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Go Green! St. Patrick’s Day Parades, Festivals & Family Fun in Bucks County

Celebrate the luck o' the Irish at these local family-friendly St. Patrick's Day celebrations

St. Patricks Day and the spring season are just around the corner. Bucks County and nearby towns are rolling out the green carpet with festive celebrations for the whole family.

Whether you want a lively parade, live Irish music, family fun, or afternoon tea, there is something for everyone. So grab your shamrocks and wear your green. These local events are sure to bring out the luck of the Irish in everyone.

For even more festive fun, check out whatโ€™s happening around the Main Line and in Philadelphia this season.

The Lucky Lineup of St. Patricks Day Festivities

From Newtown to Perkasie and beyond, these local events are a wonderful way to embrace Irish heritage, enjoy the festivities, and soak up the luck of the Irish together. 

Newtown Irish Festival at the Green Parrot

March 5โ€“17, 2026, hours vary
240 N Sycamore Street, Newtown, PA

The Newtown Irish Festival is back at The Green Parrot! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day season on select days from March 5โ€“17 with live Irish music, traditional Irish Step Dancers, delicious Irish food, balloon artists, and face painting the whole family will love. Check out their website for a full schedule of events.

Hunterdon County Irish Festival and Parade

March 13โ€“15, 2026, hours vary
Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main Street, Clinton, NJ

The 2026 Hunterdon County Irish Festival returns to the historic Red Mill Museum Village in Clinton. As the countyโ€™s largest St. Patrickโ€™s Dayโ€“focused charity event, the festival celebrates Irish heritage while raising essential funds for local families, children with disabilities, and nonprofit organizations in need.

The weekend features live music, energetic performances, delicious food, family-friendly activities, and the festive atmosphere of a true Irish village. Childrenโ€™s Day on March 14 from 11 amโ€“3 pm offers games, activities, and entertainment for kids. Additional festival highlights include food trucks, festive beverages, and the annual St. Patricks Day Parade on March 15 at 3 pm. The parade runs through Clinton, showcasing marching bands, community groups, and local organizations.

St. Paddy’s unWINEd Weekend at Shady Brook Farm

March 13โ€“15, 2026 | Friday 5โ€“10 pm, Sat.,12โ€“5 pm & 6โ€“10 pm; and Sun., 12โ€“6 pm
Shady Brook Farm, Yardley, PA

Shake your shamrock at Shady Brook Farmโ€™s St. Paddyโ€™s unWINEd Weekend. Enjoy live Irish music, local wines, craft beers, and an Irish-inspired menu. Guests can relax in the heated greenhouse or party tent while the whole family enjoys festive activities. Kids and adults can join in balloon art and Irish dancing, making it a fun weekend for all ages.

St. Patrick’s Day Tea at The Talking Teacup

March 13โ€“15, 2026; seating at 11 am and 2 pm
301 West Butler Avenue, Chalfont

Guests are invited to celebrate with St. Patricks Tea at The Talking Teacup. At this charming afternoon gathering, you will enjoy fine teas, freshly baked scones, classic tea sandwiches, and desserts with Irish charm.

Guests are encouraged to dress in green or festive St. Patricks attire for extra fun. There will be two seatings each day at 11 am and 2 pm, each lasting about 90 minutes. Reservations are required and seating is limited. This event is designed for guests ages 10 and older.

Bucks County St. Patrickโ€™s Day Parade

March 14, 2026, starting at 10:30 am
Starts at Conwell-Egan Catholic High School and ends at the Ball Fields on New Falls Road, Fairless Hills

The 2026 Bucks County St. Patrickโ€™s Day Parade returns on Saturday, March 14th at 10:30, bringing the community together for a morning of festive fun. Spectators can enjoy floats, marching bands, Irish dancers, and a variety of performances along the parade route. Don your green and join the community for this exciting annual celebration.

Eat, Drink and be Irish at The Station

March 14, 2026, from 12:30 pmโ€“9 pm
The Station at Dublin Town Center, Dublin, PA

The Station at Dublin Town Center is going Irish for Saint Patrickโ€™s Day! Guests are invited to celebrate at โ€œEat, Drink, and Be Irish in Dublin, PA,โ€ a festive event featuring delicious food, refreshing drink specials, and live Irish music.

Performances will take place from 12:30โ€“2:30 pm and again at 6 pm, creating a lively atmosphere throughout the day. Friends and families are encouraged to wear their green and join the fun at The Station for a celebration filled with great flavors, great music, and plenty of Irish cheer.

