Things to Do in Austin in May 2016
Posted on Tuesday, April 26th, 2016 at 3:54pm.
With summer just around the corner, May is an exciting time to call Austin home. The Pecan Street Festival takes over Sixth Street this month with all kinds of unique artisans and live music. Spend some time outdoors at the Zilker Hillside Theater as Austin Shakespeare presents Macbeth. The whole family will enjoy The Wizard of Oz or Ballet Austin's production Cinderella at the Long Center. Cine Las Americas is also back in Austin for a celebration of international films.
Find something fun to do with your family in Austin this May:
| Event | Location / Time |
Website | Date |
| Rookie Triathlon | Walter E. Long Park in Austin / Sunday at 8 am | therookietri.com | May 1 |
| Cap 2K Swim | Red Bud Isle in Austin / Sunday at 10:30 am | www.cap2k.com | May 1 |
| Cine las Americas | Various Venues around Austin / Wednesday - Sunday, Times Vary | cinelasamericas.org | May 4 - 8 |
| Shakespeare in the Park | Zilker Hillside Theater in Austin / Wednesday - Sunday, Times Vary | www.austinshakespeare.org | May 4 - 29 (Thurs - Sun Only) |
| Jeff Dunham | Frank Erwin Center in Austin / Thursday at 7:30 pm | www.uterwincenter.com | May 5 |
| First Thursday South Congress | South Congress Avenue in Austin / Thursday, Most businesses open until at least 10:30 pm | www.firstthursdayaustin.com | May 5 |
| First Thursday Buda | Downtown Buda / Thursday from 5 - 9 pm | www.budatxtourism.com | May 5 |
| Cinderella | The Long Center in Austin / Friday at 8 pm, Saturday at 2 pm and 8 pm, Sunday at 3 pm | thelongcenter.org | May 6 - 8 |
| First Friday | Downtown Georgetown / Friday from 5 - 8 pm | www.thegeorgetownsquare.com | May 6 |
| Mini Maker Faire | Palmer Events Center in Austin / Saturday and Sunday from 10 am - 6 pm | makerfaireaustin.com | May 7 - 8 |
| Pecan Street Festival | 6th Street in Downtown Austin / Saturday from 11 am - 10 pm and Sunday from 11 am - 8 pm | pecanstreetfestival.org | May 7 - 8 |
| O.Henry Pun Off | O. Henry Museum in Austin / Saturday from 11 am - 6 pm | punoff.com | May 7 |
| Muddy Miler Family Adventure | Old Settlers Park in Round Rock / Saturday from 8:30 - 11 am | www.roundrocktexas.gov | May 7 |
| Pentatonix | Frank Erwin Center in Austin / Sunday at 8 pm | www.uterwincenter.com | May 8 |
| Paul Simon | Bass Concert Hall in Austin / Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 pm | texasperformingarts.org | May 10 - 11 |
| Chupacabracon | Wingate Hotel in Round Rock / Friday from 2 pm - 12 am, Saturday from 9:30 am - 12 am, Sunday from 9:30 am - 6 pm | www.chupacabracon.com | May 13 - 15 |
| Kyle Market Days | City Square Park in Kyle / Friday from 9 am - 1 pm | www.cityofkyle.com | May 13 |
| Rihanna | Frank Erwin Center in Austin / Saturday at 7:30 pm | www.uterwincenter.com | May 14 |
| Deutschen Pfest | Pfluger Park in Pflugerville / Friday from 5 pm - 12 am, Saturday from 12 pm - 12 am, Sunday from 11 am - 5 pm | deutschenpfest.com | May 20 - 22 |
| Summer Kick-off | Lakeway Activity Center in Lakeway / Saturday from 10 am - 1 pm | www.lakeway-tx.gov | May 21 |
| Wizard of Oz | The Long Center in Austin / Friday at 7:30 pm, Saturday at 2 pm and 7:30 pm, Sunday at 1 pm and 6:30 pm | thelongcenter.org | May 27 - 29 |
| Texas Tax-Free Appliance Weekend | Retailers Across Texas / Saturday - Monday all day | comptroller.texas.gov | May 28 - 30 |
| Fiesta Amistad | Old Settlers Association in Round Rock / Saturday from 12 pm - 12 am | www.elamistadclub.org | May 28 |
| Maifest | Saengerrunde Hall in Austin / Saturday from 3 - 11 pm | texasgermanbierfestival.bpt.me | May 30 |
| Life Time Tri CapTex | Auditorium Shores in Austin / Monday, Time TBA | www.captextri.com | May 30 |