All of the best events to attend in metro Phoenix this March

As we enter the third month of 2026, most of us get asked: “what are you doing this weekend?” And if you don’t want to stay at home or just doom scroll on social media, the Valley offers a variety of events.

March is just the right time of the year where it’s not too cold that you have to pull out your winter gear and not too hot where you just want to stay close to a fan. It’s a perfect time to bring out your sandals, wear a short-sleeved shirt and some shorts to walk around at these events. Art, music, food and cultural festivals across cities such as Tempe, Mesa and Phoenix, allow for many plans and options every week for the month of March.

For a full list of all the events Phoenix has for 2026, check out our guide.

Here are all of the events you can attend in March around metro Phoenix.

Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Market

The Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market is recognized as one of the largest American Indian art markets. It features more than 600 Native artists from 116 tribal affiliations in the U.S. and Canada, showcasing traditional and cutting-edge art forms. Visitors can meet and purchase directly from multiple generations of American Indian artists, supporting the Heard Museum’s mission of advancing American Indian art.

Details: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, March 7-8. Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. $26. heard.org.

M3F Music Festival

The nonprofit M3F music festival donates 100% of its proceeds to charity, with $2 million donated since 2022. The 2026 M3F lineup features three stages encompassing EDM, indie, pop and R&B with artists like Peggy Gou, Mau P and Dora Jar. The festival moves to Steele Indian School Park in 2024, offering a larger location with more art activations and a capacity of 20,000.

Details: Noon-11 p.m. Friday, March 6 and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. $115. m3ffest.com.

Tempe Festival of the Arts

The Tempe Festival of the Arts, with a history spanning over 50 years, is one of the longest-running festivals in the Southwest. It presents a diverse array of over 300 artists from around the country. Attendees can immerse themselves in local music, explore a Kids Block and indulge in a variety of foods and beverages.

Details: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday, March 13-15. Mill Avenue and the surrounding streets in downtown Tempe. Free. tempefestivalofthearts.com.

Chandler Ostrich Festival

Celebrate the history and heritage of Chandler at the annual Ostrich Festival. It offers concerts, rides, entertainment, food vendors and other attractions. Visitors can see the festival’s namesake ostriches up close in a viewing area where the birds can roam around. This year, the festival moved to Rawhide Western Town and Event Center to support the event’s continued growth. The Ostrich Festival aims to provide a unique and entertaining experience for visitors while highlighting the city’s historical connection to ostrich farming.

Details: Friday-Sunday, March 13-15 and March 20–22. Rawhide Western Town and Event Center, 5700 W. North Loop Road, Chandler. $25. ostrichfestival.com.

Irish Fountain Fest

Do you have the luck of the Irish? Fountain Hills presents the Irish Fountain Fest, where the famous fountain will turn emerald green at noon and 4 p.m. Expect traditional Irish folk music, performances by the Kilted Spirit Band and Phoenix Pipe & Drum Band and a Celtic rock band. The festival also features food trucks, the Crescent Crown Beer Garden and more.

Details: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 14. Fountain Park, 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills. Free. experiencefountainhills.org.

Phoenix St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The Phoenix St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes place downtown, following a route down Third Street from Oak Street to Margaret T. Hance Park. The Phoenix St Patrick’s Day Faire will accompany the parade at Hance Park, featuring music, step dancing, bagpipers, Irish clubs and activities. Indulge in Irish beer and whiskey, corned beef, shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, barbecue and more.

Details: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Saturday, March 14. Margaret T. Hance Park, 1202 N. Third St. Phoenix. Parade is free to watch; fair admission is $20, free for age 12 and younger. stpatricksdayphoenix.org.

Arizona Aloha Festival

Celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Arizona Aloha Festival by experiencing the vibrant spirit of aloha and the rich cultures of the South Pacific islands. This two-day event features live entertainment, including music and dances on multiple stages, along with lectures and storytelling about Hawaii and Polynesia. The Island Marketplace offers traditional crafts, fresh flower leis, baskets, hats, carved bone necklaces, tapa cloth and more. There will be crafts for children, and all ages can take a ukulele lesson. The food court will offer Hawaiian and South Pacific favorites like kahlua pig, vilo vilo chicken and Spam musubi.

Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, March 21-22. Tempe Town Lake, at Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway. Free. azalohafest.org.

Luke Days

Luke Days is an airshow and open house at Luke Air Force Base. Spectators can be awed by performances by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and F-35 Demo Team, as well as see ground exhibits showcasing Air Force technology and missions.

Details: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, March 21-22. Luke Air Force Base, 14185 Falcon St., near Glendale. Free. lukedays.com.

Mask Alive! Festival of Masks

The Cultural Coalition’s annual Mask Alive! Festival of Masks celebrates the global artistic tradition of storytelling through masks, featuring dance and music performances representing cultures including Mexico, Japan, West Africa and Egypt. There will be food trucks, local artisans and kids’ craft activities.

Details: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, March 22. Pioneer Park, 526 E. Main St., Mesa. Free. culturalcoalition.com.

Arizona Dragon Boat Festival

Celebrate 20 years of the Arizona Dragon Boat Festival. This event showcases the ancient Chinese tradition of dragon boat racing, where teams paddle in long, narrow boats decorated like dragons. Participants ranging from community groups to corporate teams, compete in races, promoting teamwork, fitness and cultural awareness. The festival also includes cultural exhibits, food vendors and entertainment.

Details: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, March 28-29. Tempe Town Lake, Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway. Free. azdba.org.

Rainbows Festival

Celebrate diversity, inclusion and community at the Rainbows Festival, proudly presented by Phoenix Pride at Heritage Square downtown. As the second-largest LGBTQ+ event in Arizona, the festival features more than 150 exhibitors, sponsors and two stages packed with entertainment.

Details: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 28-29. Heritage Square, 113 N. Sixth St., Phoenix. Free. phoenixpride.org.

Reporting by Tiffany Acosta, Arizona Republic

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