March is one of the busiest (and most fun) months in Austin, with spring festivals, outdoor events, rodeo fun, and family-friendly happenings popping up all over the city. From SXSW and Sherwood Forest Faire to seasonal festivals, park outings, and spring break activities, there is no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the city. Consider this your go-to family to-do list for making the most of March with kids.
Happening All Month Long:
- Weekends in March: Sherwood Forest Faire @ McDade, TX
- All month long: Baby Animal Days @ Sweet Eats Farm
March 1: H-E-B Free First Sunday: Women’s History Month @ The Bullock
March 1: Yoga for Pease
March 2: Family-Friendly Karaoke @ Krause’s Cafe & Biergarten
March 2: Amplifying Creativity: A Night of Music and Impact @ Antone’s
March 5, 7: Shrek the Musical @ Cedar Park Middle School
March 6: First Friday Ghost Tour 2026 @ The Williamson Museum
March 7: It’s My Park Day @ Parks Across Austin
March 7: Free First Saturdays: Cycle the City @ Pease Park
March 7: Texas Wildlife Day @ Texas Science and Natural History Museum
March 7: Poochella 2026 @ Rudy Mendez Recreation Center
March 7: Saturday Night Concert Series @ Hill Country Galleria (every Saturday)
March 8: Sunday Funday: Campaign Buttons @ Neill-Cochran House Museum
March 8: Hill Country Flea @ Jester King Brewery
March 8: Family Day: Spring Forward @ UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum
March 11: Playdates in the Park @ Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt
March 11: Music on the Trail @ Rainey Street Trailhead (Every Wednesday)
March 13 – March 28: Rodeo Austin
March 13 – March 16: Trains at The Bullock @ Bullock Texas State History Museum
March 13: Fantastic Magic Camp Parents Night Out @ Fantastic Magic Camp
March 14: Blanton All Day: Color Splash @ Blanton Museum of Art
March 14: Art in the Park @ Chestnut Community Park
March 14: Puppet Show with Small Wonders @ Kingsbury Commons
March 14: Second Saturdays Are for Families: Tour de Art! @ Laguna Gloria
March 14: Storybook Ball (Fundraiser for Austin Scottish Rite Theater) @ Scottish Rite Theater
March 14: Spring Maker’s Market + Pet Adoption @ Dripping Springs Vodka
March 22: H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday @ Texas Science & Natural History Museum
March 25: Playdates in the Park @ Dottie Jordan Recreation Center
March 28: Art in the Park @ Mary Moore Searight Park
March 28: Cowan Elementary Spring Carnival @ Cowan Elementary
March 28: Honk! A Free Festival of Community Street Bands @ Mueller Lake Park
March 29: The Rock and Roll Playhouse: Music of Prince + More for Kids @ 3TEN
March 29: Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends @ Paramount and Stateside Theaters
March 29: Dachshund Races @ Krause’s Cafe & Biergarten
March 29: Rise: Freedom Communities Festival @ Pease Park
As always, check out our Daily Calendar of Events for even more ideas for family fun!
*Header photo via Sherwood Forest Faire
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