Family friendly St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Champaign-Urbana
We compiled a bunch of fun ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with kids in Champaign-Urbana
For what traditionally is a “holiday” marked by green beer and shamrock tees, there happen to be family-friendly community events — many of which are free — around St. Patrick’s Day throughout Champaign-Urbana.
Some events require pre-registration; please double-check the details to see if that is the case for the event you are planning to attend.
A few things to keep in mind. All of the events listed below are “kid-friendly” events, but may still be held in locations where adult beverages are being served.
In case you needed the reminder, St. Patrick’s Day is actually March 17 every year, regardless of the day of the week when it falls. However, many St. Paddy’s Day themed events happen before and even after that.
St. Patrick’s Day Events and Activities around the Champaign-Urbana Area
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
<h4>St. Patty Scavenger Hunt | Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation | Registration Deadline 2/25</h4>
<b>Where: </b>CUSR Center, Champaign
<b>Time:</b> 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
5 Corner Program Ages14+ CUSR presents five programs that consist of fun and cool interactive activities, as well as field trips. Join them for one or all five! GOALS: Enhance socialization with peers. Hot Cocoa and Holiday Movie January 6 Monday 5:30-6:30pm V-Day Card Making February 3 Monday 6-7pm St.…read more…
Friday, March 14, 2025
<h4>St. Patrick's Day Festival</h4>
<b>Where: </b>Savoy Recreation Center, Savoy
<b>Time:</b> 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Head to the Savoy Rec center for a fun evening with all things leprechauns, rainbows and shamrocks! Come dressed in green to show your St. Patty’s Day pride! Snacks, photo booth, Irish Dancers, music, and more! Friday, March 14, 2025 5-7pm
Saturday, March 15, 2025
<h4>90's Daughter St. Patrick's Party</h4>
<b>Where: </b>Cowboy Monkey, Champaign
<b>Time:</b> 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Party with the Pros! 90's Daughter will be decked in green, and have lots of fun giveaways. 8-11pm, no cover
Sunday, March 16, 2025
<h4>St Patrick’s Day Celebration | Alto Vineyard</h4>
<b>Where: </b>Alto Vineyard, Champaign
<b>Time:</b> 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Pull out that green and head to Alto Vineyard for a St. Patrick’s day celebration! The soothing sounds of the Painkillers couple with a crisp refreshing green beer/slushie is just what you need to celebrate the holiday! No green required, but do so at your own risk!
Looking for suggestions on celebrating with your kids at home? Here are our tips for a traditional corned beef and cabbage (or New England boiled dinner) meal or how to build a leprechaun trap.