March is here! Time to dig out your kids’ green clothes and hide them so that they don’t end up in the hamper when they are needed on St. Patrick’s Day!
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St. Louis has plenty of opportunities for those green outfits to be worn … check out all the fun ways to be Irish for a day in St. Louis!
See Honda Frontenac at the Dogtown Parade!
Growing Artists: St. Patrick’s Day
7435 Village Center Drive, O’Fallon, MO
Monday, March 9 | 10:30 – 11:30 am
Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art. Dress to be messy. Join us to create two St. Patrick’s Day themed crafts! Registration is required.
Little Leprechauns Party at the Pointe
1 Ballwin Commons Circle, Ballwin, MO 63021
Thursday, March 12 | 6 – 7:30 pm
Bring your little leprechauns for a playful St. Patrick’s Day celebration made just for ages 2–5! This program features themed activities and hands-on crafts. A fun and friendly event for families to enjoy together—wear something green!
Pre-registration required by March 9.
Pint Size Party: Lucky Little Leprechauns
9245 Whitecliff Pk Ln, St. Louis, MO 63126
Thursday, March 12 | 6 – 7 pm
Let’s party! Parties will consist of a themed arts, crafts, snack, game and free-play. Preregistration and parent involvement are required. Ages: 18 months – 5 years.Residents: $6 Non Residents: $8
St. Patrick’s Family Bingo
359 Old Meramec Station Rd, Manchester, MO 63021
March 12 | 6 – 7:30 pm
This festive, family‑friendly evening is perfect for anyone looking to learn—or re‑learn—the basics of BINGO while enjoying time together. The event includes pizza, drinks, and fun prizes for bingo winners, making it a lighthearted way to celebrate the season with a little luck and a lot of laughter.
Registration is required for everyone ages 2 and up. The cost is $12 per resident and $14.40 per non‑resident.
Lucky Leprechaun Hunt Maryland Heights Community Center
Vago Park: 2700 Fee Fee Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
March 13 | 11 am
Vago Park
A rainbow appeared and dropped gold coins everywhere! Find the special coins to win prizes! Cost for members is $6, residents is $7 and non-residents $8. Preregistration required at www.marylandheights.com/webtrac
Luck o’ the Irish Cookie Decorating Class
4530 Lemay Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO 63129
March 14 | 2 – 3:30 pm
In this fun and beginner-friendly class, we’ll decorate 6 St. Patrick’s Day themed sugar cookies. You’ll learn basic techniques, take home your creations, and enjoy a relaxed, festive atmosphere!
St. Patrick’s Day Party at Sky Zone Shrewsbury
7375 Watson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63119
Sunday, March 15 | 9 – 11 am
We are hosting our annual St. Patricks Day Party for our favorite Littlest Jumpers! Wear your favorite green outfit!
Wild Sprouts St. Patrick’s Day Party
3010 MO-94 G, St. Charles, MO 63301
Monday, March 16 + Thursday, March 17 | 9 am – 2 pm
Join us for a lucky day with themed crafts and plenty of playtime! Socks are required.
St. Patrick’s Day at Enchanted Playroom
1115 Bryan Rd, O’Fallon, MO 63366
March 17 | 9 am – 4 pm
Themed crafts, sensory bins, festive decor. Throw on something green and come spend the day playing, creating, and celebrating the day together!
St. Patrick’s Day at Edwardsville Children’s Museum
722 Holyoake Rd, Edwardsville, IL 62025
March 17 | 10 am – noon
Join us to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the cutest clovers in the patch We will have themed crafts and activities!
TotSpot Social St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Party
6451 Clayton Rd #100 – 101, St. Louis, MO 63117
Tuesday, March 17 | 4:30 pm
Wednesday, March 18 | 9:30 am
Get ready to chase the rainbow! Littles will set off on a playful treasure hunt around the playroom—searching for colorful surprises while practicing their colors, counting skills, and a little leprechaun luck along the way. Then it’s time to create! Kiddos will craft their own mixed-media rainbow masterpiece using fun textures, bright hues, and plenty of sparkle. Meanwhile, parents can sip on coffee (or something a little more festive) and enjoy relaxed conversation while the magic unfolds.
Ireland’s St. Patrick’s Day at the Magic House
516 S Kirkwood Rd, St. Louis, MO 63122
March 28 | 2 pm in Storytime Theater
Celebrate Ireland with us this month with traditional Irish dance performances showcasing the precise footwork and rhythmic movements that make up the art of Irish dance. Get ready for an exciting performance that’s sure to delight dancers and spectators of all ages!
