Atlanta is absolutely BLOOMING with things to do this March! From fun events for Women’s History month to all the new spring fling events, it’s time to make your March bucket list! And if you need some March inspo, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with a list of 21 fun, fresh things to do this March in Atlanta!
1. Honor & Celebrate Women’s History Month
It’s Women’s History Month! There are so many events going on around Atlanta this year to celebrate and honor women’s history, art and joy. Check out our roundup of women’s history events to enjoy learning all about the work of women in Atlanta and the world!
2. Set sail on an emotional voyage aboard the Titanic
For film lovers and history buffs alike, this one-of-a-kind interactive experience will teach you the history of the tragic sinking of the Titanic like never before. You’ll feel like you’re really there, watching as some of the saddest history unfolds right before your very eyes.
Bring a box of tissues and explore the ship, the rooms, the lives of guests aboard the Titanic, movie props, and so much more. Learn all about Titanic: An Immersive Voyage here!
3. Check out the Yule Forest’s iconic annual Tulip Festival
Spring has sprung! This season, bloom right along with the most beautiful tulips at the Yule Forest’s annual Tulip Festival, all month long! You’ll be able to wander through fields of gorgeous flowers, pick your own bouquet, enjoy delicious treats, and even… see dinosaurs!? Yep, you read that right!
Get all the details about the Tulip Festival here!4. Check out this magical Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon
Speaking of flowers… Macon, Georgia will be alive and thriving with the city’s annual International Cherry Blossom Festival this March, and you don’t want to miss out! Celebrate spring surrounded by almost 350,000 cherry blossom trees in full-bloom. And the festival includes more than just flowers–there’s so much to do during the Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon!
Oh and this year during the Cherry Blossom Festival, Macon is setting a super cool world record… and you can be a part of it!5. Satiate your sweet tooth at Dahlonega’s Chocolate Crawl
From March 3rd-9th, Dahlonega, Georgia will host their 5th annual Chocolate Crawl for all the chocolate lovers in Georgia! This festival is definitely worth the drive: enjoy chocolate samples from tons of local businesses and fill out your chocolate passport for the chance to win awesome prizes!
Check out all the details about Dahlonega’s Chocolate Crawl here!6. Step into spring at the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s annual Orchid Daze exhibit!
Enjoy the blooming orchids and beautiful art by local artist Lillian Blades, right here at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. You’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a spring wonderland full of vibrant color and art!
There’s no better place to be in the spring than the Atlanta Botanical Garden, and their Orchid Daze exhibit definitely kicks off the season right!
7. Spend an evening surrounded by dazzling candles and music!
What could be more fun than spending an evening bathed in candlelight, listening to some of the most beautiful music? This March, take your loved one (or yourself) out for a treat and experience to dazzling beauty of a Candlelight concert, right here in Atlanta! Enjoy lovely music, immaculate vibes, and memories that’ll last a lifetime!
This March you can check out:
And SO many more!
Get tickets to this sparkling experience here!8. Take a hike through GA’s natural beauty
It’s finally getting warm, and that means one thing! Time to HIKE! Grab your pals and set off for a fun hike through Atlanta’s amazing forests and trails! (They don’t call us the city in a forest for nothing!) Whether you’re looking for a tough hike or a really nice nature walk, there’s something for everyone!
Check out Atlanta’s best hikes here!9. Hit up a sensual jazz club
There’s nothing quite like a nice night out on the town–dinner, drinks, and smoooooth jazz. Whether you’re going out with your friends, or taking your boo on a romantic date, you can’t go wrong with a night at one of these amazing jazz clubs!
10. Check out some new films on the big screen at Out on Film’s ‘Queer All Year’ mini film fest
Known as the Hollywood of the South, Atlanta is the place to BE for filmmakers! And this March, you can get a sneak peek into the freshest films at Out on Film’s mini festival! From March 17th – March 19th, 2025, view 5 fantastic feature films on the big screen:
- The Wedding Banquet
- Sally
- Speaking Out!
- An Unexpected Community
- On Swift Horses
In ATL we love to celebrate queer art and voices all year round, and this is just another amazing way to do it!
The screenings will be held at the Landmark Midtown Art Cinema at 931 Monroe Dr NEAtlanta, GA, 30318.
For more information, check out their website here!11. Support women-owned restaurants
It’s Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day this March, making it the perfect time to support women-owned businesses. Check out a few restaurant recommendations below, or the full-round up here.
