March 2025: Daily Events Calendar on Ambergris Caye

This is a list of the many MARCH 2025 events and activities around Ambergris Caye. But before I dive into the calendar, let’s start with the big-picture questions.

If it is your first time on the island, see Your Guide to Ambergris Caye.

March is still the height of the busy season on the island with Spring Break (think families not Daytona-MTV Spring Break). This year Carnaval (Carnival or Mardi Gras) takes place during the first few days of March (you can read more about this very interesting, only-in-San-Pedro, fun time here). Also, a few weeks ago, National Elections were called for March 12. (Here is what you can expect from Election Day in Belize) Do not be surprised if you run into a rally or a parade during the days leading up to the event – and on Election night, after the winner is announced.

The mainland and the Belize River hosts the biggest athletic event of the year – La Ruta Maya. A grueling for the athletes, very fun to watch for the spectators 3 day canoe race from San Ignacio in Western Belize to Belize City.

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Weather in March on Ambergris Caye

The rainy season really lingered this year. Usually we see the end of any rains in the first week of Janary and then we settle in for the DRY season. Without more than a drop or two of rain until May or June. But this year, we got rain into the last few weeks of February. Strange. BUT…the dry season is REALLY here now. Don’t be surprised if you don’t see one drop of rain in March. Sun…all sun.

See this website for the best weather forecast I have found for this island.

What can start in March are the “Easter Winds”. The wind can really pick up at times blowing steadily up to 25 or even 30 mph (again, see the weather site above). This can make the reef side of the island blustery – sometimes sand will blow about. But just travel over to the west side – the Secret Beach side of the island – and you’ll find beautiful calm seas.

February might be the best weather of the year. You are going to get SUN and mild temperatures. Temps are generally in the upper 70s to low-mid 80s. The sun is out. And the higher “Easter Winds” haven’t kicked in yet.

I check the weather on Windfinder always knowing that this is the tropics and weather is quite changeable. So you can really only trust the forecast a day or two out.

Sargassum in March:

Sargassum is a brown algae/seaweed that floats in big mats atop the ocean and has lots of positive benefits. It’s a nursery for young sealife and turtles. But…especially since 2015 in Belize…amounts have increased and huge piles of this stuff have washed up on shores around the Caribbean and Mexico and southern USA (and all over the world)

The influx in Belize – and the Yucatan Coast (from Cancun on down) has a very loose season. I think it’s the ocean currents…or the winds or the gulf stream flow…maybe all those things 🙂

Sargassum season, in my estimation, is mid-January to August based on previous years.

Last year (2024), it did not come in until the end of February and our beaches were mostly clear until then. Some years are worse than others. It affects, as far as I can tell, just about every Caribbean island.

So far in 2025, we had some come in during the 3rd week in January…and then on and off periods – none TOO bad. We had a bunch come in this first week of March and then again mid-March. This seaweed affects ONLY the EAST or reef side of the island while the west side (and the Secret Beach area) stays seaweed-free.

Seafood in March:

Lobster Season ended February 28th and will reopen on July 1st – the 2025 Lobsterfestival takes place in the beginning of July with the big block party on July 12th.

Conch season is OPEN. The conch season in Belize ends June 30th. And reopens October 1st.

Before I get into March, here are some things coming up this April to watch out for:

• Easter: Easter is a BIG weekend in San Pedro – many Belizeans travel to the island to hang out with family and to PARTY! Water taxis will be jammed starting on the Wednesday before Easter. And the Monday after Easter – called “Easter Monday” is a holiday as well. Easter is April 20th be ready 🙂 Here is a post about what to Expect on Easter weekend on Ambergris Caye.

Here are the events around San Pedro and Ambergris Caye for March 2025. There is an event called Chase the Ace where you buy a drink, get a ticket and a chance to pick a card and win money…it can be lots of money. Someone won big on January 14th so they are on break but…See the POT size, check when it restarts and more details here.

I got a late EXTRA late start this month!

