Your March 2026 DFW Bucket List: Local Events You Don't Want to Miss
What's Happening in DFW This March?
Hey DFW! Spring is about to hit in full swing — and this month is packed with incredible festivals, outdoor fun, and community events worth circling on your calendar. Whether you're a lifelong local or newer to the area (welcome!), there's truly something for everyone across the Metroplex. As your neighborhood real estate resource, I love sharing what makes this area such an amazing place to live — not just buy or sell a home. So grab your calendar and let's dive in!
North Texas Irish Festival at Fair Park
📅 March 7–8 | 6:00–11:00 PM
📍 Fair Park, Dallas
Kick off the month with one of the Metroplex's most beloved cultural celebrations! The North Texas Irish Festival brings the spirit of the Emerald Isle to Dallas with live Celtic music, traditional Irish dance, storytelling, cultural demos, and a kids' area full of fun. There's even a Saturday 5K fun run if you're feeling spirited. With great food, flowing beverages, and a festive atmosphere unlike anything else in the area, this is one of those events that reminds you why DFW is such a vibrant place to put down roots.
TEXFest: A Texas Independence Day Celebration
📅 March 7 | 3:00–9:00 PM
📍 Downtown Carrollton
Celebrate the Lone Star State in true Texas style — and the best part? It's completely free! TEXFest features live Texas music, a local craft beer garden, a food village loaded with delicious bites, and the ultimate photo op: pictures with a real, live longhorn. Whether you're a born-and-bred Texan or a proud transplant, TEXFest is the perfect way to soak up the local culture that makes DFW's suburbs so special and community-driven.
The Color Run Dallas
📅 March 7 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Dallas
Lace up your sneakers and get ready to run — and get absolutely covered in color! The Color Run is back and better than ever, bringing its signature 5K experience of music, confetti, and rainbow color stations to Dallas this March. It's part race, part celebration, and 100% fun for participants of all fitness levels. Whether you're chasing a personal best or just there for the good vibes and the after-party, this is a joyful morning that'll leave you grinning from ear to ear.
St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival
📅 March 14 | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Greenville Avenue, Dallas
One of Dallas's most iconic annual traditions, the Greenville Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade has been drawing crowds for over 40 years — and it just keeps getting better. Thousands line the streets for floats, festive costumes, live music, and all the green-clad fun you could ask for. Whether you're bringing the whole family or planning a fun outing with friends, this event captures the kind of lively community energy that makes Dallas neighborhoods so special. It's the kind of day that makes you fall in love with this city all over again.
The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington
📅 March 13–15 | 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
📍 AT&T Stadium & Globe Life Field, Arlington
Arlington is making history this March with its very first NTT INDYCAR SERIES race weekend — and it's going to be epic! The Java House Grand Prix features a thrilling street circuit that winds right around AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field, two of the most iconic sports venues in the country. Beyond the racing action, expect live music, great food, family entertainment, and an electric atmosphere throughout the Entertainment District all weekend long. If you've ever wanted to experience the roar of INDYCAR engines in your own backyard, this is your moment.
Fort Worth Water Lantern Festival
📅 March 14–15 | 5:00–9:00 PM
📍 Panther Island Pavilion, Fort Worth
As the sun sets over Panther Island, something truly magical happens — hundreds of glowing lanterns drift across the water in a breathtaking display of light and community. The Fort Worth Water Lantern Festival is an unforgettable experience for all ages, complete with food trucks, live music, local vendors, and a scavenger hunt before the big launch. You'll personalize your own lantern with messages, wishes, or artwork, then release it with the crowd in one incredible moment. It's the kind of evening that makes you pause, reflect, and feel grateful to live somewhere this beautiful.
Dallas Art Book Fair
📅 March 21–22 | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 Dallas Contemporary
Art lovers and book nerds, this one's for you — and it's completely free! The Dallas Art Book Fair returns to Dallas Contemporary for its highly anticipated two-day run, bringing together regional, national, and international artists, publishers, galleries, and bookstores for an immersive celebration of print culture. Voted "Best Market" by Dallas Observer readers, it's a wonderful reminder of the rich arts scene thriving right here in DFW.
Dallas Soul Food Festival
📅 March 22 | 12:00–6:00 PM
📍 Montgomery Street, Dallas
The number one food festival in Texas is back — and it's bigger than ever! The Dallas Soul Food Festival brings together 30+ vendors from Dallas, Houston, Kansas, Arkansas, and beyond, serving up everything from oxtails and candied yams to fried chicken, BBQ, turkey legs, and even vegan and keto options. Beyond the incredible food, you'll find small businesses offering clothing, jewelry, accessories, and more. It's a full-on community celebration that showcases the diverse, soulful spirit of Dallas at its absolute best.
Purple Ark Music & Arts Festival
📅 March 28–29 | 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
📍 Myers Park & Events Center, McKinney
Close out March with a bang at the Purple Ark Music & Arts Festival in beautiful McKinney! This two-day celebration brings together CMA, Texas CMA, and Billboard Top 10 artists for major live performances, alongside local visual artists, crafters, a farmers market, and a gourmet food and beverage garden featuring craft beers and wines. Come experience the charm and creativity of one of DFW's most beloved communities.
Dallas Blooms at the Dallas Arboretum
📅 Now through April 12
📍 Dallas Arboretum
The Southwest's premier spring floral festival is in full bloom and absolutely stunning. Dallas Blooms 2026 features hundreds of thousands of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and vibrant azaleas arranged in breathtaking displays across the Arboretum's gorgeous grounds. It's the kind of place that makes you want to slow down, take it all in, and snap a few hundred photos. A true DFW springtime tradition you won't want to miss.
Tulipalooza
📅 Now through March 15
📍 Getzendaner Memorial Park, Waxahachie
Just a short drive south of Dallas, Waxahachie is hosting one of the most charming spring events in all of North Texas. Tulipalooza features hundreds of thousands of tulips imported from Holland — including a you-pick field where you can bring the beauty home with you. Even better, your ticket supports 11 North Texas charities, with 50% of proceeds going to the cause of your choice. It's wholesome, gorgeous, and a great excuse to explore one of DFW's most picturesque small towns.
March in DFW is proof that this area never runs out of reasons to get outside, connect, and enjoy life — and that's honestly one of my favorite things about this community. What events are you most looking forward to this month? Send me a message, I'd love to hear what's on your radar! And if the spring season has you thinking about what's next — a new neighborhood, more space, or just curious what your home is worth right now — feel free to reach out.
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