Green is the theme this weekend, thanks to rain or St. Patrick’s Day. The Parks Foundation of Clark County’s St. Paddy’s for Kids event runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, featuring arts and crafts, nature activities and storytime at Shorty’s Garden and Home, 10006 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Admission is free. www.parksfoundation.us
The St. Paddy’s Dinner and Dance will run 6 p.m. to midnight tonight. Attendees can enjoy an Irish dinner of corned beef and cabbage for all ages from 6 to 7:30 p.m., followed by dancing and music by Running with Scissors from 8 p.m. to midnight for those 21 and older at the American Legion Cape Horn Post 122, 10221 Washougal River Road, Washougal. Ticket are $15, $25 per couple, $7 for ages 12 and younger and $5 for dance only. 360-837-3470.
The Paddy Hough Parade will step off at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Celebrating Irish immigrant and pioneer educator Patrick “Paddy” Hough, the annual parade is held in his honor. Neighbors, elementary school students, local businesses and community groups celebrate with live music, marching bands, classic cars and awards for students. Best viewing is on Main Street between 24th Street and McLoughlin Boulevard, with the parade starting from Hough Elementary School, 1900 Daniels St., Vancouver. www.houghfoundation.org
The Vancouver Farmers Market returns March 21, with an array of local vendors offering everything from early spring produce to baked goods and flowers. The market is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1, along Sixth and Esther streets, downtown Vancouver. 360-737-8298 or www.vancouverfarmersmarket.com