You don’t have to be Irish to gather up your little leprechauns and celebrate at a sham-ROCKING St. Patrick's Day event in Tampa Bay! There are several kid-friendly St. Patrick's Day celebrations on schedule this weekend, since St. Patrick’s Day actually falls on Monday, March 17, 2025 this year. We're sharing some of our top picks of events, so let's dive in!

The Best St. Patrick's Day Events in Tampa Bay for Families This Weekend

River O’ Green Fest in Tampa

Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 11 am-6 pm
Location: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park: 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa
Cost: Free to attend

This is our favorite St. Patrick's Day event in Tampa for families and one of the coolest things about this event is watching Hillsborough River turn green. Don’t worry, it’s eco-friendly! You can also enjoy live entertainment, food trucks, and more family-friendly activities. The Rough Riders St. Patrick’s Day Parade will also coincide with River O’Green Fest. You can catch the parade at 3 pm. We recommend getting there early, as parking will fill up quickly. Bring your friends and kids, as this is an event for everyone. One fun way to view the River O Green is by boat on the Pirate Water Taxi!

Rough Riders St Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Tampa

Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 3 pm
Location: Downtown Tampa
Cost: Free to attend

As we just mentioned, St. Patrick's Day has a new home in downtown Tampa, which makes perfect sense! This year's parade is scheduled to start at 3 pm. Right now, the parade is scheduled to start at Madison Street at Joe Chillura Square and then head to Ashley Drive, where it will turn north and pass by Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, and end near E. Polk Street

St. Patrick’s Festival at Ananda Farm

Dates: Friday, March 14 – Sunday, March 16, 2025
Location: Ananda Farm Florida, 579 Ken Hubbard Rd, Terra Ceia, FL
Cost: $25

Get ready for a weekend filled with cheer, delicious food & beer, and farm fun! Head to Ananda Farm from March 14-16 for their St. Patrick’s Festival, where they are celebrating all things green and lucky. What to Expect: Green Beer & Irish Cocktails, Pesto Pizza & Sweet Treats, Art Classes & Live Music, Irish Cream Lattes & More! Also includes Unlimited Access to 15+ Attractions and 12+ Fun & Themed Photo Ops.

Paddy Fest St. Pete

Dates: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Location: Williams Park: 320 2nd. Avenue North, St. Pete
Cost: Early bird tickets are $5, and it's $10 on the day of the event. Kids ages 13 and younger are free.

Paddy Fest St. Pete is bringing a full day of “lucky” festivities to Williams Park! There will be live music, whiskey tastings, wrestling, bagpipers, and more! A portion of the proceeds will go towards Ocean Aid 360, a St. Pete-based non-profit that focuses on marine habitat restoration.. There will also be a Kids Zone with bounce houses, face painting, and a Rowdies soccer clinic!

St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival by Flanagan’s Irish Pub

Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 11 am-11 pm
Location: Flanagan’s Irish Pub (Dunedin)
Cost: FREE

Join the largest St. Paddy’s Day Festival in Florida and celebrate Flanagan’s 32nd anniversary! There will be live music and entertainment, delicious food, and cold brews. There will also be arts, crafts, vendors, and fun for all ages.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Armature Works

Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 11am – 5pm
Location: Armature Works
Tickets: FREE admission

Enjoy live music by the Irish Band MoonCoin Trad on the lawn from 11 to 2 pm then stay for a traditional Irish dance performance by Scariff School of Irish Dance at 4pm and round out your day with a live performance from Andrew Ricker. Inside Armature Works, select Heights Public Market vendors will have holiday treats to enjoy. Enjoy specialty food, drinks and green beer all weekend.

The Brass Tap’s 17th Annual St. Paddy’s Day Street Party

Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 12 pm
Location: The Brass Tap, 2000 Piazza Ave, Wesley Chapel
Cost: Free

The fun will start at noon and won’t stop until closing! They will shut down Piazza Avenue to make way for live music, outdoor bar, and more.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival

Date: Saturday, March 15 – Sunday, March 16, 2025 during park hours
Location: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Cost: Included with admission. Food and drink costs vary.

During this weekend's Food & Wine Festival, you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish cuisine, including Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potatoes, and Irish Soda Bread, as well as several varieties of Irish beer, like Smithwick's Irish Ale and 3D Irish Style Dry Cider, and Irish style hand-crafted cocktails.

Irish 31

Date: Saturday, March 15 – Monday, March 17, 2025
Location: Multiple Irish 31 locations
Cost: Free

Irish 31's annual Paddyfest is back for 2025 with live Irish music, family-friendly fun, and food and drink specials including corned beef and cabbage, pints of Guinness, themed specialty cocktails and other signature Irish fare! Festivities vary by location; check the website for full details.

St. Patrick’s Family Day at Maloney’s Irish Pub

Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 3 – 7pm
Location:9540 W Linebaugh Ave, West Chase
Cost: Free

Bounce houses, face painting, Irish food, giveaways & live music w/ Michael Maverick.

Yacht Starship St. Patrick's Day Lunch Cruise

Date: Monday, March 17, 2025 at 12:30 pm
Location: Board at 603 Channelside Drive, Tampa
Cost: Prices start at $44.95 for kids ages 2-12 and $59.95 for adults

Top O’ the morning! Climb aboard the Yacht StarShip in your best green attire to celebrate the luck of the Irish on the water! Enjoy a festive lunch buffet with Irish fixings and DJ entertainment that is sure to keep you moving! Boarding begins at noon and the cruise will set sail from 12:30 pm-2:30 pm.

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The Best St. Patrick’s Day Events in Tampa Bay for Families