Every March, something magical happens across Southern Colorado. The world turns a little greener, rainbows seem to pop up everywhere, and suddenly mischievous leprechauns are leaving clues, coins, and chaos behind them. 🍀🌈

St. Patrick’s Day is one of those holidays where imagination takes over. Kids build leprechaun traps, families hunt for hidden shamrocks, and communities celebrate with parades, festivals, music, and Irish-inspired fun.

From Douglas County to Colorado Springs and down to Pueblo, families will find parades, scavenger hunts, kids crafts, festivals, themed storytimes, and plenty of green treats to celebrate the luckiest holiday of the year.

So grab your green shirts, keep your eyes open for sneaky leprechauns, and let’s explore the ultimate guide to St. Patrick’s Day fun for families! 🍀🐝

 🍀 Colorado Springs St. Patrick’s Day Parade
📍 Downtown Colorado Springs – Tejon St
📅 March 14, 2026
💲 Free
🔗 https://csstpats.com
The 42nd annual parade includes marching bands, floats, Irish dancers, a kids scavenger hunt, and more.

🍀 Leprechaun Fun Run (Kids Event)
📍 Acacia Park / Downtown Colorado Springs
📅 March 14, 2026 – 11:00 AM
💲 About $12
🔗 https://csstpats.com
A half-mile race designed for “little leprechauns” before the parade begins.

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day 5K Race
📍 Downtown Colorado Springs
📅 March 14, 2026 – Morning
💲 Registration fee varies
🔗 https://csstpats.com
Family-friendly 5K race that kicks off the St. Patrick’s Day festivities downtown.

🍀 ShamROCK Stampede Run & Festival
📍 Douglas County Fairgrounds – Castle Rock
📅 March 14, 2026
💲 Registration required
🔗 https://runtochangelives.org/shamrockstampede
Irish-themed walk/run event with music, costumes, and family festival fun.

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Adoption Event
📍 Wag N’ Wash – Castle Rock
📅 March 14, 2026
💲 Free to attend
🔗 https://allevents.in/castle-rock-co/st-patricks-day
Meet adoptable pets and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with local animal groups.

🍀 Wild Goose Saloon St. Patrick’s Day Party
📍 Parker, Colorado
📅 March 15, 2026
💲 Free entry / food & drinks extra
🔗 https://livewelldougco.com/event/wild-goose-saloon-st-patricks-day-party
Live Irish rock music and festive St. Patrick’s celebration.

🍀 St. Patrick’s Gala – Shamrock Shindig
📍 Cheyenne Mountain Resort – Colorado Springs
📅 March 14, 2026 – 5:00 PM
💲 Ticketed event
🔗 https://www.ccharitiescc.org/event/st-patricks-day-shamrock-shindig
Annual gala celebration with Irish entertainment and fundraising activities.

🍀 Hideaway Bar & Grill St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
📍 Castle Rock
📅 March 17, 2026 – 11:00 AM
💲 Free entry
🔗 https://hideawaybarandgrill.com
All-day celebration with green drinks, Irish food specials, and festive fun.

🍀 St. Paddy’s Sports Expo
📍 Pikes Peak Center – Colorado Springs
📅 March 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
💲 Free
🔗 https://csstpats.com
A community expo with vendors, activities, and race packet pickup before the parade weekend.

🍀 5K for St. Patrick’s Day Race
📍 Downtown Colorado Springs – Tejon St
📅 March 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM
💲 $40–$45
🔗 https://csstpats.com
The “flattest 5K in Colorado Springs” and a big part of the St. Patrick’s Day celebration weekend.

🍀 Leprechaun Fun Run (Kids Race)
📍 Acacia Park / Tejon St – Colorado Springs
📅 March 14, 2026 | 11:00 AM
💲 Registration fee
🔗 https://csstpats.com
A half-mile kids race where little leprechauns run before the parade begins.

🍀 Colorado Springs St. Patrick’s Day Parade
📍 Downtown Colorado Springs – Tejon Street
📅 March 14, 2026 | Noon
💲 Free
🔗 https://csstpats.com
One of the largest St. Patrick’s celebrations in the region featuring floats, Irish dancers, bagpipes, and community groups.

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast & Reception
📍 Cowboys Nightclub – Colorado Springs
📅 March 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
💲 About $40
🔗 https://csstpats.com
A festive breakfast event supporting local organizations before the parade festivities.

🍀 Jack Quinn’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
📍 Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub – 21 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs
📅 March 14–17, 2026
💲 Free entry
🔗 https://jackquinnspub.com
Multi-day celebration with Irish music, food, and St. Patrick’s festivities downtown.

🍀 Dublin House St. Patrick’s Celebration
📍 Dublin House – Colorado Springs
📅 March 14, 2026
💲 Free entry
🔗 https://dublinhouseco.com
Irish pub celebration with music, food, and St. Patrick’s Day fun.

🍀 O’Malley’s Irish Pub St. Patrick’s Celebration
📍 O’Malley’s Irish Pub – Palmer Lake
📅 March 17, 2026
💲 Free entry
🔗 https://omalleyspubpalmerlake.com
Traditional Irish pub celebration with music and festive food specials.

🍀 Pikes Peak Brewing St. Patrick’s Celebration
📍 Monument & Downtown Colorado Springs
📅 March 15–17, 2026
💲 Free entry
🔗 https://pikespeakbrewing.com
Craft beer celebration featuring Irish-themed drinks and live entertainment.

