Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in the Corridor [LIST]

Looking for ways for you or your family to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Look no further!

Whether you're looking for Irish food, bar crawls, art classes, live music, dancing, sports, kids' activities, or a parade, you've got plenty of options these next couple of weeks! Here are some of the St. Patrick's Day activities happening throughout the Corridor and surrounding areas in 2025:

School's Out: Movie & a Mug Cake

• Iowa City Public Library
• Friday, March 7th from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• "Join us for a special St. Patrick's Day themed movie showing of 2001 Disney Channel classic 'The Luck of the Irish.' We'll also be making green colored mug cakes in the microwave to enjoy while you watch!"

Lucky Paws Adoption Event

• Lush Puppy Boutique, Marion
• Saturday, March 8th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• "ETHAP and Lush Puppy Boutique are getting together again in March to bring you some cute adoptable dogs of all ages and sizes!! Come on out and celebrate St. Pawtrick's Day a little early and adopt your new lucky charm!! $50 OFF adoptions fees during the event only!! Free Lucky pup treat and bandana donated by Lush Puppy Boutique to any pup adoption at this event!"

Cook The Books - Irish Cuisine With Courtney Duffy

• Ross & Elizabeth Baty Monticello Public Library
• Friday, March 8th at 10 a.m.
• "Sláinte, join us on a tour for your taste buds! As we test out our luck with some delicious Irish cuisine dishes, with special guest Courtney Duffy!"
• Featuring colcannon, Irish soda bread, and Guinness beef boxty with gorgonzola cream
• Ages 19+
• Must register in advance - call 319-465-3354

Bar2Bar

• Cedar Rapids Irish District Bars
  • The 909
  • Moco
  • Old Neighborhood Pub
  • O'Malley's
  • Green Gable
  • Sag Wagon
  • Just Jules
  • North Point
  • Raging Ryno's
  • HP Pub & Grub
  • Tic Toc
• Sunday, March 9th at 10 a.m.
• "It’s the Ultimate Kick off to St Paddy’s day! Get your Green on and Pub Crawl to all the bars in the Irish District!"

St. Patty's Paint n Sip

• Micky's Irish Pub & Grill, North Liberty
• Sunday, March 9th at 2 p.m. or 5 p.m.
• "We’re painting tipsy gnomes at Micky’s in North Liberty on March 9th! Come get lucky with us while we celebrate St Patty’s! Pick from 2 paint party times, either 2pm or 5pm and we’ll cover the first round of drinks. See you there!"
• Purchase tickets HERE

Blame Not the Bard - Irish Songs and Stories

• Coggon Opera House
• Sunday, March 9th at 2 p.m.
• "This band brings a genuine authenticity to the Irish music they play. It’s as if they were from the Emerald Isle itself. With strong vocals, some fancy fiddling and even a dance step or two, Blame Not the Bard never fails to entertain and will leave you with an Irish smile on your face and in your heart."
• Tickets are $20 at the door

St. Patrick's Day Cookie Class

• Micky's Irish Pub & Grill, North Liberty
• Tuesday, March 11th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• "This class is for the beginner cookier or for the person who is just curious about what cookie decorating is all about! If you have limited experience with sugar cookies, found yourself frustrated with royal icing or if you just want to have some fun with friends or family, this class is for you! We will be doing a fun St. Paddy's Day Themed set that tastes amazing and will look even better once you've completed your decorating!"
• Ages 12+
• Purchase tickets HERE

Irish Dancing - J M J Dancers

• Ross & Elizabeth Baty Monticello Public Library
• Tuesday, March 11th at 5:30 p.m.

St. Practice Day Music Bingo

• Goldfinch Tap + Eatery, Marion
• Wednesday, March 12th at 7 p.m.
• "FREE To Play. Win FREE drinks! ALL AGES. Don't forget to wear green!"

