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 Tuesday, March 17, 2026, this year.

We are still gathering details on some of this year's big St. Patrick's Day celebrations, so be sure to bookmark this page and revisit us often for more!

The 2026 Best St. Patrick's Day Events in Tampa Bay for Families

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

Date: March 6-Sunday-May 10, 2026, select days during park hours
Location: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Cost: Included with admission. Food and drink costs vary.

During Busch Gardens' new Food, Wine, & Garden Festival, you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish cuisine in the Festival Walkway.

Yacht Starship St. Patrick's Day Lunch Cruise

Date: Monday, March 17, 2026, at 12:30 p.m.
Location: 603 Channelside Dr., Tampa
Cost: $59.95+ for adults, $44.95+ for children (no lunch cruise is $39.95+ per adult and $29.95 per child)

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, a free house bar, and DJ entertainment that is sure to keep you moving! Boarding begins at 11:30 a.m., and the cruise will set sail at noon.

There is also a non-lunch option for those who just want to enjoy the afternoon on the water!

Paddy Fest St. Pete

Date: March 13-15, 2026
Location: Williams Park, St. Pete
Cost: Free-$87.21 per person

This year’s festival brings together live performances, a vendor market, traditional Irish food and drinks, like Corned Beef & Cabbage and whiskey, and activities for all ages! There will be a Walker Wealth Kids Zone, Guinness & Tullamore Dew tastings, mini golf, inflatables, raffles, and so much more.

Live Performances:

March 13, The Bawdy Boys
March 14 & 15, 2026, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones
March 14, The Byrne Brothers
March 15, Seven Nations

Lost Pear River O' Green Cruise

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Location: 333 S Franklin St., Tampa
Cost:$25+ for adults, $20+ for children, $7+ for infants

The Hillsborough River is green! Take a 30-minute cruise on the Lost Pearl for the River O' Green festival, where the kids will be able to play with the green water cannons!

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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.

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.

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.

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