Whether you’re wearing green or drinking it, be sure to shamrock and roll into the St. Paddy’s festivities this weekend with a few local suggestions to embrace the luckiest day of the year.
St. Patrick’s Day at Maloney’s
What: Enjoy live music noon to 3 p.m. from Stephen Monroe on the guitar and “Irish metal” from The Mary Ellen Carter from 4 to 7 p.m. Stick around until 5:30 for Omaha Pipes & Drums and 8 to midnight for Fountains of Dane. Remember the night in the morning with a commemorative polaroid picture courtesy of Maloney’s.
When: Opens 10 a.m.
Where: 162 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs
Cost: $5 gets you in after noon
St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the Quarthouse
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What: Devour Irish traditional corned beef and cabbage at 4:30 p.m. while enjoying traditional Irish music by Omaha pipes and drums at 5 p.m. sharp. Partake in the festivities with Guinness bottles for $3.50 all day.
When: Opens 10 a.m.
Where: 107 Pearl St., Council Bluffs
More information: Here
St. Paddy’s at Full Fledged Brewing Co.
What: Try Full Fledged Brewing’s green beer. If you’re “lucky enough” to finish one 1/6 barrel keg you win a FFBCo Gift Basket, $25 gift certificate, FFBCo merch and two crowlers filled with your favorite of our beers. Game Time Philly Food Truck will be there at 4 p.m. with some freshly made corned beef and cabbage that is marinated in FFBCo Beer.
When: Opens 10 a.m.
Where: 40 Arena Way, Council Bluffs
Celebrate St. Patrick’s at The Dock Bar & Grill
What: Do a wee jig to live music by Chris Shelton from 2 to 6 p.m. and music from Happy Endings from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Corned beef and cabbage will be served all day along with green beer and drinks.
When: Opens 11 a.m.
Where: 401 Veterans Memorial Highway, Council Bluffs
PACE St. Patrick’s Day Pop-up Restaurant
What: Visit a special St. Patrick’s Day pop up restaurant featuring Chef Around the Block, Veg.Edible and KirbKakes Bakery. The event is family friendly with Irish themed crafts for the wee ones.
Where: Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, 1001 S. Sixth St., Council Bluffs
When: 5 p.m.
Feast Day of St. Patrick
What: Commemorate the feast of St. Patrick with Stations of the Cross, Mass and a parish-wide potluck.
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: St. Patrick Catholic Church, 4 Valley View Drive, Council Bluffs
Second annual St. Patrick’s Day disc golf tournament
What: Let the festivities continue with a Saturday morning corned beef brunch followed by disc golf. The winning team will receive gift cards and prizes.
When: Saturday, March 18, 10 a.m.
Where: Treasure Cove Disc Golf Course at Iowa Western Community College, Circle Drive, Council Bluffs
More information: Here
Paint a Pint
What: Prove St. Paddy’s isn’t just about drinking by decorating a pint glass at the PACE center — with a free drink included, of course.
When: 6 to 7 p.m.
Cost: $10 members and $15 non-members
Where: Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, 1001 S. Sixth St., Council Bluffs
More information: Here
