St. Patrick’s Day was a day for the patron saint of Ireland, but as time went on, this became a national celebration filled with parties, food, dancing, fun, green, music, and of course, parades! Parades are the most popular events in the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. We also have lots of other family-friendly things to do.
March 1
30th Annual Dutchess County St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade route will proceed through the downtown streets of Wappingers Falls, featuring a variety of floats, marching bands, and community groups. Route 9D in Wappingers Falls will be shut down for several hours in both directions on Saturday afternoon to accommodate the 30th annual Dutchess County St. Patrick's Day Parade. Annual Mass will be held on Saturday March 1st at 9am at St. Mary's Church, Wappingers
Falls. ESCORT DIVISION - Line Up at Wappingers Falls Rural Cemetery. FIRST DIVISION ULSTER - Line Up on North St. Wappingers Falls. 1pm.
March 2
St. Patrick's Day Concert with The Hooley Shooters. Join The Hooley Shooters for a memorable high energy mix of full of Irish classics. Newburgh. 3pm.
March 4-31
Little Leprechauns Scavenger Hunt. Find all the little leprechauns hidden around the Children's Room and win a prize from the treasure chest! This program is for ages 12 & under. Lagrangeville. 9:30am.
March 8
Beacon's St. Patrick's Day Parade of Green. The parade starts at 12pm and goes from 9D to the dummy light!! Beacon. 12pm.
March 8
The Irish Comedy Tour. Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs as the Irish Comedy Tour brings the spirit of a Dublin pub to life! This raucous crew of comedians and musicians, with roots tracing back to the Emerald Isle, delivers hilarious stories and high-energy performances. Every moment promises to leave you in stitches. Peekskill. 8pm.
March 8
Leaping Leprechauns!! Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Make a trap to catch that tricky prankster -- and more! Don't forget to wear some GREEN!! Must register! Hyde Park. 10:30am.
March 12
A Taste of Ireland: The Irish Music & Dance Sensation. Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation. Performed by former World Irish dance champions and featuring dancers from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, ‘A Taste of Ireland’ transports the audience through the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history delivered with a pint of Irish wit. Watch world-class performers blend melodic folk mashups, live jaw-dropping acapella tap battles and heartwarming story telling. Peekskill. 7:30pm.
March 14
Escape the Leprechaun's Lair Escape Room - Heat 1. You and your team are on a walk in the forest, but suddenly, you fall into an underground cave - the Leprechaun's Lair! Somewhere in this cave hides a leprechaun. Work as a team and find his hiding spot with the clues given - then escape the Leprechaun’s lair with the treasure... before time runs out! Afterwards, enjoy snacks and drinks - and the winning team of each heat can celebrate with a gift certificate to a Pleasant Valley restaurant! For families and friend teams of 3 to 5 players. - Open to ages 8 and up. All teams must have at least one member age 15 or older. There will be three "heats" - 6pm, 6:45pm, and 7:30pm. Each heat will consist of three teams. You may only sign up for one. Registration is required. Pleasant Valley. 6pm.
March 14
Escape the Leprechaun's Lair Escape Room - Heat 2. You and your team are on a walk in the forest, but suddenly, you fall into an underground cave - the Leprechaun's Lair! Somewhere in this cave hides a leprechaun. Work as a team and find his hiding spot with the clues given - then escape the Leprechaun’s lair with the treasure... before time runs out! Afterwards, enjoy snacks and drinks - and the winning team of each heat can celebrate with a gift certificate to a Pleasant Valley restaurant! For families and friend teams of 3 to 5 players. - Open to ages 8 and up. All teams must have at least one member age 15 or older. There will be three "heats" - 6pm, 6:45pm, and 7:30pm. Each heat will consist of three teams. You may only sign up for one. Registration is required. Pleasant Valley. 6:45pm.
March 14
Escape the Leprechaun's Lair Escape Room - Heat 3. You and your team are on a walk in the forest, but suddenly, you fall into an underground cave - the Leprechaun's Lair! Somewhere in this cave hides a leprechaun. Work as a team and find his hiding spot with the clues given - then escape the Leprechaun’s lair with the treasure... before time runs out! Afterwards, enjoy snacks and drinks - and the winning team of each heat can celebrate with a gift certificate to a Pleasant Valley restaurant! For families and friend teams of 3 to 5 players. - Open to ages 8 and up. All teams must have at least one member age 15 or older. There will be three "heats" - 6pm, 6:45pm, and 7:30pm. Each heat will consist of three teams. You may only sign up for one. Registration is required. Pleasant Valley. 7:30pm.
