10 things to do in Phoenix this March
Soak up the sun during spring festival season with these events.
🎶 M3F Festival 2025
LCD Soundsystem and Justice will headline this nonprofit music festival.
March 7–8, gates open at 1pm Friday and noon Saturday; Steele Indian School Park; Tickets from $110
🎨 Tempe Festival of the Arts
This popular craft show returns to downtown Tempe with exhibitors from around the country, local music, kids activities and more.
March 7–9, 10am–5:30pm Friday and Saturday and 10am–4:30pm Sunday; Mill Avenue; Free!
🌶️ Chili Cook-off and Carnival
Sample award-winning chili recipes and enjoy carnival rides and live music.
March 7–9, 5pm–9pm Friday, 11am–9pm Saturday and 11am–5pm Sunday; Ahwatukee Community Swim, Tennis & Event Center; Free!
🎾 Arizona Tennis Classic 2025
Watch up-and-coming tennis talents compete in our perfect spring weather.
March 10–16; Phoenix Country Club; Ticket prices vary
🪺 Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival
The big birds are back! Say hello as they roam through the festival. Also enjoy carnival rides and performances by The Fray, Natasha Bedingfield and others.
March 14–16 and 21–23, times vary; Tumbleweed Park; Tickets from $20
🌺 Arizona Aloha Festival
Celebrate Hawaiian and South Pacific Islander cultures with live music, dance performances, crafts and traditional food.
March 15-16, 10am–5pm; Tempe Beach Park; Free!
🖼️ Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week Fair
More than 100 galleries will display curated collections at this art fair, which will also showcase luxury cars and Indigenous performances.
March 21–23, 11am–8pm Friday and Saturday and 11pm–5pm Sunday; WestWorld of Scottsdale; Tickets from $30
🇲🇽 Spirits of Mexico Festival 2025
Explore Mexican culture with traditional music, food, dance, mixology classes and more.
March 22–23, 11am–6pm; Heritage Square; Tickets from $10
🐉 Arizona Dragon Boat Festival
Watch as competitors from around the country race in long and narrow decorative paddle boats.
March 29–30, times TBA; Tempe Town Lake; Free!
✨ Fountain Hills Dark Sky Festival
Stargaze at this celebration of the International Dark Sky Community north of Phoenix.
March 29, 4–9pm; Fountain Hills Community Center; Free!
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