May is here, and so is a month full of family fun in Austin! From Mother’s Day celebrations to end-of-school-year adventures and Memorial Day parties, there’s something exciting happening all month long. We know your calendar’s probably packed—but this list is all about making time for memory-making. Bookmark this page for easy, kid-friendly plans when you’re looking to make the most of May!
Header photo via UMLAUF
All Month Long:
- Round Rock Express Home Games @ Dell Diamond (Various May Dates here)
- Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus @ Zach Theater
- May Market @ Blue Genie Art Bazaar (Through June 1)
Save these Dates:
May 1: Egyptian Starry Night @ GirlStart
May 1 – 4: Disney On Ice Presents: Let’s Dance
May 1: Thinkery Prom: Cosmic Rodeo
May 2 & 3: 22nd Annual Lonestar Round Up
May 2: KUTX Rock The Park @ Mueller Lake Park & Amphitheater
May 2 – 4: Annie @ Bass Concert Hall
May 3: Free First Saturdays: Cycle The City @ Pease Park
May 3: The Violet Crown Festival @ Brentwood Park
May 3: Windsor Park Block Party @ Hank’s
May 3: Flower Hill Fête @ Flower Hill Center
May 3: Family Art Day @ Kido International Preschool & Daycare
May 3: Children’s Business Fair @ Acton Academy West
May 3: 19th Annual Pioneer Day @ The Williamson Museum
May 3: Austin Beerworks 14th Anniversary Party
May 3 – 4: 50th Annual Pecan Street Festival @ Hill Country Galleria
May 3: The Market at Zach @ Zach Theatre
May 4: H-E-B FREE First Sunday @ The Bullock
May 4: Cinco de Mayo Weekend @ Beachside Billy’s + Volente Beach
May 4: May the 4th Celebration @ Bricks & Minifigs South Austin
May 4: May the 4th Star Wars Skate @ The Crossover
May 8: Mommy & Me Picnic @ Mozart’s Coffee Roasters
May 9: Romeo & Juliet @ The Long Center
May 10: AAPI Family Fun Day & Storytimes @ Brentwood Social House
May 10: Child + Parent Mindfulness Workshop @ Kingsbury Commons
May 10: Refugee Mother’s Day Artisan Bazaar @ YMCA of Austin
May 10: Mother’s Day Tea @ Mozart’s Coffee Roasters
May 10: Second Saturdays Are For Families @ Laguna Gloria
May 10: Mother’s Day Printing Celebration @ Letterpress Play
May 10 & 11: Moana in IMAX @ The Bullock Museum
May 10: Cedar Park Kite Festival @ Lakeline Park
May 11: HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Check here for a big roundup of events
May 11: Mother’s Day Celebration @ Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
May 11: Groundwork Music @ Cherrywood Coffee House
May 11: Blanton All Day: Bring Mom to the Museum @ The Blanton
May 11: Sunday Funday: Embroidery @ Neill-Cochran House Museum
May 11: Family Day: Wild About Nature @ UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum
May 11: Mother’s Day @ The Capitol with Austin Symphonic Band
May 14: Toddler Yoga with ATX Yoga Girl @ Kingsbury Commons
May 15 – 18: Affordable Art Fair @ Kingsbury Commons
May 15 – May 25: Austin Shakespeare Presents: Julius Caesar @ Zilker Hillside Theater
May 16: 15th Annual Red Arena Round-Up @ Red Arena
May 17: Small Wonders Puppet Show @ Kingsbury Commons
May 18: Donuts with Grown-Ups @ Ashley’s Playhouse
May 22: Hot Luck Food & Music Festival @ Multiple Venues
May 23 – 25: Memorial Day Weekend: Summer in the Hills @ Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
May 24: Groundwork Music Project @ The Hive
May 25: Puppet Show with Small Wonders Entertainment @ Pease Park
May 25: H-E-B Free First Sunday @ Texas Science & Natural History Museum
May 26: Happy Memorial Day!
May 28: Toddler Yoga with ATX Yoga Girl @ Kingsbury Commons
More to Explore this Month:
- Summer Camp Guide
- Restaurants with Playgrounds
- Best Camping Spots Around Austin
- Family-Friendly Resorts Near Austin
- Best Places for Picnics
As always, check out our Daily Calendar or Events for even more ideas for family fun!
