This year, make March 17th pure gold! Whether you’re ready and willing to hit one of YYC’s bars and pubs, or would prefer to stay in and take it easy by attending a virtual event, this year, Calgarians are practically spoiled for choice. Here are just 10 things to do in Calgary on St. Patrick’s Day in 2021.
VIRTUAL ST. PADDY’S HUMPDAY HOUSE PARTY
This Wednesday, drink, dance, and vibe like no one’s watching! This community event will feature two different DJs, hours of fun, and will put a little bit of a skip back into your step. Times have been tough, why not let loose?
When: Wednesday, March 17th
Where: Online
Time: 8 pm – 1 am
Cost: Free
ST. PATRICK’S PUB QUIZ WITH THE CALGARY ZOO
Celebrate with a brew and the Calgary Zoo! This week, put your knowledge of all things green to the test with the 2021 pub quiz night! Head to one of YYC’s favourite spots, grab dinner, have an emerald beer, and faceoff against other tables who think they know their stuff! It’s going to be a COVID-safe night you won’t forget!
When: Wednesday, March 17th
Where: 210 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
Time: 3 pm – 6 pm
Cost: $60+
Instagram: @TheCalgaryZoo
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ST. PADDY’S DESSERTS AT PRETTY SWEET YYC
Need a box of something special in order to celebrate this year’s St. Patrick’s Day? Snack on something lucky from Calgary’s Pretty Sweet Bakery! From green donuts to shamrock cookies, these tasty treats are just as beautiful as they are delish. Place a custom order or check their website for some of the prettiest goodies in Calgary’s southeast.
Where: 536 42 Avenue SE, Calgary
Instagram: @PrettySweetYYC
JAMESONS ST. PADDY’S DAY PARTY
No, you won’t be able to dance, but you sure can drink! This year at Jameson’s Pub, stop by around 10 am for an Irish breakfast that’ll blow your mind, then stick around until 2 pm for a live DJ set and cheap beer!
Where: 1230 17th Avenue SW, Calgary
Instagram: @JamesonssPubs
VIRTUAL IRISH WHISKY MASTER CLASS
Join trusted expert Darryl Corbett and 3 Irish Distilleries as they deep dive into the history and flavours of various different whiskies in this St. Patrick’s day celebration of liquor, tradition, and friends!
When: Wednesday, March 17th
Where: Online at the link above
Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Cost: $10
Instagram: @WillowParkWines
CRAFT’S LUCKY HOUR
This Wednesday, hit Craft for their St. Paddy’s ‘Lucky Happy Hour’, when they’ll be serving $4 grub, as well as $8 Guinness or O’Hara Irish Stout and $5 Irish Whisky shots between 3 pm to 6 pm and then from 9 pm until close!
When: Wednesday, March 17th
Where: See locations here
Time: 3 pm – 6 pm and 9 pm-close
Instagram: @CraftBeerMarket
BURWOOD DISTILLERY – DIY COCKTAILS
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Don’t want to leave your house for a little St.Paddy’s fun this Wednesday? No problem! Order one of Burwood Distilleries’ magical cocktail kits and join the party from your couch! Choose between a bottle of Burwood Vodka or Gin and get lime juice from Cherry Pit and a container of edible green glitter. Pretty!
Where: Order online here
Cost: $34.99
Instagram: @BurwoodDistillery
ST. PADDY’S DAY ‘PUP’ CRAWL
Every holiday is best spent with your furry friend! This St.Patrick’s Day throw on some green and take to the streets for the 2021 Legacy Pup Crawl. Go for a long walk with other dog parents, sip ‘Snout Beer’ and indulge in goodies this Wednesday between 12 and 1:30 pm
Where: Unit 106, 1625 210 Avenue, SE Calgary, AB
Facebook: Legacy Veterinary Clinic
LUCKY YOU VIRTUAL SPEED DATING
This St. Patrick’s Day, virtually mingle with someone who isn’t a coworker or family member, during the 2021 Lucky You dating event. If it doesn’t work out, don’t worry, you’ll have a new partner in 7-8 minutes. To register, check the link above!
When: Wednesday, March 17th
Where: Online at link above
Time: 7 pm – 9 pm
Cost: $47.57
Instagram: @MyCheekyDate
ONE NIGHT IN GALWAY – TROLLEY 5
Did COVID ruin your Ireland travel plans this year? Check out Trolley 5 for their ‘One Night In Galway’ event. No, it won’t quite be as cool as the real thing, but it will be a hell of a lot cheaper. Sip on St. Paddy’s specials, munch on 0.29₵ wings, and enter to win a $150 T5 x Banded Peak Brewing gift basket with a donation for the Calgary Food Bank!
When: Wednesday, March 17th
Where: 728 17 Ave SW, Calgary
Time: 11 am – 10 pm
Instagram: @Trolley_5
Despite what you chose to do on St. Patrick’s Day in Calgary, chances are that you’ll need the luck of the Irish to get to work on Thursday, but we can assure you that’ll be totally worth it. Please, be safe, be smart and have fun out there, friends!
