Looking for fun things to do with kids this month? Have a look at our round-up of family-friendly May events in Plano, Frisco, McKinney, and more. (Hint: Find even more things to do in the metroplex on Dallas Moms and Fort Worth Moms.)
And be sure to check out these guides to help you with summer planning:
- 2023 Summer Camps Guide for Collin County Kids
- Guide to Childcare in Collin County
- Guide to Swim Lessons in Collin County
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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!
Open Farm Days
Weekends
Cathy’s Critters in Princeton is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays. Enjoy petting zoos, pony rides, outback tours, and more. Check the link for “know before you go” info and weather policy. Tickets $12 – $17, ages two and under free. Cups of feed are $4 each.
Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Through May 14
Head to Waxahachie on Saturdays and Sundays this spring 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.
May 4
May the 4th Be with You
Downtown Carrollton annual space-themed event features crafts, a 360-degree photo booth, mobile gaming trailer, laser tag, and more. Come dressed as your favorite galactic character for a chance to win a prize in the costume contest. Details at the link. 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free!
May 5
Little Farmer Fridays: Teddy Bear Picnic
Heritage Farmstead Museum has a recurring interactive program designed for ages two to five years old, featuring story time, a craft, animal encounter, wagon ride, and fun on the farm. Bring your favorite teddy this week! 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $15 per child; $5 per adult.
May 6
Cinco de Mayo
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Celina’s Historic Downtown Square today. It’ll be a cultural celebration featuring a parade, traditional dances, music, great food, shopping, games, and more. See a schedule of performers at the link. 2:00 – 10:00 p.m. Free!
May 6
Frisco StrEATS
The longest-running food truck festival in Texas features gourmet food from the best food trucks in the metroplex, live musical acts, shopping, craft beer and wine gardens, and countless children’s activities. Bring chairs and blankets for a picnic if you’d like. 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Free!
May 6
Plano AsiaFest 2023
Head to Haggard Park to celebrate the rich cultures of Asia with demonstrations, performances, and vendors. Kids can enjoy art activities, view and try out various musical instruments, and visit the Children’s Corner. 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Free!
May 6
Spring Family Fun Series: Mother’s Day Caricatures
Fairview Town Center’s spring series means a different activity or performance each week. Shows last about an hour and are geared toward ages three – 10. See link for details. 11:00 a.m. Free!
May 12 – 13
Vintage Market Days
Enjoy live music, food trucks, and two buildings filled with vintage and vintage-inspired goods, architectural salvage, and more. Cash and credit card are accepted at the gate. Once purchased, your ticket is good for re-entry into the event all weekend. Tickets from $10. Kids under 12 are free.
May 12 – 14
Allen Arts Festival
A weekend of family fun at Watters Creek Village with juried artists — local and regional — showcasing original art in different media categories. It will also have live music, children’s art activities, and all that festival stuff. See link for specifics, including event hours by day. Free!
May 12 – 20
Avenue Q: School Edition
The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. Suggested audience age: 13+. Tickets $12, $25 for front row.
Note: Looking for a show for younger audiences? NTPA has quite a few other productions this month.
May 13
Arts Festival in Heritage Park
This annual Flower Mound festival returns today with live performances, art vendors, a community mural, hands-on activities for all ages, and much more. Bring your chairs and blankets and stay all day! 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free!
May 13
Cajun Fest
Celina’s most popular event will be held in Historic Downtown Square this afternoon. Feast on one of the largest crawfish boils in Texas and enjoy live alligator shows, live music, local vendors, and a large kid’s zone with inflatables and carnival rides. See link to pre-purchase crawfish platters. 2:00 – 9:00 p.m. Free!
May 14
Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all our readers! Motherhood is complex, but if anyone understands what we go through, it’s our fellow moms. Let’s raise a glass and toast to all our hard work. Superwomen, every one of you!
Psst: Here are some Mother’s Day brunch spots we rounded up, if you need one.
May 12 – 20
Avenue Q: School Edition
The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. Suggested audience age: 13+. Tickets $12, $25 for front row.
Note: Looking for a show for younger audiences? NTPA has quite a few other productions this month.
May 19
Little Farmer Fridays: Beaks and Bills
Heritage Farmstead Museum has a recurring interactive program designed for ages two to five years old, featuring story time, a craft, animal encounter, wagon ride, and fun on the farm. Bring a picnic for after! 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $15 per child; $5 per adult.
May 19 – 21
Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival
This annual Richardson event features tons of bands, artists, performers, acrobats, magicians, a marketplace, and WF! Kids (an area with kid-friendly fun, art, and games). Tickets from $15, kids 12 and under free.
May 19 – June 4, select dates
The SpongeBob Musical
An Art Centre Theatre production featuring everyone’s favorite Bikini Bottom residents. Suitable for all ages. Evening showtimes only. Tickets from $18.
