March is bursting with high energy, celebrations, and the first beautiful hints of spring. Catch the excitement of March Madness and welcome the season at colorful spring festivals. From toe-tapping jazz in Monterey and blooming gardens in Woodside to festive St. Patrick’s Day runs, parades, and beer strolls across the Bay Area, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
However you choose to celebrate, I hope this month’s events inspire you to get out, gather with friends and family, and embrace the fresh start that spring brings. 🌸🍀
Jazz Bash By The Bay | Monterey | Mar. 6-8
Dance, dine, and tap your feet for four days straight at the Portola Hotel & Spa in beautiful Monterey as Dixieland Monterey presents the 46th Annual Jazz Bash by the Bay. Over 20 bands and 100 musicians perform American Classic Jazz, from ragtime and swing to gypsy and blues. For more information, visit jazzbashmonterey.com
Celebrating Spring (Spring Opening Weekend) | Woodside | Mar. 7-8
Wander among the extraordinary gardens of Filoli and witness a landscape bursting into full bloom. From dazzling floral displays to intimate concerts in the historic Ballroom to hands-on workshops, performances, and many other special events, spring is a must-see spectacle here. Visit Filoli.org for more info and tickets.
St. Paddy’s Beer Stroll | Los Altos | Mar. 13
Stroll downtown Los Altos enjoying the favorite beverage of St. Paddy’s Day! Enjoy live music, shopping specials, and unlimited sampling of some of the area’s best craft beers. Get tickets here.
Shamrock Run | San Jose | Mar. 14
Bring out your inner leprechaun at San Jose’s largest St. Patrick’s Day Running Party! Join in a 5K or 10K and snag a festive shirt, a custom medal, and a free beer (ages 21+) at the finish, plus live music and Irish dancing. Kids 12 and under get to enjoy their very own Leprechaun Chase, a fun ½- mile scamper out and back. Sign up here.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration | San Francisco | Mar. 14
Celebrate the luck of the Irish at the 175th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration hosted by the United Irish Societies is one of the city’s most popular parades and events. Follow the colorful parade down Market Street to Civic Center Plaza for a multicultural celebration of dance, music, arts, and specialty food. Learn more here.
Spring Equinox, Mar. 20 – Welcome, Spring!
March Madness | San Jose | Mar. 26 & 28
Basketball Madness comes to San Jose! Catch the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship as San Jose hosts the West Regional Division tournament at the SAP Center. Enjoy concerts, drone shows, fanfests, and clinics to make March Madness unforgettable. Tickets are on sale now! Go here.
8th Annual Taste of Campbell | Campbell | Mar. 28
Taste delicious bites from a dozen of Campbell’s best restaurants and sample over 20 wines from a variety of local wineries at the 8th Annual Taste of Campbell. Dance and party to live music and snag some deals at a silent auction. All proceeds help raise funds for Campbell CERT, an organization that trains and equips a network of citizen first-responders. Get tickets here.
Spring Eggstravaganza | San Jose | Mar. 28
Hop, skip, and jump your way to San Jose’s History Park for egg hunts, crafts, celebrating spring around the world, photos with the Easter Bunny, and much more. Pre-purchase tickets for one of the five timed egg hunts here.
