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Looking for fun things to do with kids this month? Have a look at our round-up of family-friendly May events in Fort Worth, Arlington, and more. (Hint: Find even more things to do in the metroplex on Dallas Moms and Collin County Moms.)

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Concerts in the Park 
Fridays

Flower Mound’s spring concert series features family-friendly bands, food trucks, and vendors. Bring chairs and blankets to relax and absorb the TGIF energy. Concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. Free!


Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio
Saturdays

Kids ages 12 and younger (plus adult companions) can visit the museum on Saturdays for special gallery explorations and related studio-art projects. This month’s theme is “Dogs With Jobs.” 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Free!


Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Through May 14

Head to Waxahachie on Saturdays and Sundays and step back in time! This Ren Faire is family-friendly, with games, rides, and shows for everyone. Tons of information and a schedule at the link. 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tickets from $14.


Uncrated: Reimagining the Arlington Museum of Art, 1950-2025
Through May 14

This retrospective exhibition features never-before-seen art, artifacts, and historic images from the archives of the Arlington Museum of Art. Tickets $10.

April 22 – May 7, select dates
High School Musical

The smash-hit movie musical comes to life on stage at Casa Mañana. Suitable for all ages. Multiple showtimes available. Tickets from $19.


May 4 – 7
Mayfest

Fort Worth’s Mayfest is a four-day festival of live music, food, carnival rides, performing arts, pet adoptions, more than 60 art and gift market vendors, children’s activities, and special attractions. Hours vary by day. Free!


May 5
First Fridays on the Farm

Visit Nash Farm in Grapevine and explore different tools from the 19th century and how to use them. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $5 admission.


May 5
Movies in the Park

Weatherford’s outdoor movie series features Jurassic World Dominion this month. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and grab food before the show from one of the vendors. 7:30 p.m.


May 6
Fishing Seminar for Kids

Kids ages six – 10 can learn the basics of fishing plus secrets from an experienced fisherman at the Fort Worth Zoo today. Includes a 90-minute fishing seminar, casting demonstration, general admission to the zoo, and a new rod and reel. 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $45 for one child, one adult.


May 6
Kentucky Derby Day at Lone Star Park

Come all dressed up for race day and try to win Best Hat (winners receive $500!). There will be live music, live races, a Kentucky Derby simulcast, and for the kids: a petting zoo, pony rides, and Funny Farm Slide. Tickets from $15.


May 6
Toddler Studio: Making Memories

A fun-filled morning of toddler-friendly sensory fun at the Amon Carter. Designed for kids ages two to three. 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Free! Reservations required.


May 6
West Main Arts Festival

West Main Arts Festival will create a four-block street scene in the Cultural District of Downtown Arlington featuring 70 artist vendor booths, food trucks, 25 local bands, street performers, pickleball court, bounce houses, kid’s activities, and more. 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free!


May 6 – 7
Spring Market

Enjoy spring weather at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden while shopping local artisan vendors and enjoying live music and family-friendly activities. 

May 12 – 14
Asian Heritage Festival

An annual celebration in Grand Prairie in honor of AAPI Heritage Month featuring fire dancers, food vendors, lion dances, and more. Event hours TBA. Free!


May 13
Art at the Park

Bedford hosts its first ever Art at the Park festival today with more than 80 art vendors, live performances and music, food trucks, a community art project, caricature artists, face painting, henna, chalk art, and much more. 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free!


May 14
Mother’s Day Brunch

Mother’s Day brunch at the Fort Worth Zoo includes a meet-and-greet with the zoo’s outreach animals, giraffe feeding experience, and all-day admission. 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tickets from $30; ages 2 and under free.

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May 15 – 17
Festival of the Kid

Every spring, Festival of the Kid produces the winning entries from Stage West’s annual Neighborhood Play Contest. The pieces are written by k – 12th grade students, performed by area teens, and directed by seasoned professionals. See link for complete details and schedule. Ticket info TBA.


May 19 – 21
Main Street Fest in Grapevine

Enjoy artisan and marketplace vendors, non-stop live entertainment on two stages, carnival and midway, Pint-Sized Craft Alley, and much more. Hours vary by day. Tickets $5 – $9, kids under six free.


May 20
Carter Playdate: All That Glitters

Read Who Are Your People? by Bakari Sellers, learn about the importance of family history, and make sparkly artwork together. For kids ages three to five and their families. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free! Reservations required.


May 20
Itty-Bitty Art: Who Am I?

Spend quality time with your infant at the Amon Carter — sing, play, and shake your tail feathers with infant-friendly sensory activities. Designed for kids ages 24 months and younger. 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Free! Reservations required.


May 20
Texas Heritage Festival

Head to Russell Farm Art Center in Burleson for a celebration of Texas complete with historical vendors, historic home tours, live music, blacksmithing, pottery demonstrations, Native American interactive demonstration, hayrides, and outdoor cooking from chuck wagons and food trucks. 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free!

May 26
Hot Sounds of Summer

Burleson’s summer concert series kicks off today at Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza. Bring your own chairs, blankets, and a picnic, or grab carry out from one of the nearby restaurants. 7:30 p.m. Free!


May 27
Creature Features: Meet Sweetness!

Join River Legacy Living Science Center in Arlington for an outdoor presentation to meet an African Mud Turtle. Learn about their adaptations, behavior, and lifestyle. 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Free!

