St. Patrick’s Day food deals are honestly one of my favorite little seasonal traditions. There’s just something fun about all the green drinks, minty desserts, and limited-time menu items popping up everywhere. I love that so many places fully lean into the theme, even if it’s just turning something bright green for a few weeks. It makes an ordinary March day feel a little more festive. If you are looking for corned beef, shepherd’s pie, and green beer, visit my Ultimate Guide to St. Patrick’s Day article.
What I’ve learned over the years is that most of these specials are truly limited-time. Some start showing up in mid-February, but many disappear right after March 17. These treats would be great to grab on your way to the Free St. Patty’s Day Parade
And the best part? You don’t have to spend a lot to join the fun. A small seasonal treat or a festive drink special is an easy way to celebrate without turning it into a big, expensive night out. That’s my kind of holiday, simple, fun, and budget-friendly.
St. Patricks Themed Food
McDonald’s Shamrock Shake
McDonald’s has their Shamrock Shake & Oreo Shamrock McFlurry. The classic minty Shamrock Shake usually returns in mid-February and sticks around through St. Patrick’s Day. I always grab one at least once because it just feels like March.
Sonic Green & Minty Drinks
Sonic has its mint shakes or green slushes around St. Patrick’s Day. I always check the app because sometimes there are half-price drink deals that stack with the seasonal flavors.
This year, they have a sour shamrock slush. The Sour Shamrock Slush features a tangy green apple slush packed with sour popping candy, topped with a fluffy cloud of whipped topping, sprinkled with even more popping candy, and finished with a tart rainbow candy strip
Dairy Queen March Blizzard
Dairy Queen features a mint Oreo Blizzard in March. It’s not always branded specifically for St. Patrick’s Day, but the timing is perfect.
Arby’s Mint Shake
Arby’s has its mint chocolate shakes around St. Patrick’s Day. These usually show up late February and run through March.
Free Krispy Kreme
Date: March 16 & 17
Deal: Don’t get pinched this St Patrick’s Day! Get a FREE Green O’riginal Glazed Doughnut when you wear green to your local Krispy Kreme shop. This is only available in the shop.
Dunkin St Paddy’s
Dunkin’ features Irish Creme coffee or mint donuts in March. If you’re in rewards, there are usually bonus point offers tied to seasonal drinks.
Applebee’s St. Patrick’s Cocktail
Mucho Madness is here! And it’s a festive fusion of Irish luck and island vibes with our NEW $6 Emerald Escape and $6 Pricklycane premium cocktails!
-The Emerald Escape: A tropical mix of Jameson Irish Whiskey and Malibu Coconut Rum with melon liqueur, blue raspberry, pineapple juice, and lime.
-The Pricklycane: A fruity twist on a NOLA Hurricane featuring Bacardi Superior Rum, premium lemon sour, prickly pear, and orange and pineapple juices.
Each premium cocktail is served in its signature Mucho glass and garnished with a shimmering gold sugar rim.
PLUS IT UP! Add a $3.50 Vibe Drop to either cocktail. Choose from Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Patrón Silver, Don Julio Reposado, or Grey Goose Vodka.
Top Golf on St. Patrick’s Day $2 Drafts
On March 17th, only you can get $2 drafts on Bud Light, Coors Light, and Miller Light. Get them green
Grocery Store Finds for St. Paddy’s
• Aldi – Seasonal Irish Items
Aldi typically carries Irish cheeses, specialty desserts, and themed frozen foods in March at very affordable prices. I love grabbing these and making my own St. Patrick’s Day dinner at home.
• Dillons & Walmart – Corned Beef Sales
Corned beef brisket usually goes on sale the week before St. Patrick’s Day. If you want to celebrate at home, this is one of the best times of the year to buy it.
My Money-Saving Tip:
I always check restaurant apps first. A lot of St. Patrick’s Day deals are app-only or rewards-member exclusive. And if you plan ahead, you can stack a seasonal item with a digital coupon.
St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t have to mean expensive bar crawls. You can grab a Shamrock Shake, a green donut, or a corned beef dinner deal and keep the celebration simple and affordable. And I’ll keep updating the Wichita on the Cheap Community Calendar as new deals pop up, so you don’t miss anything.
St. Patrick’s Day Events & Deals in Wichita
Here is my full roundup of St. Patrick’s Day events and festive specials happening around town. I’ve pulled together everything I could find from free family-friendly celebrations to green-themed treats and restaurant specials so you can see it all in one place without having to scroll all over the internet.
Ultimate Guide to Spring Break in Wichita
This is my big roundup of Spring Break fun around Wichita, from free museums to special discounts at local attractions. It includes a mix of indoor and outdoor ideas to help families stay busy all week.
Click below to find deals, local park adventures, special Spring Break events, attraction discount days, and plenty of other things happening around town to make the most of the break without overspending.
