This post covers the best things to do in Los Angeles in March 2023, including free, nighttime, and family-friendly events and activities.
- Top 10
- Free Things to Do
- Things to Do at Night
- Family-Friendly
- How is the Weather in LA?
- Free Walking Tours
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TOP 10 EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO
This section will feature our top 10 activities to enjoy in LA throughout March.
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Some of the items listed in this post are included for free with the purchase of a tourist discount pass!
1. Go to a Concert
There are a lot of concert venues in Los Angeles.
We’ve listed the highlights below, but you can find all the March concerts on StubHub.
- The Flaming Lips | March 7th (Anaheim)
- Billy Joel | March 10th
- Hardy | March 10th
- Carrie Underwood | March 13th
- Bonnie Raitt | March 14th (Long Beach)
- Morgan Wade | March 23rd
- Greta Van Fleet | March 24th (Anaheim)
- Depeche Mode | March 28th
The Rolling Loud hop-hop Music Festival takes place Hollywood Park in Inglewood, March 3rd-5th with such artists as Future, Travis Scott, Lil Wayne, Tyga, Soulja Boy, Lil Baby, and many many more. Tickets can be purchased here.
Find all of the concerts happening in LA here.
2. See a Stand Up Comedy Show
There will be several notable comedians performing in Los Angeles throughout the month of March.
If you're in need of a good laugh, this is a great time to see some stand up comedy!
Here are a few of the best comics you can see in LA this month:
- Sinbad | March 11th, 12th
- La India Yuridia | March 17th
If you're willing to go further afield, there are other options:
- Brian Regan | March 3rd | Thousand Oaks
- Marlon Wayans | March 16th, 17th, 18th | Brea
- Deon Cole | March 10th-12th | Irvine
- Penn and Teller | March 17th | Thousand Oaks
- Carlos Mencea | March 23-26th | Irvine
For additional shows, check this list of stand-up comedy shows in the Los Angeles area in March.
3. Attend a Sporting Event
March is a wonderful month to enjoy a Los Angeles game! Check the information below for game specifics.
Hockey
Basketball
Soccer
Baseball
Seeing a big game is a great way to spend your afternoon or evening! Click here for a list of all sports tickets in LA in March.
For more things to do at night, check the section down below.
For more things to do at night or activities with the kids, check the sections down below.
4. Attend the Theatre
Live theatre is a wonderful thing to enjoy while traveling.
L.A. has a few options in March. Los Angeles loves to entertain!
Here are just a few of the musicals happening this month in the LA area.
- The Lion King | March 1st-26th
- Tango | March 16th-18th
- The Secret Garden | March 25th
- Mean Girls | March 7th-19th | Costa Mesa
- Fiddler on the Roof | March 9th-12th | Thousand Oaks
If you're looking for musical performances
- Cystalline Resonance: Finanl Fantasy Piano Concert | March 4th
- Los Angeles Opera | March 10th, 25th
Find all the theatrical productions here.
5. Knott’s Boysenberry Festival
Knott’s Berry Farm’s Boysenberry Fest returns in 2023 to honor its long-standing history with the fruit.
This three-week festival celebrates unique foods and beer & wine.
Knott’s Berry Farm is the birthplace of the boysenberry!
Indulge in over 75 boysenberry inspired dishes among many other events and activities!
After you’ve had your fill of boysenberry treats, you can also enjoy the theme park, of course!
Purchase tickets or learn more.
NOTE: Admission to Knott's Berry Farm is actually included with some Los Angeles tourist passes, allowing you to save money on this activity.
6. Save Money with a Tourist Attraction Discount Pass
To make the most out of your time in LA, and save a lot of money while seeing the sights, consider purchasing a tourist attraction discount pass.
You’ll pay one fee upfront and receive free or highly discounted entry into many of the city’s most popular attractions and activities.
Tourist discount passes work by bundling multiple tickets into one price, usually between 20%-50% the retail price.
Read our post comparing the different LA tourist discount passes.
Several bus tour companies, including hop-on-hop-off buses, also offer discounts and deals.
If you already know which discount pass best suits your purpose, you can purchase one here:
All Inclusive - Go City Los Angeles | Explorer - Go City Los Angeles | Flex Pass - Los Angeles Sightseeing | CityPass Southern California
7. Experience the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
There will be several opportunities to see the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra perform at the Walt Disney Concert Hall this March.
If you're more interested in classical music than the modern artists performing concerts this month, you may want to consider one of these live shows.
Throughout the month, you can expect the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra play the music of Mahler, Dvorak, and many other master composers.
Ticket prices start at around $100 per seat.
Purchase tickets or learn more.
8. LA Marathon
Go to cheer on the runners, or if you are a runner yourself, come on down to the L.A. Marathon.
The run starts at Dodger Stadium and then heads west past Downtown L.A., Hollywood, and ends at the Santa Monica Pier and will be held on March 19th, 2023.
For registration and marathon information, click here.
9. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th
Indulge in the luck of the Irish with numerous St. Patrick’s Day events happening throughout Los Angeles!
City-wide multiple bars, restaurants, and hotels will be hosting pub crawls, block parties, club crawls, and parties.
