50+ St Patrick's Day Date Ideas to Enjoy with Your Partner

Do you know going on dates can do wonders in your relationship? Let it be your initial stages in a relationship, or if you are looking to rekindle the old flame 🔥, going on dates provides the perfect setting for connection and shared moments.

So now that you know how important it is for you to go on dates, let me guess what you are doing here. I know it already. You are here for the ideas, right? Voila! So let’s just get into it, shall we?

But before that, let me recommend you a book by Sophia Young, “18 Date Ideas For Couples On A Budget“.

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few St Patrick’s Day date ideas for you

Before we dive 🤿 into St Patrick’s date ideas let’s know a little about this day, shall we? So St Patrick’s Day is a cultural holiday that is celebrated on March 17th every year, commemorating St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

It is about bringing Christianity to Ireland 🇮🇪 and the day marking his death is observed by people around the world, particularly those with Irish heritage.

So now that you know about St Patrick’s Day, let’s get into the list of date ideas that I have just prepared for you.

Attend a St. Patrick’s Day parade together

St Patrick’s Day is definitely one of the most colorful events that celebrate Irish culture.

So it is so fun to attend a St Patrick’s Day parade together where you get to see dancers, decorated vehicles 🎏, and people dressed up in costumes related to Irish folklore and more.

Visit an Irish pub

Irish pubs are known to have a distinct and cozy atmosphere that reflects their warmth and hospitality. So visit an Irish pub together since many Irish pubs showcase traditional Irish decor such as Celtic patterns, Iris flags, and much more.

It’s definitely going to be live music 🎶 for you to shake a leg, too.

Cook a homemade Irish meal together

Suppose you want to spend time at home 🏡 having fun, then you can definitely cook homemade meals. But make sure it is going to be an Irish meal for a change since you would be bored of the same cuisine.

There are many traditional meals that you can cook, for example, Irish stew, corned beef and cabbage, and many more.

Plan a picnic

If you want to spend the day out having fun, then you can go on a picnic. Spread the blanket and lay on your back while you watch the clouds or listen to music.

You can even take a few books 📚 so you can read stories to each other or just choose to talk to each other.

Attend a local Irish dance

Since it is St Patrick’s Day, you definitely can visit a local Irish dance. You will have so much fun dancing with the crowd and vibing with them.

So why not head to a local Irish dance 💃 that is taking place in your area to have fun and make memories? There, you might even get to see their traditional dance.

Go on a hike

One of the healthiest ways you can digest the junk food that you had last night is definitely by going on a hike. Pick your favorite view and start your hike with comfortable shoes 👟.

Don’t forget to carry a water bottle and definitely don’t forget to have fun.

“Walking with you is my favorite exercise, especially when the path is surrounded by the beauty of nature and your company.”- Unknown

Take a dance class together

You can also sign up for a dance 💃 class together. You get to learn the traditional Irish dance and needless to say you are going to have so much fun while you do it together.

You might even show off your best moves at the next wedding that you are going to attend.

A movie night

Sometimes it is better to spend time with each other at home because you will be all by yourself and you can do anything. So why not watch a movie together with some popcorn 🍿?

Watch an Irish movie for a change since it is St Patrick’s Day.

Attend an Irish music concert

If you want an atmosphere that is going to be lively and fun 🥳 then you need to attend an Irish music concert that is happening near your place because it is going to be so much fun and you can enjoy your time with each other just jamming to the music.

Visit a local brewery

Have you ever been to a brewery before? If not, you need to visit a local brewery and taste some really good drinks.

This way, both of you can have so much fun with each other, and you might even get an idea of how the beer or wine 🍷 is manufactured from scratch, which sounds so interesting, right?

Host a game night

If you want to change your date night 🌃 a little bit, you can stay home and have a game night. Make sure it is green-themed, and I bet you will have the best time and, needless to say, a memorable one.

To top this off, you can pour yourself some wine and bring some popcorn to munch on.

Scavenger Hunt

If you want to switch off your date idea to make it a little bit more fun and adventurous, then you can always play a scavenger hunt. The best part of this date is that you can do it right at your home 🏡.

