{"id":253793,"date":"2026-04-17T05:19:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T05:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/253793\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T05:19:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T05:19:08","slug":"mothers-day-celebrations-and-live-music-8-events-to-attend-in-southwest-austin-and-dripping-springs-this-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/253793\/","title":{"rendered":"Mother\u2019s Day celebrations and live music: 8 events to attend in Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs this May"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLooking for events to attend in Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs this May? Check out these activities, including live performances at Austin Psych Fest and cuddling with mini goats at Vista Brewing.<\/p>\n<p>This list is not comprehensive. All events are subject to change.<\/p>\n<p>Golden Bloom Festival<\/p>\n<p>Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center is celebrating half a century of operations with self-guided tours, archery, music, face painting and crafts.<\/p>\n<p>May 2; 8:30 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m.$5 (vehicle fee)24814 Hamilton Pool Road, Round Mountain<a href=\"http:\/\/Looking for events to attend in Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs this May? Check out these activities, including live performances at Austin Psych Fest and cuddling with mini goats at Vista Brewing.This list is not comprehensive. All events are subject to change.Golden Bloom Festival Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center is celebrating half a century of operations with self-guided tours, archery, music, face painting and crafts.May 2; 8:30 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. $5 (vehicle fee) 24814 Hamilton Pool Road, Round Mountain https:\/\/bit.ly\/4tyVxFCBookSpring Fest A literacy nonprofit is hosting its fourth annual free reading festival. The book fest will feature 30 community leaders including mayor Kirk Watson and youth literacy advocate Orion Jean, musical performances and family friendly activities. May 2, noon-5 p.m. Free 1807 W. Slaughter Lane, Bldg. 1, Austin www.bookspringfest.orgForest Bathing Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center will host a class on forest bathing, where attendees will learn how to meditate and connect with nature. The class will conclude with a tea ceremony. May 3, 10-11 a.m. $45 (tickets) 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin www.wildflower.org\/eventMother\u2019s Day Saturday: Mini Goat SnugglesFamilies can visit Vista Brewing for a meet and greet with mini goats and brews purchased separately from the brewery.May 9, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. $10 (children\u2019s ticket), $16 (adult ticket) 13551 FM 150, Driftwood www.goatshenanigans.comAustin Psych Fest 2026 The Far Out Lounge will host a three-day music festival featuring The Flaming Lips, Thee Sacred Souls and The Black Angels.May 8-10, times vary tickets starting at $92.028504 S. Congress Ave., Austin https:\/\/bit.ly\/4c7ueuXPioneer Day 2026 Dripping Springs community members can gather at The Pound House Farmstead to celebrate Pioneer Day. Visitors can expect to see quilt making, blacksmithing, candle dipping, food vendors and a vintage rummage sale.May 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free 419-B Founders Park Road, Dripping Springs www.phfmuseum.org\/pioneer-day-202628th Annual Driftwood Music Festival The all-day music festival will feature food, drinks and family-friendly fun.June 13, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. $10 (advance tickets), $20 (tickets on-site) 18300 FM 150 W., Driftwood Eventbrite: 28th Annual Driftwood Music FestivalDripping Springs Fair and Rodeo 2026 Dripping Springs residents can gather for a weekend of mutton busting, steer wrestling, barrel racing and more.May 22-24, times vary $15-20 (adult tickets), $10-15 (children\u2019s tickets) 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs www.cityofdrippingsprings.com\/fair-rodeo\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/4tyVxFC<\/a>BookSpring Fest<\/p>\n<p>A literacy nonprofit is hosting its fourth annual free reading festival. The book fest will feature 30 community leaders including mayor Kirk Watson and youth literacy advocate Orion Jean, musical performances and family friendly activities.<\/p>\n<p>Forest Bathing<\/p>\n<p>Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center will host a class on forest bathing, where attendees will learn how to meditate and connect with nature. The class will conclude with a tea ceremony.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Families can visit Vista Brewing on May 9 for a meet and greet with mini goats and brews purchased separately from the brewery.\u00a0(Courtesy Goat Shenanigans)\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/uploads\/images\/2026\/04\/09\/418799.jpeg\" class=\"include_body\" onerror=\"this.src=\" width=\"1200\"\/>Families can visit Vista Brewing on May 9 for a meet and greet with mini goats and brews purchased separately from the brewery. (Courtesy Goat Shenanigans)Mother\u2019s Day Saturday: Mini Goat Snuggles<\/p>\n<p>Families can visit Vista Brewing for a meet and greet with mini goats and brews purchased separately from the brewery.<\/p>\n<p>Austin Psych Fest 2026<\/p>\n<p>The Far Out Lounge will host a three-day music festival featuring The Flaming Lips, Thee Sacred Souls and The Black Angels.<\/p>\n<p>Pioneer Day 2026<\/p>\n<p>Dripping Springs community members can gather at The Pound House Farmstead to celebrate Pioneer Day. Visitors can expect to see soap making, blacksmithing, food vendors and a vintage rummage sale.<\/p>\n<p>28th Annual Driftwood Music Festival<\/p>\n<p>The all-day music festival will feature food, drinks and family-friendly fun.<\/p>\n<p>Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo 2026<\/p>\n<p>Dripping Springs residents can gather for a weekend of bull riding, bronc riding, tie down and breakaway roping, steer wrestling and mutton busting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Looking for events to attend in Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs this May? 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