Wear your best green outfit and celebrate St. Patrick's Day in DuPage! Keep reading to discover so many fun things to do, from annual St. Patrick's Day parades to food specials and other themed events. Whether you're looking for family-friendly activities or festive live music, there are many ways to enjoy St. Patrick's Day. Get ready for a weekend filled with Irish cheer, delicious eats, and plenty of shamrock-themed fun!
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Buzz for a Cure
March 7, 2026
Join the community for Buzz for a Cure, a special fundraising event supporting the St. Baldrick's Foundation and its mission to fund lifesaving childhood cancer research. Hosted at Pollyanna Brewing Company - Roselle, this meaningful event brings people together to raise awareness, support families, and help create lasting change for children battling cancer.
Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere while supporting a powerful cause. Every visit, donation, and show of support helps make an impact.
Elmhurst's Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 7, 2026
The Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day parade has fun for everyone! The parade features floats, marching units, and animated characters along with local organizations, businesses, and clubs along a mile stretch. Ample parking, security, and planning will make for comfortable viewing conditions for all attendees.
The parade is only the beginning of this festive day as the food, music, and fun will continue as Elmhurst merchants, restaurateurs and friends welcome visitors for this special community celebration.
St. Patrick's Day Menu
March 10-17, 2026
Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Arrowhead Restaurant & Bar! Indulge in slow-cooked corned beef and cabbage, crispy corned beef and cabbage egg rolls with a zesty honey mustard dip, or a hearty bowl of Irish stew. Craving comfort? The braised pork shoulder with colcannon potatoes and cider gravy is calling your name. Start your day the Irish way with a traditional breakfast featuring Irish bacon, pudding sausages, and baked beans. Don’t forget to save room for dessert—Bailey’s Irish Cream cheesecake is the perfect sweet ending to your feast!
St. Patrick's Day Brunch
March 15, 2026
At Drury Lane Theatre & Events, where tales are told, step into the magic of Ireland’s gold. Their St. Patrick’s Day Brunch, with flavors so bright, will fill you with wonder and pure delight. Smoked salmon on blinis, so perfectly placed, with soda bread kissed by honey’s sweet taste. The Galloway Gals sing tunes old and true, As legends of Ireland come softly to you. Come join them, where luck leads the way—to a charming Brunch on this Irish day. Be sure to also enjoy St. Patrick's Afternoon Tea on March 14.
St. Patrick's Family Celebration
March 15, 2026
Celebrate St. Patrick's Weekend at Reserve 22 with a lite Irish Buffet, Green Beer, and Irish Dancers! Buffet includes Mini Corned Beer and Cabbage Sandwiches, Mini Reuben Quesadillas, Irish Smoked Salmon Crostinis, Chicken Tenders with Leprechaun Sauce, Tater Tots, and $4 Green Beer. Reservations required. Plus, enjoy the St. Patrick's Day Menu March 14-17.
St. Patrick's Day Specials
March 16-17, 2026
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Wildfire with slow-cooked Corned Beef & Cabbage and Chocolate Stout Cake, available for dinner on Monday, March 16 and all day Tuesday, March 17. The special features 8 oz. Slow Cooked Sliced Corned Beef with braised green cabbage wedges, redskin mashed potatoes, roasted baby carrots and coarse grain mustard for $34.95. Chocolate Stout Cake is available for $10.95.
St. Patrick's Brews & Bingo Night
March 17, 2026
Join Two Brothers Tap House and Brewery for some Brews and Bingo hosted by the West Suburban Humane Society. All funds raised benefit the dogs and cats. $35 per ticket, which includes 8 single-use bingo cards. Token prizes only.
St. Patrick's Day Buffet
March 17, 2026
Join Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket for the legendary St. Patrick's Day Buffet, packed with all your Irish-inspired favorites. Buffet includes Corned Beef & Cabbage, Mac N' Cheese, and more. Plus, enjoy the $7 Irish Mule Drink Special.
St. Patrick's Day Features
March 17, 2026
Enjoy St. Patrick's Day Features, including Corned Beef & Cabbage, Deli-Style Corned Beef Sandwich, and more at Grill 89!
2026 Shamrock Scramble
March 17, 2026
Grab a partner and join Bolingbrook Golf Club for an 18-hole, 2-person scramble featuring a 10:00am shotgun start, team prizes, Closest to the pin contests, Long Drive, and two drink tickets per player. Be sure to stop by St. Patrick's Day at The Nest Bar & Grill for festive food and drink specials.
St. Patrick's Day Trivia Night
March 17, 2026
Join Beatrix for general trivia with a festive twist—all things green, Irish, lucky and more. Grab your friends and put your knowledge to the test with Chicago’s best pub trivia game, ‘Whaddayaknow’, while sipping your favorite drinks and competing for prizes! Plus, don't miss their St. Patrick's Day Specials, including the Turkey Pastrami Reuben, Irish Cold Brew, and more, available March 12-17.
Year-Round St. Patrick's Day
Enjoy a Rueben at ANYWAY’S Pub (Oakbrook Terrace and Bloomingdale locations): piled high with melted swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and thousand island dressing served on grilled marble rye bread. Covered, heated patio, and porch dining available!
Schmaltz Delicatessen is another great option to get your corned beef fill. Get the #5 Wall Street, which is Schmaltz's famous corned beef on seeded Jewish rye with yellow mustard. Or, get a #14 Sloppy Paul, the sandwich that made them famous. This dish is their Reuben, which can be made with either their corned beef or pastrami on marble rye with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing.
Raise a glass to St. Patrick’s Day at DuPage County breweries serving up craft beer and a welcoming atmosphere year-round. Local taprooms often feature rotating seasonal releases, Irish-style ales, stouts, and community-focused events that make it easy to celebrate with friends.
Explore breweries across DuPage to discover small-batch pours, welcoming spaces, and plenty of festive spirit any time of year.
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