Hide all the clues at any corner of your house and make sure there’s an end price to make the game more interesting.

Green-themed spa night

You need to take a day off sometimes to get away from work and reality. And you also need to have time to take care of yourself. So why not spa 💆 night?

So put on your mask and relax on the couch watching your favorite movie or doing your favorite activity.

Attend a comedy show

You need to have so much fun and laugh 😂 till your stomach hurts. So attend a comedy show that is happening near your place that features Irish artists.

I know you are going to return home having so much fun, and you would have laughed to your heart’s content.

“Our love is like a comedy show—full of unexpected moments, plenty of laughter, and always worth the ticket.”- Unknown

Explore a botanical garden

Sometimes, it is important that you spend time with nature as much as you spend time with your phones. So why not head out and explore a Botanical Garden together?

There’s a chance you might find some really good plants 🪴 that you might want to get home; you are going to have fun regardless.

Spend the night at home with some coffee

You might have gotten so used to Starbucks that you would have forgotten the taste of your own coffee ☕. So, for a change, why not stay home and make coffee together and enjoy a nice movie together?

This way, you don’t have to dress up to go out and spend money.

Plan a weekend getaway

It is so important that you take a break from life and escape to live the life of your dreams. So why not plan a weekend getaway with your partner and forget about reality, even if it is for a while?

Life is too short to keep working until you are exhausted 😩 and doing nothing.

Visit an art gallery

If you know how to appreciate art 🖼️ but also want to spend that time on a date, then you need to visit an art gallery.

It is so much fun recreating the art, and don’t forget to click pictures so you can look back once you are old and gray or show them to your grandchildren.

Don’t worry if you don’t understand the art; you could just have fun roaming around and getting amazed by the artist’s work.

Take cooking classes together

Do you know how to cook 🧑‍🍳? If you don’t, then you need to take a cooking class together. But make sure it is an Irish cooking class because you need to learn how to make an Irish meal on St Patrick’s Day.

You can learn Irish stew and much more.

Attend Irish Cultural Event

Since it is a St Patrick’s stay, you could attend an Irish Cultural Event and admire their way of celebrating the day.

You will have so much fun 🥳 just being there, and you will get to see a lot of their culture that will be amazing to you. You get to see their culture and meet some amazing people, too.

Since we have come this far, let us just take a short quiz, shall we? A quiz to check if you and your partner are compatible!

How do you resolve any conflicts in your relationship?

Talk to each other about it.
We avoid each other for a few days.
We forget we had a fight.

How often do you like to spend time with each other?

Every minute of the day.
Frequently.
Hardly.

How much do you enjoy socializing with your friends?

Often.
Occasionally.
Never.

Do you enjoy traveling together?

Yes, we love it!
Once a year.
We need to save money.

How comfortable are you in sharing your emotions?

We share it openly.
Depends on what kind of issue I am facing.
We don’t express much to each other.

So, I hope it helped you get an idea of how much the both of you are on the same page!

Horseback riding

Do you want to feel adventurous? If you want to feel the cowboy vibes, then you should go horseback riding 🏇.

Don’t worry if you don’t know how to ride a horse; you can always learn. What is more important is that you have fun with your partner on your date.

Take a painting or pottery class together

If you want to be creative for this date, then you should sign up for a painting 🖼️ or pottery class together. Needless to say, it will be so fun, and you get to bring out your creativity as well.

You can paint each other’s portraits or make some really good ceramics.

Volunteer at a local Charity event

If you didn’t have a chance to volunteer at any charity event, this is the time. Help those who are in need of help by creating an atmosphere where others feel supported.

Do this together, and the satisfaction 😌 that the both of you will feel by the end of it is going to be huge.

A scenic boat ride

If you are bored by the same scenic ride, then you need to try something new. Why not rent a boat for a day and sail away?

Make sure it is scenic so you can click hundreds of pictures 📸 together so you can post them on your social media.

Explore a farmer’s market

Why not, for a change, explore a farmers market together? This way, you can get to support the local business, and also, there is a chance that you will find exotic fruits 🍈 and vegetables.