March 7, Friday

Belize’s Largest Athletic Event – the Ruta Maya Canoe takes off at sunrise from San Ignacio, Belize heading to Belize City (here is the official website) First day: San Ignacio to Banana Bank

Big PUP (Peoples’ United Party) Rally – this is the incumbent party and will most likely be re-elected. A rally for supporters – with an appearance from the Prime Minister

Drive in Movie Night at Moon Bar at Mangata Villas, 6 miles north, 7pm (make reservations) every Friday

Trivioke (trivia followed by karaoke) at NautiCrab Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, Trivia, 6pm, Karaoke, 8pm, every Friday

Mayan Feast Buffet every Friday, Elvi’s Kitchen in San Pedro town, 6pm (make reservations)

Welcome to the Weekend Jam Session, Palapa Bar & Grill in Boca Del Rio, 2-4pm

Steak Night Date Night! at Someplace South CafeBar (2.5 miles south of town), Featuring our USDA Ribeye, Filet Mignon and Surf & Turf (choice of lobster or grilled shrimp), Live music with Dennis C. Wolfe II 6-9, reservations recommeFebruary 1st, Saturday

Live Music at The Truck Stop starting at 5:30pm, 1 mile north of San Pedro Town

Live Music at the Palapa Bar, afternoon and evening, see their schedule for times and artists

March 8, Saturday

Day Two of the RUTA MAYA– Canoe Race on the mainland of Belize, Banana Bank to Double Head Cabbage (one of the best village names in Belize!)

Corn Hole Tournament at La Cala Restaurant and Bar, at White Sands Resort at 2.5 miles north. $10 to enter, winners get the pot.  Starts at 2pm.

Pop-Up Market Day at Caribbean Villas, about 1/2 mile south of town (great event – here is the last time I went – hoping to go again for this one!)

March 9, Sunday

Day Three of the RUTA MAYA– Canoe Race on the mainland of Belize, Double Head Cabbage to Burrell Boom (there’s a party waiting for the racers each afternoon – here’s the time I went in Burrell Boom – SO FUN)

Sunday Brunch, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, 9am to Noon

PUR Bar, Restaurant and Hotel, about 1 mile north of bridge, starting at 11am

Live Music with Island Kings Band every Sunday, Croc’s Sunset Sports Bar & Grill, 3/4 mile north of town, starts at 6pm

Live Music with Pete Money, 6-9pm, Someplace South about 2.5 miles south of town

March 10th, Monday

Today is a National Holiday in Belize – Heroes and Benefactors Day. It was changed names fairly recently (ChatGPT tells me 2021…but that could be a AI hallucination) – though the idea is the same. It was initially named Baron Bliss Day after a very cool cat (who never actually stepped foot on Belizean soil), Henry Edward Ernest Victor Bliss, the 4th Baron Bliss. Here’s some more information on the man and the day.

Schools will be closed, banks and government offices, some smaller businesses/delis.

Day Four (the end) of the RUTA MAYA– Canoe Race on the mainland of Belize, the boats come into Belize City

OGC: I Don’t Hate Mondays Guitar Circle, every Monday, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, Noon to 5pm

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Name Dat Tune at Wayo’s Beach Bar, every Monday, just north of town, 7pm

March 11, Tuesday

The World Famous Hermit Crab Races at NautiCrab Bar and Restaurant, 6pm (check it out here at their old location), both Tuesday and Thursday nights during this busier season

BINGO at Toast, about 1.5 miles south of San Pedro, starts at 6pm

Jam Night at Croc’s Sunset Bar, .5 miles north of the bridge, starts at 4pm

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Taco Tuesdays with Live Music, Mata Chica Resort, 5 miles north, 4 to 7pm

Flash Back Tuesdays with DJ Alert, Wayo’s Bar & Grill, just north of town, 7pm

Live Music with Matias, 6-9pm, Someplace South about 2.5 miles south of town

March 12, Wednesday

It’s National Election Day in Belize! School are closed. There will be no alcohol served in bars and none sold in stores until the votes have been counted in the evening! Here is more of what you can expect on Election Day.

The voting spots from 7am to 6pm: The San Pedro High School – Surnames A-G and the RC Primary School (in town) Surnames H-Z – expect a bit of rallying around the spots.

Charcuterie at Frenchy’s, here are the details

Girls Night Out at Casey’s Boatyard (Behind Maya Air/Bakkatown), Wednesday night is a fun late night club night in San Pedro – and it has been for a WHILE…with Ladies Night. Start your night here

Ladies Night after is at LIV Hookah Lounge (until 3am I think)

BINGO, every Wednesday, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, 5pm (reservations recommended)

Trivia Wednesday at Toast San Pedro, about 1.5 miles south of town, sign-up 6pm, starts at 6:30pm

Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Live Music with Manny Music, 6-9pm, Someplace South about 2.5 miles south of town

March 13, Thursday

The World Famous Hermit Crab Races at NautiCrab Bar and Restaurant, 6pm (check it out here at their old location)

