The 2025 ProRodeo and Concert will feature live music performances, vendors and more. (Courtesy Rodeo Austin) (Photo credit to James Phifer. (Courtesy Rodeo Austin)
Throughout March and April, community members can engage in volunteer opportunities, special admission days at museums and experience various presentations and activities at South by Southwest Conference and Festivals. This list is not comprehensive.
March
It’s My Park Day
Austin Parks Foundation will host its biannual event where volunteers can do work such as tree mulching, planting, invasive plant removal and more. Volunteers can work on various projects across city parks and pre-registered volunteers can receive discounts and freebies from Central Machine Works, Zilker Brewing and Rosen’s Bagel Co.
Community members can learn how to edit Wikipedia and Wikimedia platforms. Attendees can bring their own laptops or use one of the library’s computers for the event.
March 9, 1-5 p.m.
Free, registration encouraged
Central Library, 710 W. César Chávez St., The Den (6th Floor Northeast)
The Austin staple is returning in March with a variety of music performances and film and TV showcases. Attendees can also look forward to pitch events focused on innovation and startups in the space.
March 12-18
$745 (music badge); $1,095 (film and TV badge); $1,270 (innovation badge); $1,865 (platinum badge)
SXSW will take place March 12-18 and showcase events from a variety of topics including music, film and professional development. (Courtesy SXSW)
Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends
The Paramount Theatre will present the musical which features three out-of-the-box thinkers: Rosie Revere, Iggy Peck and Ada Twist. The show highlights a STEM curriculum and is best for children ages five and up.
March 29, 1 p.m. (doors open); 4:30 p.m. (doors open)
Community members can plan to attend the event’s ProRodeo or live music performances featuring bull riding, barrel racing, mutton bustin’, team roping and more. Performers include Eli Young Band, Midland and William Clark Green.
Families can explore all three floors of galleries in a low-sensory experience with sensory items available at check-in including sensory bags with fidget toys, look-and-see cards, communication sheets and sensory maps. Attendees can also take a look at a life-size Texas model train.
The annual festival will showcase curated blood marys from participating businesses including Snooze, Laurel, Eureka, Cisco’s and more. Participants can also partake in temporary tattoo opportunities and photo ops.
April 4, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (times vary by session)
