Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! Green beer, Irish folk music, and parades are the hallmarks of this popular cultural celebration. Here is a collection of some of the best ways to celebrate in our area.
St. Patty’s Party
Old Firehouse 5th & 6th Grader Party
Friday, March 11 | 7pm – 9:30pm
Activity No. 4603.322
$35/$25 OFC Members
Old Firehouse 5th and 6th Grader Parties are themed and decorated accordingly. Free catered food and beverages will be distributed to participants. Parties feature a DJ, an open dance floor and a variety of activities. Preregistration is recommended.
To volunteer: Parents who wish to volunteer for parties must submit an email request to Aaron Greene at oldfirehouse@mcleancenter.org. Please include your name, your child’s name and a home address. Volunteer hours are 6:30-9:45 p.m. Each parent volunteer receives one free admission for his or her child. Volunteer spots are limited.
The Old Firehouse
1440 Chain Bridge Rd.
McLean, VA 22101
www.mcleancenter.org/teens
Lost Rhino
St. Patrick’s Day Party & McMunn’s Irish Red Ale Release
Saturday, March 12 | 7am – 9pm
Join Lost Rhino to celebrate the release of McMunn’s Irish Red Ale at their 6th annual St. Patrick’s Day Party!
Featuring:
- Kegs & Eggs with Irish Breakfast Burritos at 7am
- Live music by Something’s Brewing, 2pm – 5pm
- Traditional dancers from Foley Academy of Irish Dance, 5:30pm
- Swag and giveaways
- Limited edition McMunn’s pint glasses for sale
Food specials for the day will include Shooter Stew, Classic Reubens, Bangers and Mash, and Shooter Ice Cream Floats
Lost Rhino Brewing Company
21730 Red Rum Drive, Suite #142
Ashburn, VA 20147
www.lostrhino.com
Click here for more information
Greater Manassas Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 12 | 11am
Come out and celebrate the Grand Irish Tradition with several pipe bands, Irish culture groups(Ancient Order of Hibernians), Irish dance groups and the Manassas community!
Center Street in Old Town Manassas
www.stpatparade.net
Solace Outpost
St. Patrick’s Day
Saturday, March 12 | 12pm – 12am
We’ll have food specials, green beer and specialty cocktails all day long.
- 12pm – 4pm, McGrath Morgan Academy of Irish dancers
- 5pm – 9pm, live music from the Collective band
- 10pm – 1am, live music by Lenny
Solace Outpost
444 W. Broad Street
Falls Church, VA
www.solacebrewing.com
Lucky Leprechaun 5k
Live or Virtual
Sunday, March 13 | 8am
Reston Town Center
5K: $45
14 & Under 5K: $35
Feeling lucky? You will when you complete the virtual Lucky Leprechaun 5K! All pre-registered participants will receive a commemorative Lucky Leprechaun race shirt, an awesome 25oz glass stein, a race bib, photo overlays, and a digital finisher certificate!
www.prraces.com/luckyleprechaun
Direct from Ireland: Téada
Tuesday, March 15 | 7:30pm
Téada (‘strings’ in Irish) has emerged as one of the most exciting Irish bands of recent years. Going from Irish Music Magazine’s “Best Traditional Newcomers” to headliners at festivals throughout North America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Middle East, the group has evolved into one of the busiest Irish touring acts worldwide with a reputation for knock-out live shows.
Jammin Java
227 Maple Ave E
Vienna, VA 22180
www.jamminjava.com
Tickets and more info
St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef Plate at Wildfire
Wednesday, March 16
Thursday, March 17
Get in the St. Patrick’s spirit! Enjoy our Corned Beef & Cabbage Plate and Chocolate Stout Cake. The specials will be available for dine-in and carry-out after 3:00 PM on Wednesday and all day on Thursday.
Wildfire Restaurant
1714 International Dr.
McLean, VA 22102
(703-) 442-9110
www.wildfirerestaurant.com
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Seán Heely Celtic Band
Wednesday, March 16 | 7:30pm
Embark on a magical trip to Ireland for a St. Patricks themed performance by the Seán Heely Celtic Band. All of your favorite Irish songs from pub favorites to haunting rebel songs and lively dance tunes to get your toes a-tappin’! Lead by U.S National Scottish Fiddle champion Seán Heely, the group features high-energy dance tunes, beautiful ballads and songs in the Irish and Scottish folk tradition, instrumental mastery and most of all: Music that you can’t sit still and listen to!
Jammin Java
227 Maple Ave E
Vienna, VA 22180
www.jamminjava.com
Tickets and more info
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at The Old Brogue
Thursday, March 17 | 7:30am – 11:30pm
The Old Brogue’s 41st Celebration!
