10 Things to Do in Phoenix Metro Area in March 2026
March is one of the best months to be in the Phoenix metro area. The weather is nearly perfect, patios are busy, and the Valley’s calendar fills up with festivals, cultural events, and outdoor celebrations.
From rodeos and art festivals to cultural celebrations and unique local experiences, there’s something happening nearly every weekend. Here are 10 great things to do around Phoenix in March 2026, listed in order by date.
📅 March 5–8, 2026
📍 WestWorld of Scottsdale — Scottsdale
One of Scottsdale’s most iconic Western traditions returns with four days of rodeo competition and classic cowboy culture. The Parada Del Sol Rodeo features professional bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, and steer wrestling, along with food vendors and family-friendly entertainment.
📅 March 7–8, 2026
📍 High Street — North Phoenix
High Street transforms into a lively outdoor art marketplace featuring more than 100 artists and makers. Visitors can browse handmade jewelry, paintings, ceramics, photography, and home décor while enjoying live music and food vendors.
📅 March 13–15, 2026
📍 Rawhide Event Center — Chandler
The quirky and beloved Chandler Ostrich Festival returns with carnival rides, live music, food vendors, and family entertainment. Originally inspired by Chandler’s early ostrich-ranching history, the festival has grown into one of the Valley’s largest spring events.
📅 March 13-15, 2026
📍 Musical Instrument Museum — North Phoenix
Celebrate Irish culture at the Musical Instrument Museum’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, a family-friendly event featuring traditional Irish music, dance performances, and cultural demonstrations. Visitors can enjoy live performances throughout the day while exploring the museum’s world-class collection of instruments.
📅 March 14, 2026
📍 Downtown Phoenix — East Jefferson Street
Motorsports fans will have a rare opportunity to see actual Formula 1 show cars when Red Bull brings a high-energy demonstration to downtown Phoenix. F1 vehicles and other Red Bull motorsport machines will take to East Jefferson Street for a street showrun showcasing the power and sound of elite racing technology.
📅 March 19–22, 2026
📍 Melrose District — Central Phoenix
If you love vintage design and home décor, Sweet Salvage is a must-visit. This curated vintage market features antique furniture, unique décor pieces, and creative displays from more than 100 vendors.
📅 March 19–22, 2026
📍 WestWorld of Scottsdale — Scottsdale
Art collectors and enthusiasts from around the world gather for Scottsdale Art Week, an international art fair showcasing contemporary art, Indigenous artwork, sculpture, and design installations.
📅 March 21–22, 2026
📍 Tempe Beach Park — Tempe
Celebrate Hawaiian and Polynesian culture at the Arizona Aloha Festival, a free two-day event featuring traditional dance performances, live island music, cultural demonstrations, and dozens of craft and food vendors along Tempe Town Lake.
📅 Weekends throughout March 2026
📍 Festival Grounds — Gold Canyon
Just east of Phoenix, the Arizona Renaissance Festival transports visitors to a recreated 16th-century village filled with jousting tournaments, artisan markets, themed food and drink, and dozens of live stage shows.
📅 Throughout March 2026
📍 Ballparks across the Phoenix Metro Area
March also means Major League Baseball Spring Training, when 15 MLB teams play exhibition games across the Valley. Fans can enjoy smaller ballparks, sunshine, and a relaxed atmosphere while watching their favorite teams prepare for the regular season.
With near-perfect weather and events happening across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, and beyond, March is one of the most enjoyable months to explore the Valley.
Whether you’re watching a rodeo, browsing art festivals, hearing live Irish music at MIM, or seeing a Formula 1 car roar down a downtown street, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the season.
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