St. Patrick’s Day deals, events for the budget-minded
If you’re looking for deals to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, you’re in luck. With everything ranging from free cupcakes to cheap beer, there is something for everyone.
The Luck of Avalon: From 2-10 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, visit Avalon in Alpharetta for a scavenger hunt, pub crawl, live music and more in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. From 2-3 p.m., the Luck of Avalon Scavenger Hunt lets little ones find hidden surprises around Avalon. Families can meet at 2 p.m. to register or RSVP on Avalon's Facebook event page. Pub Crawl festivities start at 3 p.m. with a pub crawl map and "Luck of Avalon" cup from Concierge. Participating locations will have a shamrock decal on their storefront. Participate in lawn games like corn hole, bocce ball and more, listen to music from various bands and enjoy St. Patrick's Day-inspired performances. Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta.
Bourbon Bar: Visit Bourbon Bar on Tuesday, March 17, for $3 draft beers, $3 bottles of Guinness and $5 Jameson cocktails all night long. You can also get plates of shepherd's pie for $7. Bourbon Bar, 3315 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-946-9070.
LifeLine Animal Project "Adopt a Lucky Charm" promotion: Now through March 31, any dog or puppy may be adopted for $40, and any cat and kitten may be adopted for $25. Standard adoption screening criteria still apply. Adopted pets will be spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, heartworm or combo tested and dewormed. For information, call 404-292-8800.
Sprinkles: Celebrate with an Irish Chocolate cupcake featuring Belgian dark chocolate cake topped with a Baileys Irish cream cheese frosting. The classic Red Velvet cake will have a new hue — the light chocolate cake is tinted green and topped with cream cheese frosting. Whisper "pot o' gold" on Tuesday, March 17, and you will get a free Green Velvet cupcake with purchase. Sprinkles, Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. 404-846-1599.
W Atlanta Buckhead's "Lucky You" Weekend Package: Book the Lucky You Weekend Package and get a chance to win hotel perks. The Lucky You Weekend Package includes a GET LUCKY lottery ticket at check-in, a wonderful room and two complimentary Sip Slips to be used at the Living Room bar. Rates start at $144 (based on availability) for overnight stays Thursday-Sunday. To book the Lucky You Weekend Package, call 877-946-8357 and mention rate code "LBPKG1" or visit www.watlantabuckhead.com/luckyyou. The lottery ticket gives you the chance to win movie tickets, free appetizers, 50 percent room rate discounts and more.
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Nedra Rhone is a lifestyle columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution where she has been a reporter since 2006. A graduate of Columbia University School of Journalism, she enjoys writing about the people, places and events that define metro Atlanta. Sign up to have her column sent to your inbox: ajc.com/newsletters/nedra-rhone-columnist.
