It’s that time of the year again to don your green and fill a plate with corned beef and cabbage. What’s going on in MoCo for St. Patrick’s Day?
DIY Mosaic Shamrock Craft & Sip
March 3, 6:30-8 p.m. | Vine Alley Kentlands
114 Market St., Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Join The Acorn Craft Studio for a relaxed, beginner-friendly night of crafting, sipping and community as you make your own shamrock mosaic in time for spring and St. Patrick’s Day.
$42 | visitmontgomery.com
24th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Shamrock Stroll
March 14, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Rio Lakefront
9841 Washingtonian Blvd., Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Enjoy a festive parade of Celtic dancers, bagpipe bands, school groups, fire trucks, equestrian units, community organizations and more, which kicks off at 10 a.m. After, take advantage of one-day sales and specials at participating Rio shops and restaurants, live music and activities.
Free | riolakefront.com
Acoustics & Ales
March 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | North Four Corners Local Park
315 University Blvd. W., Silver Spring, MD 20901
Come to a fun-filled outdoor happy hour in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, featuring local Irish Latin band, La Unica, craft brews and several food trucks.
Free | montgomeryparks.org
Drop-in Weekend: St. Patrick’s Day
March 14-15, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Gaithersburg Community Museum
9 South Summit Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the community museum, which offers festive crafts and a day of green-themed fun for families.
Free | gaithersburgmd.gov
PRJC St. Patty’s Day Party
March 15, 2-4:30 p.m. | Rosensteel Hall
9707 Rosensteel Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910
Celebrate St. Patty’s Day with live music by Anita’s Jazzmanian Devils Jazz Band. Australian clarinetist Anita Thomas assembled the “dream team” of musicians who promise a pot of gold show.
$25 | visitmontgomery.com
