This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.
Austin
Sips & Sounds Music Festival
Coca-Cola’s Sips & Sounds Music Festival is returning to Austin this spring with headliners including Halsey, Khalid, Benson Boone, AJR and more. The two-day festival will take place at Auditorium Shores and tickets for one day or two days are now available. This is the third iteration of the Sips & Sounds Music Festival.
- March 7-8
- $49-plus (tickets)
- 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin
- www.sipssoundsfest.com
The annual event features sessions, music and comedy showcases, film & TV screenings, exhibitions, professional development and networking opportunities.
- March 7-15
- $845+ (badge)
- Downtown Austin
- www.sxsw.com
Travis County Master Gardeners will be at the Austin Public Library Menchaca Road Branch to teach attendees the 6D’s of Container Gardening, providing advice on how to grow plants in containers. A plant swap will follow the presentation.
- March 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 5500 Menchaca Road, Austin
- www.library.austintexas.gov
Austin Feel Good Makers Market will be at Dripping Springs Distilling to showcase local vintage and handmade small businesses. Guests can shop from plants, clothing, candy, baked goods, stationery, art, bath and body products, and more.
- March 8, noon-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 5330 Bell Springs Road, Dripping Springs
- Facebook: Austin Feel Good Market
Austin FC will take on Colorado for the team’s second home match of the 2025 Major League Soccer season.
- March 8, 7:30 p.m.
- $60-plus
- Q2 Stadium, 10414 McKalla Place, Austin
- www.q2stadium.com/event
Attendees can spend the day shopping at local businesses including Two Brand It, Simply Home Boutique, Pep & Punch, The Blue Door Gift Store & Boutique and Olive & Sage Boutique. Shoppers will receive a map and a passport card at their first stop and full stamp cards will be entered into a gift card basket giveaway. All participating boutiques will donate a portion of their proceeds to local nonprofit L4 Cares.
- March 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free
- Location varies by Liberty Hill boutique
- Facebook: Boutique Crawl: Hop Around the Hill
Vista Brewing invites plant lovers to bring their houseplants, veggies, seeds, cuttings, flowers and more for a plant swap. Guests will be able to order from the brewery’s brunch menu.
- March 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 13551 Ranch to Market Road, Driftwood
- www.vistabrewingtx.com
2025 Kritter Karaoke
Bastrop County Animal Services will host its fundraiser with comedian Scott Hardy.
- March 7, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
- $25
- 1600 Chestnut St., Bastrop
- Facebook: 2025 Kritter Karaoke
Quilts made by local community members will be aired out by several local businesses to complement the Bastrop Museum and Visitor Center’s Stitched Exhibit. Participants can stop at the Bastrop Visitor Center to pick up a brochure detailing each quilt’s story and location.
- March 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free
- 904 Main St., Bastrop
- www.bastropcountyhistoricalsociety.com
Water Conservation Expo
Georgetown residents can learn about water conservation and native landscaping by exploring interactive exhibits, hearing from field experts, witnessing live demonstrations from utility staff and learning about ways to conserve water in their homes.
- March 8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free
- Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown
- www.georgetowntexas.gov/utilities/water
Wicked Wine Run
The nationwide wine run will host an event at Spicewood Vineyards. Attendees are invited to walk or run through the vineyard, followed by a wine celebration with music and community socializing.
- March 8, 12:30 p.m.
- $70-$80 (registration)
- 1419 Co. Road 409, Spicewood
- www.wickedwinerun.com
Mark the celebration of Holi with a swimming pool, live music, food vendors and games.
- March 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Free (11 and under), $20-$25
- Volente Beach Resort and Water Park, 16107 FM Road 2769, Ste. D, Leander
- Eventbrite: RangDe Austin Festival of Colors
