What are you excited for this month?
From fine-dining date nights out to family-friendly events like Monster Jam, there are a lot of fun things to add to your calendar in the next few weeks.
Here are our top 13 things to do in Tucson in March 2023.
1. Magic & Mystery Dinner Theatre
Date and Time: March 4 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Dante’s Fire, 2526 E Grant Road
Cost: Tickets start at $49.00
What’s going on: Fine dining and mystery—what could be better? Immerse yourself in a live theater experience while enjoying a 3-course meal prepared by Chef Ken, who won the Iron Chef award of Southern Arizona.
2. Tucson Festival of Books
Date and Time: March 4-5
Location: The University of Arizona, Tucson 85721
Cost: Free to the public
What’s going on: Do you love books? This is the event for you! Join live readings, author meet-and-greets, and book-related exhibits and activities. Senator Bernie Sanders is also set to appear at this event.
3. Startup Drinks at Westbound @ MSA Annex with CIC
Date and Time: March 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Westbound @ MSA Annex, 267 South Avenida del Convento
Cost: Free
What’s going on: Join other like-minded professionals at this free networking event, hosted by Startup Tucson and CIC (Community Investment Corporation). This casual and low-key event is great for Tucson entrepreneurs and business owners.
4. Sunset Supper at Tucson Village Farm
Date and Time: March 11 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: Tucson Village Farm 4-H Healthy Living Center, 2201 East Roger Road
Cost: $54.06 per ticket
What’s going on: This farm-to-table dinner is hosted by Tucson Village Farm’s 4-H Healthy Living Ambassadors, led by chef Bruce Yim. Enjoy some refreshing cocktails and a delicious meal, where all proceeds go to support 4-H youth programming.
5. Arizona Opera: The Sound of Music
Date and Time: March 11-12
Location: Tucson Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, 260 S Church Avenue
Cost: Tickets start at $30.00
What’s going on: Come out and enjoy this timeless classic. The Sound of Music has been enchanting audiences for decades on film and now on stage with the Arizona Opera.
6. Tucson Mardi Gras
Date and Time: March 11-12
Location: 1102 W Grant Road
Cost: Free entrance; upgrade packages available for food, drinks, and VIP seating
What’s going on: Celebrate the 3rd annual Mardi Gras in Tucson—the best party there is. Enjoy Cajun cuisine, a parade, colorful beads and costumes, and more.
7. Oro Valley Riverfront Park Classical Concert Series
Date and Time: March 12 from 4:00- 5:30 p.m.
Location: Riverfront Park Amphitheatre, 551 W. Lambert Lane, Oro Valley
Cost: Free entrance; upgrade packages available for food, drinks, and VIP seating
What’s going on: The Town of Oro Valley and Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance have partnered in bringing classical music to residents of Oro Valley since 1997. Bring the family for this free event and don’t forget your blankets or chairs!
8. Tucson Official St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
Date and Time: March 17 from 4:00 p.m. onwards
Location: Various venues
Cost: Free to join; bring money for drinks
What’s going on: Are you ready for some green beer and the luckiest night of your life? The St. Patrick’s bar crawl will take you to some of the best venues in town while facilitating a costume contest, exclusive drink specials, and live music.
9. St. Patrick’s Day Paint Party
Date and Time: March 17 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: Hotel McCoy, 720 W. Silverlake Road
Cost: $40.00
What’s going on: Create a St. Patty’s-themed wood panel painting while sipping on some local beer, wine, or coffee. No painting experience is required.
10. Movie Screening: Harriet Tubman, Visions of Freedom
Date and Time: March 18 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building, 1064 East Lowell Street, Room N120
Cost: Free
What’s going on: Celebrate Women’s History Month with a screening of the award-winning documentary Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom. Tubman was a key conductor of the Underground Railroad, liberating many from slavery. The evening will include the screening and a panel Q&A discussion with experts from the University of Arizona.
11. Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona Air Show
Date and Time: March 25-26
Location: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson 85707
Cost: Free to the public with upgrade tickets available
What’s going on: Check out the dynamic aerial displays of the Davis-Monthan Air Force with your family. This weekend-long event is a chance to see some unique aircraft and exhilarating air shows.
12. Broadway in Tucson: Mean Girls
Date and Time: March 28-April 2
Location: Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd.
Cost: Tickets begin at $40.00
What’s going on: You’ve seen the classic 2000s comedy and now it’s time to see the hilarious hit musical alive on stage. Mean Girls is hilarious, energetic, and full of memorable music.
13. Monster Jam
Date and Time: March 31-April 2
Location: Tucson Arena, 260 S Church Avenue
Cost: Tickets start at $22.00
What’s going on: Grab your family and friends and catch this action-packed motorsports experience. You’ll see heated rivalries and battles with memorable high-flying stunts.
So, what are you adding to your calendar? It’s hard to choose—there are so many great options. We also regularly host fun events for our community at The Post—contact us today to learn more and get set up with a tour!