Events
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South by Southwest Conference & Festivals 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) • Venues vary based on specific festival event • www.sxsw.com South By South Emo @ Fast Friends Community members can enjoy free performances by Jimmy Eat Brisket, Chancla Fight Club and Glass Mansions. Goose Gore will be in attendance running a permanent and temporary tattoo booth. • March 14, 6-11 p.m. • Free • Fast Friends Beer Co., 7313 S. I-35 Frontage Road NB, Austin • https://fastfriendsbeer.com Wildflower Spring Market The 14th annual market will showcase vendors from across the state including products such as clothing, jewelry, home decor, garden gifts, accessories, candles and art. Nonperishable food donations will be donated to Helping Hands Dripping Springs. • March 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; March 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • $6 (admission), $5 (admission with nonperishable food donation) • Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Event Center, 1042 Event Center Drive, Austin • Facebook: Wildflower Spring Market
March
Sew Indigenous Fashion Show The Native American Cultural Center will host this fundraising event featuring Indigenous design, tradition, fashion, food and community. Food will be provided by Indigenous chefs and an Indigenous mixologist will be crafting cocktails throughout the evening. • March 5, 5:30-9 p.m. • $50 (general admission), $250 (VIP dinner and fashion show), $500+ (sponsorship opportunities) • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin • Eventbrite: Sew Indigenous Fashion Show Rainbow Splash Bash The South Austin location will host a rainbow-themed event for families to enjoy swimming together. • March 8, 2-4 p.m. • Free • Goldfish Swim School, 3601 Davis Lane, Bldg. 3, Austin • Eventbrite: Rainbow Splash Bash Tambor Fest ATX The inaugural event hosted by Pal’ Pueblo Collective will celebrate the combining of cultures with Afro-Latin music performances, dances and Latin-inspired art and accessories from local vendors. • March 8, 1-6 p.m. • Free (ages 17 and under and ages 65+), $15 (general admission) • Regal Rooms, 1204 Regal Row, Austin • Eventbrite: Tambor Fest ATX Sprouts The bi-monthly event tailored to ages 3-5 celebrates nature play and is led by trained guides. Attendees can look forward to a sensory activity, a story and a nature walk. • March 11 & 25, 10-11 a.m. • Free (members), $15 (adults), $12 (seniors & military), $9 (ages 3-17), free (ages 2 and under), free (UT students, faculty & staff) • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin • www.wildflower.org/event/sprouts-03-11-2026
Wedding Capital of Texas 2026 Winter Showcase
Dripping Springs and Driftwood wedding vendors will gather to showcase their offerings including photography, honeymoons, bartending services, flowers, bakers, venues and additional wedding needs. • March 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free (RSVP required) • Patriot’s Hall, 231 Patriots Hall Blvd., Dripping Springs • www.destinationdrippingsprings.com
5500 Menchaca Road, Austin • https://library.austintexas.gov
Founders Day The three-day celebration honors the of the Dripping Springs community in 1850 by the Moss, Wallace and Pound families. The event includes a parade, carnival music, entertainment and over 150 vendors. • April 24-26 • Free (admission) • Mercer Street, Dripping Springs • www.cityofdrippingsprings.com/founders-day
April
Winnie the Pooh Party Austin Public Library will be celebrating its shared 100th birthday with Winnie the Pooh by hosting a crafts and activities session at one of its South Austin branches. The event is suggested for ages 3-8. • April 9, 3:30-5 p.m. • Free • Austin Public Library, Menchaca Road Branch,
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