10 things to do in Phoenix this March
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The Ostrich Festival returns to Chandler this month. Photo: Courtesy of Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival
Soak up the sun during spring festival season with these events.
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
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!
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
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!