St. Patrick’s Day things to do in Dayton and the region

Peach’s Grill, located at 104 Xenia Ave. in Yellow Springs, hosted its 19th annual St. Patrick’s Day Bash early on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Here’s highlights of the festivities featuring performances by Father, Son and Friends and the Dwyer School of Irish Dance. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Credit: Tom Gilliam

Credit: Tom Gilliam

Peach’s Grill, located at 104 Xenia Ave. in Yellow Springs, hosted its 19th annual St. Patrick’s Day Bash early on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Here’s highlights of the festivities featuring performances by Father, Son and Friends and the Dwyer School of Irish Dance. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

It’s St. Patrick’s Day! Here are some of the events happening throughout the Dayton area:

Flanagan’s Pub St. Patrick’s Day Party

When: Today, March 17

Location: 101 E. Stewart St., Dayton.

More info: Festivities begin at 9 a.m. when the doors open at Dayton’s oldest Irish Pub. Irish bands and pipes and drums groups will play through 8:30 p.m. The bar will offer drink specials.

Dunaways St. Patrick’s Day Party

When: Today, March 17

Location: 508 W. Main St., Troy

More info: Touted as “Miami County’s Largest St. Patrick’s Day Celebration,” Dunaways in Troy will host a multi-day event for the holiday. On Friday, the pub will feature Celtic folk band the Rogues at 5 p.m. and rock band Lätter at 9 p.m. Nixon-Perry will kick off Saturday’s live music at 1 p.m., followed by Take One Guess at 5 p.m. and The Growlers at 9 p.m. The bar will take a break on Sunday, with the celebration set to return at 11 a.m. on St. Patrick’s Day. Two Troy-based bands will play on Monday, with J.R. Feltner and the Bootleg Blues Band scheduled for 5 p.m. and Chad Cremeans set to finish off the event at 9 p.m. This event has a $5 cover and is only for those age 21 and older.

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Good Time Charlie’s St. Patrick Day Party

When: Today, March 17

Location: 61 S. Main St., Miamisburg

More info: Miamisburg pub Good Time Charlie’s will honor St. Patrick with a multi-day celebration. From 7-11 p.m. March 16, the bar will host a “St. Practice Day” party with live entertainment from the band FULLTILT. At 9 a.m. on St. Patrick’s day proper, the pub will offer a free breakfast alongside its full bar. Throughout the day, live music will be played, with DJ Nolan taking the stage at 3 p.m. and Short of Stable Party Band playing from 8 p.m.-midnight.

Springboro St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl

When: 9 a.m. March 17

Location: Throughout Springboro

More info: Six of Springboro’s most popular bars will come together for the city’s second annual pub crawl. Throughout the day, free transportation will be offered between the participating businesses, with each offering a selection of special menu items. Live music will be provided by a list of bands including Lovebomb, Ben and Pete, Tinpenny and more.

Ye Olde Trail Tavern St. Patrick’s Day

When: Today, March 17

Location: 228 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs

More info: Throughout St. Patrick’s Day weekend, Ye Olde Trail Tavern in Yellow Springs will offer a special menu consisting of Guinness beef stew, beef and cabbage as well as bangers and mash. The bar will also have specials on its Irish beer.

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Star City Brewing St. Patrick’s Day Party

When: 4 p.m. today, March 17

Location: 319 S. Second St., Miamisburg

More info: To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Star City Brewing in Miamisburg will host a special party. Hamburger Wagon will be in attendance from 5-8 p.m., and live music will be provided 7-10 p.m. by the Paddywhackers. Guests who purchase tickets early will receive a discount.

Piqua St. Paddy’s Day Beer Run

When: 6:30 p.m. today, March 17

Location: 326 N. Main St., Piqua

More info: While running through its 3.1 mile track, contestants in Piqua’s St. Paddy’s Day Beer Run will receive a cup of beer at each mile marker.

Dublin Pub

When: 8:30 p.m. today, March 17

Location: 300 Wayne Ave., Dayton

More info: One of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the area, Dublin Pub will host a multi-day event filled with activities and drinks. On Sunday, the bar will host the One Mile Race, where guests will be rewarded with a drink after going through the course. Guests can participate in a timed or untimed race, and all contestants will receive a drink and swag from event sponsor Jameson. On St. Patrick’s Day, Dublin Pub will host a large celebration, complete with live music.

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