Erin Go Bragh! Lake County's Guide to the Luckiest Day of the Year

By: Stephanie Wylie 02/21/2025

Erin Go Bragh, Lake County! Get Ready for a Shamrockin' St. Patrick's Day Celebration. 

Get ready to go green and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Lake County! Whether you're looking for lively parades, festive dining experiences, hands-on crafts or live music, there's no shortage of ways to embrace the luck of the Irish. From sipping on Guinness and indulging in corned beef to enjoying traditional Irish dancing and family-friendly activities, we've rounded up the best ways to celebrate throughout the area. Check out these exciting events and make this St. Patrick’s Day one to remember! 

• This Long Grove staple has been bringing a taste of Ireland to the community for nearly 50 years, offering authentic Irish gifts, jewelry, clothing, and a growing selection of imported Irish and British foods. INFO»
• Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Patterson Glassworks in Munelein by crafting your own glass shamrock or flower at this unique hands-on experience in Mundelein, (March 1-9) INFO»
• Kids ages 4-7 can celebrate St. Patrick's Day early at the Recreation Center's "Leaping Leprechauns" event with pizza, crafts, a gold hunt, Irish dance lessons, and Green River floats. (March 7) INFO»
• Head to Cuda’s in Antioch for a rockin’ St. Patrick’s celebration featuring classic rock hits, a few Irish tunes and no cover charge. (March 15) INFO»
• Join the first-ever St. Patrick’s Day parade in Downtown Grayslake followed by a lively street party with Irish dancers, live music, food and festive drinks. (March 15) INFO»
• Enjoy a night of Irish pub tunes, hearty comfort food and plenty of Guinness and whiskey at 129 Center Cut in Grayslake. (March 15) INFO»
• Wear green and get 10% off admission at Launch Family Entertainment in Gurnee for a fun-filled St. Patrick’s Day celebration. (March 14-16) INFO»

• Savor traditional Irish flavors at Beelow’s Steakhouse in Lake Zurich with a special St. Patrick’s Day menu. (March 17) INFO»
• Indulge in an Irish feast at Timothy O’Toole’s Pub in Gurnee, Timothy O'Toole's Pub Lake Villa and O'Toole's Libertyville starting March 10, featuring corned beef and cabbage, Guinness stew, Irish soda bread. Check out live entertainment, including dancers and a mischievous leprechaun on March 15-17. INFO»
• Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at O'Toole's of Libertyville with a festive buffet featuring traditional Irish fare, kid-friendly options, live entertainment and plenty of green beer and Guinness. (March 17) INFO»
• Embrace the spirit of St. Patrick's Day with a classic distillery tour at North Shore Distillery, where you can delve into the world of spirits, explore the history of distilling and enjoy tastings of finely crafted drinks. INFO»
• Experience the essence of St. Patrick’s Day with an exquisite dinner at Joyful Gourmet with a menu featuring a variety of Irish-inspired dishes, including Corned Beef, Braised Cabbage and Crispy Beef Rations – sláinte! (March 16) INFO»
• Join the vibrant St. Patrick's Day Parade in Lake Villa as the community comes together to celebrate Irish heritage and culture. (March 15) INFO»
• Come and enjoy the St. Paddy's celebration at Mickey Finn's Brewery with a lineup of Irish beer and food specials, live performances by the McNulty Irish Dancers, The Buzz Worthys, Hearthfire with Fitz & Celts and The Celtniks. (March 15-17) INFO»
• The Village of Antioch will host the 2025 Shamrock Jam and "Almost 5K" fun run/walk, featuring Irish entertainment, food and activities at Sequoit Creek Park. (March 22) INFO»

For other ways to celebrate everyone's favorite Irish holiday, continue here. To learn more about the land of lakes dining options, click here.