Family-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Events in Northeast Ohio

Family-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Events in Northeast Ohio

March 9

Akron St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade, which is presented by the Mark Heffernan/Margaret Judge Divisions of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, in partnership with the City of Akron, will step off at noon on Main Street, between Cedar and Bowery. The parade will feature high school and grade school bands, non-profit organizations, businesses, animal groups, floats, and more. downtownakron.com

March 11-16

St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt. Search the library for pots of gold-each containing coins with a unique symbol. Take a gold coin from each one. Collect 8 different gold coins and take them to the front desk to receive a prize. Mentor-on-the-Lake Branch Library, mentorpl.org,

March 14

St. Patrick’s Day Yoga & Craft. Enjoy a fun St. Patrick’s Day celebration with yoga and crafts in the Community Room at Great Northern Mall on Thursday, March 14th. 6-7 p.m., Great Northern Mall. Register here.

Little Leprechauns. Put a jig in your step and join us for our annual Little Leprechauns Parade! Dress up in your favorite green attire and parade around the Library collecting treats! For children aged 5 years & under. Please register each child attending. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Twinsburg Library, twinsburglibrary.org

March 15

Fun Science Friday – “Going Green.” It’s good to be green but how is the color green made? Discover primary and secondary colors along with other green activities, experiments and a take-home project. Ages 4-6, up to Kindergarten. 4-4:45 p.m., Westlake Porter Public Library, westlakelibrary.org/events

Shamrock Shindig. Get ready for a Shamrockin’ time at the Village! Experience beer and ride specials, balloon artists, raffles, and college basketball excitement. Hall of Fame Village, Canton, hofvillage.com

March 16

Catch a Leprechaun. Hear a leprechaun story and then make your own trap. This event is intended for Grades K-5. Brunswick Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. mcdl.info

March 17

Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will kickoff at 2:04 p..m. The parade will begin on Superior Ave. at E. 18th St. and will end at the intersection of Rockwell Ave. and Ontario St., Cleveland, stpatricksdaycleveland.com

Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Run. The 3.1 mile race course goes through some of Cleveland’s most popular areas! You’ll tour the Historic Warehouse District, head over past the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame before returning to West 6th Street and the finish line! Race starts at 10 a.m. clevelandstpatricksdayrun.com

St. Patrick’s Day at the Troll Hole Museum. This fun event will feature Special Tours, a Scavenger Hunt, and Irish Music! 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Troll Hole Museum, Canton, thetrollhole.com

Green Hike. Celebrate St. Patty’s Day with a green hike. With spring a few days away, we’ll search for all shades of green as plants start to sprout and trees start to bud. 2-3 p.m. Mill Stream Run Reservation. clevelandmetroparks.com

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