St. Patrick's Day in Boulder

Looking for unique ways to celebrate St. Patty's Day? Why not come to Boulder and play outside, followed by some great beer on a sunny patio. Here are fresh ideas for things to do on St. Patrick's Day.

World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade

Saturday, March 15, 2025
A block-long celebration will take place at noon, with bagpipers, cruiser bikes, dancers and the Paddy O'furniture Lawn Drill Team. The parade route is on 16th Street, between Pearl Street and Spruce Street, along the east side of The Odd Fellows Lodge (1543 Pearl St.). Festivities surrounding the parade will happen from 11am-6pm.

Puppy Parade & Costume Contest

Saturday, March 15, 2025
You read that right: a puppy parade! At Boulder Social! Check-in and activities start at 11am, followed by a parade at 1pm on Arapahoe Ave. and 38th St. Bring your friendly, healthy and leashed pups; your $10 donation per dog will support POSO Dog Rescue. Enjoy a complimentary beer with your donation.

Lá Fhéile Pádraig

Sunday, March 16, 2025
The Riverside presents Lá Fhéile Pádraig, a family-friendly St. Patrick's Day celebration of Irish music and dance, delicious food and drink, and a beautiful community.

Green Eggs and Ham Day

Sunday, March 16, 2025
​Local womxn's cycling shop Cassiopeia is hosting a St. Paddy's Day celebration in their Boulder cafe, including a free yoga class followed by special "green egg" and pork belly sandwiches. You'll also have an opportunity to shop merch from Colorado-based ski clothing company, Hoohah.

Lucky Leprechaun 5k

Sunday, March 16, 2025
This fun run takes place on St. Patrick’s Day at Twisted Pine Brewing Company. Jam to Irish band, Avourneen, be entertained by the McTeggart Irish Dancers and eat a tasty Irish breakfast burrito post-race along with a beer from the brewery.

Green Eggs and Ham Day

Sunday, March 16, 2025
​Local womxn's cycling shop Cassiopeia is hosting a St. Patty's Day celebration in their Boulder cafe, including a free yoga class followed by special "green egg" and pork belly sandwiches. You'll also have an opportunity to shop merch from Colorado-based ski clothing company, Hoohah.

The High Kings with David Howley

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The High Kings, a distinctive voice in Irish Folk music for the last 15 years, will perform at Boulder Theater the week of St. Patrick's Day.

Sample Beer and More

Boulder has about 20 breweries, several distilleries and wineries, plus a meadery. So yeah, there's plenty to taste here for St. Patty's Day. Here's a complete list of Boulder's libations destinations.

Hiking and Nature Walks

Go for a hike on dozens of trails including these easy nature outings. Make sure to choose one that is not crowded, even if that involves additional driving or a change of plans.

Just 20 minutes from Boulder, Eldorado Canyon State Park is open from sunrise to sunset (entry fees apply). Rocky Mountain National Park is about an hour away and is partially open. For information on how to visit, go to the RMNP website.

Mountain Biking 

Go mountain biking on six major trail systems. If it's snowy out, try a fat bike.

Bird-Watching

Read our bird-watching guide for where to go and what to look for.

Mural Tour

• View Boulder's many colorful murals. Boulder's artists have added over 135 murals in the last few years! They are amazing and worth a self-guided mural tour. 
• Here's another self-guided outdoor public art walk.

Photo Tour

Go on a self-guided photo tour of Boulder.

Art in the Park at Chautauqua

Walk or drive around Colorado Chautauqua Historic District to see more than a dozen bear cub sculptures, each decorated by a different local artist. You can even bid in an online auction to take one of the bears home after April 16.

Play a Round of Disc Golf

Boulder has a great disc golf course with beautiful Flatirons views that could be the scene of a fun, new family activity. All you need is a frisbee and yourselves. The course is located off Valmont Road, across the street from the amazing Valmont Bike Park (another great option that even has a toddler course).