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Things to do in Scottsdale & Phoenix in March
Spring Training is in full swing and the desert is greenest, many locals call March the best month to visit.
Weather: Warm, sunny days in the mid-70s to low 80s; desert wildflowers bloom.
On the calendarBaseball Festival Music Art
March events in the Valley
Arizona Renaissance Festival
A 16th-century village comes to life with jousting, artisans and turkey legs every weekend for two months.
M3F Festival
A beloved non-profit music festival in downtown Phoenix that donates 100% of proceeds to local charities.
Scottsdale Arts Festival
Juried artists, live music and hands-on activities fill the Civic Center for one of the Southwest’s top art fairs.
Always a good idea
Desert adventures, every March
Our guided ATV/UTV tours run all year, about 45 minutes from Old Town Scottsdale. You drive your own 800cc buggy on exclusive Sonoran Desert trails, no experience needed, an expert guide the whole way. Still choosing your dates? Compare every season in our guide to the best time to visit Scottsdale.
U-Drive Guided TourTake the wheel with a guide leading every turn.From $150 / person →Sunset TourChase golden hour as the Sonoran sky ignites.From $150 / person →VIP Private TourYour group only, private buggies & custom times.From $349 →
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