost: $10 per family.
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Lesher Center
Fri, Mar 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
From green leggings to green hats to a GIANT green beanstalk, your little folks are sure to love the world of make-believe with Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble of Jack and the Beanstalk! At 50 minutes in length, it’s perfect for even the littlest “peas in your pod!”
FOR THE WHOLE GANG
38TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION
Downtown Dublin Saturday, March 12, 2022
Dublin’s extraordinary St. Patrick’s Day Celebration is back and you don’t need a passport to enjoy the Emerald Isle! There is something for everyone with three stages of Irish music and dance; more than 250 vendors featuring tons of delicious Irish food and drink, carnival rides for the kids and even a leprechaun and roaming bagpiper!
SOMETHING FOR THE ADULTS
ST. PATRICK'S DAY BEER CRAWL
Benicia Downtown
Saturday, March 12th, 1-5pm
Enjoy a variety of craft beers in beautiful downtown Benicia.
Tickets are $25 advance for a single ticket and day of the event the price increases to $35. Please, all participants must be age 21 and over. Check-in starts at 12:30pm at Benicia Main Street, 90 First Street. More details here.
CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY WITH YOUR PUP!
Whiskey and Wags
Veranda Shopping Center
Tuesday March 15, 5-7pm
Enjoy yummy green drinks and plenty of amazing appetizers while engaging in puppy portrait painting and more! Plenty of DIY crafts and take-home Yappy Hour goodie bags! Your furry family member will be treated like a “saint” with cute gifts and tasty snacks created just for him! Sponsored by Out the Dough.