Tulipalooza in Waxahachie, Image by @tulipaloozadfw via Instagram

Mark your calendars! We’ve rounded up the best March events happening across Texas from rodeos in San Angelo and Houston to springtime blooms in Dallas and Waxahachie.

Dallas – Dallas Blooms (All Month Long)
It is not officially spring until you’ve walked through Dallas Arboretum’s Dallas Blooms! Named the most beautiful springtime destination in the U.S. by Travel Leisure, it is the perfect way to spend some time outdoors surrounded by gorgeous flowers.

Houston – Houston Stock Show & Rodeo (Now – March 19)
Bring the whole family down for an unforgettable experience, with unique and engaging activities like The Calf Scramble, The Junction, The Rodeo Run, The Ranching & Wildlife Expo, and many more. Take a trip down to the Houston Stock Show & Rodeo and join in on the fun, you’ll be glad you did!

Lubbock – First Friday Art Trails (March 3)
First Friday Art Trails is a free, self-guided art tour in the Lubbock Cultural District held in partnership with a variety of art centers, museums, galleries, and businesses. Come out for live music, food trucks, and art from local, national, and international artists including a musical performance by Piñata Protest.

Plano – Springtime on the Farm (March 8)
Reserve your spot today at Heritage Farmstead Museum‘s Springtime on the Farm for a day of hayrides, petting zoos, games from the past, and more..

Austin – Rodeo Austin (March 10 – 25)
From it’s humble origins, Rodeo Austin has since grown tremendously and now includes more than 8,000 animals, various concerts, an extravagant and lively fair, and some of the best BBQ in the State of Texas. Be sure to bring the whole family for an unforgettable experience this March!

El Paso – Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Crawl (March 17 – 18)
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the El Paso way! Your ticket gets you 2-day admission to the event, 2 drink or 3 shot tickets, exclusive food and drink specials, and all the fun!

Waxahachie – Tulipalooza (March 17 – 26)
A field of a 300,000 tulips! Tulipalooza will have you head over heels for spring with their gorgeous fields of tulips and other flowers waiting to be handpicked by you and your favorite people

Boerne – 3rd Annual BBQ Cook Off (March 25)

Join the Josh Abbott Band for a day of true country living at the 3rd Annual BBQ Cook Off. We’re talking down-home Texas music with good ole’ Texas BBQ.

San Angelo – San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo (March 31 – April 15)
The San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo is in a league of its own, with an average of over 1,500 contestants all competing to take home the gold. Not only is there a livestock show and rodeo, but the event also features several other incredibly exciting experiences like a massive car show, a mouth-watering cook off, adrenaline pumping roping competitions, and much more.