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Don your green, grab your good luck charms and head to one of these family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day events in L.A. this weekend. From live music to parades and more, here are 11 ways to celebrate Irish culture and St. Patrick’s Day with the whole family.

Irish Fest

12 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Wed., March 12 – 17 | Biergarten at Old World HB Concert Venue

Join Old World’s Irish Fest for a 6-day celebration of all things Irish. Enjoy live music, bagpipes, and a feast of corned beef and cabbage. There will be green beer, green pretzels and more festive foods, drink and fun for all ages. More info.

Hermosa Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade

11 a.m. Sat., March 15 | Downtown Hermosa Beach

Enjoy seeing some of your favorite local nonprofits, unique vehicles, cool brands and more in this eclectic and diverse celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. More info.

County Ventura St. Patrick’s Day Parade

10 a.m. Sat., March 15 | Ventura, California

County Ventura St. Patrick’s Day Parade is brought to you by Downtown Ventura. Since 1984, the parade has been a showcase of Ventura County’s finest. It features amazing costumes, dancers, horses, high school bands and more.

The Parade route is on Main Street in Downtown Ventura, starting at Lincoln Drive and continuing to Fir Street. More info.

Create your own little fairy house at LA County Arboretum’s family workshop on March 15. PHOTO COURTESY LA COUNTY ARBORETUM

2025 Leprechaun Shelter Family Workshop

2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sat., March 15 | Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden

Join LA County Arboretum for a whimsical Leprechaun Shelter workshop. For children ages 4-10 years old. Children must be accompanied by one adult guardian. Due to restricted space, please limit registration to only one adult per child. More info.

Shamrock & Roll with Bus Fare to Dublin!

4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sat., March 15 | Bella Terra

Bus Fare to Dublin performs at Bella Terra in Huntington Beach on March 15. PHOTO COURTESY BELLA TERRA

Join Bella Terra for an evening of live Irish music in their Garden area. Enjoy the festive sounds of Bus Fare to Dublin while sipping on green beer from Dog Haus, Islands and Buffalo Wild Wings. Plus, take advantage of exclusive promotions from the nearby retailers.

Bus Fare to Dublin delivers a spirited and engaging musical journey. With a fusion of Celtic folk tunes, rock rhythms, and electronic elements, the band delivers a fresh and innovative sound that pays homage to its roots while embracing contemporary influences. With their infectious energy and eclectic repertoire Bus Fare to Dublin is sure to leave a lasting impression wherever they perform. More info.

The Queen Mary St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Sat., March 15 | The Queen Mary

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day aboard the Queen Mary with vintage charm! Enjoy period-inspired games like classic shuffleboard, lively music, green-themed treats, and a festive atmosphere. A perfect blend of tradition, fun, and history awaits! More info.

St. Patrick’s Night Market

5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sat., March 15 | Weekend Night Market – Mission Viejo

Get ready for a festive evening full of Irish cheer at the St. Patrick’s Night Market in Mission Viejo! Join Weekend Night Market at Los Osos, North Paseo for a celebration packed with fun, food, and entertainment. Wear your best green attire and bring your friends and family for a night of community fun!Festivities include green beer, delicious food, live music and entertainment, St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt and more. More info.

Long Beach Leprechaun Run

7 a.m. Sun., March 16 | CaliFlow Runs

The Original Farmers Market hosts their annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on March 17. PHOTO COURTESY THE ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET

Put on your best green gear and join the fun with Irish-themed cheer zones, a costume contest, and the chance to find golden coins hidden along the course for special prizes! Celebrate your achievement at the finish line with a one-of-a-kind medal, festive refreshments, and photo ops with pots of gold and rainbows. Bring the whole family—kids can join the Little Leprechaun Dash or explore the Shamrock Treasure Hunt for even more fun! More info.

St. Patrick’s Day Fun

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sun., March 16 | Castle & Crown

Join Castle & Crown for an exciting scavenger hunt lead by a Rainbow Fairy with treats, a treasure box craft, face painting, and goodies for each child! Limited seats available, reservation required. No charge for adults. More info.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Mon., March 17 | The Original Farmers Market

Join The Original Farmers Market for their annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. From 12:30-3:30pm, Glen the bagpiper will be back strolling the aisles. Magee’s Kitchen, the Market’s first eatery, will be serving their world famous corned beef, cabbage and potato plate all day long! Green beer, Guinness and other imported Irish beers will be on tap at E.B’s Beer & Wine and Bar 326. More info.

Saint Patrick’s Celebrations

4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Mon., March 17 | The Shops at Dos Lagos

Join The Shops at Dos Lagos for a festive St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Enjoy a lively beer garden, explore unique vendors, and watch talented balloon twisters and face painters at work. There will also be fun games, creative kids’ crafts, and much more! More info.

