Shamrock Shuffle
America Multi-Sport will host its Shamrock Shuffle, which starts at 10 a.m. Saturday at Scotty’s Brewhouse in The Village near Ball State University. The event includes a 5K, 10K, and new this year, a half-marathon distance. (You know, for those who really want to burn off the calories before drinking lots of green beer.)
Race day registration is welcome. This event is open to all those over 6 years old. For more information, visit americamultisport.com.
Live music with Muncie Public Library
No library card required for this event. The Chords of Friendship group will perform live traditional Irish and American folk music at Kennedy Library, 1700 W. McGalliard Road. This free event runs 2-3 p.m. Saturday, and is open to all ages.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Get your kids and their candy bags ready. Muncie’s 33rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will kick off 6 p.m. Saturday, according to its Facebook page. The parade lineup will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the Muncie Fieldhouse parking lot and will run south on Walnut Street, east on Charles Street and return via Mulberry Street.
Heorot St. Patrick’s Day celebration
The Heorot Pub, located at 219 S. Walnut Street in downtown Muncie, will offer “an evening of Celtic music” 7:30-11:30 p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day. The event will feature music from the Ramblin’ Rovers.