St. Patrick’s Day in the Tri-Valley
From festive parades and live musical performances to boozy pub crawls, and colorful 5K fun runs, there are plenty of ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Tri-Valley. Take your pick from traditional Celtic entertainment, delicious food and drinks, outdoor activities, or family-friendly events. Here’s what’s happening St. Patrick’s Day Weekend the Tri-Valley.
Family Friendly Fun
Looking for a way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the whole family? From lively parades to kid-friendly festivals, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the holiday without the bar scene. Catch festive floats, enjoy Irish dance performances, or bring the little ones to activity zones filled with crafts, games, and more!
41st Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
- Sat, March 15th at 9:30AM
- Dublin Boulevard and Amador Plaza Road
- All Ages
Kick off festivities with a lively procession of musicians, dancers, festive floats, and community groups marching through downtown Dublin. More Info →
Danville's St. Patrick's Day Celebration
- Thu, March 13th at 4PM - 7PM
- Danville Community Center
- Ages 2-9
Break out your green attire prior St. Patrick’s Day to partake in crafts and activities themed after the Irish culture. Find the Gift of Gab, build Leprechaun traps, hunt for treasures and enjoy the music of Ireland. More Info →
St. Patrick's Day Treasure Hunt
- Sat, March 15th at 10AM - 2PM
- Del Valle Regional Park
- All Ages
Leprechauns have visited Del Valle Regional Park! Can you find the treasure that they hid? Drop by the Visitor Center to follow a collection of clues on your way to the St. Patrick’s Day Treasure. You might learn about some of the park’s animals along the way. Remember to wear green! More Info →
St. Patrick's Day Festival
- Sat - Sun, March 15th - 16th
- Dublin Civic Center
- All Ages
Enjoy three stages of live entertainment, a wide variety of Irish food offerings, along with 250+ vendors at the Irish Marketplace. With carnival rides, an Irish Tea Cottage, and plenty of family-friendly activities, this festival is a must-visit for all ages! New this year: don’t miss the Sheaf-off & Caber Challenge, an exciting Celtic Highland competition hosted by the South Bay Scottish Society. More Info →
St. Patrick's Charcuterie Class
- Sun, March 9th at 1PM - 3PM
- BottleTaps, Pleasanton
- Ages 13+
Join Krysta, owner and operator of Board & Box Company in a fun, interactive afternoon of charcuterie building! Learn to chop, assemble and design your very own 12″ shamrock shaped acaia wood cutting board. Tickets include all supplies. More Info →
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Food & Drink Celebrations
Raise a glass (or a pint of green beer) to St. Patrick’s Day! Local pubs, restaurants, and wineries are going all out with festive cocktails, live entertainment, and classic Irish comfort foods.
🍺 Keep an eye out for the beer mug emoji next to spots serving up green beer!
12th Annual St. Patrick's Day Brew Crawl
- Sat, March 15th, 5PM - 8PM
- Downtown Pleasanton
- 21+
Event guests will sample over 15 craft beers from local breweries while enjoying the Luck of the Irish festivities along the way. To add to the festive spirit of this event, guests are encouraged to wear green and other fun St. Patrick’s Day gear. More Info →
🍺 Three Sheets Craft Beer Bar
- Thu - Mon, March 13th - 17th
- Three Sheets Craft Beer Bar, Dublin
- 21+
Grab a green craft beer starting Thursday the 13th through St. Patrick’s Day on the 17th. Green beers on tap include Altamont Beer Works Maui Waui and Narrative Fermentations Blonde. Pull up a seat early on Saturday the 15th, Three Sheets will open at 9AM for all Dublin St. Patrick’s Day parade goers! More Info →
St. Patrick's Day at McGrail Vineyards
- Sun, March 16th
- McGrail Vineyards and Winery, Livermore
- 21+
Head to McGrail Vineyards to pay homage to their Irish roots on St. Patrick’s Day Weekend! Enjoy walk-up tastings of their Celtic Series Red Blend wines and live music. Marty’s Joint Food Truck will be on site serving up delicious food for purchase including some St. Patrick’s Day menu specials. McGrail wines will be available for purchase by the glass and bottle. More Info →
🍺 Hop Yard Alehouse & Grill
- Fri - Mon, March 14th - 17th
- Hop Yard Alehouse & Grill
- 21+
