One of the most popular is the Shamrock Run. It's perfect for working off some of those calories from the corned beef and Guinness, but you can join the waterfront party and its accompanying fitness fair even if you're not racing. Organizers expect 35,000 people Sunday for the run's 35th year.
The weekend starts with the Shamrock Fitness Fair at the Oregon Convention Center, which includes fitness exhibitors, Irish music and dancing, and a children's area (11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday). On Sunday, the action shifts to booths and exhibits at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. After the 7:40 a.m. race, kick back with food, music and a win-your-weight-in-beer contest. Find more info at shamrockrunportland.com.
Here's the rundown on more St. Paddy's fun coming up:
Innisfree Concert: In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, Brenda Scearcy and Jim Loewenherz perform Irish folk instrumentals and songs. 7-8 p.m. Friday. Cedar Mill Community Library, 12505 N.W. Cornell Road, Cedar Mill; free; www.wccls.org/libraries/cedarmill or 503-644-0043
St. Patrick's Day Zumba Party: Don your favorite green outfit and work out to fun Latin-inspired music led by Neylana Bezerra. 7-8:30 p.m. Friday. Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie; $5, or free for ages 12 and younger; www.milwaukiecenter.com or 503-653-8100
St. Patrick's Day Storytelling: Ken Iverson offers Irish stories filled with laughter. For ages 8 and older. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Hipbone Studio, 1847 E. Burnside St., Suite 104; $5-$10; BrownPaperTickets, 800-838-3006; 503-231-3994
St. Patrick's Day Celebration: A two-day celebration with live music, Irish dancers, balloon-bending, face-painting and more. Performers include Chris Marshall & the August Light, Prairie Dog Brain Trust, Cody Beebee & the Crooks and others. Saturday-Sunday; see website for schedule. McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 S.W. Halsey St., Troutdale; free; www.mcmenamins.com/events/112191-St-Patricks-Day-Celebration-at-Edgefield or 503-669-8610
St. Patrick's Parade: Murphy's Furniture produces the 35th annual parade the day before St. Patrick's Day. Parade participants meet at 9 a.m. Saturday in the parking lot across from Hare Field at Northeast Grant Street in Hillsboro; parade starts at 11 a.m. Entry fees benefit the Hillsboro Boys & Girls Club. Call for details. Hillsboro; $20 parade entry fee, free for spectators; Mary or Kathy, 503-640-1124
Sellwood-Moreland St. Patrick's Day Festival and Parade: A 5K fun run (11 a.m.) kicks off the festival. Parade (noon) through Sellwood-Westmoreland ends at St. Agatha Catholic School. Old-fashioned carnival in school gym features Irish beer, food, dancing and live music in a heated tent; carnival games until 3 p.m., Catholic Mass 5 p.m., music and food available for purchase until 8 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. St. Agatha Catholic Church Parish Hall, 7959 S.E. 15th Ave.; free admission; www.stagathaschoolpdx.us/stpatrick.html or 503-234-5500
ComedySportz St. Patrick's Day: Irish-themed comedy with improvised folk songs, games and Irish beers. Family-friendly show. 8 p.m. Saturday. ComedySportz, 1963 N.W. Kearney St.; $15; www.portlandcomedy.com or 503-236-8888
St. Patrick's Day Skate: Noon-4 p.m. or 7-10 p.m. Sunday. Wear your green and get a free "pickle shot" (pickle juice). Gresham Skate World, 1220 N.E. Kelly Ave., Gresham; $5.75 day session, $3.75 night session; www.greshamskateworld.com or 503-667-6543
All-Ireland Cultural Society's St. Patrick's Day Festival: The All-Ireland Cultural Society offers Irish dance groups, bagpipe music, drumming and traditional foods. Family event open to all ages. Noon-8 p.m. Sunday. Holy Rosary Hall, 376 N.E. Clackamas St.; $5-$10, ages 11 and younger free; www.oregonirishclub.org or 503-235-3163
St. Patrick's Fun Day at the Carousel: Scavenger hunt, Irish bagpipe performance and more. Noon Sunday. Salem's Riverfront Carousel, 101 Front St. N.E., Salem; free; www.salemcarousel.org or 503-540-0374
St. Patrick's Day Concert and Dance: The Portland Dixieland Jazz Society presents a jazz concert sprinkled with your favorite Irish tunes played by the Calamity Jazz Band. The decade-old Eugene group features Vicki Cox (trumpet), Bill Kick (trombone), Jeff Bryant (reeds), Meg Graff (bass saxophone), John Bennett (piano) and Ron Leach (drums). Food and drinks available for purchase. Dance on the hardwood dance floor. 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday. Milwaukie Elks Lodge, 13121 S.E. McLoughlin Blvd., Milwaukie; $10 jazz society members, $15 others; www.pdxdixiejazz.com or 503-513-0240
St. Patrick's Day Concert: The women of Northwest Harmony Chorus offer a barbershop-style St. Patrick's Day concert. 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Cornell Estates, 1005 N.E. 17th Ave., Hillsboro; free; www.cornell-estates.com or 503-640-2884
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