The Best St. Patrick’s Day Events in Tampa Bay for Families
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.
The 2026 Best St. Patrick's Day Events in Tampa Bay for Families
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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.Â
Yacht Starship St. Patrick's Day Lunch CruiseÂ
- Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 12:30 pm
- Location:Â 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!
Lost Pearl 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!
St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt & Events on the Beach
- Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
- Scavenger Hunt: from 12 – 4 p.m.
- Special Poolside Menu at The Deep End: from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Dinner Special at Latitude 28: from 6 – 10 p.m.
- JW Marriott Clearwater Beach, 11th Floor Pool Deck
Kids can search for gold coins hidden around the lobby and pool area by Lucky the Leprechaun, and then turn them in to a pool staff member for a prize! Enjoy a special menu by The Deep End at the pool, or celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style at Latitude 28 with a chef’s corned beef special that’s hearty, festive, and crafted for the holiday.
More St. Patrick's Day Events in Tampa Bay!
St. Pete International Folk Fair
- Date: March 5-7, 2026
- Location: England Brothers Park
- Cost: Free
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, experience a multitude of cultures and traditions at the St. Petersburg International Folk Fair! Enjoy food, drinks, shopping for handmade goods, performances, and more.
St Patrick's Party
- Date: Saturday, March 5, 2026, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
- Location: Pioneer Park
- Cost: Free
Live entertainment, delicious food, beers, arts, vendors, and more!
St. Patrick's Day Dance
- Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 5:45 pm
- Location: Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Dunedin
- Cost: Free for members
This dance features original Newfoundland Song, Country Irish, Celtic Jig's & Reels, and more!
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
St. Patrick’s Festival at Ananda Farm
- Dates: Friday, March 13 – Sunday, March 17, 2026
- Location: Ananda Farm, 579 Ken Hubbard Rd, Terra Ceia, FL
Head to Ananda Farm from March 13-17 for their St. Patrick’s Festival, where they are celebrating all things green and lucky! What to Expect: Green Beer & Irish Cocktails, Pesto Pizza, more festive treats, arts and crafts, live music, farm activities, and more.
River O’ Green Fest in Tampa
- Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 11 am-4 pm
- Location: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park: 600 N. Ashley Drive, TampaÂ
- 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 2 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!
Armature Works Picklefest
- Date: Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Location: Armature Works
Calling all pickle lovers! Don't miss out on everything pickled at Armature Works' Picklefest with samples, specialty pickles, drinks, and exclusive merch!
St. Paddy's Street Party
- Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 12 pm-1 am
- Location: The Shops at Wiregrass
- Cost: Free
St. Patrick’s Day weekend is kicking off at The Shops at Wiregrass with the community favorite celebration that brings the party to every corner, the St. Paddy’s Street Party! Guests can expect games, live performances, and delicious eats from the 30+ eateries throughout the property.
Rough Riders St Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown TampaÂ
- Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 2 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 2 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.
Brandon Sunday Market & St. Patrick's Day Festival
- Date: March 15, 2026, 10 am-2 pm
- Location: 788 W. Lumsden Rd., La Viva Plaza
- Cost: Free
Enjoy a day of shopping and St. Patrick's Day celebration with more than 80 vendors with treats, handmade items, green beer, music, and more!
St. Patrick's Day Glow Skate
- Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 12 pm-4 pm
- Location: Skate World Tampa
- Cost: $10 per person
Skate the day away with great tunes and glow lights! Admission includes regular skate rental and a glow stick.
Saint Patrick's Day Skate with Spongebob and Patrick
- Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 5 pm-7:30 pm
- Location: United Skates Tampa
- Cost: $12 per person
Join United Skates for an evening of Saint Patrick's Day fun with Spongebob and Patrick, games, photo ops, and more! Admission includes regular rental skates, one slice of cheese pizza, and one small drink. You can also add on a game of laser tag for $5.