From St. Paddy’s parties to comedy, here’s what’s happening in Tacoma this month
There are quite a few things to do in and around Tacoma this March, whether you’re looking for St. Patrick’s Day plans or a fun night out on the town.
Here’s a list of the top events happening throughout the month.
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
- https://crawlwith.us/tacoma/stpattys/
- March 14, 4 p.m. - midnight starting at Steel Creek Tacoma
Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Crawl starts at Steel Creek and eventually hits Odd Otter Brewing, Puget Sound Pizza, The Rusty Goat and The Axe Academy. A ticket gets you two or three drinks or shots, cover, plus exclusive food and drink specials. Single tickets go for $24, but if you buy four or more tickets at once the price drops to $18 a ticket. Tickets are available online.
St. Patrick’s Day at O’Malley’s Irish Pub
- https://www.facebook.com/omalleysirishpubwa
- March 17, all day long at O’Malley’s Irish Pub
This pub on 6th Ave in Tacoma will be hosting its annual St. Patrick’s Day bash, complete with live music and Irish food specials like corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash, and shepherd’s pie. O’Malley’s will also have extended hours on the 17th, opening at 9:30 a.m. and closing at 1:30 a.m. The pub has also had bagpipers in the past, but O’Malley’s staff told The News Tribune that they’re still working on getting the pipers confirmed for this year.
St. Patrick’s Day at Doyle’s Public House
- https://www.doylespublichouse.com/events/saint-patricks-day
- March 17, all day long at Doyle’s Public House in Tacoma
This Tacoma pub goes all out for St. Patrick’s Day, opening early at 5:45 a.m. for the occasion. There will be a tent outside the pub filled with different tailgate games, along with additional bars. Visitors can also expect two different bagpipers to play throughout the day.
Comedy Shows
Chris Kattan
- https://www.tacomacomedyclub.com/shows/356108
- March 6 at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m., March 7 at 6 p.m. and 8:45 p.m., March 8 at 6 p.m. at Tacoma Comedy Club on Market Street
“Saturday Night Live” alum and actor Chris Kattan is coming to Tacoma Comedy Club for three nights in March. Kattan was on SNL from 1996 to 2003, and is also known for his starring role in the comedy film “A Night at the Roxbury” alongside Will Ferrell. You can see a few clips from his stand-up act on his Instagram. Tickets are $27 and are available online.
Stormy Daniels
- https://www.tacomacomedyclub.com/shows/348867
- March 24, 7 p.m. at Tacoma Comedy Club on Market Street
Yes, that Stormy Daniels. The former adult film star at the center of President Donald Trump’s hush money trial is dipping her toe into comedy. Her act includes tales from her time in adult entertainment, her experience being involved in the political scandal, and stories from being a wife and mother, according to Tacoma Comedy Club. She also ends each show with a live Q&A. Tickets are $34 and are available online.
Kam Patterson
- https://www.tacomacomedyclub.com/events/116152
- March 26 at 7 p.m., March 27 at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m., March 28 at 9:45 p.m., at Tacoma Comedy Club on Market Street
“Saturday Night Live” cast member Kam Patterson will stop by Tacoma Comedy Club for three nights. He joined SNL last year and is also known for his stand-up appearances on the “Kill Tony” podcast. You can see some of his stand-up on his Instagram. Tickets to the shows are $34 and are available online.
Other events
Tacoma Sister Cities Chocolate Film and Culture Festival
- https://tacomasistercities.org/events/tacoma-sister-cities-chocolate-film-and-culture-festival-2026
- March 5-15, multiple locations
The Sister Cities Council of Tacoma is putting on a festival designed to be educational and satisfy your sweet tooth, all at once. The festival includes screenings of short films, documentaries and full-length features about the chocolate industry worldwide. The largest event of the festival is the Global Chocolate Academy, a day-long series of documentaries, presentations and discussions about the chocolate industry and sustainable cocoa production.
You can find different screening times and locations on the Tacoma Sister Cities website.
For the lighter, sweeter side of the festival, there will also be a Tacoma Chocolate Bus Tour, which includes stops at Johnson’s Candy Company, Puyallup Chocolates, and more. Tickets are $55 and are available online.
Tacoma Polar Plunge and 5k
- https://impact.sowa.org/event/2026-tacoma-polar-plunge-and-5k-run/e733161
- March 7, 10 a.m. at Chambers Bay Beach/Chambers Creek Regional Park in University Place
This annual polar plunge and 5k run raises money for Special Olympics Washington. Registration for both events kicks off at 8:30 a.m., the race starts at 10 a.m., and the plunge is at 11 a.m. Registration costs go toward year-round sports training and competitions for Special Olympics, health and wellness programs for Special Olympics athletes and other community events, according to the website. Visitors can also expect an array of food trucks to fuel up before and after the race and plunge. You can register or donate on the Special Olympics Washington website.
Crank Dat at the Tacoma Dome
- https://www.tacomadome.org/events/detail/crankdat-2026
- March 21, 7 p.m. at the Tacoma Dome
DJ and electronic music producer Crank Dat is taking over the Tacoma Dome for one night only, dubbed “CrankDome.” The 18+ concert will also feature DJs Whethan and AHEE and artist A Hundred Drums. Tickets start at $79 and are available on Ticketmaster.