Arvada’s St. Patrick’s Weekend Guide 🍀
Arvada Turns Green This Weekend
Happy Friday, Arvada 💕
St. Patrick’s Day technically lands next week, but Arvada isn’t waiting. This weekend the city is going full Irish with street festivals, brewery parties, bagpipes, green beer, and plenty of reasons to wear something green.
What color was originally associated with St. Patrick before green became the holiday’s symbol?
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Cravings: Sushi Aji
A casual Arvada sushi spot known for creative rolls, fresh sashimi, and classic Japanese kitchen dishes. The menu mixes traditional favorites with specialty rolls, plus warm plates like teriyaki and tempura for anyone not in a sushi mood. Friendly service and reasonable prices make it a reliable neighborhood go-to.
📍 14807 W 64th Ave Unit B, Arvada ⏰ 11 AM – 9 PM 💰 $20–30
Arvada Turns Green This Weekend
Saint Patrick’s Weekend at Odyssey Beerwerks
📍 Odyssey Beerwerks — 5535 W 56th Ave
📅 Friday, March 13 + Saturday, March 14
⏰ Starting at 12 PM
🎟️ Free | 21+
Odyssey Beerwerks is teaming up with Talnua Distillery for a two-day St. Patrick’s celebration with special beers, food trucks, and a fun punch card challenge.
Stop by either location, grab a punch card, and visit both spots for a chance to win prizes.
Special beers being tapped include:
Gin I-70 – a classic Pilsner aged in Talnua gin barrels
Single Pot Clan Warrior – Scotch Ale aged in Talnua Irish whiskey barrels
Nitro Small But Mighty – a red ale served on nitro
Food trucks will also be on-site:
Friday: Abbiocco Italian
Saturday: Salt Fire Chile
Olde Town Arvada St. Patrick’s Day Festival
📅 Saturday, March 14
⏰ 12 PM – 6 PM
🎟️ Free | All ages
This is the big one.
Olde Town’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival takes over the streets with 95+ vendors, live music, food trucks, a kids zone, and plenty of Irish cheer. The event is rain, snow, or shine and is one of the biggest community celebrations of the season.
Expect crowds, music, and lots of green outfits.
Kegs & Eggs at The TRN
📍 The TRN — 5601 Yukon St
📅 Saturday, March 14
⏰ Starting at 9 AM
🎟️ Free
For the early birds, Kegs & Eggs kicks off the party bright and early.
Grab breakfast, a beer, and settle in for live music from Generation Jukebox from 1–5 PM. It’s a full-day celebration that starts in the morning and rolls right into the afternoon festivities.
St. Patrick’s Day the Easy Way at LUKI Brewery
📍 LUKI Brewery — 14715 W 64th Ave
📅 Saturday, March 14
⏰ 12 PM – 10 PM
🎟️ Free
LUKI Brewery is offering an alternative to the crowded festival scene with a relaxed taproom party.
Highlights include:
Langered Leprechaun Irish Stout on Nitro
Green beer (yes, it’s happening this year)
Bagpipes and drums from Mile Highlanders at 1 PM
Celtic rock from The Bleed’n Green Band at 2 PM
Thai food from Isan Thai
Their pitch is simple: celebrate St. Patrick’s Day without the chaos.
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Arvada dates are all about small-town charm with local flavor. Olde Town Arvada is a go-to for strolling, cozy dinners, and dessert stops, while the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities adds a culture-forward twist with shows, exhibits, and open-air vibes. If you’re leaning outdoorsy, sunset views and picnic potential at Majestic View Park never miss.
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A Weekend to Wear Green
Arvada really shows up for St. Patrick’s weekend. Whether you’re chasing specialty beers, dancing to Celtic rock, or wandering the Olde Town festival, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate.
Just remember two things:
Wear green… and pace yourself. 🍀🍻
Trivia Answer: B) Blue.
Early depictions of St. Patrick and Irish royal symbolism used “St. Patrick’s Blue.” Green later became the dominant color because of Ireland’s nickname — The Emerald Isle — and the tradition of wearing shamrocks.
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