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Being a mother is a tough and important job, and you can see how Texas women did it in a Mother’s Day Homes Tour at the historic farm. Crafts to make Mom a gift for her special day will be offered for children, as will special walking tours of the popular "Girls of Grit" program about women in Texas history. A Mother’s Day tea takes place in the historic Wessels dance hall at 11am both days, with limited seating.

Austin FC, H-E-B, and 512 Food Co. partnered to present the inaugural Queso Cup contest. Fans send in their best queso recipes to be judged by a team including Q2 Stadium's exec chef. The prize includes an autographed Austin FC soccer ball, a $500 H-E-B gift card, and two tickets to an upcoming Austin FC match. The winning queso will also be one of the three featured in the club’s Queso Fountain, said to be "the signature Austin FC queso experience."

Austin Parks Foundation presents storytime with the Little Hummingbird Society and Texas Book Festival. They'll read two stories in English and Spanish and do a related activity, and you can either attend in-person or via livestream.

An afternoon of shopping and pampering where you can find a unique gift from an array of local vendors and treat your mama. A portion of proceeds goes to Out Youth.

If you haven't checked out Central Machine Works, their grand reopening party is the day for it! The beer hall will be open and screening the Austin FC game, there'll be live music in the enormous biergarten, they're releasing a new beer collab with Hi Sign, and launching Austin's first convertible van shuttle service, Safari ATX. Plus, they're one of 10 breweries raising money this weekend for nonprofit Casa Marianella. (Rescheduled from May 1 due to weather.)

This mini-festival will have baby goats (squee!) on-site, a mini market provided by Farmshare Austin, a silent auction, and live music from Walker Lukens and the Red Headed Strangers (performing Lukens' reimagined Willie Nelson favorites), Jomo and the Possum Posse, and Lost Pines. Tito's Handmade Vodka has created a special cocktail with basil from Farmshare, and event proceeds will support local farmers through Farmshare Austin.

It’s that time of the year for music, food trucks, and local craft beers in the park along the river.

A fundraiser for Austin Pets Alive! presented by Austin Subaru. This year it's spread out over three days to accommodate everyone who wants to canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard for the cause.

Ranch Rider and Kinda Tropical present a boil with 400 pounds of mudbugs (first drop at 2pm), a market curated by Decades in Retro, and DJ Mike Garrido.

Minor League Baseball is back, and they open the season playing against Oklahoma City Dodgers May 6-11, then the Sugar Land Skeeters May 13-18. Check the schedule for all the fun promo details including giveaway days, dog-friendly games, kids' day, and more, and enjoy postgame fireworks on opening day and Fridays.

A ferry ride away from Galveston, the food will make you want to walk like a crab and the music will get you dancing.

It's kitten season! Austin Humane Society's annual event is fur-tual this year, featuring adorable kittens and cats available for adoption, virtual activities, a kitten supply drive, and paw-some happy hours. Donate online and check out one of the events::

• Kitten Trivia: Thu., May 6, 6pm:
• Kitten Yoga: Sat., May 8, 10am; Tue., May 11, 5:30pm:
• Kitten Bingo: Sat., May 8, 11am:
• Whiskey & Whiskers: Thu., May 13, 8pm

Don’t miss the finals of Texas Folklife’s Big Squeeze youth accordion contest on Facebook Live! Featuring young musicians from around Texas and Louisiana, prizes will be announced in multiple categories, including conjunto, polka, Cajun, and zydeco. The program also will feature live performances from last year’s champions.

Celebrate the grand opening of Celis' new off-leash dog park, with $1 from each APA Cerveza poured going to Austin Pets Alive!

A run taking you along scenic trails in Caliterra with beautiful views of Onion Creek, followed by a brunch cocktail.

Esquina Tango has a full calendar of socially distanced, donation-based outdoor classes like samba, salsa aerobics, and of course, tango. Check out the full calendar online.

The berries are ripe for the picking! Check the website for the latest updates. Enjoy additional farm activities on weekends; closed Wednesdays.

This event benefiting type 1 diabetes research starts with tennis and golf tournaments at Omni Barton Creek, then a virtual event with a live auction and entertaiment, including Kenny Loggins.

Keep Austin Beautiful developed this event to invite Austinites to beautify the areas around their homes and neighborhoods. Pick up some litter, weed a garden bed, or rake some leaves; it’s up to you! Check out the website for details on cleanup kit registration and social media giveaways.

Back for the 18th year, Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run brings two of Austin’s favorites together: running and margaritas! You can complete your 5K anytime through May 31, and a drive-through packet pickup party will be held on June 4, including yummy Maudie's chips & dips and margaritas. Each dollar raised benefits the Trail Foundation.

Enjoy food and drink specials in the lovely HSJ courtyard lounge, shop from local merchants like Muchacho Vintage, Tanzy Jewelry, Prickly Pear Plant Boutique, Karacotta Ceramics, and more – and dance to tunes by DJ Feelin Groovy.Pro tip: Before or after, there are few things that'll treat your moms better than a meal at the nearby Summer House on Music Lane. But then, you, too, might enjoy a crab benedict on a buttermilk biscuit with asparagus and hollandaise sauce, right?

Book an hour of axe-throwing and everyone gets a mimosa on the house; moms get two!

After a challenging year, it's time to celebrate the person who got us through it all: Mom. Join: Diamonds Direct as they say “cheers” to the moms this Mother’s Day! The Austin jeweler has curated an: exceptional collection of diamond and gemstone jewelry that is meaningful and affordable for any budget, from: stackable rings to earrings, bracelets, pendants, and more. View the curated gift guide online then visit the Domain showroom; virtual appointments, curbside pickup, and private appointments are available.

Ben McReynolds has donated his extensive and unique collection to the museum. It will be on view for a year along with the permanent collection that includes artifacts from La Belle, the French ship discovered in Matagorda Bay; the story of ranching on the coast; and more than 13,000 years of Texas history.

Are you a vendor who uses at least 50% reused or reclaimed materials in your handmade goods? Austin Creative Reuse is taking applications for their June 26-27 outdoor market.

An original story created by Oscar, Indigo Play's very own puppeteer. Come for the show, and stay for the play in a huge educational playscape, dedicated baby area, imagination play space, and sensory room.

Lords and ladies with proper face coverings and social distancing return to the days of merry olde England for jousts, turkey legs, and merriment.

After shifting to a virtual faire last year, the Renaissance faire is back, live and in person, with over 170 artisans and 150 performances each day. Special add-ons include a Hawk Walk with a falconer and a "dream weaving" journey and drinks with King Ddrwg. Each day offers an abundance of medieval treats and activities for the whole family, and camping is available as well. Get all the details and buy tickets online.