May is a great month to enjoy the beautiful weather at events in the Dallas – Fort Worth area. You and your family can enter a costume contest on the closing weekend of Scarborough Renaissance Festival, celebrate Memorial Day at the Dallas Arboretum and so much more!
Here are a few fun things to do in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in May.
Commemorate Memorial Day Weekend at the Dallas Arboretum
Saturday thru Monday, May 25- 27, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- May 25, 2-4 p.m.: The Red Wine Band kicks off the weekend bringing their Texas Country music to the garden.
- May 26, 2-4 p.m.: Dance with one of Dallas’ most popular dance bands, Downtown Fever, an Emerald City Party Band.
- May 27, Noon-2 p.m.: 3K Sisters, an indie folk-pop family band, delights with their unique sound and talented multi-instrumentalist band members.
Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Live the Fantasy Weekend
May 18 – 19
Hey, Fantasy enthusiasts, Cosplay fans and friends this weekend is just for you! Show up in your favorite costume for the costume contests (adults and children)each day, plus a children’s fairy initiation ceremony
May 25 – 27: The Last Huzzah
Don’t miss the fun, food
More information about Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Wildflower Arts and Music Festival
One of the most popular cultural events in North Texas, the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival returns to Richardson, Texas this month with well-known musical acts, exciting performers, family-friendly activities, local art vendors, and more.
The 3-day festival will be held May 17-19 at Galatyn Urban Park in Richardson.
Music, Food and Fun!
Jam out to big-name bands
This year the music schedule at Wildflower includes big-name acts like:
- Fitz and the Tantrums
- Judah & the Lion
- Good Charlotte
- Neon Trees
- The Jacksons 50th Anniversary Tour
- Blue Oyster Cult
- The Guess Who and more!
An Aerosmith tribute band from California, Aeromyth, will also perform all weekend long. There’s a little something for every music lover, with over 100 national, regional, and local headliners performing on six stages.