St. Patrick’s Day in Pasadena

St. Patrick’s Day in Pasadena goes beyond pub crawls and pints, with plenty of ways to celebrate, including local events and seasonal happenings around the city.

Feeling lucky? This guide highlights top ways to celebrate, whether you’re planning a night out, a cultural outing, or a fun afternoon with friends.

Pubs

Bar Crawls

Green Spaces

Events

Visit a Pub

You don’t need a themed menu to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. A cold beer, a well-made dish, and a great atmosphere go a long way. And luckily, Pasadena has all three.

Old Towne Pub

Location: 66 N. Fair Oaks Avenue
Built in 1973 on the site of former fire department horse stables from the late 1800s, this brick-walled pub channels classic, old-school charm. Old Towne Pub has live music every weekend, so maybe you’ll get lucky and find your new favorite band.

T. Boyles Tavern

Location: 37 N. Catalina Avenue
Located in Playhouse Village, T. Boyle’s Tavern is your St. Patrick’s Day spot for festive beer pours, Irish-inspired eats like corned beef, cabbage, and Reubens, live bands, and plenty of TVs to watch a game.

Lucky Baldwin's Pub

Location: 17 S. Raymond Avenue
Lucky Baldwin's British Pub & Cafe is housed in one of the oldest buildings in town, and features 68 unique beers on tap. Despite being a British pub, they typically have specials and Irish-inspired eats and drinks on weekend days leading up to St. Patrick’s Day. For specific event information, check out their Facebook page.

A white plate with a flaky pot pie and a small side of greens from Lucky Baldwin's in Pasadena

Chicken Pot Pie from Lucky Baldwin's Pub

Do a Bar Crawl

Join a St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl in Pasadena and hop between local pubs with festive drink specials, live music, and plenty of green spirit wear.

Pasadena St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Bar Crawl 2026

Dates: Saturday, March 14, 2026 | Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Starting Location: Behind Bars | 42 Mills Pl
Times: Saturday 1-8pm | Tuesday 5-9pm

A Pasadena St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl ticket includes free entry at every participating bar, holiday drink specials, select food deals, a branded wristband, a digital crawl map, on-site staff, and access to the after-party. With multiple ticket tiers available, you can choose the option that fits your plans and budget while enjoying a full night of festive pub hopping.

Purchase Tickets

Explore Green Spaces

Spring and St. Patrick’s Day go hand in hand. Get your fix of green by spending time outdoors in Pasadena’s botanical gardens. Wander manicured paths, enjoy lush plant collections, and take in fresh air surrounded by gorgeous greenery. These garden spaces offer a calm, natural backdrop for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in an unconventional way.

Los Angeles County Arboretum | 301 N. Baldwin Avenue

Arlington Garden | 275 Arlington Drive

Descanso Gardens | 1418 Descanso Drive

The Huntington | 1151 Oxford Road

Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden | 270 Arlington Drive

Tournament House and Wrigley Gardens | 391 S. Orange Grove Blvd

The Huntington Chinese Garden Garden

Credit

The Huntington Library Art Museum and Botanical Gardens

Patrick Graham: Notes from Ireland

Irish contemporary painter Patrick Graham is featured in Patrick Graham: Notes from Ireland, on view at Jack Rutberg Fine Arts Gallery through April 18. The exhibition showcases large-scale paintings and layered works on paper that reflect Graham’s influential role in modern Irish art, making it an appropriate stop to explore around St. Patrick’s Day. The gallery is open Tuesday–Friday, 10am-6pm, and Saturday, 10am-5pm.