The longer days bring a rainbow of celebrations for Holi, the Hindu festival of colors; St. Patrick’s Day; National Panda Day and cherry blossoms! On Friday, don’t miss these sweet Pi Day Spend Saturday and Sunday commemorating St. Paddy’s weekend atop Hi-Lawn’s open-air rooftop, or inside the heated dome. The Union Market destination will serve fish and chips and whiskey, and host the Culkin School of Irish Dance to provide dance lessons (free). St. Patrick’s Day Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt State of play: You can paddy hard all weekend long, if you want. 😂 Get in some LOLs at a St. Patty's Day-themed comedy show Friday at Atlas Brew Works. The giggling begins at 7:30pm. ($10 at the door) 🛼 Literally roll into the holiday weekend at the Shamrock & Roll roller skating event in Leesburg. The wheels start spinning at 7pm Friday St. Patrick’s Day bar crawls Here is where you can find a few D.C.-area bar crawls to look forward to: Dupont Circle on Saturday — $15 tickets for early bird and $25 tickets for “fast pass” This weekend has a little bit of everything—St. Patrick's Day celebrations, Women's History Month events, Nowruz festivals, and more. Ireland at the Wharf Festival is on Saturday, with Irish dancing, bagpiping, and viewings of the Six National Rugby Championship. In the mood for a parade? Check out the St. Patrick's Day parade in Gaithersburg. With St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, this weekend will be overflowing with traditional Irish performances, foods, bar crawls, and of course lots of Guinness and green beer. Grab your loved ones and don’t miss out on all the green things to do this weekend in and around Northern Virginia this weekend. JigJam. March 14, 8 p.m. Home to the oldest Catholic parish in DC, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church dates back to 1794, when it was a simple frame chapel designed to accommodate Irish immigrants working as stonemasons during the construction of the White House and the U.S. Capitol. In fact, the parish’s second church was designed by the previously mentioned White On St. Patrick’s Day itself, two options are available: The pub side features music from Brian Franke from noon to 3:30 and the Galway Gamblers for the rest of the night, with dance performances There are tons of things to do while visiting Washington, D.C. during St. Patrick’s Day! Whether it's enjoying delicious Irish cuisine with some authentic Irish music, or visiting our beautiful landmarks that have been built by Irish hands, there is fun for everyone during this festive weekend. St. Patrick's Day is Monday, March 17, 2025. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all weekend-long around town, or snap Instagram-worthy photos at the area’s latest sweet-tooth experience. Best Things to Do This Weekend. Candytopia. It’s time to make your sweet escape to Candytopia. The immersive family-friendly sweets-inspired wonderland takes visitors on a sensory journey through 14
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