May 27
The Boho Market at Frisco Square
Get some fresh air and browse a curated collection of local small business vendors in Frisco Square today. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Admission and parking are free!
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Concerts in the Park
FridaysFlower 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!
Open Farm Days
WeekendsCathy’s Critters in Princeton is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays. Enjoy petting zoos, pony rides, outback tours, and more. Check the link for “know before you go” info and weather policy. Tickets $12 – $17, ages two and under free. Cups of feed are $4 each.
Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Through May 14Head to Waxahachie on Saturdays and Sundays this spring 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.
- May 1 – 7
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May 4
May the 4th Be with YouDowntown Carrollton annual space-themed event features crafts, a 360-degree photo booth, mobile gaming trailer, laser tag, and more. Come dressed as your favorite galactic character for a chance to win a prize in the costume contest. Details at the link. 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free!
May 5
Little Farmer Fridays: Teddy Bear PicnicHeritage Farmstead Museum has a recurring interactive program designed for ages two to five years old, featuring story time, a craft, animal encounter, wagon ride, and fun on the farm. Bring your favorite teddy this week! 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $15 per child; $5 per adult.
May 6
Cinco de MayoCelebrate Cinco de Mayo in Celina’s Historic Downtown Square today. It’ll be a cultural celebration featuring a parade, traditional dances, music, great food, shopping, games, and more. See a schedule of performers at the link. 2:00 – 10:00 p.m. Free!
May 6
Frisco StrEATSThe longest-running food truck festival in Texas features gourmet food from the best food trucks in the metroplex, live musical acts, shopping, craft beer and wine gardens, and countless children’s activities. Bring chairs and blankets for a picnic if you’d like. 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Free!
May 6
Plano AsiaFest 2023Head to Haggard Park to celebrate the rich cultures of Asia with demonstrations, performances, and vendors. Kids can enjoy art activities, view and try out various musical instruments, and visit the Children’s Corner. 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Free!
May 6
Spring Family Fun Series: Mother’s Day CaricaturesFairview Town Center’s spring series means a different activity or performance each week. Shows last about an hour and are geared toward ages three – 10. See link for details. 11:00 a.m. Free!
- May 8 – 14
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May 12 – 13
Vintage Market DaysEnjoy live music, food trucks, and two buildings filled with vintage and vintage-inspired goods, architectural salvage, and more. Cash and credit card are accepted at the gate. Once purchased, your ticket is good for re-entry into the event all weekend. Tickets from $10. Kids under 12 are free.
May 12 – 14
Allen Arts FestivalA weekend of family fun at Watters Creek Village with juried artists — local and regional — showcasing original art in different media categories. It will also have live music, children’s art activities, and all that festival stuff. See link for specifics, including event hours by day. Free!
May 12 – 20
Avenue Q: School EditionThe laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. Suggested audience age: 13+. Tickets $12, $25 for front row.
Note: Looking for a show for younger audiences? NTPA has quite a few other productions this month.
May 13
Arts Festival in Heritage ParkThis annual Flower Mound festival returns today with live performances, art vendors, a community mural, hands-on activities for all ages, and much more. Bring your chairs and blankets and stay all day! 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free!
May 13
Cajun FestCelina’s most popular event will be held in Historic Downtown Square this afternoon. Feast on one of the largest crawfish boils in Texas and enjoy live alligator shows, live music, local vendors, and a large kid’s zone with inflatables and carnival rides. See link to pre-purchase crawfish platters. 2:00 – 9:00 p.m. Free!
May 14
Mother’s DayHappy Mother’s Day to all our readers! Motherhood is complex, but if anyone understands what we go through, it’s our fellow moms. Let’s raise a glass and toast to all our hard work. Superwomen, every one of you!
Psst: Here are some Mother’s Day brunch spots we rounded up, if you need one.
- May 15 – 21
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May 12 – 20
Avenue Q: School EditionThe laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. Suggested audience age: 13+. Tickets $12, $25 for front row.
Note: Looking for a show for younger audiences? NTPA has quite a few other productions this month.
May 19
Little Farmer Fridays: Beaks and BillsHeritage Farmstead Museum has a recurring interactive program designed for ages two to five years old, featuring story time, a craft, animal encounter, wagon ride, and fun on the farm. Bring a picnic for after! 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $15 per child; $5 per adult.
May 19 – 21
Wildflower! Arts & Music FestivalThis annual Richardson event features tons of bands, artists, performers, acrobats, magicians, a marketplace, and WF! Kids (an area with kid-friendly fun, art, and games). Tickets from $15, kids 12 and under free.
May 19 – June 4, select dates
The SpongeBob MusicalAn Art Centre Theatre production featuring everyone’s favorite Bikini Bottom residents. Suitable for all ages. Evening showtimes only. Tickets from $18.
- May 22 – 31
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May 27
The Boho Market at Frisco SquareGet some fresh air and browse a curated collection of local small business vendors in Frisco Square today. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Admission and parking are free!
