Bring your little lucky charms to St. Patrick’s Day events filled with Irish dancers, live music, and all things green. You’ll enjoy plenty of parades, alongside gold coin hunts, 5ks, and leprechaun games this spring. Chicago is world-famous for our St. Patrick’s Day festivities, so we’ve included events in the city, too. Put on your shamrock attire and get out to celebrate; everyone’s a little Irish on St. Patrick’s Day!
Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Events for 2026
Irish pride is found throughout the city the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day. Don’t miss a chance to see the Chicago River dyed green or celebrate at one of the parades!
Choose Chicago also has a great overview of the festivities happening in the city. They’ve included details about the parades, as well as food and drink specials, river cruises, and other ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago.
St. Patrick’s Day Events, Parades, and Activities in the Suburbs
Wherever you go, whatever you do, may the luck of the Irish be there with you!
Irish Proverb
To submit a photo of your kids decked out for the holiday, email Annie at annie@mykidlist.com. We love featuring local families! For more fun things to do with your family, check out our spring activities round-up.
