12+ Ideas for St. Patrick's Day in Lake County 2018

By: Jack Nelson 03/07/2018

Erin Go Bragh! We're nearing March 17, everyone's favorite green holiday. Whether you are truly Irish or not means next to nothing, for everyone is a little Irish on this day.

You can be almost guaranteed a good time no matter how you choose to celebrate this year, with the holiday landing on a Saturday. Rest assured, Lake County has dozens of viable options for all ages this year.

Put your corned beef and cabbage in the slow cooker and let's discover the best 12+ Ideas for St. Patrick's Day in Lake County 2018.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

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• Parades, plunges, shamrocks and more at Wauconda's Shamrock the Block. INFO»
• Celebrate St. Patrick's Day the way the Irish would want you to, with an Irish Beer Tasting at Norton's USA. 3/10. INFO»
• Eat traditional Irish Food with raffles and music at Illinois Beach Resort's Luck of the Irish Luncheon. 3/16. INFO»
• Irish Dance meets rock and roll at the College of Lake County's James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts. 3/16. INFO»

Today's #MondayMixer is in honor of St. Patrick's Day! Check out this recipe on how to make a Shamrock Juice Cocktail! ?? 1/2 ounces gin 1/2 ounces white tequila 1/2 ounces light rum 1/2 ounces vodka 1 ounce Blue Curacao 4 ounces fresh squeezed orange juice #InAHyattWorld #HyattRegency #HyattDeerfield#Hyatt #Cocktail #StPatricksDay

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• Start the party early at Mickey Finn's Brewery. Dancers, acoustic shenanigans, radio broadcasts and more. 3/11 - 3/17. INFO»
• Listen to excellent live music, drink exquisite libations and help raise funds for charity at The Vine Martini & Wine Bar. 3/17. INFO»

Happy St. Patrick's day everyone! What better way to celebrate than a freshly poured Guinness and a shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey to wash it down with? Come to 545 north for all of your St. Paddys day needs!! See you there! #libertyville #resturant #stpattysday #stpatricksday #guinness #beer #irish #holiday #letsdrink #seeyouat545

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• Dust off your kilt and go dancing in Mundelein at Dress Up & Dance. This shamrock-themed event will also include lessons. 3/17. INFO»
• It's a party in the street at Lake Villa's Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Afterward, delicious corned beef and cabbage will be served. 3/17. INFO»

☘ We’re less than a month away from the Deer Park St. Paddy’s 5K & 10K run/walk. Don’t miss the fun with a live Irish Band and treats on March 17. Sign up today at AllCommunityEvents.com #stpaddysrun #deerparktowncenter @allcommunityevents @365barrington @living_60010 @visitlakecounty @bacc190 @lzacc4710

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• Get your green on at Deer Park Town Center's St. Patrick's Day 5K/10K run. Get in the spirit with the live Irish band. 3/17. INFO»
• Hungry for a special? Try Slyce Coalfired Pizza's special Bangers and Mash concoction. 3/12 - 3/17. INFO»
• Jig on down to Buffalo Creek Brewing for some delicious micro-brews accompanied by live Irish music. 3/17. INFO»

St Patrick’s Day countdown has begun as this evening we were ding dong pinched with a Paddy Leprechaun adult goody bag chock full of delicious treats. We must now pay it forward , who will be pinched next ??? ?????????? #gloverinc1 #stpatricksday #pinched #slainte #thelifeweshare #guinness #baileysirishcream #beer

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• • Green Beer Galore with the great folks at the American Legion Post 1170 in Round Lake Park. 3/17. INFO»
  • Food and Drink deals all day at WhirlyBall Vernon Hills. Might we even say, Reuben Pizza?! 3/17. INFO»
  • Wear green at Cafe Pomigliano in Libertyville and get a free dessert! 3/17. INFO»
  • 3 hours of jumping, 2 slices of pizza and free accessories at Jump America in Gurnee. 3/17. INFO»

Norton's U.S.A. us ready to celebrate #StPatricksDay! Stop by tomorrow 10AM-5PM to share in the festive fun! #madeinUSA #barrington #nortonsusa #shamrocks

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• Acoustic music, bag pipes, Irish dancers and more at the Lodge of Antioch. 3/17. INFO»
• Live music and Irish food and drink specials all day long at The Port of Blarney in Antioch. 3/17. INFO»
• Guinness galore! Guinness steak tips and drink specials at Uno Pizzeria and Grille in Gurnee. 3/17. INFO»
• Food, drinks, March Madness, all things Irish at O'Toole's of Libertyville. 3/17. INFO»

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