57th Annual Metropolitan St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Downtown St. Louis
Saturday, March 14 | Noon
St. Patrick’s Day Block Party
Saturday, March 14 | 11 am – 6 pm
The Belleville Main Street Committee, Belleville Oktoberfest, and Metro East Pride are teaming up again this year to bring the annual Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Kid’s Rainbow Dash and St. Patrick’s Day Block Party to downtown Belleville!
This year’s festivities will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026 and will bookend the festive celebration centered around the annual Ancient Order of Hibernians parade on Main Street.
Defiance St. Patrick’s Day Festival + Parade
MO-94, Defiance, MO 63341
Saturday, March 14
Registration: 9 am | Race: 10am | Parade: noon
Florissant St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Festival, + 5K Run
Saturday, March 15
8:45 5K Run: 50 Rue St. Francois St, Florissant, MO 63031
Noon Parade: 275 S. New Florissant Rd, Florissant, MO 63031
1 – 6 pm Festival: 50 Rue St. Francois St, Florissant, MO 63031
Heritage + Festivals = Celebrations
Florissant is truly a city of festivals including the Hispanic Festival, Valley of Flowers & Fall Festival, just to name a few. Building on that rich tradition, a group of Florissant Residents have been meeting regularly and in January 2021 formed a non for profit entitled “Society for St. Patrick’s Day Parade Florissant MO”.
Dogtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Family Zone: on Oakland, East of Tamm
Party Zone: intersection of Tamm and Clayton
Irish Culture Zone: on the St. James Campus at Wade and Tamm
Tuesday, March 17 | 9 am
The Dogtown St. Patrick’s Day Irish Festival highlights the unique spirit and celebrated history of the Dogtown neighborhood of St. Louis! The festival will feature food and drinks from numerous vendors, live music
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Downtown St. Charles
Lewis + Clark Boathouse Parking Lot
Tuesday, March 17 | 4 pm
Saturday, March 14 | 8 am
Get your green on and start training by chasing rainbows or leprechauns at the Creve Coeur St. Paddy’s Half Marathon 10K, & 5K Run/Walk.
Leapin Leprechaun 5K at Minnie Ha Ha Park
801 Old Gravois Rd, Sappington, MO 63127
Saturday, March 14 | 8 am
A rainbow appeared and dropped gold coins everywhere! Find the special coins to win prizes! Cost for members is $6, residents is $7 and non-residents $8. Preregistration required. Ages: 2 – 8.
Wildwood St. Patrick’s Day 5K + 10K
March 14 | 8 am
Starting at 8:00 am in beautiful downtown Wildwood. The St Patty West Co is actually an XL course. This St Patricks day themed fun run consists of a 5KXL (4 mile) and 10K XXL (8 mile) Run, Walk, Race, up to you!
City of Chesterfield Shamrock Run
17925 N Outer 40 Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63005
March 14 | 8:30
The City of Chesterfield’s Annual Shamrock Run will take place on March 14, 2026, at the Chesterfield First Community Athletic Complex, formerly known as Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex. The race will consist of a 5K, 10K, and a Fun Run race for kids! The 5K and 10K will begin at 8:30am with the Fun Run to follow at 10am.
Defiance St. Patrick’s Day 5K, Festival + Parade
MO-94, Defiance, MO 63341
Saturday, March 14
Registration: 9 am | Race: 10am | Parade: noon
Cottleville Shamrock Run
Saturday, March 14 | 9 am
Race your way through an enchanting course that takes you through a beautiful park, over a whimsical stream, and past serene, slumbering lakes—it’s a scenic adventure from start to finish! And of course, there’s the coveted green fire helmets waiting for top finishers. So, what are you waiting for?
After you cross the finish line, stick around for post-race festivities, including donuts and cold beers to celebrate your achievement! It’s the perfect way to cap off a fun-filled morning with friends and family.
Florissant St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Festival, + 5K Run
Sunday, March 15
8:45 5K Run: 50 Rue St. Francois St, Florissant, MO 63031
Noon Parade: 275 S. New Florissant Rd, Florissant, MO 63031
1 – 6 pm Festival: 50 Rue St. Francois St, Florissant, MO 63031
Heritage + Festivals = Celebrations
Florissant is truly a city of festivals including the Hispanic Festival, Valley of Flowers & Fall Festival, just to name a few. Building on that rich tradition, a group of Florissant Residents have been meeting regularly and in January 2021 formed a non for profit entitled “Society for St. Patrick’s Day Parade Florissant MO”.
