If you want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Greenville, SC has one of the best festivals in the state! This is the season of all things Irish. That means festivals, food, parades, crafts, and all kinds of events. Plus, there are a couple of fun, St. Patrick’s themed events happening in and near Upstate, SC for Saint Patrick’s Day 2026.
Events for St. Patrick’s Day: Greenville, SC
Downtown Greenville 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade
Downtown Greenville will be home to a St. Patrick’s Day Greenville, SC Festival again this year at NOMA Square on March 14th, 2026 following the parade. The event will feature lots of celebrating Irish heritage with music, dance, food, and activities for the kids.
The Greenville St. Patrick’s parade will start at 10 am on Main Street Downtown from Augusta Street to Main Street to NOMA Square.
Leprechaun Hunt at Greenville County Libraries
Want to let you little one explore their local library while hunting for a Leprechaun after storytime? These local branches have Leprechaun Hunts throughout the week or March 11th – 14th, 2026:
- Mauldin Branch Leprechaun Hunt, March 9th, 2026 at 10 am
- Travelers Rest Branch Leprechaun Hunt, March 9th, 2026 at 10 am
- Berea Branch Leprechaun Hunt, March 10th, 2026 at 10 am
- Pelham Road Branch Leprechaun Hunt, March 11th, 2026 at 10 am and 11 am
- Augusta Road Branch Leprechaun Hunt, March 12th, 2026 at 10 am
- Taylors Branch Leprechaun Hunt, March 13th, 2026 at 10 am
- Five Forks Branch Leprechaun Hunt, March 13th, 2026 at 10 am
- Fountain Inn Branch Leprechaun Hunt, March 25th, 2026 at 10 am
- Simpsonville Branch Leprechaun Hunt, March 26th, 2026 at 10 am
Leprechaun Leap 5K in Greenville, SC
The annual Leprechaun Leap 5K is a great way to support your community while challenging yourself. The race is stroller and walker friendly, and prizes will be raffled off after the race and there will be vendors to explore. Cost is $20 per person, and is from 11 am – 1 pm.
Home Depot Kids Workshops – Leprechaun Trap
Head to your local Home Depot Kids Workshop on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, from 9 am – 12 pm to build your own Leprechaun trap! Even though the monthly event is free, you must preregister for this event.
St. Patrick’s Skate Camp
Roller Time Family Skate Center will host a St. Patrick’s Skate Camp on Monday, March 16th, from 9 am – 12 pm for $35 per child!
More St. Patrick’s Day Events and Things to Do Near Greenville, SC
Will you get a pot of gold? Come build a Leprechaun trap that can finally capture one of those tricky fellows. This program is best suited for children ages 6-12.
Get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit a little early with a guided lake hike and hands-on craft at Paris Mountain State Park! Join in for a 0.75-mile walk around Lake Placid as we search for signs of early spring, explore what it truly means to “go green,” and learn how conservation helps protect our natural spaces. We’ll wrap up the program with a fun, nature-inspired craft at the park center. Location: Picnic Flats Parking Area Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. What to Bring/Wear: Closed-toe shoes, water, and your St. Patrick’s Day spirit
Story time followed by a leprechaun scavenger hunt for ages 5 & under
Travelers Rest – 10 am – 10:45 am
Mauldin – 10 am – 10:45 am
Story time followed by a leprechaun scavenger hunt for ages 5 & under
Story time followed by a leprechaun scavenger hunt for ages 5 & under
10a–10:45a and 11a–11:45a
Story time followed by a leprechaun scavenger hunt for ages 5 & under
Story time followed by a leprechaun scavenger hunt for ages 5 & under
Taylors – 10 am–10:45 am
Five Forks – 10:30 am –11:30 am
Enjoy an exciting parade, live bands, vendors, ice-cold beer, and a fun-filled kids’ area. Celebrate Irish spirit with music, food, and family-friendly activities all day long! Parade starts at Fluor Field and ends at NOMA Square for the festival.
