Whos ready for springtime in Austin, TX? We are ready to get out of the house and into fresh air, so weve compiled a list of fun activities for you to enjoy in Austin this March The weather cant warm up soon enough and this list is making us more excited by the day. Annual events such as Explore UT and Texas Relays are some favorites to attend. There are plenty of other things to do outside, like volunteering at Its My Park Day or spending the day at the Zilker Kite Festival, to make this March in Austin one to remember
Its My Park Day
March 1
Volunteer with more than 2,000 others on various park projects around Austin.
Explore UT
March 1
Hundreds of events and programs for whatever your heart desires at the biggest open house in Texas. Free and open to the public.
Sunshine Community Gardens Plant Sale
March 1
Browse through hundreds of types organic tomatoes, peppers and eggplants with complimentary seminars and live music.
Celebrate Texas
March 1
Celebrate Texas Independence Day with a parade, a 5K, a golf tournament, live music, and more.
Rodeo Austin
March 1–16
Giddy up to Southeast Austin for the annual rodeo, which includes bull riding, music, mutton bustin, carnival rides, tasty food and so much more
Texas Independence Day
March 2
Zilker Kite Festival
March 2
Bring your own or purchase a kite to fly at Zilker Park. You can see thousands of kites of all sizes and colors
Mardi Gras
March 4
Election Day
March 4
First Thursday
March 6
Every First Thursday of the Month on South Congress there is plenty to see, buy and eat for all ages. Many stores have special sales and snacks for their customers, and its a great event for families
West End First Thursday
March 6
Make the first Thursday of every month a night to spend at a gallery in the West End.
South by Southwest
March 7–16
Enjoy what you love in music, film and tech at Austins annual downtown festival.
International Womens Day
March 8
Since the early 1900s women overcoming opresssion and inequalities have been celebrated around the world
Daylight Saving Time Begins
March 10
UT Spring Break
March 10–14
Texas Rockfest
March 12–15
As if you couldnt get enough music during SXSW, listen to more music at the Texas Rockfest.
Nerd Nite
March 12
Gather at a 6th Street bar with your fellow nerds for drinks, conversation and fun.
Austin Music Awards
March 12
The biggest night in music for the live music capital of the world.
Pan Americana
March 14 amp; 15
Celebrate America’s diverse cultures and heritage in pursuit of a new transnational cultural and artistic experience.
St. Patricks Day
March 17
Spring Begins
March 20
HonkTX
March 21–23
Listen to all the sounds of brass on the streets of Austin
Heart o TX Orchid Society Show
March 22 amp; 23
Participate in an event for the plant enthusiast at the Zilker Botanical Garden. The emphasis is on Orchids.
Texas Relays
March 26–29
Tens of thousands of fans watch the annual track amp; field events every year.
Austin Urban Music Festival
March 28 amp; 29
Music festivals galore ends March with a mix of hip-hop, rap and DJs at this family-friendly festival at Auditorium Shores.
Earth Hour
March 29
More than 50 million people in the world will join together to turn off their lights for one hour in order to lower power usage.
Zilker Garden Festival
March 29 amp; 30
Mark the dates for the 55th Zilker Garden Festival. Enjoy the flower show, live music, gardening talks, kids crafts and food court. The festival offers something for everyone.
Austin Autism Bike Ride
March 30
Ride for a cause Ride for the Autism Society of Greater Austin