Mother’s Day celebrations and live music: 8 events to attend in Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs this May

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/4tyVxFC

BookSpring 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.

Forest 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.

Mother’s Day Saturday: Mini Goat Snuggles

Families can visit Vista Brewing for a meet and greet with mini goats and brews purchased separately from the brewery.

Austin 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.

Pioneer Day 2026

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.

28th Annual Driftwood Music Festival

The all-day music festival will feature food, drinks and family-friendly fun.

Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo 2026

Dripping Springs residents can gather for a weekend of bull riding, bronc riding, tie down and breakaway roping, steer wrestling and mutton busting.