Best St. Patrick’s Day Events in Orange County: Where to celebrate (2026)

St. Patrick’s Day Events in Anaheim

Discounted bulk LEGOs in Leprechaun hat | Bricks and Minifigs
through March 17, 2026
FREE Our Leprechaun Hat Bulk Special is back! Enjoy a hat full of bulk for $20, then get $15 refills until March 17, 2026. A $40 value!

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration | Euclid Branch
March 6, 2026 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm
FREE Children and parents are invited to a fun and creative afternoon making their own shamrock tissue paper craft.  All supplies will be provided, along with a light refreshment.

Make a Leprachaun Trap | Sunkist Branch
March 12, 2026 | 4:30pm – 5:30pm
FREE Test your engineering skills by making a trap that can successfully catch a Leprechaun!

St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock | Ponderosa Branch
March 14, 2026 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
FREE Children and parents are invited to a fun, creative afternoon to make their own shamrock tissue paper craft.

St. Patrick’s Day Bingo | Ponderosa Branch
March 18, 2026 | 5:00pm – 6:00pm
FREE Lucky vibes, family fun, and prizes to be won! Join us for a shamrockin’ afternoon of St. Patrick’s Day Bingo!

St. Patrick’s Day Events in Costa Mesa

Pot of Gold | Mesa Verde Branch
March 17, 2026 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm
FREE Feeling lucky? Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the library with your very own Pot O’ Gold! Supplies are limited, and no registration is required. Intended for children.

St. Patrick’s Day Events in Huntington Beach

Irish Fest | The Biergarten in Old World 
March 8-17, 2026
FREE Come down to the The Biergarten in Old World Huntington Beach for great food, drinks, and live music! During Irish Fest, Corned Beef & Cabbage and Irish Stew will be served at the Biergarten!

Wiener Dog Race | Old World Village
March 8, 2026
Celebrate over 30 years of fun, excitement, and paws-itively thrilling races at Old World Village, the original home of the Wiener Dog Races in Orange County, California.

The tradition began 37 years ago with Inge, who still plays a big part in the event today. Be sure to stop by and visit her at the Wiener Dog Store (#38) while you’re here!

• FREE for Kids 5 & Under
• Standing Room ticket is $10 per ticket
• Seated VIP ticket is $18 per ticket

Shamrock’s in the Garden | Bella Terra at The Garden
March 17, 2026 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm
FREE Join us in The Garden for an Irish-inspired celebration featuring live DJ entertainment, festive photo moments, and specials from your favorite dining destinations.

• Live DJ
• Photo booth + themed photo op
• Raffle + giveaways
• Food & drink promotions (including green beer) at participating restaurants*

St. Patrick’s Day Events in Irvine

St. Patrick’s Day | Pretend City
March 15, 2026 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Put on your green and get ready to sham-rock for St. Patrick’s Day! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Pretend City! Times: 11 am & 2:30 pm

St. Patrick’s Day Events in Ladera Ranch

Lucky Leprechaun Craft | Ladera Ranch Branch – 29551 Sienna Pkwy
March 11, 2026 | 3:30 pm – 4:30pm
FREE Catch that Leprechaun! Families of all ages are invited to create Leprechaun Traps during this Lucky Craft Lab. All materials provided while supplies last. No registration required.

St. Patrick’s Day Events in Santa Ana

OC Fun Fiesta | Willowick Golf Course
March 14, 2026 | 4:30pm – 9:30pm
FREE OC Fun Fiesta is back with a special St. Patrick’s Day–themed celebration happening Saturday, March 14th from 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM in Santa Ana. This free, family-friendly event is packed with nonstop excitement, featuring go-karts, food and drinks, giveaways, and interactive fun for all ages. Guests can enjoy festive vibes, a lucky pot of gold experience, and tons of entertainment that makes this the perfect after-work or evening outing with friends, family, or loved ones. With free entry and free parking, it’s an easy and exciting way to spend the night celebrating community, fun, and good times.