St. Patrickโ€™s Day Weekend at Elmwood Park Zoo

March 14 & 15, 2026, from 10 amโ€“4 pm
1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA

Celebrate St. Patricks Day weekend at Elmwood Park Zoo with festive fun for the whole family.

Wear green or your favorite St. Paddy’s attire and receive one dollar off carousel rides. Enjoy Animal Greets from 10โ€“10:30 am at the Welcome Center. Catch a Keeper Chat at 11am at Habitat HQ. Try your luck on a gold-hunting scavenger hunt throughout the Zoo. Finally, sip specialty drinks at the Zoo Brew Beer Garden and enjoy live music from 11 amโ€“2 pm. It is a lucky weekend filled with family fun festive entertainment and your favorite animal friends.

St. Patrickโ€™s Day at Sesame Place

March 14 &15, 2026, from 10 amโ€“5 pm
100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA

Celebrate St. Patricks Day at Sesame Place with all your favorite character friends. Dance and sing along to the Sesame Street Party Parade and Furry Friends St. Patricks Day Dance Party. Enjoy Irish dancing shows throughout the park. Go on a St. Patricks Day scavenger hunt and capture one-of-a-kind photos with furry friends. Add to your special day and make reservations to join Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and Cookie Monster for a St. Patricks Day-themed Dine with Elmo & Friends.

With themed rides, attractions, and festive entertainment, Sesame Place offers a fun-filled St. Patricks Day celebration for the whole family.

St. Patrickโ€™s Day Themed Kids Makerspace at The Morgan Log House

March 14, 2026, from 1โ€“3 pm
850 Weikel Road, Lansdale, PA

Join Morgan Log House for a St. Patricks Day-themed Makerspace experience, a free, hands-on family event. Children can enjoy engaging storytime and complete a make-and-take project. From building simple machines to recycled art projects, itโ€™s a fun place for young minds to invent, and play.

This month, kids will make leprechaun traps using common household items for a special St Patricks Day edition. As part of the Kiwanis Clubโ€™s Read Across Pennsylvania program, families are asked to bring a childrenโ€™s book to donate.

Upper Bucks Celtic Festival

March 14, 2026, from 12 pmโ€“5 pm
Downtown Perkasie, PA

Get ready for an afternoon of lively entertainment at the Upper Bucks Celtic Festival. The Main Stage opens with Aisling Mรณr Academy of Irish Dance at 12:10 pm. Pride of Erin School of Irish Dance follows at 12:45 pm. My Other Neighbor performs at 2 pm, and First Highland Watch closes at 3:30 pm. Festival contests start at 1:15 pm, including Adult and Kids Kilt Contests, Kids Irish Costume Contest, and the Irish Soda Bread Competition.

Families can enjoy Irish dance, live music, delicious food, and Celtic fun for all ages.

Bucks County St. Patricks Day Events for Family Fun and Irish Cheer

From parades to festivals, this St. Patricks Day season is full of festive family fun. Whether spending a full weekend at events or enjoying a fun afternoon with the kids, Bucks County has something for everyone. Don your green, gather your family, and create unforgettable memories this March.


Find More St. Pat’s Events on Our Calendar

  • St. Patrick’s Day Party with Bingo from Bluey

    Princeton Playspace 745 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ

    Join Princeton Playspace for a St. Patrick's Day Party with Bingo from Bluey! *Open Play*St. Patrickโ€™s Day Sing Along with Sarah*Meet & Greet + Photos with Bingo from Bluey*Balloon Twists*St. Patrickโ€™s Day Craft Register  here: https://princetonplayspace.com/ $40 per child

  • Barleyjuice’s St. Patrick’s Day Party at the Sellersville Theater

    Sellersville Theater 24 W. Temple Ave, Sellersville, Pennsylvania

    Barleyjuice is an internationally recognised Celtic Rock band from Philadelphia, formed in 1998 by Kyf Brewer and Keith Swanson. The band boasts seven albums of original and traditional Celtic songs, many of which have been used in movies and popular tv shows. Fans of Celtic […]


Do you have a favorite local St. Patrick’s Day event we didn’t mention? We’d love to hear about it โ€” share it in the comments!

Feature Photo Courtesy of Shady Brook Farm.

Development Manager at Bucks County Parent. Email tips to laurenadair@familyfocus.org

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