Katie’s Coffee House will serve a full Irish Breakfast from 7:30AM to 10:00AM
Doors open 11am
Lunch will be served from 11:15am-1:30pm and 2pm-4:15pm for a $40 per person flat fee, which includes entree and dessert (no tax or gratuity included). Dinner will be served from 4:45pm-7pm and 7:30pm-9:45pm for a $45 per person flat fee (including entree and dessert and not including tax and gratuity).
Will Baskin will perform live from 1pm-5:30pm and 7:30pm-last call. There is a $10 cover charge, and NO ONE UNDER 21 WILL BE ADMITTED!
The Old Brogue & Katie’s Coffee House
760 Walker Rd.
Great Falls, VA 22066
www.oldbrogue.com
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the 4P’s
Thursday, March 17
Experience the spirited celebration of all things Irish with friends at Ireland’s Four Provinces in Falls Church, VA!
- “K’Eggs” breakfast fare 8am – 10am
- Special Menu for Lunch 11am – 3pm
- Set Menu Dinner seatings: 4pm, 6pm & 8pm
- Irish Classics served in the bar & patio all day
- Live music throughout the day featuring Gerry Timlin & Brook Yoder
Ireland’s Four Provinces
105 W. Broad Street
Falls Church, VA
(703) 534-8999
www.4psva.com
Reservations required for dining room seating
St. Paddy’s 2022 at O’Sullys!!
Thursday, March 17 | 8am
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day throughout the day at Sully’s Pour House:
- 8am – Doors open, Kegs & Eggs
- 2:30pm – Irish Dancers: Boyle School of Irish Dance
- 3pm – 7pm – Live Music: Huntley
- 7:30pm – 10:30pm – Live Music: Scenic Roots
- Bar Pong Tourmant &DJ
- Irish Specials
Sully’s Pour House
754 Elden St, Ste 102
Herndon, VA 20170
www.sullyspourhouse.com
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! at Ned Devine’s
Thursday, March 17
Ned Devine’s Irish Sports Pub is hosting a full day of St. Patrick’s Day celebrating:
- Kegs 7 Eggs, serving breakfast 9am – 11:30am
- Boyle School of Irish Dance performing at 1:30pm, 5pm, and 8:45pm
- Northern Virginia Firefighters’ Emerald Society Pipe Band performing at 8:30pm
- Live music by the All Star Band at 9pm
Ned Devine’s Irish Sports Pub
2465 Centerville Road
Herndon, VA 20171
www.neddevines.com
Jimmy’s 25th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!
Tuesday, March 17 | 11am – 1:30am
Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern 23nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration offers a full day of celebrating:
- Irish Menu, Irish Music & Libations all day!
- Complimentary Souvenir Pins for our first 400 guests!
- Special Edition St. Pat’s Shirts for sale at 11am!
- Live Music: Tom Saputo & Friends 1pm – 4pm, Radio NV 5pm – 10pm
Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern
697 Spring Street
Herndon, VA 20170
www.jimmystavern.com
The Auld Shebeen
St. Patrick’s Day
Thursday, March 17 | 11:30am – 9:30pm
Upstairs
- Tim Trant – 11:30am – 2:30pm
- The Flying Cows of Ventry 4pm-9pm
- Irish dancers 4pm (Approx.)
The Cellar
- The CCE Session Players 12pm
- Irish dancers a 5pm (Approx.)
- Conor Malone from 5pm to 9.00pm
- DJ Mills 9:30pm -1:00am
The Auld Shebeen
3971 Chain Bridge Rd.
Fairfax, VA
(703) 293-9600
www.theauldshebeenva.com
Makers St. Patrick’s All Day Party!
Thursday, March 17 | 11:30am – 10pm
Drink specials, $5 green tea shooters, green beer, brats, Rueben’s and corned beef & cabbage!
Matt Davis will be jammin out in the bar area from 5-8pm. Don’t forget to wear your green….our inflatable leprechauns will be watching (yep! you read that right!)
Makers Union
1811 Library St
Reston, VA 20190
www.makersunionpub.com
More info
St. Patrick’s Day is the First day of Madness
at Settle Down Easy Brewing
Thursday, March 17 | 12pm – 9pm
Did you know that St. Patrick’s Day is the same day as the kick off to the College Basketball Bracket… well… now you know and Settle Down Easy is having one HELL of a PARTY
Settle Down Easy Brewing
2822 Fallfax Drive
Falls Church, VA, 22042
www.settledowneasybrewing.com
Click here for more information
Kalypso’s St. Patrick’s Day
Thursday, March 17
Kalypso’s will be joined by the Lake Anne Leprechaun for Happy Hour, Irish Music, lots of Beads, and will be serving some special classic dishes to get you in the spirit!