Raise a glass to St. Patrick’s Day at The Hop Yard! Enjoy a weekend of Irish-inspired bites, festive drinks, and good times from March 14–17. Indulge in corned beef, beer-battered fish & chips, green beer, and more while soaking up the lively atmosphere!! More Info →
Cab Franc Crawl at Vasco Row
- Fri, March 14th at 6PM - 8PM
- 2245 S Vasco Rd, Livermore
- 21+
Get ready for an evening filled with incredible Cabernet Franc wines, live music, food trucks, and plenty of fun! Come dressed in your Irish best and explore participating wineries with your exclusive Cab Franc Crawl passport—so far 12 wineries confirmed! Each guest will also receive a commemorative wine glass tumbler to take home. More Info →
🍺 Gallagher's Dublin Pub
- Fri - Mon, March 14th - 17th
- Gallagher's Dublin Pub, Dublin
- 21+
Kick of St. Patrick’s Day Weekend at Gallagher’s Dublin Pub. Enjoy a Live DJ all weekend, two stages, multiple bands and karaoke. Corned beef plates available for purchase! More Info →
LepreCON: The Shamrock Stroll (Restaurant & Bar Crawl)
- Saturday, March 15th at 3PM
- Downtown Livermore
From the creators of Downtown Livermore’s SantaCON, get ready for the first ever Downtown Livermore LepreCON! Expect all the same businesses from SantaCon, plus a few new ones will be coming back for another fun filled day of food, drinks, music, and friends. More Info →
🍺 Norm's Place
- Fri - Mon, March 14th - 17th
- Norm's Place, Danville
- 21+
Norm’s Place in Downtown Danville is featuring four straight days of live music performances, drink specials and corned beef. No cover! More Info →
🍺 McKay's Taproom & Beer Garden
- Sat, March 15th
- McKay's Taproom & Beer Garden, Pleasanton
- 21+
Join in on St. Patrick’s Day fun, McKay’s Taproom & Beer Garden will have DJ Keefer, DJ Jesse & DJ Kiran vibing their best St. Paddy’s day jams in the beer garden from 7:30PM – 10:30PM. More Info →
Concannon Vineyard
- Thur - Monday, March 13th - 17th
- Concannon Vineyard
- All Ages
Visit one of the oldest wineries in California, founded in 1883 by Irish immigrant, James Concannon. Visit between March 13th – 17th to save up to 60% off on some of their top estate wines. No reservations needed. More Info →
🍺 INC 82 Brewing
- Mon, March 17th at 4PM
- INC 82 Brewing, Dublin
- All Ages
Head to INC 82 Brewing for green beer and drink specials. More Info →
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Live Entertainment & Activities
Get into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with live music, themed fun runs, and exciting performances happening throughout the Tri-Valley. Enjoy the sounds of traditional Irish bands, watch energetic step dancers, or join a festive 5K to start the holiday on an active note.
Shamrock 5K Fun Run & Walk
- Sun, March 16th
- Dublin Blvd, near Civic Center
- All Ages
This 5K Fun Run & Walk brings over 2,000 runners together for a festive 3.1-mile course through town. Cross the finish line and celebrate with post-race refreshments, entertainment, and a prize drawing. More Info →
St. Patrick's Day Hike Through the Dublin Hills
- Sun, March 16th at 10AM - 11:30AM
- Dublin Hills Regional Open Space Preserve
- All Ages
Learn about the history of St. Patrick’s Day on a family-friendly hike up to Donlon Point. This easy 1.3 mile hike promises gorgeous views. This free, guided hike is hosted by the East Bay Regional Parks District. More Info →
Téada (Ireland) – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
- Mon, March 17th at 6PM - 9PM
- Bankhead Theater, Livermore
Experience the globally acclaimed traditional band Téada live at the Bankhead! With a rich history of headlining major music festivals worldwide, Téada is known for their dynamic performances and reenergizing rare tunes. Their latest album features a collaboration with John C. Reilly. It features the brilliant vocals of the late Séamus Begley along with the band’s customary re-energizing of rare traditional Irish tunes. Don’t miss this chance to see them perform—right here in the Tri-Valley! More Info →
Aracely Lounge
- Mon, March 17th at 6:30PM - 12AM
- Aracely Lounge, Danville
- 21+
Grab your best green garb and head to Downtown Danville’s Aracely Lounge. Enjoy festive green and gold cocktails and fill up on Irish menu specials. Live DJ from 6PM – 12AM. Irish Dancers will be performing from 6:30pm – 7pm. More Info →
Irish Roots in the Tri-Valley
From winemaking and hospitality to building thriving communities, Irish settlers left a lasting legacy that can still be seen in the Tri-Valley today.