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Concerts in the Park 
Fridays

Flower Mound’s spring concert series features family-friendly bands, food trucks, and vendors. Bring chairs and blankets to relax and absorb the TGIF energy. Concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. Free!


Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio
Saturdays

Kids ages 12 and younger (plus adult companions) can visit the museum on Saturdays for special gallery explorations and related studio-art projects. This month’s theme is “Dogs With Jobs.” 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Free!


Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Through May 14

Head to Waxahachie on Saturdays and Sundays and step back in time! This Ren Faire is family-friendly, with games, rides, and shows for everyone. Tons of information and a schedule at the link. 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tickets from $14.


Uncrated: Reimagining the Arlington Museum of Art, 1950-2025
Through May 14

This retrospective exhibition features never-before-seen art, artifacts, and historic images from the archives of the Arlington Museum of Art. Tickets $10.

May 1-7

April 22 – May 7, select dates
High School Musical

The smash-hit movie musical comes to life on stage at Casa Mañana. Suitable for all ages. Multiple showtimes available. Tickets from $19.


May 4 – 7
Mayfest

Fort Worth’s Mayfest is a four-day festival of live music, food, carnival rides, performing arts, pet adoptions, more than 60 art and gift market vendors, children’s activities, and special attractions. Hours vary by day. Free!


May 5
First Fridays on the Farm

Visit Nash Farm in Grapevine and explore different tools from the 19th century and how to use them. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $5 admission.


May 5
Movies in the Park

Weatherford’s outdoor movie series features Jurassic World Dominion this month. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and grab food before the show from one of the vendors. 7:30 p.m.


May 6
Fishing Seminar for Kids

Kids ages six – 10 can learn the basics of fishing plus secrets from an experienced fisherman at the Fort Worth Zoo today. Includes a 90-minute fishing seminar, casting demonstration, general admission to the zoo, and a new rod and reel. 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $45 for one child, one adult.


May 6
Kentucky Derby Day at Lone Star Park

Come all dressed up for race day and try to win Best Hat (winners receive $500!). There will be live music, live races, a Kentucky Derby simulcast, and for the kids: a petting zoo, pony rides, and Funny Farm Slide. Tickets from $15.


May 6
Toddler Studio: Making Memories

A fun-filled morning of toddler-friendly sensory fun at the Amon Carter. Designed for kids ages two to three. 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Free! Reservations required.


May 6
West Main Arts Festival

West Main Arts Festival will create a four-block street scene in the Cultural District of Downtown Arlington featuring 70 artist vendor booths, food trucks, 25 local bands, street performers, pickleball court, bounce houses, kid’s activities, and more. 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free!


May 6 – 7
Spring Market

Enjoy spring weather at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden while shopping local artisan vendors and enjoying live music and family-friendly activities. 

May 8-14

May 12 – 14
Asian Heritage Festival

An annual celebration in Grand Prairie in honor of AAPI Heritage Month featuring fire dancers, food vendors, lion dances, and more. Event hours TBA. Free!


May 13
Art at the Park

Bedford hosts its first ever Art at the Park festival today with more than 80 art vendors, live performances and music, food trucks, a community art project, caricature artists, face painting, henna, chalk art, and much more. 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free!


May 14
Mother’s Day Brunch

Mother’s Day brunch at the Fort Worth Zoo includes a meet-and-greet with the zoo’s outreach animals, giraffe feeding experience, and all-day admission. 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tickets from $30; ages 2 and under free.

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May 15-21

May 15 – 17
Festival of the Kid

Every spring, Festival of the Kid produces the winning entries from Stage West’s annual Neighborhood Play Contest. The pieces are written by k – 12th grade students, performed by area teens, and directed by seasoned professionals. See link for complete details and schedule. Ticket info TBA.


May 19 – 21
Main Street Fest in Grapevine

Enjoy artisan and marketplace vendors, non-stop live entertainment on two stages, carnival and midway, Pint-Sized Craft Alley, and much more. Hours vary by day. Tickets $5 – $9, kids under six free.


May 20
Carter Playdate: All That Glitters

Read Who Are Your People? by Bakari Sellers, learn about the importance of family history, and make sparkly artwork together. For kids ages three to five and their families. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free! Reservations required.


May 20
Itty-Bitty Art: Who Am I?

Spend quality time with your infant at the Amon Carter — sing, play, and shake your tail feathers with infant-friendly sensory activities. Designed for kids ages 24 months and younger. 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Free! Reservations required.


May 20
Texas Heritage Festival

Head to Russell Farm Art Center in Burleson for a celebration of Texas complete with historical vendors, historic home tours, live music, blacksmithing, pottery demonstrations, Native American interactive demonstration, hayrides, and outdoor cooking from chuck wagons and food trucks. 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free!

May 22 – 31

May 26
Hot Sounds of Summer

Burleson’s summer concert series kicks off today at Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza. Bring your own chairs, blankets, and a picnic, or grab carry out from one of the nearby restaurants. 7:30 p.m. Free!


May 27
Creature Features: Meet Sweetness!

Join River Legacy Living Science Center in Arlington for an outdoor presentation to meet an African Mud Turtle. Learn about their adaptations, behavior, and lifestyle. 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Free!