Are you a corned beef and cabbage fan? (An American custom, by the way) Or maybe you just like an excuse to listen to some amazing Celtic music while enjoying a pint of Guinness. Either way, it’s time for some good old fashion craic – that’s “fun” in Irish Gaelic – at these Thurston County St. Patrick’s Day celebrations! Check out the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day events near Olympia.
UMF Pre St. Patrick’s Day Party
March 8, 6 p.m.
Fraternal Order of Eagles
349 Sussex Ave W, Tenino
The Fraternal Order of Eagles in Tenino is giving you an opportunity to don your green a bit early with a Pre-St. Patrick’s Day Party on March 8! Enjoy smoked corned beef and cabbage, 50/50 raffle and other prizes. Live music completes the fun evening. Tickets are $20 for this 21-and-over event.
O’Blarney’s Irish Pub Olympia St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
March 12-17
4411 Martin Way E, Olympia
Once again, O’Blarney’s Irish Pub is your St. Patrick’s Day celebration headquarters! Starting March 12, they will have all kinds of fun including Irish-themed bar trivia, giveaways, Guinness printing, live music – including Slainte and the Olympia Highlanders Pipe and Drum – themed-costume contests, green beer, corned beef and more! For more information, including costs and detailed schedule, visit the O’Blarney’s Irish Pub website.
St. Patrick’s Day at Hands On Children’s Museum
Through March 17
Hands On Children’s Museum
414 Jefferson St NE, Olympia
This St. Patrick’s Day, kids should head to the Hands On Children’s Museum’s to write down their spring wishes and attach them to the yew tree. While there, enjoy all the other exhibits the museum has to offer.
St. Patrick’s Dance Party
March 15, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Cove Olympia
311 Capitol Way N, Olympia
The Cove Olympia is having a St. Patrick’s Dance Part with DJ Wes Jamieson on March 15. It’s a great way to kick off your St. Patrick’s weekend celebrations!
St. Patrick’s Party with Slainte
March 15, 8 p.m.
Nicole’s Bar
109 Legion Way SW, Olympia
Head to Nicole’s Bar on March 15 and party with Slainte, an Irish rock band. They will rock the night away with Irish and Scottish songs in celebration of the orange, white and green! $5 cover.
St. Patrick’s Day Party
March 15, 12 p.m. – March 16, 2 a.m.
Wilde Irish Pub
423 West Railroad Avenue, Shelton
Wilde Irish Pub is Shelton is a great place to go to try authentic Irish staples, like house-made colcannon and Irish soda bread. During their street party for St. Patrick’s Day, wear your green, grab a pint of Guinness or a glass of Irish whiskey and listen to the great live music line up! Doors open at 11 a.m. and stay open until 2 a.m.! Tickets are $17 and available online.
St. Patrick’s Day Across the Land
March 17
Spar Café
Head to McMenamins Spar Café on St. Patrick’s Day for special menu items, including Irish stew, a Reuben and Irish fries, music and more.
