For those looking to enjoy local events this spring, check out Community Impact's March to-do list. From Irish jigs to buzzy brews, there are a variety of events to attend in Lake Highlands and Lakewood.

March events:

Feb. 25 through April 16 Smell the flowers

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is hosting Dallas Blooms, the “largest annual floral festival in the Southwest.” The festival will feature Gary Lee Price’s “Great Contributors” sculptures of historical figures, including Harriet Tubman, Amelia Earhart and Joan of Arc. The six-week event showcases 100 varieties of spring bulbs, 500,000 spring-blooming blossoms, thousands of azaleas and hundreds of Japanese cherry trees.
  • Times vary.
  • $12-$20.
  • Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas
  • 214-515-6615. www.dallasarboretum.org
March 17 | Drink for St. Paddy

This annual Saint Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl in downtown Dallas is returning with more than 10 participating venues. Tickets include exclusive drink specials at each venue, themed necklaces at check-in, drink coupons, welcome shot vouchers and a map of all participating downtown bars.March 17 | Dance to Irish music


In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Lochland’s Irish Pub and Beer Garden is hosting Irish dancers and musicians. Band Claddagh Rogues will perform traditional Irish pub songs, and dancers from The McLane School of Irish Dance and Inishfree School of Irish Dance will also perform.March 18 | Show off acoustic talent

Audelia Road Branch Library is hosting an acoustic open jam for adults. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels can meet other musicians, learn new songs and play together in a relaxed and supportive environment.March 18 through April 2 | Take in some theater

The Dallas Children’s Theater is putting on a production of “Last Stop on Market Street,” a play about a boy and his nana’s trip across town to help out at a soup kitchen. Along the way, the characters learn about how diversity makes people unique. The play is adapted from a New York Times bestseller written by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson.
  • Showtimes vary.
  • $15-$33.
  • Baker Theater, 5938 Skillman St., Dallas.
  • 214-978-0110. www.dct.org/plays.
March 23 | Taste food and wine

The Dallas Food and Wine Festival is returning to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. This food-filled festival features an evening with over three dozen top Dallas chefs and an extensive selection of wine and beer, plus entertainment. The festival runs during the peak of the Dallas Blooms Festival at the arboretum.March 23 | Turn tin into fashion


Vector Brewing is hosting an upcycled jewelry workshop for those age 13 and up. Led by Dallas native Carolyn Marco, a former creative director and jewelry designer for Fossil Group, the class focuses on creating pieces out of salvaged leather and repurposed tin. Tickets include all supplies needed, and tools are provided.March 25 | Have breakfast and a show

BuzzBrews Kitchen is hosting a drag brunch performance on March 25. The show, called the Buzz N’ Babes Drag Brunch, features performances from local drag queen Daphne Rio and her comedy queen crew. It will be held in The Brewers Arms pub inside BuzzBrews.
  • 1-3 p.m.
  • $15.
  • BuzzBrews Kitchen, 5815 Live Oak, Ste. 102, Dallas.
  • 443-374-8812. www.buzzbrews.com.
March 30 | Hear a South African band

Ladysmith Black Mambazo performs at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The five-time Grammy Award winners are known for uplifting vocal harmonies, signature dance moves and charming onstage banter. Paul Simon’s 1987 album “Graceland” introduced Ladysmith Black Mambazo to the world, and former South African President Nelson Mandela designated the group “South Africa’s cultural ambassadors to the world.”WORTH THE TRIP

March 25 | Celebrate Texas music, food and culture


Haggard Park Texas Forever Fest returns to Haggard Park for a celebration of the state’s food, music and culture. Sponsored by H-E-B and organized by Plano Arts & Events, the festival features live music, vendors and more. Attendees can enjoy Texas country and Americana music before headliner Casey Donahew takes the stage. Other activities include mechanical bull rides, a children’s zone, and a heritage area with information about the state’s history and culture.April events:

April 1 | Enjoy family-friendly art

The Bath House Cultural Center is hosting Family Art Bash, a monthly arts event. It includes family-friendly art activities, including dance and storytelling.April 4 | Meet Dallas’ poet laureate

The Lakewood Library Friends hosts Joaquín Zihuatanejo, Dallas’ first poet laureate, for a free meet and greet with community members. Zihuatanejo, who grew up in East Dallas, is set to read poetry for those in attendance during the event.April 7 | Dance to ‘80s music


The Sundown at Granada is hosting an ‘80s new wave dance party for adults. The party features music from Duran Duran, INXS, A-ha and Flock of Seagulls.WORTH THE TRIP

April 14-16 | Spring into the arts

The McKinney Arts in Bloom Festival is a three-day celebration in the city’s historic cultural district featuring over 125 juried visual artists. Located around the McKinney Performing Arts Center, the April 14-16 festival also offers interactive activities for children, food, live stage entertainment and more. Arts in Bloom is a rain or shine event, though some activities may be canceled if weather poses a threat, per the event’s website.
  • Times vary.
  • Free (admission).
  • Downtown McKinney, North Tennessee Street, McKinney.
  • 972-547-2660. www.bit.ly/3IMMJYi.
Find more or submit Lake Highlands and Lakewood events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.