Lakeway Steps towards Hope-Community Walk
The community walk will raise awareness and support for mental health by benefitting NAMI Central Texas, a group dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental illnesses through education, support and advocacy.
- May 3, 8 a.m.-noon
- Donation of any amount required at registration
- 101 Lakeway Drive, Austin
- www.bit.ly/4iEOTIT
50th Annual Pecan Street Festival
The festival, typically held in downtown Austin, is an arts celebration featuring over a hundred local and national artists. The festival will include 30 food vendors, kid-friendly activities like petting zoos and face painting, and a range of performances by Austin musicians, according to its website.
- May 3, 11 a.m-10 p.m; May 4, 11 a.m-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave
- www.pecanstreetfestival.org
‘Disney’s Alice In Wonderland JR.’
The Academy Series show from TexArts follows Alice on her journey through a strange new world called Wonderland, meeting the likes of the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts and more.
Mother’s Day Mommy & Me Yoga
The event, hosted by BirthCo. Chiropractic + Wellness, allows mothers to bring their children to a yoga session. No experience is necessary, and a certified instructor will guide participants through poses. Children must be at least 2 years old to participate.
Cinco de Mayo
The event will feature live Mariachi music and traditional dancing alongside tacos from Taco Flats, a piñata for kids, a mocktail margarita machine and more.
Lemonade Day
Kids and youth organizations can set up a lemonade stand in Lakeway this May to allow young entrepreneurs to learn about hard work, creativity and more.
Walk to Cure Arthritis Austin
The event will benefit the Arthritis Foundation, which aims to find a cure for arthritis. Participants can start or join a team, or walk as an individual and work to collect donations, with a goal of reaching $75,000.
Bee Cave Arts Foundation 7th Annual Members Exhibition Opening Reception
An opening reception will be held for the Bee Cave Arts Foundation Member Exhibition, which runs from May 7-Aug. 15. The exhibit showcases artwork for sale by over 70 local artists. Refreshments and light bites will be provided at the reception.
- May 17, 2-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- The Bee Cave Arts Foundation Hive Community Art Gallery, 12912 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. F160, Austin
- www.beecavearts.foundation
2025 Austin Greek Festival
The sixth annual event will include opportunities to eat Greek food and watch Greek dance performances, plus participate in Greek dance lessons, check out kid-friendly activities, listen to live Greek music, buy souvenirs and more.
- May 23-25, 11 a.m.
- $5 (adults), free (kids 10 and under, first responders and military)
- Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 414 St. Stephens School Road, Austin
- www.austingreekfestival.com
Summer Opening Weekend
Westbank Libraries will hold two summer opening weekend events at its libraries. The May 31 summer opening weekend event will feature balloon twisting, a performance by Joe McDermott, face painting with Lady B and a visit from mini horses. The June 1 event will include facepainting alongside snow cones from Kona Ice and a performance from One Man Steel Drum Band.
- May 31, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; June 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free
- Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Road, Austin (May 31); Westbank Library, 1309 Westbank Drive, Austin (June 1)
- www.westbanklibrary.com
