Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
When: March 17, 8 a.m.
Where: 713 King St., Alexandria
St. Paddy’s may fall on a weekday this year, but whatever. Murphy’s is getting the party started early. Doors open at 8 a.m. and live music, food and dancing will kick off at 10 a.m.
Lucky Me: St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Craft Time
When: March 17,10:30-11 a.m.
Where: Nook Ballston Quarter, 4238 Wilson Blvd. #1295, Arlington (Ballston)
Wee ones love to put their hands on just about anything. Lucky for parents of kids 5 and under, this event lets tiny tots do just that while helping them identify the day’s most popular color: green. They’ll also get to make and take a themed craft. Fee is $20.
Shamrock Stampede: St. Pat’s Bar Crawl
When: March 17, 4-8 p.m.
Where: Whiskey & Oyster, 301 John Carlyle St., Alexandria
Bar crawls are only a weekend event if you let them be. Instead of heading right home after work, consider stopping by one—or all—of the five Alexandria venues offering $5 drink specials, themed food specials, and potentially providing clues for the leprechaun scavenger hunt happening across the Carlyle neighborhood. Tickets $10.