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
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
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.
- May 3-4, 1 and 6 p.m.
- $20-$30 (admission)
- 1110 S. RM 620, Lakeway
- www.bit.ly/texarts_mg_alice_ci
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.
- May 3, 9-10:30 a.m.
- Free (admission)
- AcroTex Gymnastics, 5029 Vail Divide, Bldg. 2, Bee Cave
- Eventbrite: Mother's Day Mommy & Me Yoga
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.
- May 4, 1-3 p.m.
- $10
- Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway
- www.lakeway-tx.gov/2118/Cinco-de-Mayo
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.
- May 4, all day
- Free (registration)
- Throughout Lakeway
- www.lakeway-tx.gov/2228/Lemonade-Day
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.
- May 17, 8-11 a.m.
- Free
- Concordia University, 11400 Concordia University Drive, Austin
- www.walktocurearthritis.org/austin
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
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
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