- Irish Music 3pm – 7pm
- Trivia 7pm – 9pm
Kalypso’s Sports Tavern
1617 Washington Plaza N.
Reston, VA 20190
703-707-0660
www.kalypsossportstavern.com
St. Patrick’s Day Fiesta
Thursday, March 17 | 3pm
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day a little different at INCA SOCIAL with GREEN Beer specials, $5 Margaritas ALL DAY, $2 Margarita for Ladies during Happy HOUR (3-7PM) and check out our GREEN Causa on special all day!
Inca Social
2670 Avenir Pl
Vienna, VA 22180
incasocial.com
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Dueling Pianos: St. Patrick’s Day
Thursday, March 17 | 7pm – 10pm
A very special St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Caboose Commons!
NY NY Dueling Pianos will be performing.
What is a Dueling Piano? It is a high-octane fiesta that’s part rock show, part comedy show and all sorts of craziness rolled into one big outrageous party. The audience becomes part of the show in a sing-along, dance-along, thumpthetables-along extravaganza.
Caboose Commons
2918 Eskridge Road
Fairfax, VA 22031
https://caboosebrewing.com/fairfax-va/
More info
St. Patrick’s Day Party feat.
Born Cross Eyed (The Grateful Dead Tribute)
Thursday, March 17 | 8pm
Embark on a magical trip to Ireland for a St. Patricks themed performance by the Seán Heely Celtic BORN CROSS EYED (Grateful Dead Tribute) will jam Dead Style! With the luck of the Irish for the Jammin Java Thirsty Thursday Saint Patrick’s Day PARTY!!!
Jammin Java
227 Maple Ave E
Vienna, VA 22180
www.jamminjava.com
Tickets and more info
St. Patrick’s Day Specials at Mon Ami Gabi
Thursday, March 17
Friday, March 18
Even the French feel the luck of the Irish on Saint Patrick’s Day! On Thursday, March 17 – Friday, March 18, try two holiday-inspired specials: Lamb Shepherd’s Pie with ground lamb, braised carrots, and english peas topped with duchess potatoes and Baileys Pot de Crème with Jameson whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
These limited-time treats are available for dine-in only.
Mon Ami Gabi
11950 Democracy Drive
Reston, VA 20190
www.monamigabi.com
More info and reservations
St. Paddy’s Cocktail Dinner
Friday, March 18 | 6:30pm
$105.00 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included)
Join Wildfire for a custom four course St. Patrick’s Day inspired menu with cocktail pairings. For more information or to make a reservation, please call Amanda at 703-442-9110.
Wildfire Restaurant
1714 International Dr.
McLean, VA 22102
(703-) 442-9110
www.wildfirerestaurant.com
More info
Shamrock Showdown Volleyball Tournament
Saturday, March 19
Sunday, March 20
$10
Come The St. James to see the top Volleyball teams compete this St. Patrick’s Day weekend on March 19th and 20th.
The St. James
6805 Industrial Road
Springfield, VA 22151
www.thestjames.com
Tickets and more info
4th Annual Leprechaun Loop
Saturday, March 19 | 10am – 2am
SideBar & Schmidt’s BBQ are hosting their largest outdoor event of the year with a Saturday full of live music, DJs, drinks, food and everything Irish.
SideBar
24 South King Street
Leesburg, VA 20175
More info and tickets
Rocket Frog Brewing Company
St. Patrick’s Celebration
Saturday, March 19 | 12pm – 6pm
Rocket Frog is bringing back their St. Patrick’s Day celebration! Odd BBQ Trailer will be on hand with a selection of their barbecue and some St Patrick’s Day specialties. Helles lager will be served green, and they will also be making a cocktail out of their barleywine! Irish music will be played all day long.
Rocket Frog Brewing Company
22560 Glenn Dr., Suite #103
Sterling, VA 20164
www.rocketfrogbeer.com
More info
Pot O’ Gold Virtual 10K
Sunday, March 20 | 8am
One Loudoun
10K: $50
Join Potomac River Running virtually for the 4th annual Pot O’ Gold 10K. If you’re lucky you might find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! All pre-registered participants will receive a commemorative Pot O’ Gold shirt, an awesome finisher medal, a race bib, photo overlays, and a digital finisher certificate!
Lúnasa with Special Guest Daoirí Farrell
Sunday, March 20 | 3pm & 7pm
$25 Reston/$35 Non-Reston
Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honor of the Irish god Lugh, patron of the arts, Lúnasa is a gathering of some of the top musical talents in Ireland. Its members have helped form the backbone of some of the greatest Irish groups of the decade.
RCC Hunters Woods – the CenterStage
2310 Colts Neck Road
Reston, VA 20191
www.restoncommunitycenter.com
SoberRide
TysonsToday would like to remind you to celebrate responsibly. Washington Regional Alcohol Program is bringing back their a free (up to $15 Lyft ride) sober ride program for St. Patrick’s Day.
For more information and the promo code visit www.SoberRide.com
