It’s time to lock in for the mother in your life: Mother’s Day is just a couple weeks away on May 10! If you’re looking to get out into town this year, this is the guide for you:
Stroll Through Pecan Street Festival
Pecan Street Festival is back at Hill Country Galleria this year just in time for Mother’s Day. The festival, which includes rides, shopping, food, and music, runs May 9-10 and is free to attend.
Go See ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
Shakespeare Austin’s annual free production at Zilker Hillside Theatre starts May 7. This year’s play is “Much Ado About Nothing” and it will be running on May 9 and 10, perfect for Mother’s Day! Shows start at 8 p.m.
Watch ‘Steel Magnolias’ at Waterloo Greenway
On May 9, “Steel Magnolias” will be screened for free at the Moody Amphitheater downtown. Get to the amphitheater between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to hang out in the park before the movie starts at sunset.
Picnic at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s Mother’s Day event starts at 9 a.m. and includes live music, food trucks, flowers galore, and order-ahead picnic boxes. Boxes come with sandwiches and a side salad or chips for $22 — just make sure you place your order by May 4. The event comes with a general admission ticket, which starts at $15 for adults.
Treat Mom to Some Art
The Blanton Museum of Art on the UT campus is hosting “Blanton All Day: Bring Mom to the Museum” on May 10 starting at 10 a.m. For $20, you can enjoy a day of art talks, live music, food, museum tours, and more.
