MAY: Things to do Around Austin

by tjlewisrealestate-chime-me

Can you believe we have already reached May in 2021! Memorial Day, school graduations, and summer breaks are right around the corner! Here is our list of some of the top things to do around the Austin area this May.

Sherwood Forest Faire – Through May 23rd

The 12th Annual Sherwood Forest Faire is open through May 23rd with over 150 shows every day! Sherwood Forest Faire is a locally owned medieval-style village nestled in the Lost Pines section of Central Texas. The event has over 100 permanent buildings on 25 acres, including stages, pubs, merchant shoppes, wedding venues, a complete castle, and more. Attractions include full contact jousting, falconry, fire juggling, knife throwing, 10+ live bands, comedy, sword fighting, and a castle siege. Shows for kids, adults, and both! @ Sherwood Forest in McDade, TX | https://www.sherwoodforestfaire.com/

Cinco de Mayo at Trudy’s – May 5th

With Mariachi bands, a COVID piñata and special giveaways, Trudy’s will be hosting Cinco de Mayo events at their South Star and North Star locations. @ Trudy’s Locations | www.trudys.com

Weird Homes Tour – May 15th

A wacky annual event that showcases what “Keep Austin Weird” is all about in our town. Visitors can tour some of the most creative homes around the city and meet the owners who keep the wacky culture alive. @ Around Austin | weirdhomestour.com

The Office: At the Drive-In – May 15th

This intimate 35 car drive-in movie theater will be showing “Bears, Beets, Best of Dwight Schrute”. Come for a night of pranks, fourth wall breaking, and classic moments from the Office crew on the big screen! Office-themed door prizes are given away between episodes! @ The Globe Drive-In Theater, Pflugerville | https://www.eventvesta.com/events/4534

73rd Annual Rodeo Killeen – May 20th – 22nd

The Rodeo Killeen honors active duty military, educators, and city employees by providing free admission. @ Killeen Rodeo Arena | www.facebook.com/Rodeo-Killeen

NASCAR at COTA – May 21st – 23rd

Race fans will have an experience like no other when NASCAR visits Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas for the first time, courtesy of Speedway Motorsports. @ Circuit of the Americas | www.nascaratcota.com/

Reptile Show – May 22nd – 23rd

The largest reptile and exotic pet show in Central Texas is at the Rock Sports Area! Thousands of reptiles, amphibians, inverts, feeders, small mammals, supplies, and more all for sale at discounted prices directly to the public! @ Rock Sports Arena | https://herpshow.net/shows/reptile-show-in-austin-tx/

CapTex Tri – May 31st

Race through the Texas Capital this Memorial Day Weekend! The race begins with a swim in Lady Bird Lake followed by a bike course through Austin’s downtown and ends with a run through Butler park to Vic Mathias Shores (Auditorium Shores). @ Lady Bird Lake, Downtown Austin | captextri.com

Memorial Day – May 31st

Cities, towns and communities around the Austin area host their own versions of Memorial Day celebrations with camping, hiking, barbecuing, tubing, water sports, parades and other relaxing events!