Not only that, but you will get the fruits and vegetables freshly from the farm directly to your house.

Visit an Irish Castle

Do you know how beautiful the architecture of any Irish Castle 🏰 is? If not, then you need to visit an Irish castle together and just get lost in its beauty.

You will be amazed by the architecture, and you will feel like you never want to go back.

Take a hot air balloon ride

Have you ever wondered how your city 🌆 will look from a height? I don’t mean from the 20th floor or the 25th floor; what I mean is, how does your city look from a hot air balloon?

So why not take a hot air balloon ride and watch your city from a height?

Plan an Irish beer tasting

Have you ever tasted Irish beer 🍻? If not, then you need to do it right now. You can even carry some bottles home if you like the taste of it, but you will have so much fun just tasting different flavors of their beer.

Since you will be doing it together, it will be fun.

A board game night

How fun does a board game 🎲 night sound for you? How much more fun does it sound when I tell you to invite your friends and family to the same? So, host a board game night to have fun with your friends and family as well.

Make sure there are some snacks and drinks.

Explorer nearby lake or river

To be with nature 🏞️ is so relaxing and peaceful. So why not head to a nearby lake or river and have a picnic?

This way you can have so much fun with each other while you listen to some music or read books. Or you could just lay on your back and watch the clouds.

Karaoke night

Karaoke night is the best way you can spend time with your partner while you sing 🎤 your favorite songs together.

You can sing solo or duet. You will have so much fun with each other that you will wonder how the time passes and how you did not realize it. You can order a pizza or your favorite meal.

Visit a chocolate or candy shop

Who doesn’t love chocolate 🍫 or candy? So why not visit a chocolate or candy shop and bring some home? You get to taste so many chocolates, and you might even bring some for your family and friends.

Make sure you bring a lot so you can eat some chocolate every day together.

“Indulging in a sweet escape with you — where every chocolate tells a story, and every story is about us.”- Unknown

Take a Yoga class together

It is important that you are mentally and physically healthy in your relationship. So why not sign up for a Yoga class together to keep your body fit?

This way, not only will you have fun, but it will also take care of your body. So sign up for a Yoga 🧘 class and get better and fitter.

Go on a bike ride

Why not rent bikes for a day and have fun? You can ride anywhere or to any place that you have been wanting to explore.

Make sure the ride is scenic so you can even stop for a break and click pictures 📸 together. Make sure you carry all the Essentials like snacks and water bottles.

Attend a St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run together

Sometimes, it is important that you put your body to some physical activity. So why not attend a St Patrick’s Day 5K run together?

You will have a chance to meet new people and make new friends. You could just choose to run 🏃 with your partner and have fun with each other.

Attend a storytelling session

Why not attend Irish storytelling sessions so you can learn their stories and a lot about their culture? It is important that you know about different cultures in this world 🌏.

To attend a story-selling session that features Irish artists.

Take a scenic train ride together

If you want to spend some more time with each other, not by driving on your own or renting bikes, then you need to take a train 🚊 ride together.

The scenery the train takes you through will be so fantastic that you will be amazed. And you will have so much time to spend with your partner along the way.

Explore a nearby Town or City

Have you been wanting to explore a town or a city but you haven’t had the time to? Then, it is time that you explore it. You can have so much fun exploring the city together and try out different restaurants 🍽️.

Don’t forget to click pictures and paste them into your travel photo album if you have one.

Irish whisky tasting

You start the Irish whisky tasting by starting to pick out a variety of Irish whisky with different flavors. You can take turns tasting them and have fun!

It allows you to explore and appreciate the nuances of Irish whiskey 🥃 together. You can have so much fun while doing so, cheers!

Takeaways!

So, that is all I have for you, and I hope you had so much fun 🥳 on your date. Make sure every one of your dates will be memorable and fun.

You can always come back if you want to try out a new date idea with your partner because going on dates with your partner is so much fun and relaxing at the same time.

Also, I would appreciate it if you left a few comments below ⬇️ to let me know how much fun you had on your date or if there are any other queries!