March 14
St. Patrick’s Day Craft Corner with Natalie. Kids of all ages are invited to stop in Upstairs to choose from an assortment of fun crafts. All materials provided. Woodstock. 4pm.
March 15
Celtic Harp Concert. Experience the instrument that is the very symbol of Ireland: The Celtic harp! Candace L. Coates brings to life the vibrant history of this ancient instrument. From robust, bell-like tones to delicate, ringing melodies, experience the magic of Ireland's musical soul. Must register. Hyde Park. 1pm.
March 15
Crafty Kids Story Hour! Luck be a Lady. It's International Women's History Month and St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner. Celebrate with stories of amazing women and the luck of the Irish! Join us in our cozy children's space to listen to stories, then learn to make a simple Celtic Knot--- a piece of elegant handiwork, traditionally crafted by women in Ireland. This event is free and is a Family Program; all children must be accompanied by an adult and all adults must be accompanied by a child. Germantown. 1pm.
March 15
Leprechaun Trap Workshop. For ages 6-12. Get ready for some magical fun! Kids will design and build their very own traps to catch a sneaky leprechaun! Bring your creativity and a little luck and let's see who can create the most enchanting trap. Perfect for young builders and St. Patrick's Day enthusiasts! Hurley. 2pm.
March 15
St. Patrick's Day Tunes and All Things Irish: Cello Concert. The unique sound of Alex Prizgintas’ electrified cello includes reels and jigs along with gigues and traditional Irish tunes. Alex employs non-classical tools like distortion, delay, and the iconic "wah-wah" guitar pedals of rock bands Accompanied with a narration that reveals some of the back stories of the songs, he immerses his audience in a journey through musical history. Registration is required. Pleasant Valley. 2pm.
March 16
37th Annual Shamrock Run. Get your running sneakers on and join in on the St. Patrick’s Day fun! The Irish Cultural Center of the Hudson Valley will be holding their 36th Annual 2-mile Shamrock Run! The race will start at Academy Green at 12:50pm SHARP and end at the foot of Broadway! Kingston. 12:50pm.
March 16
49th Mid-Hudson St. Patrick’s Parade. We look forward to seeing our community turn out for this annual rite of Spring event honoring the patron saint of the Irish. Goshen. 2pm.
March 16
Kingston St. Patrick's Day Parade. STEPS OFF AT 1PM. This is a Judged Parade. Trophies will be awarded for the following categories: Best Band, Best School Unit/Float, Best Decorated Fire Department, Best Decorated Float, Best Original Group, Best Original Irish Spirit. Kingston. 1pm.
March 16
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. For one show only, Cherish the Ladies and Daisy Jopling will bring their musical talents together to perform at the Paramount Hudson Valley for an extraordinary afternoon of Irish Music! Celebrating their 40th anniversary, they have shared timeless Irish traditions and good cheer with audiences worldwide with their exhilarating mix of traditional Irish music, stunning vocals, and propulsive step dancing! Peekskill. 4pm.
March 16
St. Patrick's Story Time. Join us for a lucky St. Patrick's Day story time at the library! Wear your favorite green and celebrate the holiday through fun tales and songs. Hurley. 11am.
March 17
Little Kids Create: St. Patrick's Day Dot Painting Shamrocks. Come and make a beautiful St. Patrick's Day dot painting the library! Must register. Monroe. 4m.
March 17
St. Patrick's Day Story Time Scavenger Hunt. Patrons ages 4-7 are invited to join us dressed in your green as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a story followed by a scavenger hunt. Can you find the treasure at the end of the rainbow for a St. Patrick's Day surprise? Newburgh. 5:30pm.
March 17
St. Patrick's Day Storytime. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Elting Memorial Library! Come to the library wearing green, hear some fun stories about leprechauns and pots of gold, and make a cute St. Patrick's Day craft to take home! Registration preferred. New Paltz. 10:30am.
March 22
Village of Montgomery St. Pats Ramble. Parade kicks off in front of Montgomery Elementary School and makes its way down Union St and turns left on Clinton St. At the end of the parade many of the bagpipe bands gather and “Ramble” in front of Copperfield’s Kildare Pub! It’s always a great time! We are looking forward to seeing you all on the parade route! Montgomery. 1pm.
March 23
Wallkill St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025. The best small-town parade in the Hudson Valley returns to the hamlet of Wallkill. Line up begins at 1pm, parade steps off at 2pm. Wallkill. 2pm.
Last updated: 2/27/2025
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