Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, then enjoy a great weekend and the start to a glorious spring!

Get good eats on St. Patrick’s Day at Five Points South Birmingham

Guinness cheese spread and toasted Irish soda bread – or perhaps a green milkshake – are a sampling of Irish delicacies offered by eateries in Five Points South in Birmingham on March 17. Try a little luck o’ the Irish with a festive atmosphere, delicious food and drink on St. Patty’s Day. Click for details.

Join in a St. Patrick’s Day shindig at the Tipping Point in Montgomery March 17

Hear a sing-along and see the glasses raised! Try some Irish beer and whiskey specials and other cocktails, along with Irish-inspired pub fare, while listening to live music at the Tipping Point. Celebrate from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, call 334-260-9110.

Hear Irish voices at the Cloverdale Playhouse in Montgomery March 20

Get your Irish on with an evening of readings from some of the glorious writings from the Emerald Isle. The wit, wisdom and poetry will make for an enchanted night well spent. Tickets are $15. Call 334-262-1530 for more information.

The Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival is one of the Eastern Shore’s most anticipated events each year. (contributed)

Go to the annual Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival March 18-20

For 64 years, the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival has presented works by prestigious international and regional artists. Enjoy the show at the Eastern Shore Art Center along Oak Street and Section Street up to Magnolia Avenue, with more than 230 artists, children’s activities and more. During this free event, enjoy live entertainment and unique cuisine at the food court. On Friday and Saturday, festival hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 251-928-6387 for details.

Don’t miss the Foley BBQ and Blues Cook-off March 19

Join the fun at the annual BBQ and Blues Cook-off at downtown Foley’s Heritage Park March 19, as teams try to win bragging rights in cooking categories. Enjoy great food, blues bands, children’s activities and a raffle. The event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Shear a sheep at Spring Farm Day. Photo courtesy of Landmark Park.

Take part in Spring Farm Day in Dothan March 19

Celebrate spring at Landmark Park with fiddling, plowing with horses and mules and sheep shearing. See arts and crafts and more. The event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors or active military, and $4 for children ages 3 to 11. Call 334-794-3452 for details.

Find treasures at Tannehill Trade Days March 19-20

Shoppers and swappers from near and far are invited to Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park in McCalla during Trade Days March 19-20. The park hosts more than 350 vendors showing clothing, jewelry, furniture, knives, tools and other items. The event is from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Cottontail Express in Silverhill promises fun for kids of all ages.

Hop aboard the Cottontail Express for Easter fun in Silverhill March 19-20

Get on board the Cottontail Express at Wales West Railways for an authentic steam train ride to the bunny hutch. Get photos with the Easter Bunny before the egg hunt – a tote is provided – and make an Easter-themed craft. Attendees will enjoy refreshments. The cost is $15 per person, and ages 2 and younger are free. Call 1-800-569-5337 for details. Enjoy on Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.