For more things to do in L.A. with kids, check out our online calendar.

Have a girl’s night out at ¡DAMAS! at Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Mar. 22. PHOTO COURTESY SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS

March is Women’s History Month and this year’s theme is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.”

One way to celebrate Women’s History Month in L.A. is with these events for kids, teens, tweens and adults. From pop-ups celebrating women-owned businesses to kid-friendly crafts and films, these local events are a great jumping-off point to talk with your children about women’s accomplishments and contributions to politics, science, art, literature and beyond.

Smorgasburg x Art Share L.A. Art Fair: Women’s History Month Edition

10:00am – 4:00pm Sun, Mar 10 | ROW DTLA

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Smorgasburg is spotlighting female-identifying creatives. The pop-up vendors feature artists specializing in original artwork, fine art prints, sculptural ceramics, woodwork, and photography.

Art Share L.A. is dedicated to creating equitable access and inclusive opportunities for artists within the Los Angeles community. The organization works tirelessly to dismantle the complex systems of privilege and power embedded in the art world, which often hinder the success of marginalized communities, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, disabled individuals, LGBTQ+ individuals, those with low income, and other historically marginalized groups.

Paint Party on the Plaza

3:00pm – 6:00pm Sun, Mar 10 | Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Celebrate Women’s History Month at this guided sip and paint class! Santa Ana local, Fernando the Artist, will be teaching the class, accompanied by a DJ playing all your favorite chart-topping hits! Create a beautiful art piece to take home with the canvas, paint, and supplies that are provided with the purchase of each ticket. Drink specials will be available to purchase courtesy of George’s Café.

Women’s History Trivia

4:00pm – 5:00pm Tue, Mar 12 | Valley Plaza Branch Library

Teens, join LAPL and celebrate Women’s History Month with a fun trivia game about important women throughout history. Bring your friends and show off your knowledge for this friendly competition.

Women’s History Month Storytime & Craft

4:30pm Tue, Mar 12 | Junipero Serra Branch Library

Listen to fun stories and make paper airplanes and a launcher to take home.

Flights of Fantasy! Storytellers

4:00pm – 5:00pm Thu, Mar 14 | Platt Branch Library

Celebrate Woman’s History Month with Flights of Fantasy! Storytellers Lorrie and Theresa use a wild array of props, masks, and costumes to tell stories of strong women and girls who rise above any situation.

¡DAMAS!

6:30pm – 9:00pm Fri, Mar 22 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents ¡DAMAS!, a celebration in honor of Women’s History Month. Headlining the festival is the sensational cumbia pop star Estevie, a first-generation Mexican American based in L.A., poised to lead the new wave of pop artists revitalizing old Latin sounds.

¡DAMAS! Will also feature pop-ups from local womxn-owned businesses, offering attendees the chance to support and discover unique products. The festival will also provide fierce photo ops from The Light Photobooth and delectable bites and drink specials from George’s Café and local food trucks.

Woman Up Pop-Up Market

5:00pm – 8:00pm Sat, Mar 23 | Village Well Books & Coffee

Village Well hosts the Woman Up Pop-Up Market, a mission-based market designed to encourage women-owned small businesses while also pouring into the community.

As a part of these events, Women Up raises awareness for and donate to organizations that help women in their communities. Organizations they have partnered with include anti-trafficking non-profits: Freedom a la Cart and Out of Darkness.

Celebrating Women Filmmakers: A Short Film Spotlight

7:00pm – 10:00pm Sat, Mar 23 | Bob Baker Marionette Theater

In honor of Women’s History Month, Mom Film Fest and The Chimaera Project present a collection of awesome short films made by women and mom filmmakers. Network and make new friends at Los Angeles’ iconic and magical Bob Baker Marionette Theater.

Children are welcome. There will be a range of age-appropriate activities for children to engage with during the screening.

Women’s History Month: Planting the Historical Seed

3:30pm – 4:30pm Tue, Mar 26 | Lomita Library

Come and learn about the history of Dolores Huerta and the United Farm Workers in honor of Women’s History Month. Plant seeds in a container and take it home.

AKASSA Makers Market Little Tokyo

11:00am – 4:00pm Sat, Mar 30 | Nellita’s Craft

Celebrate Women’s History Month at AKASSA’s upcoming popup at Nellita’s Craft in Little Tokyo, featuring 10 women-owned small businesses.

Like every AKASSA Makers Market, vendors showcased at this upcoming event will be pledging a % of their profits to support a local charity. This month AKASSA is spotlighting Center for Pacific Asian Families as their Los Angeles charity of choice. Admission donations and vendor pledges will be donated to CPAF to support the growth of programs that serve to end violence within AAPI communities across L.A.

For more family-friendly events visit our calendar.

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