The Chicken Drop, every Thursday at Corona Del Mar Resort about 1/2 mile south of San Pedro town, 6pm – take an inside look at this very unique event

Paint & Splash at NautiCrab, Boca Del Rio, 2pm

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Live Music with Bill Hay, 6-9pm, Someplace South about 2.5 miles south of town

March 14, Friday

Drive in Movie Night at Moon Bar at Mangata Villas, 6 miles north, 7pm (make reservations) every Friday

Trivioke (trivia followed by karaoke) at NautiCrab Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, Trivia, 6pm, Karaoke, 8pm, every Friday

Mayan Feast Buffet every Friday, Elvi’s Kitchen in San Pedro town, 6pm (make reservations)

Welcome to the Weekend Jam Session, Palapa Bar & Grill in Boca Del Rio, 2-4pm

Steak Night Date Night! at Someplace South CafeBar (2.5 miles south of town), Featuring our USDA Ribeye, Filet Mignon and Surf & Turf (choice of lobster or grilled shrimp), Live music with Dennis C. Wolfe II 6-9, reservations recommended.

Live Music at The Truck Stop starting at 5:30pm, 1 mile north of San Pedro Town

Live Music at the Palapa Bar, afternoon and evening, see their schedule for times and artists

March 15, Saturday

Corn Hole Tournament at La Cala Restaurant and Bar, at White Sands Resort at 2.5 miles north. $10 to enter, winners get the pot.  Starts at 2pm.

The Truck Stop Farmers and Artists Market

March 16, Sunday

Sunday Brunch, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, 9am to Noon

PUR Bar, Restaurant and Hotel, about 1 mile north of bridge, starting at 11am

Live Music with Island Kings Band every Sunday, Croc’s Sunset Sports Bar & Grill, 3/4 mile north of town, starts at 6pm

Live Music with Pete Money, 6-9pm, Someplace South about 2.5 miles south of town

March 17th, Monday

St Patricks Day at NautiCrab, bring your green for The biggest party in town with the best DJ (this inspired me to make a corned beef for the second time in my life – I need to make sure I still have that weird pink salt…)

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Name Dat Tune at Wayo’s Beach Bar, every Monday, just north of town, 7pm

March 18, Tuesday

The World Famous Hermit Crab Races at NautiCrab Bar and Restaurant, 6pm (check it out here at their old location), both Tuesday and Thursday nights during this busier season

BINGO at Toast, about 1.5 miles south of San Pedro, starts at 6pm

Jam Night at Croc’s Sunset Bar, .5 miles north of the bridge, starts at 4pm

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Taco Tuesdays with Live Music, Mata Chica Resort, 5 miles north, 4 to 7pm

Flash Back Tuesdays with DJ Alert, Wayo’s Bar & Grill, just north of town, 7pm

Live Music with Matias, 6-9pm, Someplace South about 2.5 miles south of town

March 19, Wednesday

Charcuterie at Frenchy’s, here are the details

Girls Night Out at Casey’s Boatyard (Behind Maya Air/Bakkatown), Wednesday night is a fun late night club night in San Pedro – and it has been for a WHILE…with Ladies Night. Start your night here

Ladies Night after is at LIV Hookah Lounge (until 3am I think)

BINGO, every Wednesday, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, 5pm (reservations recommended)

Trivia Wednesday at Toast San Pedro, about 1.5 miles south of town, sign-up 6pm, starts at 6:30pm

Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Live Music with Manny Music, 6-9pm, Someplace South about 2.5 miles south of town

March 20, Thursday

The World Famous Hermit Crab Races at NautiCrab Bar and Restaurant, 6pm (check it out here at their old location)

The Chicken Drop, every Thursday at Corona Del Mar Resort about 1/2 mile south of San Pedro town, 6pm – take an inside look at this very unique event

Paint & Splash at NautiCrab, Boca Del Rio, 2pm

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Live Music with Bill Hay, 6-9pm, Someplace South about 2.5 miles south of town

March 21, Friday

Drive in Movie Night at Moon Bar at Mangata Villas, 6 miles north, 7pm (make reservations) every Friday

Trivioke (trivia followed by karaoke) at NautiCrab Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, Trivia, 6pm, Karaoke, 8pm, every Friday

Mayan Feast Buffet every Friday, Elvi’s Kitchen in San Pedro town, 6pm (make reservations)

Welcome to the Weekend Jam Session, Palapa Bar & Grill in Boca Del Rio, 2-4pm

Steak Night Date Night! at Someplace South CafeBar (2.5 miles south of town), Featuring our USDA Ribeye, Filet Mignon and Surf & Turf (choice of lobster or grilled shrimp), Live music with Dennis C. Wolfe II 6-9, reservations recommended.

