{"id":68481,"date":"2026-02-16T11:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T18:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/?p=68481"},"modified":"2026-02-24T10:35:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T17:35:29","slug":"things-to-do-in-colorado-in-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/things-to-do-in-colorado-in-march\/","title":{"rendered":"March in Colorado: From quirky to classic, here are fresh ideas to try this month"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><figure id=\"attachment_88627\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-88627\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-88627\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/16105148\/FrozenDeadGuyDays2024_coffin-race-web.webp\" alt=\"Racers sprint through the course during the coffin races, a signature event at Frozen Dead Guy Days in Estes Park held every March. Photo courtesy of Visit Estes Park.\" width=\"640\" height=\"418\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-88627\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Racers sprint through the course during the coffin races, a signature event at Frozen Dead Guy Days in Estes Park held every March. Photo courtesy of Visit Estes Park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>March in Colorado delivers it all: sun, snow (hopefully) and exciting ways to celebrate, whatever the weather.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re embracing the last of winter activities or eagerly welcoming the first signs of spring, Colorado communities offer many ways to enjoy fun in March \u2013 from quirky festivals and vibrant parades to delicious cuisine and fascinating learning opportunities. Check out these March events in Colorado:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>March 14 (and beyond): Show support at a \u2018polar plunge\u2019 in communities throughout Colorado<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79869\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79869\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-79869\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/01\/14125509\/Polar-plunge1-courtesy-special-olympics-colorado.webp\" alt=\"Brave participants take the plunge to support Special Olympics Colorado. Fundraising polar plunges often take place in March in Colorado. Photo courtesy of Special Olympics Colorado.\" width=\"350\" height=\"467\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79869\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brave participants take the plunge to support Special Olympics Colorado. Fundraising polar plunges often take place in March in Colorado. Photo courtesy of Special Olympics Colorado.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Support Special Olympics Colorado by donning your best costume and plunging into an ice-cold reservoir or pool. Register as a team or as an individual and start fundraising early. Participants also can register on the day of the events but must meet fundraising minimums to take a plunge. Here is where you can join in the fun:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/p2p.onecause.com\/26denplunge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Denver Plunge and 5K<\/a> take place at Wash Park on March 1.<\/li>\n<li>The <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/p2p.onecause.com\/2026cosplunge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado Springs Polar Plunge and 5K<\/a> is at the Rock Ledge Ranch on March 7.<\/li>\n<li>The <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/specialolympicsco.org\/event\/puebloplunge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pueblo Polar Plunge<\/a> is at Pueblo Reservoir on March 14.<\/li>\n<li>The <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/p2p.onecause.com\/26aurplunge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aurora Polar Plunge and 5K<\/a> are at the Aurora Reservoir on March 28.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you miss the Polar Plunge events in March, you can also participate in April at events held in Boulder and Windsor, Colorado.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-default\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>March 1-22: Embrace your inner foodie in Denver, Fort Collins, Estes Park and Pueblo<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80279\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80279\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80279\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/02\/11095256\/great-plates-great-plates-joanie-brewster-and-bill-kiester-credit-coldiron-photography-2023-web.webp\" alt=\"Enjoy the tastes of your local town this March at special foodie events. Photo: Coldiron Photography.\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80279\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enjoy the flavors of your hometown this March at special foodie events. Photo: Coldiron Photography.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>From March 1-14, savor special menus at 50 <strong>Fort Collins<\/strong> restaurants during <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/downtownfortcollins.com\/dine\/great-plates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Great Plates of Downtown<\/a>. This popular event has taken place for more than 20 years and features limited-time deals on breakfast, lunch, dinner and all-day menus at various restaurants. It\u2019s also a fundraiser. In 2025, the Great Plates event raised more than $104,000 for the Food Bank for Larimer County.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.denver.org\/denver-restaurant-week\/restaurant-menus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Denver Restaurant Week<\/strong><\/a> is a 10-day event from March 6-15 featuring award-winning restaurants with creative and exciting menus from around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Both events offer special menu prices so you can get a deal that\u2019s just right for your budget. Reservations are recommended.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Estes Park<\/strong> holds <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitestespark.com\/event\/dine-around\/17134\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dine Around Estes<\/a> in March, encouraging patrons to visit participating restaurants from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursdays for $6 tasting plates.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d rather learn about where food comes from, consider attending the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/pueblofoodproject.org\/sunsoilwater\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sun Soil Water Summit 2026<\/a> in <strong>Pueblo<\/strong>. This weekend event takes place on March 20-22. Pueblo County&#8217;s Colorado State Extension program and the Pueblo Food Project host the event. Organizers aim to help people understand more about food sytems. The summit includes a day-long conference. Participants then can explore the Makers\u2019 Market to see new ideas and products. This year&#8217;s event includes a \u201cyouth experience\u201d for middle and high school students, which allows them to work alongside organizers and speakers, providing real-world connections and leadership skills.