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<em>This post is the second in <a href="http://www.tashadoestulsa.com/tag/st-patricks-day/">a series here at TDT celebrating St. Patrick's Day</a>, one of Tulsa's very favorite holidays. Erin go Bragh!</em>

It's no secret that St. Patrick's Day is one of Tulsa's favorite holidays, but there's more to our celebrations than just copious amounts of green beer and street parties. From pet-friendly romps and story times to Celtic art and a foodie fight, <strong>here are the St. Patrick's Day events for kids in Tulsa this year</strong>.

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<h3>St. Patrick's Day Parties for Tulsa Kids and Families</h3>
<strong>Irish Paws</strong>
When: Saturday, March 12, 10:30am
Where: <a href="http://www.tulsaparks.org/">Hicks Park</a>, 3443 South Mingo Road
Grab the entire family and bring your canine companion to Hicks Park and find out if your dog has the luck o' the Irish. This seventh-annual event will have your dog tracking a trail of gold - gold treats, that is. Join the folks at Hicks Park for a morning of fun and canine cavorting.

<strong>Saint Patty's Day Projects at Philbrook (MEMBERS ONLY)</strong>
When: Thursday, March 17, 10am – Noon
Where: <a href="http://www.philbrook.org/">Philbrook Museum of Art</a>, 2727 S. Rockford Road
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style with green cookies and a fun family art project just for members at Philbrook Museum of Art (and if you're not a member, you should be - the investment pays off in just a few visits, and then you get free admission all year long - just sayin'). Later, pop in on the Cube Creatures workshop from 1–4 pm. Yay for making stuff!

<strong>St. Paddy's Party hosted by Claremore Main Street</strong>
When: Thursday, March 17, 11am-2pm
Where: Claremore Daily Progress Parking Lot, 315 W. Will Rogers Boulevard in Claremore
Get bangers and mash, a pot of gold available at local businesses, a Lucky Bucks drawing and more. Call (918) 341-5881 for tickets (they're $5 apiece) and more information.

<strong>Get Your Green on for St. Paddy's Day</strong>
When: Thursday, March 17, 2pm
Where: <a href="http://www.tulsalibrary.org/">Martin Regional Library</a>, 2601 South Garnett Road
Celebrate the Irish with games, activities and a leprechaun craft. This event is for ages 5-12.

<strong>St. Patrick's Day Public Open House at Price Tower</strong>
When: Thursday, March 17, 6-8pm
Where: <a href="http://www.pricetower.org/">Price Tower Arts Center</a>, 510 S. Dewey in Bartlesville
Join the Price Tower Family for Celtic entertainment in the museum. Look for a cash bar with festive drinks and appetizers, too. Cost is $5, or free for members.

<strong>Vintage Wildflowers Concert</strong>
When: Thursday, March 17, 7pm
Where: Harwelden Mansion, 2210 S. Main Street
Need some music to get into the St. Patrick's Day spirit? Check out <a href="http://www.vintagewildflowers.com/">Vintage Wildflowers, a Tulsa-based trio of moms who play Celtic/Appalachian music</a>. They're performing a concert at Harwelden Mansion tonight to offer an evening of Irish music for Saint Patrick's Day in a family-friendly environment. They'll be performing music from their new CD, <em>Lovely Madness</em>. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for kids 12 and under, free for kids 3 and under. 

<h3>St. Patrick's Day Story Times</h3>
<strong>Preschool Storytime: The Napping House/St. Patrick's Day</strong>
When: Tuesday, March 15, 10:30am
Where: <a href="http://www.tulsalibrary.org/">Charles Page Library</a>, 551 E. 4th Street in Sand Springs
Get a St. Pat's-themed storytime for newborns to 5-year-olds and their caregivers today at Charles Page Library in Sand Springs.

<strong>Preschool Storytime: St. Patrick's Day Party</strong>
When: Thursday, March 17, 10:30am
Where: <a href="http://www.tulsalibrary.org/">Pratt Library</a>, 3219 S. 113th West Avenue in Sand Springs
Wear something green and bring goodies to share when you head to Pratt Library for this St. Patrick's Day Party and story time. This event is for ages 5 and younger with their caregivers.

<strong>Preschool Storytime: Green</strong>
When: Thursday, March 17, 11am
Where: <a href="http://www.tulsalibrary.org/">Nathan Hale Library</a>, 6038 East 23rd Street
Looking for a St. Patrick's Day story time for the older kids? Never fear - the library delivers yet again. Parents of two-year-olds, plan to hang around for the story.
<h3>St. Patrick's Day Foodie Fun for Kids and Families</h3>
<strong>St. Patrick's Day Foodie Fight</strong>
When: Saturday, March 12th, 12-3pm
Where: <a href="http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/tulsa/">Whole Foods Market Tulsa</a>, 1401 East 41st Street
Ever hear of the Foodie Fights at Whole Foods? They're fun: Each department is pitted against the others to try to come up with the best, most delightful recipes in the store as decided by customer vote. This time, each time will create something yums for St. Patty's Day. Be sure to be there, fill up on samples and vote for your fave.

<strong>St. Patrick's Day Taste the Savings for Free</strong>
When: Monday, March 14, 4-7pm
Where: Where: <a href="http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/tulsa/">Whole Foods Market Tulsa</a>, 1401 East 41st Street
Remember how Sam's Club used to be the only place you could shop and fill up on free, tasty food samples at the same time? No longer. Whole Foods is the place to be. Tonight, grab the kids and pass samplings of St. Patrick's Day-themed foods from throughout the store.
<h3>St. Patrick's Day Runs</h3>
<strong>St. Patrick’s Day 5K</strong>
When: Saturday, March 12; 9:15am for the 5K, 8:30am for the fun run
Where: Start line at 4320 S. Peoria Ave.
Let your kids make like a green flash of lucky lightning in this annual St. Patrick's Day race and costume contest. All proceeds benefit the <a href="http://www.SpecialOlympicsOklahoma.org">Special Olympics of Oklahoma</a>. In-person registration fees can be paid at <a href="http://www.runnersworldtulsa.com/">RunnersWorld Tulsa</a> up to the day before the race. <a href="8:30am 1Mile Fun Run 9:00am Special Olympics Exhibition Run 9:15am 5K Run">Learn more about the St. Patrick's Day 5K</a>.

<strong>Shamrock the Ville: Running ‘O The Green</strong>
When: Saturday, March 12, starting at 1pm
Where: The corner of Johnstone and Frank Phillips in Bartlesville
Want to be smack dab in the middle of one of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the entire state? Make sure you and the kids participate in either the 5K race or the fun walk in Bartlesville. Plus, a boxing ring will be there. Fun! Live music, food, beer for the 'rents and a costume contest, too. <a href="http://www.shamrocktheville.com/">Learn more about Bartlesville St. Patrick's Day festivities at ShamrockTheVille.com</a>.

Your favorite kid-friendly St. Patrick's Day event not listed here? No biggie - we can fix that. <a href="mailto:tasha@tashadoestulsa.com">Send Tasha an e-mail with details about your event</a> or leave 'em in the comments.

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