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Scottsdale & Phoenix · Spring
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 calendar Baseball 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 & sand-buggy tours run all year, about 35 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.
U-Drive Guided TourTake the wheel with a guide leading every turn.From $199–299 → Sunset TourChase golden hour as the Sonoran sky ignites.From $199–299 → VIP Private TourYour group only — private buggies & custom times.From $349 →
Want the day-by-day 2026 lineup? See our full March 2026 events guide →
Make March an adventure
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