1) Visit one of Calgary's Irish Pubs
3) St Patrick's Day Singles Party at Schank's
2) Bust Loose Shamrock Shaker Pub Crawl
2) Bust Loose Shamrock Shaker Pub Crawl
3) St Patrick's Day Singles Party at Schank's
2) Bust Loose Shamrock Shaker Pub Crawl
Nothing says St. Patrick's Day like a pub crawl! Bust Loose Shamrock Shaker has 4 stops and ends at Cowboys!
3) St Patrick's Day Singles Party at Schank's
3) St Patrick's Day Singles Party at Schank's
3) St Patrick's Day Singles Party at Schank's
Party with a bunch of singles looking to mingle and have a good time! Grab your tickets here.
4) Throw a Growler Party
5) Experience the Irish Cultural Society
3) St Patrick's Day Singles Party at Schank's
Last St. Patrick's Day I invited over a bunch of friends with instructions for them each to bring a full growler of beer over. We were able to sample them all in our own mini St. Patrick's Day beerfest! (I recommend The Brewer's Apprentice for your growler fills.)
5) Experience the Irish Cultural Society
5) Experience the Irish Cultural Society
5) Experience the Irish Cultural Society
Prefer something more authentic? Head to the Irish Cultural Society. Expect lively music, Irish food and fun dances.
6) Eat Tasty Green Sweet Treats!
5) Experience the Irish Cultural Society
5) Experience the Irish Cultural Society
Many Calgary bakeries and treat shops get in on the Irish spirit with fun green cookies, cakes or pastries. Try these lucky charm cookies from Creme Cream Puffs or some shortbread cookies or cupcakes from Glamorgan Bakery. Crave cupcakes has the cutest lucky charm cupcakes this year.
7) St. Patrick's Day Speed-Friending
8) Tres-Beaches St. Patrick's Day Shrek Rager
8) Tres-Beaches St. Patrick's Day Shrek Rager
Head to the Canadian Brewhouse Township location to meet and make new friends! Early bird tickets are only $15.
8) Tres-Beaches St. Patrick's Day Shrek Rager
8) Tres-Beaches St. Patrick's Day Shrek Rager
8) Tres-Beaches St. Patrick's Day Shrek Rager
Tres-Beaches is throwing a Shrek themed party. Check them out at National on 10th if you want an outlandish St Pats day! Tickets start at $6.
9) St. Patrick's Day Queer Celebration
8) Tres-Beaches St. Patrick's Day Shrek Rager
9) St. Patrick's Day Queer Celebration
This queer event will be held at the Centre for Newcomers auditorium on March 17. Admission is free!
10) Party at the Roughnecks March 17th Home Game
10) Party at the Roughnecks March 17th Home Game
10) Party at the Roughnecks March 17th Home Game
If you've ever been to a Roughnecks game you'll know it's quite the party already, so add on a little Irish fun and it's gonna get WILD.
11) St. Paddy's Day Beer & Whiskey Tasting
10) Party at the Roughnecks March 17th Home Game
10) Party at the Roughnecks March 17th Home Game
Co-op Wine & Spirits is having 2 beer and whiskey tasting events. You can grab tickets to the Beddington location event or the Oakridge event.
12) Shamrocks & Shenanigans at Heritage Park
10) Party at the Roughnecks March 17th Home Game
12) Shamrocks & Shenanigans at Heritage Park
Heritage Park is putting on an event with classic Irish dishes and a Celtic band. Dessert too! Get your tickets here!
13) St. Patrick's Day Road Race
14) St. Patrick's Day Party at Big Fish Open Range
12) Shamrocks & Shenanigans at Heritage Park
Every year on St. Patrick's day (or somewhat close to it) there's a big race! This year it's Sunday March 12.
14) St. Patrick's Day Party at Big Fish Open Range
14) St. Patrick's Day Party at Big Fish Open Range
14) St. Patrick's Day Party at Big Fish Open Range
This free event is at their Marda Loop location. They have Irish-inspired food and drink specials on all night long.
15) Grab a Green Glitter Beer at Bottlescrew Bills
14) St. Patrick's Day Party at Big Fish Open Range
14) St. Patrick's Day Party at Big Fish Open Range
I'm not sure about drinking green beer, little alone, glitter green beer, but hey what's the worst that could happen? Try it at a Bottlescrews!
16) Beer & Cheese at Farmer's Market West
17) St. Patrick's Day Mega Party at The Back Alley
17) St. Patrick's Day Mega Party at The Back Alley
The Farmer's Market has some St. Patrick's Day Shenanigans planned too! March 17th 5-6pm try pairings of beer and cheese provided by the experts at Luc's European Eats and Troubled Monk
17) St. Patrick's Day Mega Party at The Back Alley
17) St. Patrick's Day Mega Party at The Back Alley
17) St. Patrick's Day Mega Party at The Back Alley
Get wild at this St. Patrick's day party at The Back Alley. Early bird tix start at $13.
18) Hearty Irish Dinner at Two Rivers Distilling
17) St. Patrick's Day Mega Party at The Back Alley
18) Hearty Irish Dinner at Two Rivers Distilling
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with an Irish dinner with drink pairings from Two Rivers Distilling.
19) All Things Irish Festival at Willow Park
19) All Things Irish Festival at Willow Park
18) Hearty Irish Dinner at Two Rivers Distilling
Spirits, beer, and appetizers are all included at the Willow Park Wines All Things Irish Festival!
8 Irish Pubs in Calgary
1) Ceili's Royal Oak
The old Ceilis may have shut down but there is a location in Royal Oak that is ready to party!
8650 112 Ave NW
2) Jameson's Pub
There are two Jameson's: Brentwood & 17th. Both will be bumpin come St. Pat's!
3) Fionn MacCool's Beltline Irish Pub
This downtown pub will be packed for sure.
1249 11th Avenue SW
4) Limerick's Pub
This HUGE pub might even open their patio if the weather is nice.
7304 Macleod Trail South
6) James Joyce Pub
Not the biggest pub, this place on Stephen Ave will be filled to the brim for St. Patrick's! Expect a more corporate crowd.
114 8 Ave SW
7) Joyce on 4th
Located downtown in Mission, this is a classic spot for a drink or two.
506 24th Ave SW
8) The Kilkenny
Massive space and is often frequented by students as it's close to the university.
#500-3630 Brentwood Rd NW