Throughout March and April, community members can engage in volunteer opportunities, special admission days at museums and experience various presentations and activities at South by Southwest Conference and Festivals. This list is not comprehensive.

March

It’s My Park Day

Austin Parks Foundation will host its biannual event where volunteers can do work such as tree mulching, planting, invasive plant removal and more. Volunteers can work on various projects across city parks and pre-registered volunteers can receive discounts and freebies from Central Machine Works, Zilker Brewing and Rosen’s Bagel Co.

Texas Wildlife Day

Attendees will participate in hands-on activities let by local nature groups and the museum’s education team.

SXSW EDU: Wikicurious

Community members can learn how to edit Wikipedia and Wikimedia platforms. Attendees can bring their own laptops or use one of the library’s computers for the event.

South by Southwest Conference and Festivals

The Austin staple is returning in March with a variety of music performances and film and TV showcases. Attendees can also look forward to pitch events focused on innovation and startups in the space.

March 12-18$745 (music badge); $1,095 (film and TV badge); $1,270 (innovation badge); $1,865 (platinum badge)Venues vary based on specific festival eventwww.sxsw.comSXSW will take place March 12-18 and showcase events from a variety of topics including music, film and professional development. (Courtesy SXSW)SXSW will take place March 12-18 and showcase events from a variety of topics including music, film and professional development. (Courtesy SXSW)Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends

The Paramount Theatre will present the musical which features three out-of-the-box thinkers: Rosie Revere, Iggy Peck and Ada Twist. The show highlights a STEM curriculum and is best for children ages five and up.

March 29, 1 p.m. (doors open); 4:30 p.m. (doors open)$20-$37The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austinwww.austintheatre.orgRodeo Austin

Community members can plan to attend the event’s ProRodeo or live music performances featuring bull riding, barrel racing, mutton bustin’, team roping and more. Performers include Eli Young Band, Midland and William Clark Green.

Sensory Morning: Trains at the Bullock

Families can explore all three floors of galleries in a low-sensory experience with sensory items available at check-in including sensory bags with fidget toys, look-and-see cards, communication sheets and sensory maps. Attendees can also take a look at a life-size Texas model train.

March 14, 9-11 a.m.$10 per household; free for museum membersBullock Museum, 1800 Congress Ave., Austinwww.thestoryoftexas.comApril

The Bloody Mary Fest

The annual festival will showcase curated blood marys from participating businesses including Snooze, Laurel, Eureka, Cisco’s and more. Participants can also partake in temporary tattoo opportunities and photo ops.

April 4, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (times vary by session)$81.32 (VIP admission); $62.45 (general admission); $47.47 (designated driver admission)Fair Market, 1100 E. Fifth St., Austinwww.thebloodymaryfest.com/austin-4-4-26