Pull out all of your green clothes and accessories to prepare for events celebrating the four-leaf clover, with St. Patrick’s Day events happening across Houston from now to St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
[Update: 3/12/20] Out of an abundance of caution, some events have been cancelled or postponed until further notice.
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Whether you are looking for a family-friendly parade or an adults-only pub crawl, Houston loves their St. Patrick’s Day bashes and has plenty to offer for everyone.
Check out a few of our favorite spots in town that might have the brew for what ails you this St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
Featured St. Patrick’s Day Events*
Single with Dogs at the Penny Whistle Pub | Sunday, March 15 | No Cover – 1st Rodeo hosts Single with Dogs, a St. Patty’s-themed open playdate for well-behaved dogs and their humans, at The Penny Whistle Pub in Montrose. People and their pups will have a chance to socialize over drinks. Plus S.A.V.E. Rescue Coalition will be there with some adoptable dogs looking for forever homes, while Will Attra of DogMan Training and Dr. Amy Alexander of the Village Vet and Pet Resort will be on hand with free advice. 2pm to 6pm.
More St. Patrick’s Day 2020 Events Around Houston
- Nightmare Before St. Patty’s Day at Little Woodrow’s Shepherd | Friday, March 13 – Make your way to Little Woodrow’s Shepherd for their spooky Nightmare Before St. Paddy’s Day featuring music by DJ Eddie Deville and drink specials like $2 Leprechaun Shots, $3 Green Lone Star Drafts, and $5 Clover Margaritas. Noon.
- Pat Green in Concert at The Rustic | Friday, March 13 – The Rustic celebrates St. Patty’s Day with a concert by the Texas country music legend, Pat Green. Tickets range from $27 to $150. 7pm to 10pm.
- Feelin Lucky Market: Beer & Art at Saint Arnold Brewing Company | Saturday, March 14 | No Cover – Dress in your luckiest green outfit for the St. Patrick’s Day-themed Beer & Art market at Saint Arnold’s Brewery. Along with the vendors, there will also be giveaways and raffles. 11am to 4pm.
- Saint Patricks Celebration at Holman Draft Hall | Saturday, March 14 – Holman Draft Hall hosts an all-day Saint Patrick’s Celebration with brunch, green beer, bagpipers, Irish dancers, a raffle, a live DJ and more. 11am.
- St. Patrick’s Celebration at Pitch 25 Beer Park | Saturday, March 14 – Take part in some bubble soccer, while sipping on green beer and enjoying a live DJ at Pitch 25 Beer Park. 11am.
- Luck of the Irish St. Paddy’s Day Weekend Bar Crawl in Midtown | Saturday, March 14 – The annual St. Paddy’s Luck of the Irish Pub Crawl returns to Midtown on the Saturday before the actual St. Patrick’s Day. After checking in at Pub Fiction, attendees can roam from bar to bar, enjoying drink and food specials along the way. Participating bars include The Dogwood, Belle Station, Little Woodrow’s, Pub Fiction and more. Tickets are $10, but limited comped (you only pay the ticketing fee) tickets are available. Noon to 6pm.
- 61st Annual Houston St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown (Cancelled) | Saturday, March 14 | FREE – Celebrate the luck of the Irish at the 2-hour annual Houston St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown. There will be an after-party at Market Square Park featuring games, live music from Blaggards, food and more. Noon.
- St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Jack & Ginger’s | Saturday, March 14 | No Cover – Get lucky at Jack & Ginger’s St. Patrick’s Festival featuring beer, live music, food tents, merch and more. Noon to 10pm.
- ShamRock Your Socks Off at Little Woodrow’s EaDo | Saturday, March 14 | No Cover – Party it up at Little Woodrow’s EaDo with a crawfish boil, a live DJ, green beer, and Irish car bombs. Noon.
- 4th Annual St Patrick’s Festival at McIntyre’s Heights | Saturday, March 14 and St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17 | No Cover – Make your way to the Heights for some green beer, food trucks, and live music by Brian BC Carrion, Breakfast at Tiffany’s on Saturday, and Lone Star All Stars on Tuesday at McIntyre’s Heights. Noon both days.
- Saint Patrick’s Day Concert at Market Square Park (Cancelled) | Saturday, March 14 | FREE – Celebrate the luck of the Irish at Market Square Park in Downtown with food, games, and a concert by local Celtic Rock band, Blaggards. 1pm to 4pm.
- St. Pawtrick’s Day Pawty at NettBar | Saturday, March 14 – Bring your pup out to NettBar for a dog-friendly St. Patrick’s party featuring games, treats and more. Early bird tickets start at $12. 1pm to 3pm.
- Paddy’s Celebration at Pimlico Irish Pub | Saturday, March 14 and St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17 | No Cover – The 2-day Paddy’s Celebration at Pimlico Irish Pub includes live music from Soulshine and 80-HD as well as green beer and bagpipers. Times Vary.
