March is coming! And with it – hopefully – warmer weather! But even if the weather stays chilly, you can warm your heart and soul with these fun St. Patrick’s Day events! Paint with friends, eat some corned beef and see if the luck of the Irish is with you in some fun games! It’s all part of the things to do for St. Patrick’s Day in Olympia and throughout Thurston County.
Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Paint & Sip
March 1: 6 p.m.
Nisqually Pub
10323 Martin Way E, Olympia
Get into the spirit of the month with this fun St. Patrick’s Day Paint & Sip at Nisqually Pub! You’ll be painting a fun pot of gold at the end of the rainbow canvas. Presented by Geaux Painting LLC, all supplies will be provided! Arrive at 5:30 p.m. to order discounted appetizers and drinks. Cost is $40 a person.
Irish Music with Randal Bays and Clint Dye
March 4: 7 p.m.
TCMedia Studio A, 440 Yauger Way SW, Suite C, Olympia
TCMedia presents an evening of Irish music! Award-winning fiddler Randal Bays and guitarist Clint Dye will have your toes tapping and your hands clapping! They will be joined by Tom Creggan on the uilleann pipe. Tickets benefit TCMedia, a nonprofit media company in our community. Light refreshments will be served.
St. Patrick’s Day at Hands On Children’s Museum
March 10-17
Hands On Children’s Museum
414 Jefferson St NE, Olympia
The Hands On Children’s Museum celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Leprechaun themed activities. March 10-12 kids can make Leprechaun Chia Pets: a lucky Leprechaun-garden friend with clover and chia seed to watch grow! March 10-17 kids can try to outsmart and catch a Leprechaun by making their own Leprechaun trap!
St. Patrick’s Day Sing Along
March 11: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
443 73rd Avenue NE, Olympia
The Reverend Uncle Dan – a western guru and sage, poet, and songwriter is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day sing along with Dan Judge on March 11. The Uncle Dan will lead you in fun Irish folksongs throughout the evening. For more information, see their Facebook event page.
St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl
March 17: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
El Sarape Cantina
324 W Railroad Avenue, Shelton
Our neighbors are north of Thurston County in Shelton are having a St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl if you fancy a weekend getaway! Hosted by El Sarape Cantina. Details and route are still being determined, contact them at 360.426.4294 for more information or follow El Sarape Cantina’s Facebook page.
St. Patrick’s Day with Morning After
March 17: 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Buzz’s Bar and Grill
5018 Mud Bay Road NW, Olympia
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with some rockin’ music at Buzz’s Bar and Grill. Morning After will be playing live to get you into the spirit of things.
St. Patrick’s Day Party and Beer Garden
O’Blarney’s Irish Pub
4411 Martin Way E, Olympia
O’Blarney’s Irish Pub always has a fun filled day planned for St. Patrick’s Day in Olympia with an outdoor covered beer garden featuring Irish music and of course the pipes and drums! Green beer, Irish whiskey and more will be available. Check the O’Blarney’s Irish Pub Facebook page for more details as they announce them.
Saint Patrick’s Day Block Party
March 17: 2 p.m.
Wilde Irish Pub
423 West Railroad Avenue, Shelton
If you do head up to Mason County, you may want to check out this 21-and-over Saint Patrick’s Day Block Party! They are the end destination of the Pub Crawl and they will have live music, beer, food and fun for you party the night away.
St. Patrick’s Day Live Music with Countercurrent
March 17: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Cryptatropa Bar
421 4th Avenue E, Olympia
Come out to the Cryptatropa Bar in downtown Olympia for a party you won’t soon forget! Nationally regarded folk band Countercurrent along with some special guests will keep the jigs, reels, and singalongs coming all evening with their special blend of Irish traditional music and high-energy psychedelic dance tunes.
Lucky Leprechaun BINGO
March 24, 6 p.m.
6757 Pacific Avenue SE, Lacey
This year’s Lucky Leprechaun BINGO at the Lacey Senior Center will be on March 24! You will find all your favorites as usual, including their full-service bar, 50/50 raffle, special game tickets and daubers too!
