Best Places to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Maple Grove

Maybe you aren't as Irish as St. Patrick himself (who was kidnapped and sent to Ireland as a slave, escaped in 409 and returned to Ireland in 432, believing he had been called upon to spread the word of God) but on March 17, everyone's a little Irish.

So, check out these local St. Patrick's Day events and celebrations. If you're a local business owner and we didn't include your specials, add them to the comments section.

Bars/Restaurants

Claddagh Irish Pub

7890 Main St. N.

Irish menu items: corned beef and cabbage rolls, shepherd’s pie, Dublin chicken

The Lookout Bar & Grill

8672 Pineview Ln. N.

Irish menu items: Green beer during St. Patrick's Day weekend and serving corned beef and cabbage

Maple Grove Events

Patty's Day Karoke

• When: Mar. 11, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• Where: Claddagh Irish Pub
• What: Live Karoke, free taco bar and happy hour prices. Are you a local business looking for some fun? At 10:30 p.m., the business with the most staff in the bar win a $2 "you call it."

St. Patrick's Day Weekend- Irish Banquet Dinner

• When: Mar. 14, 7 to 11 p.m.
• Where:Claddagh Irish Pub
• What: An authentic Irish meal consisting traditional Irish dishes like cheese and spiced nut mix served with Killians, Irish stew served with Guinness and cider glazed pork served with magners.
• Buy tickets for $35 here.

Rince Nua Irish Dancers

• When: Mar. 15 at the Lookout Bar and Grill from 5 to 7 p.m.; Mar. 16 at Claddagh Irish Pub beginning at 12:30 p.m.; Mar. 17 at Claddagh Irish Pub beginning at 11:30 a.m.
• What: Traditional Irish dancing by a group of local dancers.

St. Patrick's Day Celebration

• When: Mar. 17
• Where: Claddagh Irish Pub
• What: Irish music and performances beginning at 8 a.m.

Nearby Events

Green Pancakes at French Park

• What: Sap to syrup! Tap a tree, collect the sap, and watch as it’s boiled down to maple syrup. Make maple sugar and discover how American Indians and the early settlers used this natural resource to help sustain their way of life. Sample the natural sweetness of the parks by enjoying some green pancakes to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! $6, all ages.
• Where: French Regional Park
• When: Mar. 17, 1 to 3 p.m.

Free Family Fun Day: Leprechaun Antics

• What:Walk the trails and visit the exhibits to discover the tricks the leprechauns have played on the nature center. Everyone goes home with a lucky Mississippi River rock! Drop in anytime. This program is free and open to all ages.
• When: Mar. 17, 1 to 3 p.m.
• Where: Kroening Interpretive Center, in North Mississippi Regional Park, Minneapolis

TELL US: What are your St. Patrick's Day plans? Share with us in the comments below. And don't forget to upload a photo of you in your green attire!

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