Another option is to see the movies Once and The Committments, both about music in Ireland.
There will also be Irish food, Guinness beer, and other drinks on tap.
10. Spot a Whale at the Festival of Whales
March 4th - 5th, 2023, bring the family to join in on the 52nd year of Dana Point’s Festival of Whales which celebrates the migration of the California Gray Whale.
Dana Point is just south of Laguna Beach in Orange County and is home to a 2500-slip yacht harbor that sits within a stunning natural cove under towering white cliffs.
Special events for the festival include a parade, whale watching, paddleboard classes, rubber ducky derby, art in the park, street fair, and BBQ.
The festival is free to attend and fun for people of all ages.
You can find more free activities in the section below.
For more ideas for any time of year, be sure to read our master post on things to do in LA.
FREE THINGS TO DO IN LA IN MARCH
Los Angeles always has free events for the whole family to attend. In fact, some of the events we’ve listed above are also free to attend!
Read our master post on the best free things to do in LA year-round.
11. Vegan Street Food Fair
Head to North Hollywood March 26th, 2023 for a tasty Vegan Street Food Fair!
Los Angeles has always been known for having diverse food options.
Here vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants and vendors share their creations.
12. Visit Santa Monica Pier and Beach
Opened in 1909, the historic Santa Monica Pier has a lot to offer people of all ages! And the beach is always free to enjoy.
Taking a stroll down the pier will lead you through a number of souvenir kiosks, and past a number of restaurants, street performers & musicians on any given day.
For a fee, experience the rides at the lively amusement park, Pacific Park, or spend some time in the pier’s aquarium.
13. Public Star Party at Griffith Park Observatory
One Saturday every month, the Observatory hosts a Star Party where guests can try amazing telescopes between 2:00 pm - 9:45 pm on the lawn.
You can also check out the free museum while you are there!
THINGS TO DO IN THE EVENING IN LA IN MARCH
Below is just a sampling of the many things to do at night in March.
For suggestions on other nighttime activities, see our post things to do at night in LA.
14. Experience Universal CityWalk
Enjoy an evening of fun within Universal Citywalk, a three-block promenade full of dining, shopping, and entertainment adjacent to Universal Studios.
In addition to a slew of stores and restaurants, there is a movie theater, dueling piano bar, and even an indoor skydiving establishment!
There’s something for everyone at Citywalk--a popular new addition is the Voodoo Doughnuts of Portland, Oregon fame. Hours vary.
15. Pole Dancing Competition
While this is an all-day event on March 11th - 12th, the amateurs are during the day time and the professionals are in the evening.
The athleticism of these dancers is very impressive!
Be sure to buy your tickets for the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood.
16. Attend PaleyFest LA
The 40th anniversaty of this festival that celebrates television takes place at the Dolby Theatre March 31st - to April 4th, 2023.
Stars and creators of TV shows make appearances, and there will be screenings of episodes and behind the scenes footage.
For tickets and additional information, click here.
17. Head to the Wallis Center
The Wallis Center in Beverly Hills has amazing performances year-round.
In March 2023, you'll find The Last Sorcerer, An Evening with Isaac Mizrahi, Songs of Shanghai Sonatas, and more.
18. See Live Stand-Up Comedy
If you’re in need of a good laugh, Los Angeles is home to some of the best comedy clubs and improv in the world and there are a lot of notable comedians who perform here throughout the year.
Improv/Sketch Comedy
- Upright Citizens Brigade
- The Groundlings
- Comedy Sportz (Family Friendly)
- Improv Hollywood
- Second City
Stand-Up Comedy
FAMILY-FRIENDLY THINGS TO DO
There are lots of things to do in L.A. with families!
Below we list a few more kid-friendly activities for the month of March.
Be sure to read our full post on things to do with kids in LA.
19. Visit Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
Treat the whole family to a star-studded experience--sort of.
Visit the famous Madame Tussauds wax museum in Hollywood to get up close and personal with the wax versions of your favorite celebrities.
Figures at the Hollywood location include pop stars like Taylor Swift, Madonna, and Michael Jackson as well as Hollywood icons like Marilyn Monroe and Paul Newman.
Don’t forget the Marvel Superheroes and sports stars as well! Madame Tussauds is open seven days a week; hours vary.
You can get FREE or discounted access to Madame Tussauds with a Go Los Angeles Card!
20. Shop Until You Drop at the Citadel Outlets
Located just 10 minutes south of downtown Los Angeles, the Citadel Outlets is the only retail outlet center in the LA area and hosts 130 brand name outlet stores offering 30%-70% off retail prices.
Shop brands that include H&M, Banana Republic, Kate Spade, Calvin Klein, and Guess among many others!
Food choices are also plentiful, as the outlets have 16 different restaurant choices to choose from.
Also, note the outlet center’s eclectic exterior facade–built 75 years ago!
The outlets are open Monday-Sunday from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm and parking is ample.
21. Travel Town
Does your kiddo love trains? A great activity is to go to Travel Town Museum in Griffith Park.
There are daily miniature train rides as well as docent tours the second Saturday of the month.
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