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Have a Shamrockin' Good Time at These Greater Cincinnati St. Patrick's Day Events

By CityBeat Staff on Thu, Mar 9, 2023 at 11:12 am

St. Patrick's Day revelry is upon us, and the Queen City is fully prepared to celebrate. With bar crawls, live music, plenty of kegs and eggs served up bright and early, drink specials and more, there is a little something for everyone this weekend.

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Official St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

Go on a hunt for the gold at the end of the rainbow (or the beer at the end of the bar) during the official St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl. You’ll get exclusive deals and discounts with your wristband, including 50% off Irish-themed drinks, and there will even be a costume contest. Starts at AC Upper Deck, 135 Joe Nuxhall Way, The Banks; Saturday, March 18, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; $15-$40

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St. Patrick’s Day O’DORA Dash

Take part in all the shenanigans for this very short St. Patrick’s Day race. Participants will run 0.1 miles while holding a beer. Before the race, you can also enjoy Ohio’s shortest St. Patrick’s Day parade. Afterward, head into The Casual Pint for another beer. Register here. The Casual Pint, 130 Riverfront Plaza, Hamilton; Friday, March 17; parade begins at 10 a.m. and the race begins at 10:30 p.m.; $5-$10

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St. Patrick's Day Drag Brunch at Taft’s Brewporium

Wear your green and get ready to have fun with all the dancing, lip-syncing, games and more at the St. Patrick’s Day Drag Brunch. The self-serve buffet opens at 11 a.m. and the show begins at noon. The ticket includes the buffet and a free welcome beer. Taft's Brewpourium, 4831 Spring Grove Ave., Spring Grove Village; Saturday, March 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; $35.

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Kegs and Eggs Brunch at Boswell’s

Enjoy a special limited Irish-themed brunch menu with green beer and Saint Patrick’s Day cocktails, plus Irish music. Boswell’s, 1686 Blue Rock Road, Northside; Friday, March 17, 8-11 a.m.

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Pint Night at Jungle Jim’s

Jungle Jim’s will have a variety of brews at the tasting bar to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Ohio Valley Distributor. They will also have a special pint glass. Jungle Jim’s Eastgate, 4450 Eastgate South Drive, Eastgate; Jungle Jim’s Fairfield, 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield; Both events are Friday, March 17, 5-9 p.m. Free entry.

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Make & Take: St. Patrick's Day Green Beer Painting Party

Artists will lead you in creating a painting featuring the end of a rainbow in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Supplies will be provided for everyone, and you can also bring your own snacks and drinks, which organizers will help you turn green. Art Central Foundation, 4 N. Main St., Middletown; Friday, March 17, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; $35

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St. Patrick’s Day Bestie Night at Cincinnati Nature Center

The Cincinnati Nature Center will have a beer-themed “besties night” where patrons can eat, drink and craft coasters with foraged materials. Pre-registration is required. Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; Friday, March 17, 7-8:30 p.m.; $25 for adult members; $35 for adult non-members.

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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Oakley Kitchen Food Hall

Oakley Kitchen will start the day with kegs and eggs. Throughout the day, there will be bands and trivia and the food hall’s restaurants will all offer themed food in addition to their usual menus. There will also be a cash bar. Oakley Kitchen, 3715 Madison Road, Oakley; Friday, March 17, 10 a.m.-11p.m.

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St. Patrick’s Day 80's Style with The Whammies at Club Trio

Get a blast from the past and celebrate St. Paddy’s Day like they would’ve in the ‘80s: with big hair and new wave hits. The Whammies are performing ant there will be plenty of green beer to go around. Club Trio Lounge, 5744 Springdale Road, Colerain; 9 p.m.

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