★ FeaturedThe Greenville Drive will kick off its 21st season with Fan Fest presented by TD SYNNEX, a free, family-friendly street party just steps from Fluor Field.
📍Location: New Realm Brewing Company
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time: 11 am – 4 pm
Cost: Free
Families can enjoy inflatable games, face painting, balloon artists, music by DJ Sha, and a make-your-own baseball card photo booth. Kids can meet the Drive’s mascot Reedy Rip’It, sign up for Reedy’s Kids Club, and enter prize drawings throughout the day. Fans can also shop new Greenville Drive merchandise and apparel.
Fan Fest will coincide with New Realm’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration, featuring the Buzzy Bee Market, craft beer, live music, and Irish food and drinks.
The Blood Connection will also host a community blood drive on site. Donors will receive a voucher for two complimentary tickets to a future 2026 Greenville Drive game plus additional rewards.
Visit Morgan Square in downtown Spartanburg for their annual Shenanigans on the Square, hosted by Delaney’s Irish Pub! Event takes place noon to 9 pm on Saturday, March 14th, 2026 with live music, vendors, and a dedicated kid zone. FREE admission.
Celebrate the luck of the Irish with us at our St. Patty’s Day Craft Party! Join us on Saturday, March 14th from 1–4 PM for a festive afternoon full of creativity and hands-on fun.
Kids ages 4 and up will rotate through five themed craft stations, including painting a wooden leprechaun, creating a shamrock mini mosaic, designing a leprechaun hat, decorating a themed cookie, and making shamrock-inspired art. Each project is designed to spark imagination and send your child home with adorable keepsakes!
This is a drop-in event, so come anytime during the event hours; however, registration is highly recommended to guarantee your spot.
Cost: $28 per child
Don’t miss this shamrock-filled celebration — it’s sure to be a magically creative day! 🍀
☘️Luck looks good on you…and so does Group Therapy! ☘️
This St. Patty’s Weekend we are going BIG! 🌈🍻
Sunday, March 15
2-5PM | Live Music by the Echo Band | in Camperdown Plaza
🎯Yard games & more!
🍻Drink specials all weekend!
🧑🧑🧒Free and kid friendly til 9PM!
🌈Good music, good energy, and a little extra luck!
☘️This is going to be one Shamrockin’ Good Time! ☘️
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a morning of bold color, playful making, and tactile exploration at Lucky Makers. Children begin the day with a guided technique (masked watercolor rainbows with salt texture) and then move through five hands-on studio stations where they experiment with pouring color, layered collage, lively printing, moldable clay, and glittering embellishments. After a snack and recess, kids return for a full hour of open-ended studio time to finish paintings, combine techniques, and create small keepsakes — finishing the morning with a cheerful gallery walk.
Story time followed by a leprechaun scavenger hunt for ages 5 & under
Story time followed by a leprechaun scavenger hunt for ages 5 & under
St. Patrick’s Day as the Greenville Swamp Rabbits host the Savannah Ghost Pirates at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
St. Patrick’s Day Nearby
If you love great St. Patrick’s Day parades and festivals, there are some additional nearby cities you can head to for an exciting time!
Shenanigans In the Square in Spartanburg: 12 pm – 9pm on March 14th, 2026 at Morgan Square in downtown Spartanburg. Enjoy this annual event hosted by Delaney’s Irish Pub with live music, vendors, and a dedicated kid zone!
Charleston, SC St. Patrick’s Day Parade: March 17th, 2026. This annual parade is enjoyed by locals and travelers looking to celebrate. The parade is held downtown and begins at St. Patrick’s Church and ends at St. John the Baptist Cathedral on Broad Street.
St. Patrick’s Day in Columbia, SC: The Columbia, South Carolina St, Pat’s in Five Points Parade is Saturday, March 15th, 2026 at 10 am. This is part of the much larger St. Pat’s in Five Points. The festival features lots of live music, food, and kids’ activities. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
