St. Patrick’s Day in Milwaukee

Top 'o the morning to you! This St. Patrick's Day, find your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow in Milwaukee. From the hue of your favorite amber brew to a golden-brown pot of mouthwatering cheese curds, all signs point to the Brew City as your hub for this annual tradition. Celebrate the day with events and activities throughout the Milwaukee area all weekend! Check out some of these stops and plan your St. Patrick's Day shenanigans today! 

Crossroads Collective

March 15-17

Feeling lucky? From Friday, March 15, through Sunday, March 17, you can earn raffle tickets by purchasing food from Crossroads Collective's vendors, participating in games, or just hanging out at this East Side staple. While you're there, enjoy live entertainment as well as food and drink specials like corned beef egg rolls and the green tea-tini.
 

Scythian at the Irish Cultural & Heritage Center

7:30 p.m., March 16

Scythian will bring their contagious Celtic sound to the Irish Cultural and Heritage Center. On March 16, see the high-energy folk musical group on their only Milwaukee tour stop this year.
 

"A Wee Bit Irish" at the Plymouth Arts Center with Celtic Folk

March 16-17

The Plymouth Arts Center and Celtic Folk are ready to take you on a journey to Ireland with the ever-popular "A Wee Bit Irish." Immerse yourself in a moving selection of traditional and contemporary Irish tunes on Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. or a matinee at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday for a musical Saint Patrick's Day celebration.



 

County Clare Irish Inn & Pub

March 16-17

This traditional Irish inn and pub is a charming way to start your day. Grab a bite and a beverage with a side of entertainment at County Clare. Running March 16-17, the pub will host a massive two-day celebration featuring Irish music, dance and more.

The Harp Pub and Trinity Three Irish Pubs

March 16-17

If you're wishing for a one-stop Irish HQ this year, it's your lucky day! Just head to Trinity Three Irish Pubs and The Harp across the street for everything you could ever want to celebrate the occasion. Festive atmosphere? Check! Tons of specials? Check! A 6 a.m. (!!!) opening on St. Patrick's Day? Check!

Mo's Irish Pub

March 16-17

You can't celebrate all day if you don't start in the morning! This year, the downtown Irish pub is throwing a two-day St. Paddy's bash beginning at noon on Saturday, March 16, then again at 8  a.m. on March 17, with over 11 hours of live entertainment. Enjoy pints of green beer and classic Irish staples like shepherd's pie and corned beef.
 

Luck of the Irish 5K/10K

9 a.m., March 17

Chase that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow (or maybe just that PR) with a 5K or 10K run or walk at Veterans Park. Whether it's the luck of the Irish or the benefit of a fast, flat course, take in the greenery of the park and the spectacular views of the city skyline as you race your way along the lakefront.

 

Bucks vs. Suns

Noon, March 17

Lucky Bucks! A marquee matchup of two NBA heavyweights, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks look to continue their playoff push against Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns. A possible finals preview, whether you're in the stands or your favorite sports bar with a green beer in your hand, this is a game you won't want to miss.

Explorium "Kill the Keg" Pub Crawl 

Noon, March 17

Follow the rainbow to the Explorium "Kill the Keg" Pub Crawl on March 17! Kick the crawl off with a rich Explorium Dry Irish Stout or Silgo Irish Red at the brewery's Third Ward location, then embark on the walking pub crawl, a four-leaf clover of bars and breweries throughout Walker's Point. Grab a beer at each location and raise a glass to St. Paddy's Day. 

St. Paddy's Day at New Barons Brewing

Noon, March 17

Don your finest green apparel and head to New Barons Brewing Coop in Walker's Point for some St. Pat's shenanigans. As part of the festive fun, the taproom will debut its new nitro Irish stout, "Doc O'Clock," alongside a slate of live entertainment and pastrami Reubens.

Lucky Clover

Noon, March 17

Every day is St. Patrick's Day at Lucky Clover. This year, the modern Irish pup will host 102.9 The HOG's Lana for two hours of live broadcasting. Enjoy specials on clover bombs and Guinness. 

Mia x Ally at Vivarium

8 p.m., March 17

For an Irish experience to close out your St. Patrick's Day, you can head to Vivarium for Mia x Ally. The sensational duo will perform original music and covers of pop rock and metal with a Celtic flair on the electric violin and bagpipes.