From the top of the treetops, Arbor Annie has scouted out the must-do themes for March.
March in Ann Arbor arrives with its trademark “mood swings”—a teaser of spring sunshine one day and a swirl of snow another with plenty of rain in between. This month is packed with reasons to celebrate, from the clever fun of MAR10 Day and the “infinite” deliciousness of Pi Day to the emerald glow of St. Patrick’s Day.
March is Reading Month with a tour of our favorite local bookstores, and we’re even getting a head start on April’s biggest spectacles. It’s time to start prepping for Easter egg hunts and visiting the FoolMoon luminary workshops to get those “Fools of a Feather” wings ready for takeoff. Whether you’re grabbing a scoop on Free Cone Day or gearing up for the home stretch before Spring Break (starting March 30!),
Arbor Annie’s Flight Plan is a new feature for 2026. Each month, it will give an overview of the full month. It will generally have less of a focus on events, and more on general activities.
In-Flight Entertainment
March is Reading Month! Start the month with Read Across America Day on Monday, March 2 – Dr Seuss’s birthday! Head to a local library or bookstore to stock up on reading material before the big day. Wrap up Reading Month by shopping at the JLC Book Sale. And celebrate March is Reading Month at Use Your Voice with Jean Alicia Elster.
Next up is two plays on the date MAR10 Day and Pi Day. Celebrate all things Mario & friends on March 10 – MAR10. Whether you head to one of the events, visit an arcade, or have a family MarioKart competition. Then a few days later celebrate all things circular on Pi Day (3/14). Indulge in some pie – pizza or sweet – and learn about math.
Finally, it’s time to get crafting. FoolMoon & FestiFools may not be until April 10th & 12th, but all March they are holding Luminary Making Workshops. Even if you can’t make a workshop, get started on crafting a luminary at home. This year’s FoolMoon theme is Fools of a Feather – anyone want to make an Arbor Annie luminary?
Have a Foolish Time at FoolMoon & FestiFools 2026
It’s Foolish Time Ann Arbor! Yes, it is time for FoolMoon and FestiFools. 2026 marks the 20th Annual FestiFools! Ann Arbor FestiFools first foolishly paraded on Ann Arbor streets in 2007, and quickly become an Ann Arbor tradition! FoolMoon was added in 2011. Ann Arbor FoolMoon 2026 is on Friday, April 10 with processions across […]
Festive Fly-Bys
Don’t miss the big events this month. From St Patrick’s Day to pre-Easter celebrations that happen in March. Join the St Paddy’s day races, craft events, and of course get in on the St Patrick’s Day eats. Then, get ready for Easter in early April by meeting the Easter Bunny or joining an Easter Egg Hunt.
Fuel for the Flight
March is all about good food. Enjoy some Pi(e) on March 14 or grab your Free Cone on the First Day of Spring!
Outdoor Adventures
The warmer spring temperatures have the sap flowing in maple trees. Take a journey back through time to learn about traditional maple sugaring methods. Warmer temperatures also mean piles of snow are melting and the ground is thawing. That can lead to big puddles on the playground. We’ve got a list of mess-free playground – those with rubber mats to minimize the muddy mess.
