🌸 WonderLAND – Adventures in CLE: March 2026
Brunch, Broadway & Birthday Vibes
🎉 March 2026 Highlights
🗓️ Events & Experiences
“Water for Elephants” – Broadway at Playhouse Square
March 10–29
Yes, it's circus-y. Yes, it's magical. Yes, it’s totally worth putting on real pants for. This Broadway hit brings acrobatics and romance to Playhouse Square, and it’s giving major main character energy for your spring glow-up.
Cleveland Restaurant Week
March 3–15 (estimated)
Three courses. One fixed price. All the deliciousness. Cleveland’s top restaurants roll out special menus that are basically a foodie birthday gift to us all. Yes, I’ll take the duck risotto and sorbet flight. Thanks for asking.
Orchids Forever – Cleveland Botanical Garden
Mid-March through early May
Need a spring serotonin boost? Walk through vibrant displays of orchids and lush blooms in a warm, tropical conservatory. It’s like skipping town without needing a plane ticket—or a sitter.
ConCoction – Cleveland’s Sci-Fi/Fantasy Convention
March 21–23 (TBD)
Whether you’re into cosplay, board games, fan art, or just want to people-watch in your Hogwarts hoodie, this family-friendly weekend is a quirky blast.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Downtown Cleveland
Date: March 15
The city lights up in green with floats, bagpipes, and festive fun. Details at clevelandstpatricksday.com.
Cleveland Flea Market Kickoff
Dates: Starts mid-March, weekends only
A treasure trove for vintage lovers and foodies. Check the latest at clevelandflea.com.
Cleveland Museum of Art
Always free and full of rotating exhibits. See what’s new at clevelandart.org.
Loganberry Books Events
Cozy up with author readings and indie charm at loganberrybooks.com.
🌿 Outdoor Spring Adventures
Cherry Blossom Scouting in Wade Oval – Blooms usually start late March. Bring your camera, your kids, and your iced coffee.
Brewery Patio Hopping – Great Lakes, Terrestrial, and Collision Bend start opening up patios—bundle up and claim a spot in the sun!
Metroparks Hikes – Trails are muddy but beautiful. Reward yourself with donuts after. This is self-care.
Cleveland Botanical Garden Tropical Glasshouse
Escape the lingering cold with lush greenery. Info at cbgarden.org.
WinterFest Ice Skating
If the rink’s still open, grab your skates at winterfestcleveland.com.
Coffee Crawl
Warm up at top local spots like Phoenix Coffee, Rising Star Coffee, and Loop Cold Brew.
🍽️ March Restaurant Recs (Birthday Brunch Edition)
The Sleepy Rooster (Avon)
Rustic-chic brunch haven serving lemon ricotta pancakes and bloody marys with a little extra sass.
Salt+ (Lakewood)
Small plates, big flavor. Come for the sweet potato beignets, stay for the moody ambiance and killer cocktails.
Black Pig (Ohio City)
Creative American fare with rooftop views and major main character vibes. Treat. Yo. Self.
The Fairmount (Cleveland Heights)
Still rocking those igloos in early March—perfect for sipping bubbly under fairy lights.
Juneberry Table (Ohio City)
Southern breakfast comfort food that slaps: pimento cheese biscuits, fried chicken, and strawberry jam dreams.
TownHall
Bright, fresh, and perfect for transitioning into spring. townhallrestaurants.com/cleveland.
Fire Food and Drink
Seasonal dishes with a cozy atmosphere. Menu at firefoodanddrink.com.
Lucky’s Café
Comfort food classics for brunch or lunch. Visit luckyscleveland.com.
✨ Mandy’s Must-Do Tip:
March is my birthday month, so naturally, I celebrate with a little extra caffeine and fun. Do yourself a favor: hit the Cleveland Flea early before the crowds, then reward yourself with a warm-up coffee crawl hitting Phoenix Coffee and Rising Star. Trust me, it’s the perfect way to thaw out and toast to new beginnings.
