Out of all the months of the year, March seems like it was made for Dublin, Ohio.  With St. Patrick’s Day allowing the city to show off its Irish spirit to warmer weather giving Dublin parks a breath of fresh air; March in Dublin is truly magical.  

Here are the 10 things you must do in Dublin this month -  

Celebrate St. Paddy’s with a Parade 

Dublin is known for our world-class community events and the St. Patrick’s Day parade has been ranked amongst the top in the country.  Kick off the Irish celebrations with the greenest, grandest parade featuring over 100 acts including marching bands, bagpipers, giant inflatables, leprechauns and much more! The parade kicks off on March 9 at 11a and marches through Historic Dublin.

St. Patrick's Day Parade Top Hat Float

Shamrock out at Fado Pub & Kitchen

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend at Bridge Park's Irish Pub! Fado Pub & Kitchen will be opening its doors and offering big pints, live music all day, and more. Start the party after the parade on March 9th and then keep shamROCKin' on March 16th & 17th! 

Fado Pub Party

Paint the Town Green at the St. Paddy's Pub Crawl 

What better place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than Dublin, Ohio? Grab your green and head to Downtown Dublin for the St. Paddy's Day Pub Crawl on Saturday, March 16th starting at 1p. Sip on themed cocktails and take advantage of drink specials from 16 stops. Turn in your completed passport for a chance to win the Pot ‘O Gold!

Fado Pub Party

Find Fairies on the Irish Fairy Door Trail

If Downtown Dublin’s felt a wee bit more magical lately, it’s because 11 new fairies have moved into their homes on the revamped Irish Fairy Door Trail. Whether you’ve hit the trail in the past or this is your first time, you’ll find something enchanting around every corner. Start the hunt here

Fairy Door Trail Guides

Embrace Warmer Weather in Parks

Longer days and warmer weather are just around the corner! It’s time to shed those winter coats and bulky sweaters and enjoy the sunshine. Spend the day exploring some of Dublin’s 60 parks, and checking them off of your Dublin Park Pass in partnership with OhioHealth

Two teenage girls looking through the telescope at Glacier Ridge Wetlands

Enjoy One Final Dinner in the Igloos 

Say goodbye to winter and hello to patio season! But before you completely write off Dublin’s unique winter outdoor dining, spend one last evening in VASO Rooftop Lounge’s Igloos with their revamped menu, broken down into three sections fit for every appetite. 

VASO 2022 Winter Shoot

Take a Final Spin on the Ice-Skating Rink

While warmer weather is on the horizon, lace up your skates one last time for a twirl on the ice rink at Riverside Crossing Park. With the ability to withstand temperatures through 60 degrees, you’re able to make this favorite winter activity last just a little bit longer. Skating Rink will close on March 5th. 

2022 Winter Shoot - Skating Rink

Meet the Animals of Yester-Year

New to the Columbus Zoo, step into the extraordinary at UNEXTINCT! Journey through the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium at night, where vibrant illusions bring extinct creatures and endangered wonders back to life, inspiring action for a wilder future.

UnExtinct

Hop on the Celtic Cocktail Trail

Sip your way through Dublin's dining scene with Irish-themed spirits on the Celtic Cocktail Trail. Sample 19 lucky libations, unlock exclusive deals and win prizes with the Celtic Cocktail Trail Pass. Sign up here. 

Four women cheersing cocktails

Purchase Dublin Irish Festival Tickets

We're less than 6 months away from the Dublin Irish Festival! While the festival isn’t until August 2-4; now's the perfect time to start feeling the Luck of the Irish. Tickets go on sale March 16th, so mark your calendars and start planning your festival weekend here.  

Dublin Irish Festival We banjo 3

It’s a marvelous month to be in Dublin, Ohio. Show off your March memories using #SoDublin.  

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