May is event month in Wylie. From Bluegrass on Ballard to the Pedal Car Races and everything in between, the fun doesn’t stop. It can make one tired just thinking about it! Here is a list of all the fun May events in Wylie, Texas.
Who’s Ready for a Family-Friendly Scavenger Hunt?
Grab the whole family for this fun downtown scavenger hunt! The fun kicks off on May 1st, but it doesn’t stop then. The Ballard Scavenger Hunt takes place all month long. Start your journey at Shoemaker & Hardt. Follow all twelve clues for a secret message and a prize!
Learn more about the scavenger hunt here.
May it Always be Maifest!
Celebrate the warm days with your friends at Glen Echo Brewing’s Maifest, which runs from May 1-3! Enjoy live music, a German food truck, and even the release of a new mystery beer. This family-friendly brewery has an outdoor patio and plenty of room to hang out with your favorite people (and because dogs are people, too, Glen Echo welcomes your favorite four-legged pals!).
Grab Your Mat for Yoga in the Park
Prioritize self-care and your budget when you attend Yoga in the Park on May 2nd. Hosted by downtown yoga studio, Yogadana, in conjunction with Wylie Parks and Recreation, Yoga in the Park is a FREE outdoor yoga class at the Brown House. And if you miss May, that’s okay – the event takes place on the first Saturday of every month from April through October.
Learn more about Yoga in the Park here.
Get Your Drink On at One of Wylie’s Popular Sip & Stroll Events
Does the idea of strolling through historic downtown Wylie with your besties and a cocktail in hand sound like a good time? If so, you’ll want to get tickets TODAY to Wylie’s first ever Cinco de Drinko event happening on May 2nd. Grab a tasty adult beverage at each local participating shop and support your local small businesses when you take advantage of great event-only deals.
Buy your Cinco de Drinko ticket here.
Lobster Rolls at Landon
Cousins Maine Lobster truck is rolling back into Wylie on May 2 and parking itself right behind Landon Winery. Grab a lobster roll, lobster tacos, or some lobster tots (or all of the above, we won’t judge) and pair them with your favorite glass (or bottle, this is a judgement-free zone) of wine from Landon. Worried about the lines? You can download the app and order ahead.
Get more details about the lobster truck here.
Start. Your. ENGINES!
The Wylie 500 Pedal Car Race (500 inches, that is) might be Wylie’s most well-known event. Parents from all over the metroplex bring their little pedalers for a chance to win a coveted pedal car trophy. But even if your child pedals their heart out and doesn’t walk away with a prize, they will take home a lifelong memory (and a t-shirt!). The pedal car races require children to be signed up. Please sign up in advance to ensure a spot in the races! This year’s event takes place on May 3rd.
Pedal car race newbie? Start here!
Sign up for the Wylie 500 Pedal Car Race here.
Face Painting for the Kids
The only thing that could possibly make a pedal car race more fun is face painting! While you’re waiting for your heat to get started, take your little racers to Juzt Jaz Boutique for free face painting.
See more details about face painting here.
Taste of Wylie 2026
Over 40 local restaurants bring their most popular dishes to try every year to Wylie’s premier foodie event, Taste of Wylie. Come hungry for the cause. The local restaurants donate the food, and ticket proceeds go directly to local food banks.
Never been to Taste of Wylie? Here’s a quick guide for first-timers (including an answer to everyone’s favorite TOW question, “Why is Taste of Wylie on a Monday?” This year, TOW is on Monday, May 4th.
Get your Taste of Wylie tickets here.
A Match Made in Heaven: True Crime and Wine
On May 8th, local law enforcement veteran John Matthews shares his harrowing tales of tracking the notorious “Eyeball Killer” through the 80s and 90s. There’s nothing quite like a nice Pinot Grigio and some gore to kick off a weekend! Tickets include a glass of wine.
Line Dance with the Locals
Are you a line dancing pro? Or maybe you’re just dipping your toe in the line dance waters? Either way, get your boots to Glen Echo Brewing on May 9th for free line dancing classes and a wood-fired pizza truck. Can’t make it on the 9th? The class repeats on May 16th (boots not required).
Learn more about free line dancing classes in Wylie.
Bookish Peeps – Get Ye to the Book Fair!
Remember those amazing book fairs they had in elementary school? Well, you can recapture that feeling at Shoemaker & Hardt’s upcoming Book Fair on May 16th. The event is free but you’d better bring your wallet. This event will feature several bookish vendors with wares that might be hard to resist.
Find out more about the book fair here.
From Book Fairs to Book Clubs
Let’s stay on the topic of books, shall we? Glen Echo Brewing hosts a Book Club every third Saturday of the month. This month, the event takes place on May 17th. This month’s genre was Thrillers and Suspense. Haven’t read the book? That’s ok! Join the club and you’ll be ready for next month’s (don’t forget to bring a snack).
It’s Time for a Slumber Party with Local Panthers and Pumas
Join In Sync Exotics for a one-of-a-kind experience that can only be found in Wylie: the Visitor Campout at In Sync. Campers will get dinner, s’mores (because what’s a campout without s’mores?), and the unique experience of sleeping outside next to the big cats. You’ll even get a special tour and witness feeding time!
Get your In Sync Campout tickets here.
Wylie Jubilee – Bluegrass on Ballard
For the second year in a row, the Wylie Jubilee (known more commonly as Bluegrass on Ballard) is taking place in May. Vendors, food trucks, live bluegrass music, a huge car show, and community all come together for this family-friendly event in historic Downtown Wylie. Bluegrass on Ballard is on May 30th.
New to Bluegrass on Ballard? Start here.
Learn more about this year’s event here.
