South by Southwest Conference & Festivals
Each year, professionals and fans from around the world converge in Austin to attend various musical performances, film and television screenings, art exhibitions, and more for SXSW.
- March 8-16, times vary
- Prices vary
- Downtown Austin
- www.sxsw.com
The nonprofit provides rodeo competitions, such as bull riding, mutton busting, barrel racing and more. Each night ends with live music by various artists.
- March 8-23; 7 p.m. (Mondays-Saturdays), 3 p.m. (Sundays)
- $30 and up
- Rodeo Austin, 9100 Decker Lake Road, Austin
- www.rodeoaustin.com
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center will host a two-part gardening series, led by Director of Horticulture Andrea Delong-Amaya. Attendees will learn about caring for and selecting the right flowers for one's yard.
- March 9 and 23, 1 p.m.
- $45 (one class), $90 (both classes)
- Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin
- www.wildflower.org
Austin ISD and Dripping Springs ISD students and teachers will be off for spring break, and will return to school March 18.
- March 11-15
- All campuses
- www.austinisd.org, www.dsisdtx.us
Wear green or prepare to be pinched at Moontower Saloon's St. Patrick's Day celebration. There will be a live DJ set by DJ Danny Duke.
- March 17, 5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 10212 Menchaca Road, Austin
- www.moontowersaloon.com
Family-friendly hangout spot The Hive is hosting a slew of young entrepreneurs selling handmade goods. Vendors will be ages 7-17 selling items such as stuffed animals, jewelry and more.
- March 24, 2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 10542 Menchaca Road, Austin
- www.hiveaustin.com
Vendors from around the state will flock to the Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Events Center for the annual market. The 12th annual market will have offerings from clothing, jewelry and accessories to home goods and more.
- March 23-24; 10 a.m. (Saturday), 11 a.m. (Sunday)
- $5 (with nonperishable donation), $6 (general admission)
- 1042 Event Center Dive., Dripping Springs
- www.drippingspringsranchpark.com
Celebrate Easter with an afternoon of activities for kids and families at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park. The day’s festivities include an egg hunt, hay rides and games.
- March 30, 2 p.m.
- Free
- 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs
- www.drippingspringsranchpark.com