St. Patrick’s Day is coming, and while there’s plenty of celebrations happening at local bars, those events aren’t always suitable for families with young kids to enjoy. Luckily, there are plenty of family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day parades, parties, and events around metro Detroit to choose from. Here are details on some of those events.
2025 Shamrocks & Shenanigans
Help raise funds for the Save A Heart organization, which benefits patients at the Michigan Congenital Heart Center at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Adults can race in the 5k, and kids can participate in the 1k Kids’ Dash. Prizes include custom medals for all finishers. March 9. Sign-up fees apply. Ann Arbor area. runshamrocks.com.
St. Patrick’s Day in the Park
The St. Clair Shores Parks & Recreation Department is hosting this St. Paddy’s event, which will feature live musical entertainment by Bob & Carl, Caber Feidh Pipe Band, and The Laughing Leprechaun Band. Plus, food trucks including Detroit Panzerotti, Little Bros. Burgers, Little Leaf Bake Shop, and BBQ Daddy. A beer tent for the adults and costume contest, too. March 15. No cost for admission. Blossom Heath Park, 24800 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores; facebook.com.
Royal Oak St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Wear your green garb and line up along Washington Ave. to see area bands, dance teams, floats, and other displays make their way through town during this celebration. March 15. No cost for admission. Along North Washington Ave. between W. 7th St. and Willis Ave., Downtown Royal Oak; royaloakstpatricksdayparade.org.
Shamrock Science Day
Twelve high school interns from the Pontiac School District International Technology Academy invite kids to come to the museum and collect stickers that relate to St. Patrick’s Day-inspired science activities. March 25. Free with museum admission, $10.50 for kids, $14 for adults. Cranbrook Institute of Science, 1 Institute Way, Bloomfield Hills; science.cranbrook.edu.
Leprechaun Days
Kids can collect gold coins hidden in the shops throughout the village and exchange them for a prize. There will also be magic shows, Irish dancing, and festive photo opportunities. March 15-16. $5 admission. Canterbury Village, 2359 Joslyn Court, Lake Orion; canterburyvillage.com.
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This post has been updated for 2025.
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