Quicklinks:
- Rooftop Rodeo at POST
- The Great Gatsby at The Hobby
- World Baseball Classic
- Space Center Houston’s Moon 2 Mars Festival
- Houston Dynamo vs. Portland Timbers
- Michelle Buteau: The Surviving and Thriving Tour
- 54th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta
- Miguel - CAOS Tour
- March Madness South Regional Sweet 16 | Elite 8
- Bayou City Art Festival Spring Downtown
Downtown, 401 Franklin Str., Houston, TX 77201
NOW - MARCH 29, 2026
Kickoff rodeo season and celebrate the Year of the Horse at the Rooftop Rodeo, the month-long celebration on the Skylawn at POST. Enjoy daily food and drinks as you wind through Western-themed lights and decor or ride the mechanical bull every weekend! Tickets range from $6 - $9 and children under 6 are free.
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
MARCH 3 - 8, 2026
The party's roaring in Houston! The Great Gatsby is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award®-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth, and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage. Directed by Marc Bruni (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), this story of extravagance and longing features choreography by Dominique Kelley (So You Think You Can Dance), a book by Kait Kerrigan (The Mad Ones,) and a jazz- and pop-influenced original score by Jason Howland (Little Women) and Nathan Tysen (Paradise Square). Get your tickets for this spectacular show now!
Daikin Park
MARCH 6 - 11, 2026
Baseball fans are gearing up for all of the excitement of each game in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, happening March 5 to 17, 2026, in the US, Japan, and Puerto Rico. Following 2023, 20 teams will compete in four groups of five teams each in the sixth installment of the World Baseball Classic, in which Daikin Park will host the event for the first time in history. Daikin Park, located in the heart of downtown Houston, is the home ballpark of the Houston Astros and sees millions of fans each year. The first round at Daikin Park takes place from March 6 to 11, 2026, and will feature the matchups for Pool B teams, including Brazil, Great Britain, Italy, Mexico, and the US, the 2023 runner-up and 2017 champion. Get your tickets here!
Space Center Houston
MARCH 11 - 14, 2026
Houston, your spring break fun awaits! Space Center Houston’s Moon 2 Mars Festival, presented by Wellby Financial, returns for its fifth year this Spring Break, March 11 through March 14. This year’s headliner concerts are 311 and The Wallflowers. Moon 2 Mars is a spring break festival like no other, featuring a day-to-night experience with daily STEM activations, hands-on space technology, festive food, live entertainment and more. Guests of all ages can experience the future—and stay for the memories, celebrating the Space City way.
Space Center Houston’s immersive exhibits and experiences will operate during daytime hours. Visitors can explore more than 400 space-flown artifacts, tour NASA Johnson Space Center facilities via tram tours, see the American premiere of “The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks,” and launch a spacecraft in Mission: Sketch. From bundle options to general admission and concert-only tickets, you can find the best deal by visiting our Moon 2 Mars website. Public ticket sales opened Jan. 27.
Shell Energy Stadium
MARCH 14, 2026
Nothing beats the atmosphere of a hometown game! Head to the Shell Energy Stadium in your favorite orange gear and make some noise for the Houston Dynamo as they take on the Portland Timbers. The energy at the stadium is hard to beat! Gather the fam and get your tickets now!
MARCH 21, 2026
Be part of the 54th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta! The largest canoe and kayak race in Texas returns to Houston’s most significant natural waterway on Saturday, March 21, 2026. This beloved tradition brings together hundreds of paddlers for a scenic and spirited race through the heart of the city—all while supporting Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s ongoing work to create and steward parks, trails, and unique destinations along the bayou. (Photo by Anthony Rathbun)
Sam Houston Park, 1000 Bagby St., Houston, TX 77002
MARCH 28 - 29, 2026
The Bayou City Art Festival returns for its spring edition March 28 - 29 to Downtown Houston. See works from over 250 artists in 19 different categories with the scenic backdrop of the city. Meet with exhibiting artists, buy one-of-a-kind art, and enjoy live music, plenty of food and entertainment. Tickets on sale now!
Where to Stay
The Whitehall - Houston
Located in the heart of the Central Business District, The Whitehall Hotel is a classic revival hotel, designed by Welton Becket and Associates, having first opened its doors in 1963. Conveniently located near the George R. Brown Convention Center, The Whitehall boasts its own elegantly designed meeting and venue spaces for business meetings, banquets, weddings and special celebrations. The property is also well-positioned to host large events, boasting more than 12,000 feet of flexible space. The Whitehall offers a complimentary shuttle throughout the Downtown area. Airport shuttle services are available on a regular basis at a nominal fee. Edgar's Hermano restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, daily.
Looking for even more to do this March? Visit the THINGS TO DO page and our EVENTS CALENDAR. For savings on Houston experiences, tours, tickets, and more, check out the Marketplace.
Photos: Courtesy of event organizers and venues mentioned in this post.