St. Paddy’s Day Cookie Decorating Class

• The Eat Shop, Marion
• Wednesday, March 12th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Purchase tickets HERE

St. Paddy's Drag Dinner

• Big Grove Brewery, Iowa City
• Thursday, March 13th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• "Join us for a night of glitter, giggles, and green vibes at our St. Paddy's Drag Dinner on Thursday, March 13! Expect jaw-dropping performances, tasty eats, and plenty of Irish cheer."
• Ages 21+
• Purchase tickets HERE

Family Night: Champagne Irish Dance Performance

• Iowa City Public Library
• Thursday, March 13th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• "Join the dancers of Champagne Academy of Irish Dance in Meeting Room A to learn more about Irish culture, language, music, and dance! Enjoy a showcase of the different kinds of dances by Champagne's performers of all ages, and at the end, receive instruction in the basic steps of Irish dance and try it out yourself!"

The Shamrock Tenors

• Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids
• Thursday, March 13th at 7:30 p.m.
• Purchase tickets HERE

Salsa Night: St. Paddy's Fiesta

• Wildwood BBQ & Saloon, Iowa City
• Friday, March 14th from 9 p.m. to close
• "Get ready for a night of nonstop dancing with the best salsa, bachata, and merengue beats, all with a festive green glow. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking for a fun night out, this is the perfect way to kick off the St. Paddy’s weekend. Wear something green, bring your energy, and let’s turn the dance floor into a fiesta!"
• Admission is $10

Operation Leprechaun

• Starts at the North Liberty Community Center and travels through town:
  • Geek City Games and Comics
  • Flip Salon
  • El Azul Mexican Market
  • Java House
  • Posy Bakery and Cakes
  • North Liberty Flower Shop
  • Clark Orthodontics
  • Centro
  • Collins Credit Union
  • Hills Bank
  • MidwestOne Bank
  • North Liberty Library and Recreation Department
• March 14th through 23rd
• "Adventures should start at front desk of the recreation center inside the North Liberty Community Center, 520 W. Cherry St. There they will pick up a pot to fill with gold and to receive a digital link to a story that will guide them to locations throughout town. At each stop, participants will look for the leprechaun’s footprints that lead to an inflatable leprechaun and notify a staff member to be rewarded with a leprechaun coin before heading to the next location. At the final stop, each adventurer will be rewarded a prize for collecting all of the coins."

Lucky Charmed

• Czech Village & NewBo District, Cedar Rapids
• Saturday, March 15th beginning at 8 a.m.
• "Each participant will begin at either the NewBo City Market (in New Bohemia) OR The Daisy (in Czech Village) to check in. Upon checking in, you will receive your cord bracelet, map and unique 2025 District Bead. After checking in, continue on to collect beads at participating locations. Digital and printed MAPS will be available to guide your journey through Czech Village and New Bohemia, highlighting the businesses participating in the charm build, as well as listing specials, events, and giveaways happening along your way."
• Tickets are $5 - purchase them HERE

The Official Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

• Downtown Cedar Rapids Bars
  • Hazzard County
  • Midtown Station
  • Pub 217
  • Rock Bar
  • The District CR
  • Tru Nightclub
• Saturday, March 15th from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• "...join us for an unforgettable bar crawl filled with green drinks, shamrocks, and non-stop fun! We’ll be hopping between the best bars in Cedar Rapids, enjoying exclusive drink specials, festive giveaways, and all the lively energy of St. Patrick’s Day."
• Purchase tickets HERE

Shamrocks & Shop Stops: A St. Paddy's Party Bus Adventure

• Stops
  • The Double Z, Cedar Rapids
  • Polly Ann’s Vintage Market, Mount Vernon
  • Back Porch Pickers, Mount Vernon
  • Silver Spider, Mount Vernon
  • Fuel & Espresso, Mount Vernon
  • Scorz Bar & Grill, Mount Vernon
  • Uptown Snug Boutique, Marion
  • The Irish Democrat, Cedar Rapids
• Saturday, March 15th at 12:15 p.m.
• "Shop unique finds, sip on Irish cheer, and enjoy a fun, festive ride!"
• Reserve your spot with Let's Go Party Bus by texting or calling 319-777-1525

Emerald Run 5K

• Wapsipinicon State Park, Anamosa
• Saturday, March 15th at 9 a.m.
• "Join us for a festive St. Patrick's Day themed 5K run in Anamosa, IA. The race will take place within Wapsipinicon State Park (the race will start and finish near the entrance to the Lower Road). Runners, walkers and strollers are all welcome. Throw on some green and join others in your community!"
• Register HERE

