March is a great month to get out in Austin (and a wonderful time to visit), because the weather is perfect and the flowers are starting to pop!
Whether you’re looking for spring break ideas in Austin or just want to have the best weekends here with kids, these fun events and other ideas for things to do in Austin in March will keep your whole family entertained!
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March Events in Austin
Find more upcoming events on the calendar.
Meanwhile Kids Day: March 2, 2025
Austin Public Library, Creative Action and Meanwhile Brewing are teaming up for this kid-centered pop-up at 11 am. Lots of craft stations and a Mardi Gras parade!
NASCAR at COTA: Feb. 28-March 2, 2025
NASCAR fans can head to COTA Feb. 28 to March 2 for some loud fun!
Out by South East: March 12-15, 2025
Meanwhile Brewing (a local favorite because of its food trucks, shade and playscape) is hosting live music every day March 12-15 during SXSW from 3-7 pm.
Rodeo Austin: March 14-29, 2025
March is rodeo month in Austin, with Rodeo Austin running from March 14-29. See two hours of ProRodeo action every night, live music, livestock displays (including hatching baby chicks), and the carnival! Rides, games, ferris wheel, and of course, fried food.
Dino Days at Zilker Botanical Garden: through March 22
Weekends through March 22, Zilker Botanical Garden is hosting Dino Day events in the Hartman Prehistoric Garden like making your own fossil or prehistoric planter.
Rock the Park: March 28, 2025
The Rock the Park series from KUTX kicks off in March in Mueller Park. It is free, family-friendly and open to the public.
Honk!TX Festival: March 28-30, 2025
All kinds of street bands and brass bands will be playing in public spaces around Austin in this fun, free festival. Find the schedule and locations at their website.
Sherwood Forest Faire: Weekends in March
Head out 35 miles east of Austin to check out this medieval fair, which runs weekends March 2 through April 21. Lots of entertainment (jousting, music, archery, juggling), artisan market, and food and drink.
Saturday Night Concert Series at Hill Country Galleria: Saturdays in March
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair for a family-friendly concert every Saturday night at Hill Country Galleria.
Fun Things to Do
Austin FC Games
The Austin FC season has started! Catch a game at the Q2 Stadium.
Splash Shack
March weather can be a little unpredictable, so if you want to go somewhere wet, check out Splash Shack. It’s a small indoor water park, perfect for non-swimmers because there are no pools. Just slides and splashing elements.
Thomas Dambo Troll
Pease Park’s brand new troll sculpture by Thomas Dambo has been in Pease Park for a year now! Stop by to play on the playground, relax in the treehouse (may be closed for renovations), have a picnic, throw rocks in the creek and see the impressive art.
Spring Break Ideas
If you have a whole week to fill with your kids (or if you just want to choose a couple adventures in your free time), here are dozens of ideas to do around Austin.
March is also great for hiking — there are lots of great trails in Austin, or state parks just a quick drive away.
If the weather’s bad, there are SO MANY indoor play places to visit.
What’s better in March than March Madness? These kid-friendly spots are great for catching games.
If you need to work over Spring Break, check out these Spring Break camps.
You can always find upcoming events on this calendar. Or find out what to do in February or April in Austin.