Where to find Bluebonnets in Bloom, SXSW free events and Volunteering at the Parks

Hi Reader,

Happy March!

Ready for a fun mix of events, classes and places to visit in Austin, Texas in 2026?

Check out some links below for inspiration.

MARCH PLACES TO VISIT - Bluebonnet Edition

Bluebonnets are due to arrive at the end of March. Check out my latest blog post Where to Find Bluebonnets in Austin with my Top 10 spots.

SXSW Festival

If you're in town for Spring Break, take advantage of the multitude of SXSW Events happening March 12th-March 18th.

And if you don't have a badge, free events include:

​Congress Avenue Block Party March 12th-March 18th for complimentary drinks, food and sponsor swag.

​Flatstock Poster Show March 13th at the Austin Marriott Downtown to get some new art for your walls.

​Community Concert at Lady Bird Lake on March 15th.

Or check out Do512 for their listing of more free events that festival week.

You can also check RSVP ATX for their list of free and unofficial SXSW events and shows.

MARCH EVENTS

Eat a free Cowboy Breakfast at the Long Center on March 6th to kick off the Rodeo.

Then visit the Austin Fair & Rodeo from March 13th-March 28th. Enjoy carnival rides, concerts, bull riding and more.

Wear white and throw color packets at the Khush Fest Austin Color Festival on March 14th at Republic Square.

Bike through Downtown Austin for their 5th annual Arts & Parks Tour on March 14th.

Dress up Renaissance-style and visit the Sherwood Forest Faire all month long.

​Celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 17th at one of the many pubs in town. Or go to Volente Beach for their 3-day festival weekend of green beer, duck races and beer olympics.

See bluebonnets at Bluem at Muleshoe Bend Park on March 21st.

Enjoy wildflowers and music at Tuesday Twilights on March 24th or 31st at the Wildflower Center.

Listen to brass bands at Honk! ATX March 27th-March 29th at various locations.

MARCH CLASSES

Sign up for a Full Moon Sound bath class at the Rowing Dock with ATX Yoga Girl on March 3rd.

Make tea cup candles at Captain Quack's Bakery on March 10th.

Learn about eco-dyes and printing at Buzz Mill Coffee on March 12th.

​Sip & Solder a Pet Paw stained glass ornament at Austin Beerworks.

Learn how to swing dance Thursday nights in March at the Mansion on San Gabriel Street.

Throw on the wheel at the outdoor donation-based pottery class in a dome at Pot Daddy (various dates)

MARCH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Here are some ways to help and give back in March.

Donate during Amplify Austin Days March 4th-5th.

Help clean up your local park during It's My Park Day on March 7th.

Pick up and spread mushroom blocks to improve local soil (multiple dates in March)

Dig in with the Green Corn Project to plant local gardens on weekend mornings in March.

Sign up with Austin Wildlife Rescue in March to help with their daily operations in Elgin. "Must be comfortable handling bugs for feedings"

MARCH PHOTO SESSIONS

If you'd like to book Senior or Family Photos this Spring (perhaps in the wildflowers), reach out and let me know.

I'll be back in touch in April for the next monthly list of fun items to do around Austin.

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Take care,

Stephanie