Shamrocks (and Shamrock Shakes), leprechauns and the luck o’ the Irish… St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th) always makes for some good, green fun!
St. Patrick’s Day at the Calgary Farmers’ Market
The Calgary Farmer’s Market is going even greener than usual! There will be dance performances by The Coshquin School of Irish Dance at 10 am and 1 pm a kids craft activity, photo booth and prize draw entry (to win $50 in Market Bucks!) between 10 am and 3 pm.
When: Friday March 17, 2017
Time: market is open 9 am – 5 pm; extra fun happens 10 am – 3 pm
Where: Calgary Farmers’ Market
Address: 510 77 Ave SE, Calgary AB
Website: www.calgaryfarmersmarket.ca
St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish Cultural Centre
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish Cultural Centre, where they are hosting a family-friendly event with something for everyone including traditional and modern Irish music, Irish dancing and plenty of food and drink. Members $5, non-members $10, kids under 12 get in free!
When: Friday March 17, 2017
Time: 5 – 11 pm
Where: Irish Cultural Centre
Address: 6452 35 Avenue NW, Calgary AB
Website: www.calgaryics.org/events
Ashley Macissac & Members of the Barra MacNeils with the CPO – click for details
When: Friday March 17, 2017
Time: 8 pm
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall at Arts Commons
Address: 205 8 Avenue SE, Calgary AB
Website: www.calgaryphil.com/event/ashley-macisaac
Past Events:
St. Patrick’s Day Kindermusik Playdate
Make Saint Patrick’s Day extra special this year with your little ones! “It’s Your Lucky Day” is a Kindermusik Playdate with an Irish twist for families with children ages 1-5 years old. You’ll explore music, movements and instruments for the first half hour and finish with an adorable (and edible) craft your child will love.
You get the same Kindermusik excitement and learning in the classroom… and the same high-quality take-home materials – including music and an instrument . . . but it’s just a one-day class so you can try it out! Enrolled families* are also invited for the fun!
$20*/child (includes a 30 minute Kindermusik class, 15 minutes of arts and crafts, one instrument, one 10 song downloadable music card). Please purchase one ticket per child, parents and caregivers are FREE. * Currently enrolled families receive $5 off.
When: Sunday March 12, 2017
Time: 4 – 4:45 pm
Where: Winston Heights Community Hall (North Hall)
Address: 520 27th AVE NE, Calgary AB
Website: www.kindermusikbykaelie.com
St. Patrick’s Themed Safari Sunday Brunch at the Calgary Zoo
Members and visitors alike can enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day meal complete with fun themed decor and treats!
When: Sunday March 12, 2017
Time: 9:30 – 1 pm (last seating, service continues until 2 pm)
Where: Safari Lodge at Calgary Zoo
Address: 1300 Zoo Rd NE, Calgary AB
Website: www.calgaryzoo.com
