From DFW to El Paso, we’ve rounded up what to do in Texas for a fun-filled May! Whether you do some goat yoga, raise a glass at the happy hour hike, or explore the best artists at festivals across the state, these are the best events in Texas happening this May.
May 1 – May 15: Frisco – Frisco Fair
Good news North Texas, the Frisco Fair is back! Get ready to enjoy fun rides, exciting games, local pop-up vendors, delicious fair foods, and more – right in the heart of town. Bring the kiddos out to enjoy 28 rides and attractions or unleash your inner foodie with favorites like Texas’ own Fletchers Corny Dog truck. The best part is admission is free!
May 5: Plano – Happy Hour Hike
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere! Head over to Legacy West for a Cinco de Mayo spin on this monthly sip and shop event. Enjoy wine, beer, and cocktails while discovering new shops. Did we mention the live music and shopping discounts? Grab your tickets here. (PS: use code “NTXshopping” for 10% off your ticket purchase)
May 7: Pearland – Boutique Shop & Hop
Shop, hop, and roll! The inaugural Pearland Boutique Shop & Hop event is the place to be to shop local and have fun doing it! Explore the eight participating boutiques while enjoying sips and snacks. Plus, download and complete the passport for your chance to win a gift card to your favorites.
May 7: Beaumont – Maypole Festival
Enjoy Mother’s Day weekend among the beautiful scenes of the Beaumont Botanical Gardens! This annual free event commemorates the blessing of the crops and celebrates the arts with dancing, art vendors, carnival games, and local eats.
May 7: Frisco – Frisco StrEATS Festival
Calling all foodies – you won’t want to miss one of the longest-running food truck events in the state! Chow down on bites from 15+ local food trucks while jamming out to live music and shopping across the Rail District’s 30+ retailers.
May 7: Plano – Plano AsiaFest 2022
Join the Asian American Heritage Foundation for the 18th annual Plano AsiaFest! Featuring dance performances, fashion shows, live entertainment, art activities, vendor booths, and delicious dishes from around the world, there’s plenty to do for the entire family.
May 7: Plano – Cinco de Mayo Weekend Fiesta
Prepare to go loco! Legacy Food Hall is throwing it’s annual free fiesta, and you won’t want to miss it. Check out the all-day entertainment lineup including mariachi bands, Folklorico dancers, and salad performances. Dive into Mexican food favorites like birria tacos, elote, and churros from Chilangos Tacos or a margarita from the 5+ bars.
May 7: Plano – Salt the Rim 2022
Margarita lovers, this one’s for you! With margarita tasting, live music, and dance performances, Salt the Rim is our kinda party! Support local restaurants and vote for your favorite marg in celebration of Cinco de Mayo.
May 7 – May 8: Richardson – Cottonwood Arts Festival
It’s BACK! One of Texas’ best art festivals returns for two days of culture, art, and food. Stroll through over 240 booths of juror-selected artists gathers from across the state, country, and world! Whatever sort of art you’re into, you’ll find it at Cottonwood.
May 8: Plano – Mother’s Day Goat Yoga @ Legacy West
Grab your mom’s and your yoga mats, because we’re kicking off Mother’s Day with a much-needed dose of goat yoga. Stick around after class for 15 minutes of free goat play time – selfie time!
May 13 – May 15: Allen – Allen Arts Festival
Top-notch art festivals in the middle of top-notch shopping malls? Sounds like our kinda event. Join the Allen Arts Festival at Watters Creek for juried around from across the country, plenty of family-friendly fun, and of course, shopping!
May 13 – May 15: Plano – Third Monday Trade Days at Southfork Ranch
One of North Texas’ newest trade days is quickly becoming a fan favorite! Opened just this year, the 400+ booth market is the place to be for just about anything and everything unique – from vintage decor and handmade jewelry to one-of-a-kind furniture and boutique clothing.
May 14: Allen – Allen Food & Wine Festival
Sip, sip, horray! What a better way to spend the weekend than treating yourself to local wine tastings, exciting grape stomping, live music, and plenty of shopping at The Village at Allen. Grab your tickets to the Allen Food & Wine Festival now.
May 14: Beaumont – Viva Artaco Hispanic Heritage Festival
This free event celebrates Beaumont’s rich Hispanic culture and highlights local artisans, restaurants, attractions, and more from across the city. Bring the kids out for fun craft activities and live entertainment or tap into your foodie side with authentic food vendors.
May 20 – May 22: Richardson – Wildflower Art & Music Festival
Rock on! It’s official, Wildflower is returning with three days of live music including 38 bands and artists, battle of the bands, songwriting workshops, and so much more. Grab your tickets before they sell out!
May 20 – May 22: Grapevine – Main Street Fest
Grab your crew and head to Grapevine’s Main Street Fest! Highlighting some of the best wine and craft beer Texas has to offer, you’ll love all the tasting areas and being able to let the kiddos run free at the carnival and midway section. Purchase tickets here.
May 21 – May 22: El Paso – Sun City Craft Beer Festival
Beer, music, and food? We’ll raise a glass to that! The Sun City Craft Beer Festival is El Paso’s original and largest craft beer event—and with 170+ local and regional sips to try, you’re in for a treat.
May 27 – May 29: Fredericksburg – Crawfish Festival
It’s crawfish season y’all! Mark your calendars for the 2022 Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival. Held on Memorial Day weekend at Marktplatz, this family-friendly event will feature live music along with arts and crafts vendors, great food and drink, a carnival for the kids and of course, crawfish!
Saturday & Sundays in May: Waxahachie – Scarborough Renaissance Festival
The Annual Scarborough Renaissance Festival is the North Texas tradition that is interactive fun for everyone, 16th century style – set in the days of King Henry VIII!
Saturdays in May: Allen – Concerts by the Creek
Every Saturday in May you can enjoy Concerts by the Creek at Montgomery Farm. Each performance is free to the public so bring your blankets and lawn chairs and get ready to enjoy an exciting concert by the creek.
