Murphy’s St. Patrick’s Day Party
When/Where: Murphy’s, Yorktown Heights; Thursday, March 17, 12 p.m.
How they’re celebrating: The party will be in full swing at Murphy’s both inside and out. There will be a tent set up outside for those who like to drink their beers in the fresh air. Inside, the kitchen will be serving all the traditional Irish favorites to hungry customers. Throughout the day there will be entertainment such as bag pipers and Irish step dancers.
Annual Keg’s “N Eggs Breakfast & an Evening with Billy & the Barfights
When/Where: The Peekskill Brewery, Peekskill; March 17, doors open at 7 a.m. for breakfast, music at 8 p.m.
How they’re celebrating: The Brewery opens its doors early Thursday morning so you don’t have to miss a minute of St. Patrick’s Day celebrating. Start your day off with eggs, and of course, beer at their annual Kegs ‘N Eggs breakfast. Breakfast will be served a la cart. Stay the whole day and enjoy the flow of pipers that will be passing through the pub, or lave and return later that night for the music of area favorites Billy and the Barfights.
Pricing: No cover
St. Patrick’s Day Party and Family Style Buffet
Where/When: Brodie’s Pub, Mohegan Lake; Thursday, March 17, 12 p.m. -12:30 a.m.
How they’re celebrating: The pub will be taking reservations for lunch until 3 p.m. After that, they will be setting up a family style buffet and invite you to come eat, drink, and be merry. There will be pipers, Irish step dancers and Irish music throughout the day as well.
Pricing: $40 per person for the buffet
3rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party
Where/When: Southside Inn, Yorktown Heights; Thursday, March 17, 12 p.m.
How they’re celebrating: Southside will be serving up all the St. Patrick’s Day classics: Grade A corned beef and cabbage, sheppard’s pie, and other Irish favorites. Live bag pipers will be performing, and there will be a DJ playing music all evening and plenty of drink specials.
Pricing: No cover
When/Where: Terminal 5, NYC; Thursday, March 17, 7 p.m.
How they’re celebrating: Ireland's most notorious band of musical miscreants—fronted by the legendary Shane MacGowan—The Pogues return to show New York City for their annual St. Patrick’s Day show. Grab a Guinness and come sing along to some of your favorite classic Pogues’ songs as one of the most popular bands to ever come out of Ireland show you how it’s done.
Pricing: $65 – $92
The Emerald Association of Putnam’s St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance
Where/When: Vail’s Pavilion, North Salem; Saturday March 19, 6 p.m. – 12 a.m.
How they’re celebrating: If you like to dance then this is the St. Patrick’s Day party for you. Join the vibrant group for a catered dinner and dance the night away to the music of the NY Show Band. The Kelly Oster School of Irish step dance will be providing entertainment, and the “Emerald of the Year” will be honored as well.
Pricing: $55 per /person. Reservations required. Call 845-278-8960
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
When/Where: Birdsall House , Peekskill, Thursday, March 17, 5 p.m.
How they’re celebrating: This favorite area establishment will have all of the St. Patrick’s Day essentials: Corned beef and cabbage, sheppard’s pie, and of course, lots of beer. Drink specials will include $5 pints of Sly Fox O’Reilly Stout.
Gaetano’s Grille St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
Where/When: Gaetano's Uptown Lounge Grille, Croton-on-Hudson; Thursday, March 17, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
How they’re celebrating: There will be half price pitchers of draft beer, as well as half price appetizers at the bar. After dinner pick out some of your favorite Irish songs to sing along at karaoke night.
Pricing: No cover
Rory Dolan’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Where/When: Rory Dolan’s Restaurant, Yonkers, March 17, 11 a.m.
How they’re celebrating: This Yonkers restaurant is one of Westchester’s most famous places to spend your St. Patrick’s Day. The restaurant will be opening at 11 a.m. so you can begin your day with one of their 35 beers on tap. Enjoy corned beef and cabbage which is being served all day long as a number of local pipers stop by and play throughout the day. Later in the evening there will be a DJ to keep the party going. The restaurant’s party room will be open all day in honor of the occasion, and walk-ins are welcome.
Pricing: No cover
An Afternoon of Celtic Harp Music with The Westchester Harp Ensamble
Where/When: The Rye Free Library, Rye; Saturday March 19, 2 p.m.
How they’re celebrating: If you can’t make it out for the festivities on Thursday, the celebration of Irish culture continues Saturday with the Westchester Harp Ensemble at the Rye Library. Under the direction of Lois Colin of Larchmont, the group will be performing various selections of Celtic Harp Music.
Pricing: Free
