Listen, if you're not already plotting your March calendar in Austin, now is the time to wake up. The city is absolutely buzzing this month, and the lineup of things to do is genuinely stacked — we're talking the kind of month that reminds you exactly why you chose to live here.
Austin Monthly dropped their roundup of 25 things to do this March, and honestly? It reads like a love letter to this city. From live music deep cuts to outdoor hangs that take full advantage of that perfect pre-summer weather, there's something for every version of yourself — the culture vulture, the foodie, the adventurer, and yes, the person who just wants a great excuse to leave the house.
March in Austin hits different because the city is in full bloom — literally and figuratively. The Zilker Park vibes are immaculate, patio season is in full swing, and local festivals and events are ramping up before the summer heat convinces everyone to stay inside with the AC cranked.
"March is when Austin remembers what it's good at," as one local creator put it — and that's community, creativity, and a packed social calendar that somehow never feels exhausting.
Whether you're a longtime local looking for something fresh or a newer Austinite still figuring out your neighborhoods, this is the month to explore. Hit a gallery opening on East Sixth, grab a breakfast taco crawl, catch a mid-week show at a smaller venue before the SXSW crowds descend, or finally check out that trail you keep driving past.
The full list from Austin Monthly covers everything from arts events to culinary experiences, and we highly recommend bookmarking it now. March waits for no one — especially not in a city that moves this fast.