March 15
An evening of Irish Music. Join Canton-based guitarist/vocalist Pat Masalko and Bath-based violinist Jamieson Bowman as they bring you a high-energy evening of classic Irish tunes. Be prepared to tap your feet, clap your hands and dance under the stars. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Medina Library, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway St, Medina, www.mcdl.info
March 17
Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Parade.Enjoy Ohio’s oldest parade in downtown Cleveland. Beginning at 1 p.m., the parade will step off at the intersection of Superior Avenue and East 18th Street before wrapping around Public Square. www.stpatricksdaycleveland.com
Catch a Leprechaun. Try your luck, build a trap and try to catch a leprechaun at Lake Branch. Also, enjoy fun St. Patrick’s Day activities and a snack. Ages 5-10. 2-3 p.m. Mentor-on-the-Lake Branch Library, 5642 Andrews Rd, Mentor-On-The-Lake, mentorpl.org/
Shamrock Crafts for All. Make your own luck with a collection of shamrock crafts designed for the whole family to enjoy. 3-5:30 p.m. Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library, akronlibrary.org
March 18
Little Leprechauns Treasure Hunt. Kids aged 5 & under and their families will travel throughout the Library searching for the Leprechaun’s Pot O’Gold. Children will follow a map and earn treasures along the way. 11-11:30 a.m. Twinsburg Public Library, www.twinsburglibrary.org
The Jameson Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Run. Registration begins at 2 p.m., race starts at 4 p.m. All ages welcome. Begin at The Ivy, 1212 W 6th St, Cleveland, www.clevelandstpatricksdayrun.com