The Underground Donut Tour <\/strong>has launched \u2014 you guessed it \u2014 doughnut tours<\/a> in Austin<\/strong>, San Antonio<\/strong>, and Dallas<\/strong> Three Texas Hawaiian Falls <\/strong>waterparks in Roanoke,<\/strong> Mansfield<\/strong>, and Waco<\/strong> will open to the public for the 2026 season<\/a> on Saturday, May 9, unveiling some snazzy upgrades like new amenities, enhanced food and beverage offerings, and special events. Hawaiian Falls will additionally celebrate America\u2019s 250th birthday with a season\u2011long patriotic theme, including interactive photo opportunities, surprise giveaways, and more. 2026 Season Passes are on sale starting at hfalls.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n In the Hill Country<\/strong><\/p>\n Houston-based bootmaker Republic Boot Company is opening its new Republic Wine Castle<\/strong> in Johnson City <\/strong>on Friday, May 1, combining a classic cowboy atmosphere with delicious Hill Country wines. The 12-acre estate has been extensively renovated and boasts ranch-chic furniture, big buck mounts, and plenty of regal personality. In celebration of the castle’s grand opening weekend<\/a>, Republic will unveil its new Texas wine made with fruit grown right in Johnson City. The celebration will also include live music and custom boot fittings.<\/p>\n Austin<\/strong><\/p>\n Austin’s iconic artisan vendor market, Blue Genie Art Bazaar<\/strong>, is hosting its annual May Market<\/a> from May 1-31 featuring over 200 regional artists<\/a> and their handmade artworks, jewelry, home decor, clothing, pottery, and other art pieces. Free maker activities will be offered each weekend in May, and there will be a special make-your-own-bouquet bar of dried flowers in celebration of Mother’s Day on May 10. Admission is free.<\/p>\n Over 55 local, national, and international galleries will gather at the Palmer Events Center from May 14-17 for the third annual Affordable Art Fair<\/strong><\/a>, a contemporary art extravaganza created by emerging and established living artists. Attendees can pick up some new paintings, prints, sculptures, and photography with works ranging from $100-$12,000. This year’s event will also feature four artists who will be live painting <\/strong>each evening, and visitors who donate to the fair\u2019s charity partner (Dell Children\u2019s Hospital) will be entered to win one of the live-painted artworks. General admission starts at $24.22 after taxes and fees, and tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite<\/a>.<\/p>\n Houston<\/strong><\/p>\n Great Wolf Lodge <\/strong>Webster<\/strong> is rolling out the red carpet for moms on Sunday, May 10 with a special Mother’s Day Morning Oasis Experience package offering a relaxing morning float on the lazy river, a private cabana with an elevated brunch, and a private chair massage. The experience offers mothers a chance to enjoy the water park before it opens to the public, and they can float the river with a drink in hand from the build-your-own mimosa bar. Cabana rentals<\/a> are $500, have an eight guest maximum occupancy, and can be reserved by calling 888-981-9653.<\/p>\n Along the Gulf Coast<\/strong><\/p>\n Hotel Lucine<\/strong> in Galveston<\/strong> recently revealed the lineup for its third annual Sunset & Sounds<\/a> summer rooftop music series. The live music events will run every Friday and Saturday night from May 31 through Labor Day weekend, and showcase talent from Texas musicians like Mobley, Aruba, Tyson Webb’s Outlaw Boogie, The Point, and more. All events are free and open to the public, and seating is first come, first served. Reserved seating for specific performances can be booked for $42.42-$59.75 after taxes and fees via Eventbrite<\/a>. <\/p>\n Dallas-Fort Worth<\/strong><\/p>\n The African American Museum, Dallas<\/strong> is expected to reopen on Friday, May 1 after a temporary closure for renovations. The museum will debut a new special exhibition, “People Who Make the World Go \u2018Round: The Legacy of Sepia Magazine<\/a>,” showcasing historic photos of the most influential Black icons from the 20th century, such as Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Maya Angelou, and many more. 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