Spring into March: Top Events in Thornton, Colorado
March 2026 is a milestone month for Thornton, packed with top events with everything from 70th-anniversary celebrations to high-energy ballet and local markets. Whether you’re looking for family fun or professional networking, here is what’s happening in our community this month. Stop by Skunked Retail Marijuana Dispensary Thornton and ask our knowledgeable bud tenders for great strains and terms that will set these events on FIRE! Did you know that some of our bud tenders have been with us since we opened in 2022? Check out our suggested pairings for the events below.
🎭 Featured Culture & Arts
- 2026 Music Series: Colorado Ballet
- Date & Time: Friday, March 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
- Location: Trail Winds Recreation Center (13495 Holly St)
- Details: This is the inaugural event of Thornton’s first-ever ticketed performance series. Watch excerpts from The Nutcracker and A Midsummer Night’s Dream in an interactive session designed for all ages.
- Cost: Adults $18, Youth $12.
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- Thornton 70th Anniversary History Exhibit
- Date & Time: Ongoing through March | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Location: Thornton Arts & Culture Center Annex
- Details: Celebrate seven decades of our city with the “Thornton Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” exhibit.
🛍️ Community & Family Fun
- Spring Community Market
- Date & Time: Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 11:00 AM
- Location: Century Middle School
- Details: A free family event featuring 20+ local vendors, food trucks, and a flower pot-making station for kids.
- Dino Fest 2026
- Date & Time: March 2026 (Check official calendar for final date)
- Location: City of Thornton
- Details: A free, interactive STEM event with hands-on dino-themed exhibits for budding scientists.
🤝 Business & Networking
The Thornton Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting several key sessions to help local professionals connect:
- 1-on-1 Business Strategy Sessions: Mondays (March 23, 30) from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
- NextGen Leads Group: Wednesday, March 18 at 4:00 PM.
- Coffee W/ Courtney: Wednesday, March 25 at 8:30 AM.
- Thornton Networking Trailblazers (TNT): Fridays (March 20, 27) at 8:30 AM.
☘️ St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations (Today!)
- Main Event Celebration: Tuesday, March 17 | Starts at 11:00 AM.
- Game Night: March 17 at various local venues featuring igloos and holiday drink specials.
- Pairing Suggestion to get all the Green Deals
Don’t forget that Thornton Landfill Day is also coming up this Saturday, March 21, from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM for residents looking to do some early spring cleaning.