Factory 52 in Norwood is ‘Dublin’ the St. Patrick’s Day fun with a special dog- and kid-friendly event this March.
The mixed-use entertainment center will host its Sham Rock & Roll celebration on Saturday, March 15 from noon to 10 p.m. Guests can expect dog-friendly activities, live music and festive fun for all ages.
The activities kick off with the St. Puprick’s Day Dog Parade and Market at 1 p.m. Dress your dog up in their St. Patrick’s Day finery and compete to win prizes for the most festive pups. Following the parade, attendees can find the Dog Market at Hi-Wire Brewing, which will include a variety of pet vendors selling accessories, toys, treats and more.
And from 1-5 p.m., you can take part in one of the ShamRock Scavenger Hunts. Enjoy a green beer while you search the property for a chance to win prizes. A new hunt will start every 30 minutes, and you can follow Factory 52 on social media for clues. If you find a ShamRock Scavenger Hunt Card, turn it in at The Gatherall’s pickup desk for your prize.
ACES Pickleball + Grill is also getting in on the shenanigans, with a dog-friendly photo op and green beer served outside the Dog Park, and you can also order the Irish Nachos. They will also have a pickleball pop-up outside with pros hosting games and challenges with the chance to win prizes starting at 1:30 p.m.
The party continues with live music and entertainment by The Oscar Wildes at 2 p.m., an Erickson Irish Dance performance at 4 p.m. and Cincy Chops at 5 p.m. Easter Rising will perform inside Fretboard Brewing from 7-10 p.m.
Throughout the day, there will also be kid-friendly activities and games on the green space outside The Gatherall, as well as food and drink specials at The Gatherall, Hi-Wire, Fretboard and ACES.
Factory 52, 4590 Beech St., Norwood. More info: factory52.com.
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This article appears in Feb 19 – Mar 4, 2025.
