Spring officially returns this month, which means there are way more exciting things to do in and around town—including St. Patrick's Day and Lafayette Bicentennial Farewell Tour events.
You just have to make room for them on your social calendar! Here's a quick primer on the best things to do in Fayetteville for the month of March!
Comedy for a Cause
March 1
Paddy’s Irish Public House
Prepare for Paddy’s first “Comedy for a Cause” to help raise money for a good cause. Proceeds go to support the small town of Marshall in Western North Carolina, which was devastated by Hurricane Helene. Enjoy a few drinks and lots of laughs. A silent auction will be held—with limited seating.
Lafayette Procession and Welcome
March 4
Green Street, Downtown Fayetteville
Help greet the Marquis de Lafayette at Cross Creek Park as the city’s namesake makes his grand entrance into Fayetteville in a horse-drawn carriage, just like he did in 1825. Then head to First Presbyterian Church to meet the Marquis in person! This historic reenactment is part of the nationwide 200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s Grand Tour of the U.S.
Lafayette Exhibit at the Fayetteville History Museum
March 3-14
Recurring Daily
View some real history from the Marquis’ visit through the Lafayette Exhibit at the Fayetteville History Museum. Items include artifacts and official documents like the Liberty Point Resolves. The decree proposed separation from England a full year before the Declaration of Independence. The original “Lafayette Map” will also be on display. Lafayette gave the hand-written speech when he arrived in Fayetteville in 1825.
Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry Museum Tour
March 4-5
210 Burgess St.
Experience even more Lafayette history at the Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry Museum Tour. The highlight will be the actual carriage that carried Lafayette around the city during his 1825 farewell tour of America. Admission is FREE, but reservations are required via email at lafayetteanniversary2025@gmail.com.
An Evening of Art and History
March 6
U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum
Join in on the discussion about the WW II Monuments Men and the daring rescue of the Virgin Mary statue in La Gleize, Belgium, during An Evening of Art and History. Speakers Corine Wegener and Sarah Forgey will share their insights into the historic events and the importance of preserving their memory.
Comedy & Cocktails with Buzz Sutherland and Wills Maxwell, jr.
March 6
Paddy’s Irish Pub
Sit back and prepare to laugh out loud during Comedy and Cocktails night with our showcase of nationally touring comedians in the club! This evening’s comedians include headliner Buzz Sutherland, 16-time College Comedy World Comedian of the Year winner. Featured comedian Wills Maxwell Jr. is a Port City’s Top Comic Award and a regional finalist for StandUp NBC’s competition.
Ringling
March 7-9
Crown Complex
Experience all the excitement and majesty of the world-famous Ringling Circus, also known as The Greatest Show On Earth®. You’ll see never-before-seen acts on a triangular highwire, daring crisscross trapeze, extreme bicycle trampoline, and more!
Mac and Cheese Festival
March 8
Segra Stadium
Make a beeline downtown for the city’s first Mac and Cheese Festival at Segra Stadium! You’ll enjoy loads of mac and cheese dishes, obviously, as well as live music, art vendors, and more all inside the cozy confines of our hometown minor league baseball stadium. Bring your family and friends, as well as a big appetite!
Lunchtime Chamber Music Concert
March 13
223 Hay St.
Try something different for lunch with the Lunchtime Chamber Music Concert. Presented by the Camellia Chamber Music Project, local Megan Kenny and Holland Phillips in an engaging dance concert by female composers.
Fayetteville Marksmen Hockey
March 14
Crown Complex
Head to the Crown Complex to cheer on the Fayetteville Marksmen’s final push for the playoffs. This evening's opponent will be the Evansville Thunderbolts. It’s also Teacher Appreciation Night, so educators from across the region will be honored.
Kids Night Out at the Garden: Glow in the Dark
March 14
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
Take a break from the kids by letting them have their own Kids Night Out at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden. Rest easy while knowing the little ones enjoying Glow in the Dark crafts, activities, and games. And don’t forget the campfire s’mores too! This is a drop-off program for kids ages 8-12.
Mallet Madness
March 14-15
The Arts Council
Dr. Daniel McCloud, Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra assistant conductor and percussionist, leads an eight-person percussion ensemble for a musical Mallet Madness journey through the night. The exciting concert will surely entertain everyone in attendance.
Adventures with Young King Arthur
March 15-16
Fascinate-U Children’s Museum
Bring the entire family to enjoy Adventures with Young King Arthur, a musical play about the legendary wizard Merlin and his travels to the present day. During his stay, Merlin invites a teen brother and sister back to the Dark Ages where they eventually learn that girls can be just as smart as boys.
R&B Invitation
March 15
Crown Complex
The R&B Invitation Tour, featuring R&B legends Joe, Musiq Soulchild, and Eric Benét, hits the big stage at the Crown Coliseum for an evening of smooth soul and entertainment. But get your tickets now, because the tour stop in Fayetteville is for one night only!
Edgar Allen Poe: Speakeasy
March 20-22
The Cameo
Gather around and be prepared to be chilled by the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy experience. Four of his most famous stories will be recounted and reimagined by Poe historians on the Cameo stage. of Edgar Allan Poe. A mixologist will also be on hand to turn the play into a 4-part cocktail experience.
ZZ Top: The Elevation Tour
March 21
Crown Complex
Get ready to hear the iconic sounds of 80s mega band ZZ Top as it plays its most iconic hit songs live during their Elevation Tour stop at the Crown Complex! The band has become so famous that it's synonymous with hot rods, shaggy beards, and swinging guitars. Get ready to rock the night away!
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
March 29
Crown Complex
Relive those glorious geriatric gals from 80s sitcom TV, the Golden Girls, but live and in person! But audience members beware: this new comedy show is for fans 18 and older because these aren’t the same girls your parents and grandparents grew up with. Get ready to laugh out loud.