- St. Patrick’s Day Party at Howl at the Moon | Saturday, March 14 | No Cover – Try your luck at the St. Patrick’s Day Party and enjoy $4 Jameson shots, $5 Irish car bombs, $3 green beer, and festive face painting at Howl at the Moon. 6pm.
- Karbach St. Patty’s Market at Karbach Brewing Co. | Sunday, March 15 – Shop for local art and vintage while sipping on a cold beer at Karbarch Brewery’s St. Patty’s Market. Noon to 6pm.
- St. Patrick’s Day Festival 2020 at Lucky’s Pub Downtown | St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17 – Lucky’s Pub and 94.5 The Buzz present the Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival in EaDo. Wear green and enjoy three stages of live music, costumes, food trucks, and plenty of green beer as the party spills out into the street. There will also be a live morning taping of the Rod Ryan Show, leprechauns and bagpipers, breakfast tacos and more. Tickets start at $10. 5am.
- 55th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Griff’s Irish Pub (Cancelled) | St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17 – Griff’s 55th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival will feature 5 bands, DJs, green beer, Irish dancers, face painting, food and more. Music begins at noon. Pre-sale tickets start at $5. 10am.
- 2020 St. Patrick’s Day Patio Party at Mcelroy’s Irish Pub | St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17 – Party like the Irish with a patio party that includes a live DJ, food trucks, and giveaways at Mcelroy’s Irish Pub. 11am.
- St. Patricks Day at the McGonigel’s Mucky Duck | St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17 – McGonigel’s Mucky Duck hosts a day of traditional Irish music, Irish dance, Irish food, Irish drinks for St. Patrick’s Day. Performers include The Piper Jones Band, Clandestine, Pat Byrne and more. Food will include fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, beef Guinness, corned beef and cabbage, and homemade bread pudding with Jameson’s Irish Whiskey Sauce. Tickets range from $15 to $90. 11am.
- 5th Annual Green Mile: St. Patrick’s Block Party | St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17 – Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with the 5th Annual Green Mile, a block party taking over participating bars like Clutch Bar, Concrete Cowboy, Lincoln Bar and more on Washington Ave. There will be live entertainment, DJs, crawfish, and food trucks. Tickets are $10, but the first 50 to RSVP get in free. 11am.
- St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Little Woodrow’s EaDo | St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17 | No Cover – Head to Little Woodrow’s in EaDo for a St Patty’s day filled me a live DJ, crawfish, Irish car bombs, green beer and more. Noon.
- St Patty’s Day in Paradise at Tikila’s | St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17 | No Cover – Tikila’s in the Heights hosts a full day of St. Patty’s activities including live music, crawfish, food trucks, games and more. Drink specials include $2 green beer, jello shots, and certain cocktails. Noon.
- St. Patrick’s Party at City Acre Brewing Co. (Cancelled) | St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17 | No Cover – Get your day drinking on with some themed cocktails and a $5 Irish buffet for St. Patrick’s Day at City Acre Brewing Co. Noon to 6pm.
- All You Can Eat Crawfish at Under the Radar Brewery | St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17 | No Cover – Hang at the beer garden and sip on green beer while enjoying all you can eat crawfish at Under the Radar. 1pm to 7pm.
- St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl in Midtown (Cancelled) | St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17 – Join over 500 all-out green pub crawlers and enjoy beer gardens, live music, DJs and more at over 10 participating bars in Midtown. Check-in is at The Dogwood. Ticket start at $12.50. 3pm.
- St. Paddy’s Day at Kung Fu Saloon Houston | St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17 – Sip on some green beer and Jameson cold brew while enjoying a live DJ set by DJ Rectic at Kung Fu Saloon on Washington Ave. 4pm.
- Saint Patrick’s Day Party at Saint Arnold Brewery (Postponed) | St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17 | No Cover – Saint Arnold meets Saint Patrick at this annual holiday celebration, held in Saint A’s Beer Garden & Restaurant with views of the Downtown skyline. The day will feature live music, commemorative pint glasses, food like corned beef & cabbage and beef stew in bread bowls, and fun, including the annual Donegal Beard Growing Competition. No cover to attend; VIP passes are $50. 5pm to 10pm.
- St. Patricks Day Crawfish Boil at The West End – A Public House | St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17 | No Cover – The West End – A Public House hosts St. Patrick’s Day festivities including a crawfish boil, drinks, free tattoos, and karaoke. 5pm to 10pm.
- Saint Patty’s Day Party at The Brass Tap (Cancelled) | St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17 | No Cover – Make your way over to Mid Main for some 8th Wonder brews and to sample some Jameson barrel-aged brews at The Brass Tap. 6pm to 8pm.
- Joe Burlison’s Uptown Jazz Band’s St. Patrick’s Day at Dosey Doe: The Big Barn | St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17 – The Big Barn in The Woodlands hosts an evening of classic Irish and Celtic tunes, and invites the audience to sing along. Ashley Orlando and members of the Houston Houkelele Strummers join. Tickets range from $12 to $18. 8:30pm.
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