Southwest Florida St. Patricks Day Events

Faith Lutheran Church in Lehigh Acres: 705 Leeland Heights Blvd E. 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. The Lehigh Concert Band will perform Sunday at 3 p.m. The event is free of charge, donations are accepted. Band members are retired teachers and military, as well as part time musicians. Enjoy the sound of music with a St. Patrick's day theme including Irish tunes to sing along with as well as the standard show tunes. Featuring the new Brass group. If you play an instrument the Band is welcoming new members and will perform one more concert this season.

St. Patrick's party at Paddy Murphy's: Live entertainment featuring John McDonagh, Terry Clen, Brian Bonner, Moose and Mary Jo, step-dancers and bagpipers. Corned beef and cabbage and corned beef sandwiches. 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Paddy Murphy's, 457 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. 239-649-5140


Baby Leprechaun Races at Miromar Outlets, Estero                                                                              Noon in Playland. Babies must crawl past the finish line to compete for prizes. 239-948-3766

Downtown River District St. Patrick's Day Celebration: Live music, green beer, corned beef and cabbage, 6:00 p.m. March 17, downtown Fort Myers. www.riverdistrictevents.com


The Big Party: Noon to 6 p.m. No Way Never Band, 2:30 and 8:30 p.m. Harp & Thistle Band, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tir Na Nog Dancers, 6 and 10 p.m. West of Galway, Sunday, Fitzgerald's, 9070 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. VIP patio seating $45 and $55. 239-949-2111

Paddle Wheeler Paddy Day: Green hors d'oeuvres, green drinks and live music with guest Capt. Keving playing the bagpipes, boarding, 5:30 p.m.; 6 to 8 p.m., sailing Sunday, Indian Princess, 2080 Main St., Fort Myers Beach. $38, plus tax per adult; $18, 12 and younger; $5 off if you wear a kilt. 239-765-8919

Erin's Blend: Irish songs with Roy, Randi and Paul, 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grill, 708 Fisherman's Wharf, Fort Myers Beach. 239-765-9660