Spring Festival Season and Spring Break are almost here in Houston. If you’re looking for fun things to do, here’s a quick guide to some local events.
MARCH 2 – 22 – Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Since 1932, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been a city tradition. The world’s largest rodeo features professional competitions, nightly concerts, a large barbecue cookoff, and a midway. For more information, visit https://www.rodeohouston.com/.
MARCH 6 - 11 – 2026 World Baseball Classic
Daikin Park will host the World Baseball Classic for the first time during its sixth installment. For details, visit https://www.visithoustontexas.com/blog/post/daikin-park-will-host-world-baseball-classic-2026/.
MARCH 8 - 10 – Azalea Trail
The 88th annual Azalea Trail, hosted by The River Oaks Garden Club, features tours of seven gardens, including four private home gardens. Proceeds support local beautification, horticulture awareness, conservation, and related education projects. For details and tickets, visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/azaleatrail/1856514.
MARCH 9 – 13 – HISD Spring Break
For students in HISD schools, Spring Break is scheduled for March 9 to 13. More information is available at https://www.houstonisd.org/our-district/district-calendar?cal_date=2026-03-01.
MARCH 9 – 22 – Moon 2 Mars Festival
Space Center Houston’s Moon 2 Mars Festival, presented by Wellby Financial, offers opportunities to explore advanced space technology, visit NASA Johnson Space Center, and enjoy food and entertainment. All ages are welcome. For more information, including concert details, visit https://spacecenter.org/moon2marsfestival/.
MARCH 21 - 54th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta
Since 1972, the Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta has welcomed hundreds of participants to the city’s largest canoe and kayak race. The 15-mile paddle down Buffalo Bayou supports the Buffalo Bayou Partnership. For more information, visit https://www.paddlesignup.com/Race/TX/Houston/BuffaloBayouPartnershipRegatta.
MARCH 26 - HOUSTON ASTROS OPENING DAY
The Houston Astros open the 2026 MLB regular season at home against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park. The four-game opening series runs from March 26–29. Hunter Brown has been named the Astros' Opening Day starter https://www.mlb.com/news/hunter-brown-astros-opening-day-starter-2026.
MARCH 26 – 28 - NCAA March Madness South Regional
In 2026, the South Regional semifinals (Sweet 16) and finals (Elite Eight) will take place at Rice University's Toyota Center in Houston. For more information, visit https://www.toyotacenter.com/events/detail/ncaa-march-madness.
MARCH 27 - 29 - WHCA 2026 HOME TOUR "CROSSING THE THRESHOLD"
Six beautiful homes in historic Woodland Hieghts will be open to the public during the WHCA 2026 Home Tour! You can join us for the Sneak Peek Preview Home Tour Happy Hour on Friday, March 27, then continue the excitement all weekend, March 28–29. For more information and to buy your tickets visit https://www.woodland-heights.org/home-tour-2026
MARCH 28 - Annual Art Bike Parade and Festival
The Houston Parks Board, Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, and Houston Independent School District present this annual celebration of arts and culture, featuring community members and youth programs from across the city. The event encourages creativity, health, and wellness. For more information, visit https://www.artbikehouston.com/.
MARCH 28 – 29 - The Bayou City Art Festival
The Bayou City Art Festival Spring Edition will take place in Downtown Houston, showcasing the work of 250 artists across 19 categories. Attendees can enjoy live music, food, and entertainment while browsing and purchasing art. For more information, visit https://www.bayoucityartfestival.com/.
APRIL 11 – The Houston Art Car Parade
39 years old and going strong! The Houston Art Car Parade features 250+ vehicles from 23 states, plus Canada and Mexico with a live audience of over 300,000 spectators lining the street. This event is really a four-day citywide celebration of creativity called Houston Art Car Parade Weekend. For more information on all the festivities visit https://www.thehoustonartcarparade.com/history-of-the-houston-art-car-para