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-default\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>March 6-8: Be awed at the Monte Vista Crane Festival in the San Luis Valley<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54410\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54410\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-54410\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/02\/10152305\/Sandhill-cranes-and-Crestone-Peaks-tiny.webp\" alt=\"Sandhill Cranes migrate through the San Luis Valley in March in Colorado. Photo by Patrick Myers, courtesy of the National Park Service.\" width=\"350\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/02\/10152305\/Sandhill-cranes-and-Crestone-Peaks-tiny.webp 800w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/02\/10152305\/Sandhill-cranes-and-Crestone-Peaks-tiny-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/02\/10152305\/Sandhill-cranes-and-Crestone-Peaks-tiny-768x515.webp 768w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/02\/10152305\/Sandhill-cranes-and-Crestone-Peaks-tiny-150x101.webp 150w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/02\/10152305\/Sandhill-cranes-and-Crestone-Peaks-tiny-200x134.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54410\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sandhill Cranes migrate through the San Luis Valley in March in Colorado. Photo by Patrick Myers, courtesy of the National Park Service.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you want to see \u201c<a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/mvcranefest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">where the cranes meet the mountains<\/a>,\u201d this is the spot. Sandhill Cranes and other migratory birds are on their seasonal route and make a stop in the San Luis Valley. The Monte Vista Cane Festival features expert speakers, special tours and an abundance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/great-sand-dunes-national-park-every-season\/\">viewing locations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-default\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>March 6: Enjoy a \u2018First Friday\u2019 event in communities throughout Colorado<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_73766\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-73766\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-73766\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/01\/24101147\/FirstFriday-to-do-feb-Instagram-web.webp\" alt=\"Free and open to the public, First Friday Downtown in Colorado Springs features new art, live music and special events on the first Friday of every month. Photo courtesy of Stellar Propeller Studios.\" width=\"350\" height=\"294\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-73766\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Free and open to the public, First Friday Downtown in Colorado Springs features new art, live music and special events on the first Friday of every month. Photo courtesy of Stellar Propeller Studios.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>March is a perfect time to explore Colorado\u2019s local scene. Many cities offer &#8220;First Friday&#8221; events and provide the perfect opportunity to head out and enjoy your community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Denver:<\/strong> Rain or shine, join hundreds of others for <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/denversartdistrict.org\/first-friday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The First Friday Art Walk in the Denver Art District<\/a> on Santa Fe Drive from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Check out galleries, studios, co-ops and art in the streets and alleys.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Colorado Springs:<\/strong> In Colorado Springs, celebrate <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/downtowncs.com\/first-friday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado Springs\u2019 First Friday Downtown<\/a> from 5-9 p.m. and <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopoldcoloradocity.com\/first-friday-occ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Old Colorado City First Friday<\/a> from 5-8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pueblo:<\/strong> <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/sdc-arts.org\/first-friday-art-walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Experience the rich culture of Pueblo<\/a> through art during its First Friday Art Walk from 4-6 p.m. Your self-guided tour includes free admission to all the galleries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fort Collins:<\/strong> In Fort Collins, the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/downtownfortcollins.com\/play\/first-friday-art-walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First Friday Art Walk<\/a> offers a self-guided walking tour celebrating creativity, culture and community in historic Downtown.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Estes Park:<\/strong> Check out the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artcenterofestes.com\/first-friday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First Friday Art Groove<\/a> from 5-8 p.m. In March, the event lines up with Frozen Dead Guy Days (see details on that fun festival below). This is a self-guided tour (catch the free town trolley or walk), that includes artist meet and greets, food and refreshments, and live music.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-default\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>March 14: Celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day in communities throughout Colorado<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_74158\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74158\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-74158\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/02\/19144400\/PARADE-03-11-2023254-web.webp\" alt=\"Wearing green on St. Patrick's Day originated from the belief that it makes you invisible to leprechauns, who were said to pinch anyone they could see; hence, according to Irish folklore, wearing green served as protection. Photo courtesy of Denver St. Patrick\u2019s Day parade.\" width=\"350\" height=\"260\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-74158\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Denver St. Patrick\u2019s Day parade.