May is here, and it’s one of those months that fills up fast. Between the end of school chaos, Mother’s Day, and summer around the corner, it helps to have a go-to list of fun things to do. Whether you are planning ahead or just looking for something easy to do this weekend, these are the picks we are loving this month.
All Month Long:
- Round Rock Express Home Games @ Dell Diamond
- Scarborough Renaissance Festival (Every Saturday in May)
Save these Dates:
May 2: KUT for Kids @ Texas Science & Natural History Museum
May 2: GIVEJOY Field Day & Carnival @ Nutrabolt
May 2: Redbud Artisan Market Spring Show @ Marketplatz
May 2: The Violet Crown Festival @ Brentwood Park
May 2: The Acton Children’s Business Fair @ Acton Academy West
May 2: Flower Hill Fete @ Flower Hill Center
May 2: Pioneer Day @ Old Settler’s Park
May 2: Mother’s Day Sip & Shop @ Letterpress Play!
May 3: 2026 H-E-B Austin Sunshine Run @ Auditorium Shores
May 3: H-E-B Free First Sunday @ Bullock State History Museum
May 3: Golden: A K-Pop Kids Party @ Mohawk Austin
May 3: Girl’s Sunday Skate with Skayda X Umma Juice X Austin Skate Academy @ House Park
May 5: Cinco De Mayo Festival @ Republic Square
May 5 – 9: Mother’s Day Activities @ Toybrary Austin
May 6: Playdate in the Park @ Patterson Neighborhood Park
May 8: Toddler Time: Summer Fridays @ Volente Beach Pirate Ship Pool
May 9: Woodland Faerie Trail Opening Ceremony @ Zilker Botanical Garden
May 9: YMCA Mother’s Day Refugee Arisan Bazaar @ North Austin YMCA
May 9: Morning Glories: Earth Day @ Meredith Heritage Tree Deck
May 9: Second Saturdays are for Families @ Laguna Gloria
May 9: Mozart’s Mother’s Day Tea @ Mozart’s Coffee Roasters
May 9: Puppet Show with Small Wonders @ Pease Park
May 9: The Breakfast Boogie Presents Suzi Shelton @ Radio East
May 9: Family Art Fun @ George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center
May 9: Daddy & Me: Make a Mother’s Day Gift @ Toybrary Austin
May 9 & 10: Pecan Street Festival @ Hill Country Galleria
May 9: Imole: A Black Fae Day Celebration @ George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center
May 9: Movies in the Park: Steel Magnolias @ Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Check here for a big roundup of events
May 10: Mother’s Day Celebration @ Thinkery
May 10: Mother’s Day Music & Crafts @ Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
May 10: Mother’s Day Brunch: Princess Meet and Greet and Waterpark Fun! @ Volente Beach
May 10: Mother’s Day Brunch @ The Fairmont
May 10: Groundwork Children’s Show @ Cherrywood Coffeehouse
May 10: Blanton All Day: Bring Mom to the Museum @ Blanton Museum of Art
May 10: Family Day: Take Flight @ UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum
May 10: Sunday Funday: Letter Press Printing @ Neill-Cochran House Museum
May 15-17: Affordable Art Fair @ Palmer Events Center
May 16: 16th Annual Red Arena Round-Up @ Red Arena
May 16: 5th Annual Acton Academy Northwest Austin Children’s Business Fair @ Lakeline Mall
May 24: H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday @ Texas Science and Natural History Museum
May 25: Happy Memorial Day!
May 27: Toddler Yoga with ATX Yoga Girl @ Pease Park
May 31: The Rock and Roll Playhouse: The Music of Phish + More for Kids @ 3TEN
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!