🍀 Highlands Ranch St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
📍 Highlands Ranch Town Center – Highlands Ranch
📅 March 14, 2026
💲 Free
🔗 https://hrcaonline.org

🍀 Castle Rock Shamrock Hunt
📍 Downtown Castle Rock
📅 March 13–17, 2026
💲 Free
🔗 https://crgov.com

🍀 Parker St. Patrick’s Day Family Festival
📍 O’Brien Park – Parker
📅 March 15, 2026
💲 Free
🔗 https://parkeronline.org

🍀 Lucky Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt
📍 Castle Pines Library
📅 March 14, 2026
💲 Free
🔗 https://dcl.org

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Storytime & Craft
📍 Monument Library
📅 March 16, 2026
💲 Free
🔗 https://ppld.org

🍀 Shamrock Storytime
📍 Penrose Library – Colorado Springs
📅 March 15, 2026
💲 Free
🔗 https://ppld.org

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Kids Craft Workshop
📍 Library 21c – Colorado Springs
📅 March 16, 2026
💲 Free
🔗 https://ppld.org

🍀 Lucky Charms Family Craft Day
📍 Cottonwood Center for the Arts – Colorado Springs
📅 March 15, 2026
💲 $5
🔗 https://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com

🍀 Build a Leprechaun Trap Workshop
📍 Brush Crazy – Colorado Springs
📅 March 14, 2026
💲 $15
🔗 https://brushcrazy.com

🍀 St. Patrick’s Pottery Painting
📍 Color Me Mine – Colorado Springs
📅 March 16, 2026
💲 Studio fee + pottery
🔗 https://colormemine.com

🍀 Lucky Leprechaun Skate Night
📍 Sertich Ice Center – Colorado Springs
📅 March 16, 2026
💲 $10
🔗 https://coloradosprings.gov

🍀 Green Glow Skate Party
📍 Skate City – Colorado Springs
📅 March 15, 2026
💲 $9
🔗 https://skatecitycolorado.com

🍀 St. Patrick’s Family Swim Night
📍 Monument Recreation Center
📅 March 15, 2026
💲 $8
🔗 https://trilakesparks.org

🍀 Lucky Leprechaun Family Fun Night
📍 YMCA – Colorado Springs
📅 March 14, 2026
💲 Free / donation
🔗 https://ppymca.org

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Open Play Party
📍 Play Street Museum – Colorado Springs
📅 March 16, 2026
💲 $15
🔗 https://playstreetmuseum.com

🍀 Shamrock Bounce Party
📍 Monkey Bizness – Colorado Springs
📅 March 15, 2026
💲 $13
🔗 https://monkeybizness.com

🍀 Lucky Leprechaun Story & Craft Hour
📍 Palmer Lake Library
📅 March 15, 2026
💲 Free
🔗 https://ppld.org

🍀 Irish Dance Demonstration
📍 Lone Tree Arts Center
📅 March 15, 2026
💲 Ticketed
🔗 https://lonetreeartscenter.org

🍀 Celtic Music Family Concert
📍 Ent Center for the Arts – Colorado Springs
📅 March 15, 2026
💲 $10–$25
🔗 https://entcenterforthearts.org

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Family Movie Night
📍 Ivywild School – Colorado Springs
📅 March 16, 2026
💲 Free
🔗 https://ivywildschool.com

🍀 Shamrock Art Market
📍 Manitou Springs
📅 March 14, 2026
💲 Free
🔗 https://manitousprings.org

🍀 Lucky Leprechaun Train Rides
📍 Royal Gorge Route Railroad – Canon City
📅 March 14–16, 2026
💲 Ticketed
🔗 https://royalgorgeroute.com

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Festival
📍 Pueblo Riverwalk
📅 March 17, 2026
💲 Free
🔗 https://pueblo.us

🍀 Shamrock Market & Craft Fair
📍 Pueblo Convention Center
📅 March 15, 2026
💲 Free
🔗 https://puebloconventioncenter.com

🍀 Irish Dance Performance
📍 Pueblo Memorial Hall
📅 March 15, 2026
💲 Ticketed
🔗 https://pueblomemorialhall.com

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Kids Party
📍 Pueblo Library
📅 March 16, 2026
💲 Free
🔗 https://pueblolibrary.org

🍀 Green Eggs & Ham Storytime
📍 Fountain Library
📅 March 16, 2026
💲 Free
🔗 https://ppld.org

🍀 Lucky Leprechaun Toddler Playdate
📍 My Gym – Colorado Springs
📅 March 15, 2026
💲 $12
🔗 https://mygym.com

🍀 Shamrock STEM Lab
📍 Space Foundation Discovery Center – Colorado Springs
📅 March 16, 2026
💲 Included with admission
🔗 https://discoverspace.org

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Family Hike
📍 Garden of the Gods – Colorado Springs
📅 March 17, 2026
💲 Free
🔗 https://gardenofgods.com

🐝 Buzzy’s Lucky Parenting Tip

Want to make St. Patrick’s Day extra magical for your kids?

Before they wake up:

🍀 Scatter green footprints through the house
🌈 Leave chocolate coins behind
🧝‍♂️ Flip a chair or two upside down

Then tell them a leprechaun visited overnight!

Trust me… kids LOVE this.

🌈 Conclusion

St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse to embrace imagination, laugh a little louder, and celebrate a little silliness together.

From parades and scavenger hunts to crafts, music, and festive treats, families across Southern Colorado have plenty of ways to enjoy the holiday.

So grab your lucky crew, throw on something green, and get ready for a day filled with rainbows, shamrocks, and unforgettable family memories.

And remember…
👉 The Buzzy B calendar always has the best local events for families! 🐝🍀