Live Music at The Truck Stop starting at 5:30pm, 1 mile north of San Pedro Town

Live Music at the Palapa Bar, afternoon and evening, see their schedule for times and artists

March 22, Saturday

Stride For Change Run (more information)

Fight Night at the HS Auditorium (More Information here)

Corn Hole Tournament at La Cala Restaurant and Bar, at White Sands Resort at 2.5 miles north. $10 to enter, winners get the pot.  Starts at 2pm.

March 23, Sunday

Cluckington Challenge (get more information here)

Sunday Brunch, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, 9am to Noon

PUR Bar, Restaurant and Hotel, about 1 mile north of bridge, starting at 11am

Live Music with Island Kings Band every Sunday, Croc’s Sunset Sports Bar & Grill, 3/4 mile north of town, starts at 6pm

Live Music with Pete Money, 6-9pm, Someplace South about 2.5 miles south of town

March 24th, Monday

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Name Dat Tune at Wayo’s Beach Bar, every Monday, just north of town, 7pm

March 25, Tuesday

The World Famous Hermit Crab Races at NautiCrab Bar and Restaurant, 6pm (check it out here at their old location), both Tuesday and Thursday nights during this busier season

BINGO at Toast, about 1.5 miles south of San Pedro, starts at 6pm

Jam Night at Croc’s Sunset Bar, .5 miles north of the bridge, starts at 4pm

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Taco Tuesdays with Live Music, Mata Chica Resort, 5 miles north, 4 to 7pm

Flash Back Tuesdays with DJ Alert, Wayo’s Bar & Grill, just north of town, 7pm

March 26, Wednesday

Charcuterie at Frenchy’s, here are the details

Girls Night Out at Casey’s Boatyard (Behind Maya Air/Bakkatown), Wednesday night is a fun late night club night in San Pedro – and it has been for a WHILE…with Ladies Night. Start your night here

Ladies Night after is at LIV Hookah Lounge (until 3am I think)

BINGO, every Wednesday, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, 5pm (reservations recommended)

Trivia Wednesday at Toast San Pedro, about 1.5 miles south of town, sign-up 6pm, starts at 6:30pm

Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Live Music with Manny Music, 6-9pm, Someplace South about 2.5 miles south of town

March 27, Thursday

The World Famous Hermit Crab Races at NautiCrab Bar and Restaurant, 6pm (check it out here at their old location)

The Chicken Drop, every Thursday at Corona Del Mar Resort about 1/2 mile south of San Pedro town, 6pm – take an inside look at this very unique event

Paint & Splash at NautiCrab, Boca Del Rio, 2pm

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Live Music with Bill Hay, 6-9pm, Someplace South about 2.5 miles south of town

March 28, Friday

Drive in Movie Night at Moon Bar at Mangata Villas, 6 miles north, 7pm (make reservations) every Friday

Trivioke (trivia followed by karaoke) at NautiCrab Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, Trivia, 6pm, Karaoke, 8pm, every Friday

Mayan Feast Buffet every Friday, Elvi’s Kitchen in San Pedro town, 6pm (make reservations)

Welcome to the Weekend Jam Session, Palapa Bar & Grill in Boca Del Rio, 2-4pm

Steak Night Date Night! at Someplace South CafeBar (2.5 miles south of town), Featuring our USDA Ribeye, Filet Mignon and Surf & Turf (choice of lobster or grilled shrimp), Live music with Dennis C. Wolfe II 6-9, reservations recommended.

Live Music at The Truck Stop starting at 5:30pm, 1 mile north of San Pedro Town

Live Music at the Palapa Bar, afternoon and evening, see their schedule for times and artists

March 29, Saturday

Corn Hole Tournament at La Cala Restaurant and Bar, at White Sands Resort at 2.5 miles north. $10 to enter, winners get the pot.  Starts at 2pm.

March 30, Sunday

Sunday Brunch, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, 9am to Noon

PUR Bar, Restaurant and Hotel, about 1 mile north of bridge, starting at 11am

Live Music with Island Kings Band every Sunday, Croc’s Sunset Sports Bar & Grill, 3/4 mile north of town, starts at 6pm

Live Music with Pete Money, 6-9pm, Someplace South about 2.5 miles south of town

March 31, Monday

Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Name Dat Tune at Wayo’s Beach Bar, every Monday, just north of town, 7pm