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Tradition says wearing green on St. Patrick\u2019s Day makes you invisible to leprechauns, who would otherwise pinch anyone they notice. According to Irish folklore, green offers protection.<\/p>\n<p>Volunteers run the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.denverstpatricksdayparade.com\/Home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Denver St. Patrick\u2019s Day<\/a> parade, one of Colorado\u2019s largest, featuring vibrant floats, dancers, performers and live music. Families can enjoy activities for all ages.<\/p>\n<p>The Colorado Springs St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade celebrates its 42nd year. The city\u2019s largest parade begins at noon on March 14 along Tejon Street in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs. Start the day off early with the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/csstpats.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">event\u2019s fun run<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Boulder boasts the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bouldercoloradousa.com\/things-to-do\/spring-activities-in-boulder\/st-patricks-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cworld\u2019s shortest\u201d St. Patrick\u2019s Day parade<\/a>. But don\u2019t worry, there is nothing \u201cshort\u201d about this block-long celebration. Enjoy fun on 16th Street, between Pearl and Spruce streets.<\/p>\n<p>In Greeley, everyone is Irish on March 14 and invited to the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greeleydowntown.com\/events\/blarney-on-the-block\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blarney on the Block<\/a> celebration from 2-6 p.m. at the Downtown 9th Street Plazas. The event begins with a short parade featuring a pipe and drum band and Irish dancers, plus local music and activities for all.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/nocostpatsparade.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fort Collins has brought back its St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade and Celebration<\/a>. It will start with a parade at 10 a.m., followed by the Old Town Irish Celebration that will include live music, adult scavenger hunts and kid-friendly activities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-default\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>March 20-22: Honor culture at the Denver March Powwow in Denver<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_62757\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-62757\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-62757\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/03095739\/Native-dancer-red-and-green-vertical-tiny.webp\" alt=\"Indigenous people dance and compete at powwows. Here, Isaiah Stewart, an Oglala Lakota member, performs a Prairie Chicken Dance. Photo by Brian Fraker, courtesy of March Denver Powwow.\" width=\"350\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/03095739\/Native-dancer-red-and-green-vertical-tiny.webp 800w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/03095739\/Native-dancer-red-and-green-vertical-tiny-239x300.webp 239w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/03095739\/Native-dancer-red-and-green-vertical-tiny-768x963.webp 768w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/03095739\/Native-dancer-red-and-green-vertical-tiny-120x150.webp 120w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/03\/03095739\/Native-dancer-red-and-green-vertical-tiny-200x251.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-62757\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indigenous people dance and compete at powwows. Here, Isaiah Stewart, an Oglala Lakota member, performs a Prairie Chicken Dance. Photo by Brian Fraker, courtesy of March Denver Powwow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/what-is-a-powwow-celebrate-indigenous-culture\/\">The Denver March Powwow<\/a> is a vibrant three-day celebration that brings thousands of Native American dancers, drummers and community members from across the United States and Canada to downtown Denver.<\/p>\n<p>Experience grand entries with vibrant regalia, high-energy dance competitions, and showcases of Native art, unique jewelry, intricate beadwork and traditional foods. The event invites people to learn, connect and celebrate Indigenous culture.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-divider su-divider-style-default\" style=\"margin:15px 0;border-width:3px;border-color:#999999\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>March 28: Take in the fun at Frozen Dead Guy Days in Estes Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_88630\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-88630\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-88630\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/16105445\/kurt-karen-infront-of-coffin-course-web.webp\" alt=\"One of Colorado's most unique festivals, Frozen Dead Guys Days in Estes Park, Colorado, takes place annually in March. Photo courtesy of Visit Estes Park.\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-88630\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of Colorado&#8217;s most unique festivals, Frozen Dead Guys Days in Estes Park, Colorado, takes place annually in March. Photo courtesy of Visit Estes Park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Craving something \u201cweird\u201d for St. Patrick\u2019s weekend? <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/frozendeadguydays.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frozen Dead Guy Days<\/a> in Estes Park delivers with its quirky backstory and unique charm.<\/p>\n<p>After his grandfather died in Norway, Trygve Bauge had the body shipped to the United States in hopes that science might one day bring him back to life. &#8220;Grandpa Bredo&#8221; was preserved on dry ice for the trip and then stored for three years in liquid nitrogen at the Trans Time cryonics facility in California. In 1993, Trygve moved the body to a shed on his property in Nederland, Colorado, where he and his mother continued to keep Grandpa frozen. This move, along with a lot of other publicity Trygve acquired from other actions near Boulder, made for great stories and, for about 20 years, a local festival. Grandpa Bredo is still \u201con ice\u201d today.<\/p>\n<p>Previously held in Nederland, the festival now takes place in Estes Park. Events begin March 27 and run through March 29 at the Estes Park Events Complex, The Stanley Hotel and other locations throughout town.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss the coffin races, polar plunge (Trygve once broke the ice bathing world record), frostbite fashion show and more. All ages welcome. Save on admission with promo code \u201cFAMILY20.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>March in Colorado delivers it all: sun, snow (hopefully) and exciting ways to celebrate, whatever the weather. 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