Let the luck of the Irish be yours this year and enjoy a fun, family-friendly St. Patrick's Day on March 17! The ever popular St. Patrick's Day Parade and Shamrock Festival in Roanoke are popular with many Lynchburg area families.
You can also find your pot of gold close to home with fun recipes and crafts!
Check out the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid event calendar any time for all of the best local events. You'll find indoor and outdoor fun guides and much more on our website.
Lynchburg Area St. Patrick's Day Events
Leprechaun Trap Kit Pickup - Campbell Co. Public Library - March 4-9 during regular hours at all Campbell County Public Library branches! Households are welcome to grab one kit per child.
Riddle on the Harp at Bedford Central Library - March 11 at 2 PM - Local Celtic and traditional music group Riddle on the Harp are sure to have you ready to dance an Irish Jig!
St. Patrick's Day Themed Library for All at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library - March 12 at 11 AM - This month’s program will feature St. Patrick’s Day themed crafts, and refreshments will be served. All ages are welcome.
Riddle on the Harp at Forest Library - March 12 at 2 PM - Local Celtic and traditional music group Riddle on the Harp are sure to have you ready to dance an Irish Jig!
Park View Community Mission St. Paddy's Day 5k at Riverfront Park - Saturday, March 16 at 11 AM - Celebrate the spirit of the holiday at this St. Patrick's Day themed 5K event. Costumes are encouraged. Leprechauns, runners and walkers are welcome!
St. Patrick's Day Festival at Water Dog - March 16-17 from 12 PM - 8 PM - Mark your calendars for the St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Water Dog: TWO DAYS packed with live music, brews, food, markets, good times, and a 5k!
Saint Paddy's Throwdown at Apocalypse Ale Works - March 16 starting at 1 PM - Green beer and other drinks for the adults, fun games, and live music from Dropkicking Murphy's.
English Country Dance & Folk Dance at Forest Road United Methodist Church - March 16 from 7 PM - 10 PM - Enjoy an evening of family-friendly entertainment at this traditional social dance. All ages are welcome.
Alien Green Out Party at FunQuest - March 17 from 12 PM - 6 PM - Who is ready for St. Patrick’s Day? Unlimited fun special is $19.99 when you wear a green shirt! Special prize for the person wearing the most green.
FriYay Cheers at Avoca Museum St. Patrick's Day Celebration - Friday, March 29 from 5 PM - 8 PM - Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Avoca. Wear your green! Bring your lawn chair. Tickets sold at the door.
St. Patrick's Day Parade and Events in Roanoke
March 16 - St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Festival in Roanoke from 10 AM - 5 PM
March 16 - St. Patrick's Day Parade in Roanoke at 11 AM
Stay tuned for additional St. Patrick's Day events!
Events are added to our calendar on a continuing basis. If your organization is planning any free or inexpensive family-friendly events, please submit to our calendar of events HERE.
From crafts to fun foods and even an at-home scavenger hunt, here's 17 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day With Kids that the entire family will love!
Click each link below to find more ways to enjoy St. Patrick's Day family fun:
St. Patrick's Day Fun, Facts, and Treats
Macaroni Holidays: St. Patrick's Day Facts - How many of these fun St. Patrick's Day facts do you know?
Slime, Modeling Dough and a Trap: Kid-Approved St. Patrick's Day Fun - 3 St. Patrick's Day-themed crafts and projects kids love
St. Patrick’s Day Treats - They look like rainbows and taste like yummy!
A St. Patrick's Day Favorite: The Triple Decker Corned Beef Special - It takes just five ingredients to make the perfect sandwich for St. Patrick's Day!
Easy Glitter Slime Recipe for St. Patrick’s Day - What's not to love about green glitter slime for St. Patrick's Day!?
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a Rainbow of Smoothies - Who needs gold at the end of a rainbow when you can find a delicious and healthy drink instead!
Leprechaun Masks - St. Patrick's Day Craft - An easy St. Patrick's Day Craft for kids of all ages
Get Your Shamrock On: 3 Corned Beef Recipes For St. Patrick's Day - These three mouthwatering corned beef ideas are sure to bring the luck of the Irish to your home!
Fruit Rainbow and a Pot o' Gold - Let the kids help make this cute St. Patrick's Day appetizer!
Lucky's Layered Lime Dessert - Even the littles can help spoon the ingredients into tall glasses or dessert dishes!
Three Easy Saint Patrick's Day Crafts for Preschoolers - These simple St. Patrick's Day crafts are perfect for the preschool-sized leprechauns!
Celebrate the Irish in March! Wear green, make some fun treats, enjoy craft time, and who knows - maybe those mischievous leprechauns will show up on St. Patrick's Day too!
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