North Central Austin Edition | February 2026

Events

BY DACIA GARCIA

March

IT’S YOUR TIME Find Your Future With ACC • March 12-18 • $745-$1,865 • Venues vary based on speciic festival event • www.sxsw.com Dino Days at Zilker Botanical Garden These family-friendly events invite visitors to discover ancient ora, fossils and participate in interactive demonstrations led by local paleontologists. • March 14-22, times vary • Included in garden admission (Free-$8, varies by age and residency) • 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin • www.zilkergarden.org It’s My Park Day Austin Parks Foundation will host its biannual event where volunteers can do work such as tree mulching, planting, invasive plant removal and more. • March 7 • Free • Locations vary • www.austinparks.org Texas Wildlife Day Attendees will participate in hands-on activities led by local nature groups and the museum’s education team. • March 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free, with purchase of $10 museum admission • 2400 Trinity St., Austin • www.sciencemuseum.utexas.edu SXSW EDU: Wikicurious Community members can learn how to edit Wikipedia and Wikimedia platforms. • March 9, 1-5 p.m. • Free, registration encouraged • Central Library, 710 W. Cesar Chavez St., Austin • https://library.austintexas.gov South by Southwest Conference and Festivals The Austin staple is returning in March with a variety of music performances and lm and TV showcases.

'Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends' The Paramount Theatre will present the musical which features Rosie Revere, Iggy Peck and Ada Twist. The show highlights a STEM curriculum and is best for children ages ve and up. • March 29, 1 p.m. (doors open) and 4:30 p.m. (doors open) • $20-$37 • The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin • www.austintheatre.org Sensory Morning: Trains at the Bullock Families can explore all three oors of galleries in a low- sensory experience. Attendees can also take a look at a life-size Texas model train. • March 14, 9-11 a.m. Rodeo Austin Community members can plan to attend the event’s ProRodeo or live music performances featuring bull riding, barrel racing, mutton bustin’, team roping and more. Performers include Eli Young Band, Midland and William Clark Green.

• March 13-28 • $30 and up • 9100 Decker Lake Road, Austin • www.rodeoaustin.com $30 and up

• $10 per household, free for museum members • Bullock Museum, 1800 Congress Ave., Austin • www.thestoryoftexas.com

April

The Bloody Mary Fest The annual festival will showcase curated blood marys from participating businesses including Snooze, Laurel, Eureka, Cisco’s and more. • April 4, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (times vary by session) • $47-$81.32 • Fair Market, 1100 E. Fifth St., Austin • www.thebloodymaryfest.com

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