Friday, March 16, through Sunday, March 18
Friday, March 16
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
PourWorks, 900 E Six Forks Rd, #120, Raleigh
Start your weekend out with a free wine tasting at PourWorks. Learn a little, drink a little.
Friday, March 16
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Downtown Durham
The third Friday of every month, galleries in downtown Durham host exhibit openings. Besides the receptions, you’ll also find lots of musicians busking outside. Some of the highlights are a block party outside the Visitor’s Center, with tastings from breweries and restaurants, a hands-on art activities at the Scrap Exchange, and gallery openings at many locations. You can find a map and a list of participating venues on 3rdfridaydurham.com.
Pirates vs. Leprechauns at Pullen Amusements
Friday, March 16
Pullen Park, 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh
Bring the kids to Pullen Park for some St. Patrick’s Day fun. Kids age 6-11 can choose what side they want to be on for the Pirates vs. Leprechauns contest. The leprechauns will try to protect the gold and the pirates will try to steal it. You need to sign your child up in advance with Raleigh’s RecLink. The bar code for this event is 216729.
Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
Saturday, March 17
10 a.m.
Downtown Raleigh
The biggest St. Patrick’s Day event in the Triangle is the Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival. The parade starts at Lane Street and Salisbury Street and lasts an hour and a half. The festival includes entertainment on two stages.
Saturday, March 17
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Downtown Park, 319 South Academy Street, Cary
The event starts with a tree dedication ceremony and continues with free tree-themed crafts for kids, entertainment, Q&A with a certified arborist, food and drink for purchase and booths from local environmentally focused groups. You can even pick up a free tree to plant at home, while supplies last.