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Barton Hill Farms Backyard Bash
Family activities, face-painting, and backyard games, all set to the tune of live country & bluegrass music.Saturdays & Sundays in May. $9.95 presale; $14.95 at the gate. -
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Maker Faire Austin
Science meets arts & crafts for a two-day innovation celebration of rockets, robots, crafters, stunts, toys, science, tinkerers, art, and pretty much everything awesome.Sat.-Sun., May 5-6 -
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Lago Fest
This is an all-day fest on the shores of Lake Travis. Enjoy live music, an artists' market, food trucks, and more. The headliner is Asleep at the Wheel. It's free, but tickets can be purchased for the VIP lounge.Sat., May 5, noon-9pm. Free ($80, VIP).
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$tart-Up! Kids' Market
$tart-Up! helps kids explore entrepreneurship by starting their own businesses. The market gives them a venue to set up shop. Support the program and buy local at the same time.Sat., May 5, 11am-2pm. Free.Valley View Elementary School, 1201 Capital of TX Hwy. S -
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AHS Car Raffle Drawing
Come out to support the Austin Humane Society and for a chance to win a brand-new car! The drawing is at noon, and there will also be food, music, and adoptable animals.Sat., May 5, 11am-1pm. $20 per raffle ticket, or $50 for 3. -
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Austin Flea's Perros de Mayo
Shop for handmade items and vintage wares. Buy a drink to help support Ay Chihuahua Rescue, a local organization dedicated to rescuing and rehoming Chihuahuas.Sat., May 5, 11am-5pm. Free.Red's Porch, 4200-B Braker -
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Chupacabracon
This is a big weekend for gamers of all kinds with special guests, celebrities, panels, board games, RPGs, and LARPs. The convention benefits Extra Life, whose mission is to unite thousands of gamers to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.Fri.-Sun., May 4-6Wingate Hotel & Conference Center, 1209 N. I-35, Round Rock -
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Cinco de Mayo Car Show
The South Austin hang is throwing a big party and their first-ever classic car show. There will also be a loteria, karaoke with a live mariachi band, and free tacos for the early birds.Sat., May 5, 1pm -
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Derby Day at Domain NORTHSIDE
Come watch a live broadcast of the race while celebrating with music, lawn games, a fascinator station, and cocktails. Enter the best-dressed competition for a chance to win gift cards or tickets to the VIP afterparty.Sat., May 5, 4-7pm. Free. -
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Down & Derby
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and the Shade Project is hosting a Derby-themed celebration to raise funds, so bust out the big hats.Sat., May 5, 5-9pm. $100. -
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Herb Day
Learn more about the healing power of herbs: Listen to a talk, then go for a walk. Kids' activities include a maypole dance and refreshments.Sat., May 5, 10am-4pm. Free. -
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Kentucky Derby Day
What could be fancier than Derby Day at the Four Seasons? Enjoy live music, mint juleps, and a pop-up hat shop in the Lobby Lounge. Ticket sales benefit Make-A-Wish of Central and South Texas.Sat., May 5, 2-6pm. $25. -
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Kentucky Derby Shindig
Put on your best Derby attire and join Club Blue for lawn games, food, and drinks. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area.Sat., May 5, 3-7pm. $40 suggested donation. -
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Kindnesspalooza
Help spread some kindness with inspirational tunes from the Mrs, a local pop-rock band creating songs to empower women – plus giveaways and family-friendly games, too.Sat., May 5, noon-4pm. Free. -
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Make Your Own Mini Living Wall
Price includes materials plus a beer or wine, plus class registrants will receive 10% off any purchases in the Articulture boutique and nursery.Sat., May 5, 2-4pm. $55 and up. -
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Mother's Day Ceramics & Florals
Flora from Green Gate Farms and vases from Era Ceramics – both businesses are owned or co-owned by women. Prices include a handmade ceramic vase of your choice and a locally grown flower arrangement. Preorders available starting May 5. Pickup: Sat.-Sun., May 12-13, noon-6pm.$55-100. -
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Off to the Races! Derby Style
Drink specials, best-dressed contest, and some light gambling to celebrate the big horse race.Sat., May 5, 4pm -
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Pecan Street Festival: Spring
This biannual street festival of arts & crafts vendors and live music knows how to party. Try an art class, or just park yourself in front of one of the stages with some handheld food and enjoy a performance. Don't worry about bringing the kids, they'll be busy getting their faces painted, staring rapt at one of the traveling street magicians, or petting zoo animals.Sat.-Sun., May 5-6Sixth Street, from Brazos to I-35 -
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Plant/Flower Show Call for Entries
The Garden Club of Austin will be celebrating their 61st annual Plant/Flower Show & Sale on June 2 & 3. The pubic is invited to participate (for free); all plant and/or flower entries must be submitted by Saturday, June 2.Ongoing. Free. -
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Rock N' Roll Mall
Shop local goods while enjoying some tunes. All ages welcome. Dogs too.Sat., May 5, 4-8pm. Free. -
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Self-Care Saturdays
A weekly wellness market that features healing arts vendors, self-care activities, and seasonal health elixirs.Sat., May 5, 10am-2pm. Free. -
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Southwest Key's Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with music, dance, art, and food. Enjoy a variety of performances from Ballet Folklorico, Plow Boyz, and more.Sat., May 5, 11am-1pm. Free. -
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The Victory Cup Polo Match & Kentucky Derby Party
Cheer on several live polo matches before catching the Kentucky Derby broadcast. Weather permitting, hot air balloon rides will be sold at the event for $30. Do you this Derby Day: Come relaxed or dressed to the nines, it's kid- and pet-friendly.Sat., May 5, 11amVictory Cheval Estate, 13628 Gregg Manor Rd., Manor -
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The Wandering Vegan Market: Mother’s Day Edition
Shop local vegan vendors offering skin care products and jewelry, art, succulents, and food. Arlo's food truck will be on-site in case you get a hankering for a cheezburger.Sat., May 5. Free. -
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Violet Crown Spring Festival
Local artists will be selling their creations accompanied by drinks, food, kids' activities, and live music throughout the day.Sat., May 5, 10am-5pm. Free. -
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Wildflower Landscape Tour
Celebrate Wildflower Awareness Week with a walking tour through the Ney's gardens, and learn more about their functions in the larger environment. (Hint: They're not just pretty to look at.)Sat., May 5, 1-2pm. Free. -
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Women's Resource Fair
This 11th annual fair offers a full range of services for women experiencing homelessness and survivors of domestic violence, including legal assistance, medical care, employment counseling, haircuts, and more. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Child care will be provided.Sat., May 5, 9am-1pm. Free.