Emerald Bar Crawl

• Downtown Anamosa Bars
  • Anamosa Bowling Center & Alley 9 Lounge
  • Axe-cade on Main
  • Las Brasas Restaurant
  • Tuckers Tavern
  • Tyler & Downing's Eatery
• Saturday, March 15th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Order an Emerald Crawl Stein HERE

Beer & Pretzel .5K & St. Patrick's Day Party

• Millstream Brau Haus & Millstream Brewing Co., Amana
• Saturday, March 15th from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. - race at 7 p.m.
• "The 3rd Annual Patty’s Bash features live music by Tim & Jason (4-7pm) and the Amazing Retro Rockits (7-10pm). Get Shamrock’d with a Millstream green beer and dance the night away in the very retro Millstream Warehouse! Millstream Brau Haus will have a food tent to satisfy your dinner cravings."
• .5K participants will receive a pretzel, drink ticket, and souvenir - register HERE

Wylde Nept Concert (Celtic Band)

• Ideal Theater & Bar, Cedar Rapids
• Saturday, March 15th at 8 p.m.
• All ages show
• Purchase tickets HERE

St. Patrick's Day Concert 2025: Marita May & the Lads of County Linn

• Olympic Southside Theatre, Cedar Rapids
• Saturday, March 15th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• "Come enjoy live Irish music, Irish beers & cocktails, and a craic of a time!"
• Purchase tickets HERE

50th Annual SaPaDaPaSo St. Patrick's Day Parade

• Downtown Cedar Rapids
• Monday, March 17th at 1 p.m.

North Point & Raging Ryno's St. Patrick's Day Celebration

• North Point & Raging Ryno's, Cedar Rapids
• Monday, March 17th from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Featuring live music from Jeff Bruner (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.) and 8 Seconds (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.), and corned beef & cabbage (limited menu available)

St. Patrick's Day Dinner

• Fraternal Order of Eagles #2272, Cedar Rapids
• Monday, March 17th beginning at 11 a.m.
• Corned beef dinner with potatoes, cabbage, carrots, and bread for $14 - all are welcome

Shamrock Skate

• ImOn Ice Arena, Cedar Rapids
• Monday, March 17th from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• "Get in the St. Patrick's Day spirit and wear green to the ImOn Ice Arena for our Shamrock Skate! Wear green to enjoy a complimentary skate rental!"

St. Patrick's Day Activities

• Ross & Elizabeth Baty Monticello Public Library
• Monday, March 17th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• "Come in and take part in our St. Patrick's Day crafts and take part in our 'I Spy Something Green' Challenge."

St. Patrick's Day Crafts and Mini Parade

• Iowa City Public Library
• Tuesday, March 18th from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• "Yesterday (March 17th) was St. Patrick's Day, a celebration of Irish culture and the life of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Let's continue the fun by celebrating the luck of the Irish with some festive crafts! We’ll make a St. Patty's cereal necklace and a Shamrock hat to wear. Once we’ve finished our projects, everyone is invited to don their creations and join our mini, but delightful, parade in the Children's Room."

Lucky Gnome Cork N' Canvas

• La Cantina, Marion
• Thursday, March 20th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Ages 18+
• Purchase tickets HERE

Lucky Crafts

• Anamosa Library & Learning Center
• Thursday, March 20th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• "Join us for some lucky crafts including shamrocks, rainbows, and a gold scavenger hunt! Drop in anytime."

Luck of the Landers - Heartlanders Hockey

• Xtream Arena, Coralville
• Friday, March 21st at 7 p.m.
• "Get ready for a SHAMROCKIN' good time at the Iowa Heartlanders St. Patrick's Day game! Don’t miss green-themed activities, festive music, and a night filled with Irish cheer and lucky surprises!"
• Purchase tickets HERE

Friday Flix at the Market

• NewBo City Market
• Friday, March 21st at 6 p.m.
• Featuring 'The Luck of the Irish'
• "Be sure to bring a cozy blanket to sit on, treat yourself to delicious snacks from Market Shopkeepers, and quench your thirst with refreshing drinks from NewBo Beer & Wine."