St. Patrick’s Day in Denver isn’t just about *just about* green beer crawls. OK, so it’s mostly about that but we’ve found a few other family-friendly fun ways to celebrate.
St Patrick’s Day Parade
March 12, 9 a.m.
Where: Downtown Denver
They’re back! Check out the 2022 Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade along with Bellco Credit Union. Save the date, Saturday, March 12th to celebrate their 60th anniversary. denverstpatricksdayparade.com
St. Patrick’s Day Festival
March 12, noon-6 p.m.
Olde Town Arvada, 7307 Grandview Ave, Arvada, CO 80002
Everyone’s Irish at our all-ages St. Patrick’s Day Festival. This street festival features live stage music, unique vendors, food, and of course beer and other libations. Kids’ activities and plenty of great Olde Town Arvada merchants to visit make it a welcoming experience for the whole family. As always admission is free. facebook.com
Shamrock Shuffle at Bible Park
March 12, 10 a.m.-noon
James A. Bible Park, 6802 E. Yale Avenue, Denver
Runnin’ of the Green Lucky 7K
March 13, 4-7 p.m.
701 S Franklin Street, Denver
Runnin’ of the Green (ROTG) is a family-oriented 7K and 2 Mile race/walk that is centered around the Irish celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day and Spring. coloradorunnermag.com/event/runnin-of-the-green-lucky-7k/
KidX Club® St. Patrick’s Day Celebration by Airhouse Adventure Park
March 17, 2:30-4 p.m.
Where: Town Center at Aurora, 14200 East Alameda Avenue, Aurora
We’re feeling extra lucky this month to celebrate Irish American Heritage Month! Join us in the celebration of Irish culture at our St. Patrick’s Day event. We have a special performance by Celtics Steps Irish Dance School at 3 PM. www.eventbrite.com
St. Patrick’s Day 5K
Saturday, March 19, 9 a.m.-noon
Highlands Ranch Town Center
Grab your friends, family, running/walking shoes, your best Irish costume, and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive 5K! A leprechaun will be hiding a golden kettlebell along the course! Whoever finds it and brings it back to the finish will win $100! runsignup.com
ShamROCK Stampede
March 19, 8:30-12:30 p.m.
Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock
ShamROCK Stampede’s mission is to elevate the celebration of St. Paddy’s Day with a family friendly Walk/Run including a FREE 1K Kid’s Sham-Scram Family Walk and Irish-themed festival to increase awareness and raise funds for organizations that help our veterans, first-responders, and others break free from PTSD and mental illness. runtochangelives.org/shamrockstampede/
Easton Denver Ninja Night St. Patrick’s Day Party
Saturday, March 19, 5-8 p.m.
Easton Training enter, 1304 S. Santa Fe Dr, Denver
Take a night off and send your ids off for a night of fun games, a movie, pizza party and a pinata. eastonbjj.com