- Slutty Vegan – Multiple locations
- Monkey 68 – Roswell
- Twisted Soul – Blandtown
- Buttermilk Kitchen – North Buckhead
- Anna’s BBQ – Kirkwood
12. Head to Atlanta’s favorite fair, right here in the city!
Spring is here, and that means the Atlanta Fair is here too! Whether you’re in it for the delicious fair food, you can’t wait to zip around on the rides, or you just want to win a stuffed animal for that special someone… there’s a little something for everyone to enjoy at Atlanta Fair! Check out all the dates, rates, and deets here!
13. Journey through time… from the very beginning with this interactive VR experience
Dive into the history of life itself with Life Chronicles! This super cool immersive expedition covers over 3.5 billion years of the Earth’s history, focusing on the evolution and development of living organisms! Equipped with a virtual reality headset, you will be transported back in time to the Earth’s origins, before embarking on an epic adventure through the planet’s major evolutionary phases. You’ll be able to meet enormous dinosaurs, mind-blowing millipedes, and unfathomable marine reptiles!
Get your tickets for Life Chronicles in Atlanta right here!
14. Support Black-owned businesses in Atlanta
Atlanta celebrates Black history ALLLL year round, not just in February! So if you’re looking for some incredible Black-owned restaurants, shops and more to support, we’ve got a great list for you! Check out this round-up of brilliant Black-owned businesses in Atlanta so you can keep the support going all year round.
- Nourish + Bloom – Trilith
- Brave + Kind Bookshop – Decatur
- ZuCot Gallery – Downtown Atlanta
- The Busy Bee Cafe – Downtown Atlanta
- The Beehive – Edgewood
15. Celebrate Saint Paddy’s Day at this iconic ATL parade
Atlanta’s St. Patrick’s parade is one of the oldest running St. Paddy’s parades in the entire U.S., dating all the way back to 1858. The parade attracts individuals and groups from around the city and the South including clowns, floats, bands, Bagpipe & Drum Corps, children, dancers, drill teams, and more. Don your green attire (you don’t want to get pinched!) and head out to see all the fun and enjoy this family friendly event!
This year’s parade will be March 15th and steps off from Peachtree Street in Midtown! Arrive by 11am for the best viewing opportunities!
For more about the parade, check out their website here!16. Feel a little extra lucky at Atlanta’s favorite Irish pubs
Speaking of St. Patrick’s Day, there’s no better way to celebrate the festive green holiday than at an Irish pub. Check out a few recommendations below, or our full round-up here.
- Fado Irish Pub – Buckhead & Midtown
- Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub – Brookhaven & Milton
- Meehan’s Public House – Peachtree
- Mac McGee – Roswell
17. Get submerged in a world of flowers & color at the Van Gogh Experience
Nothing screams spring quite like color. The grey sky turns blue, the blooming flowers are suddenly decked out in an array of vibrant shades, and the sunlight seemingly brings life to the mundane. At Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, you’ll get to live and breathe color! Step inside the eclectic paintings of the post-impressionist artist, and discover more on his life and artistry. Pieces like Starry Night and Sunflowers come to life through breathtaking projections, plastered on the walls of Atlanta Arts Center.
Plus, on April 11, 12, 19 and 20, you’ll get to unleash your inner artist and paint Easter eggs at the exhibit. Book your $5 add-on here!
18. Laugh out loud at one of Atlanta’s best comedy clubs
If you’re looking for a good time this March, you can’t miss out on some of Atlanta’s funniest comedy clubs! Whether you’re looking for a hysterical improv show, a stand up comedy special from a local comedian or a show-stopping comedy tour, Atlanta has all your lol-ing needs covered!
Check out our roundup of incredible comedy clubs here!19. Check out one of ATL’s unique dining experiences
If you want to try something a little outside the box, Atlanta is the perfect place to wine and dine! From garden-themed experiences to murder mystery dinner parties, this list of one-of-a-kind dinner experiences is perfect for everyone! To see all the unique eats and drinks, check out our roundup here!
20. Support the feminist bookstore, Charis Books & More
Considering it’s Women’s History Month, why not stock up on reading material from Charis Books & More? Click here for more information on the historic feminist bookstore.
21. Witness the largest daffodil display in the U.S., only an hour’s drive away from Atlanta
Did you know that Georgia is home to the largest daffodil display in the United States? Walk among over two million blooms and bulbs at this magical botanical display. Located at Gibbs Gardens, the display is only around an hour or so away from the city.
Enjoy your March, Atlanta!