April 25th, 2026
11am to Dusk
Pease District Park
Austin, Texas
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Photo by Craig Busch
It’s that time of the year to get your weird on. Pull out your costumes and come be a part of Austin’s funky version of a city-wide country picnic. Of, by, and for the community. Always a good time. The 2nd longest-running event in Austin, one of the few FREE events, and one of the few left in the US that isn’t sponsored by some mega-beer-corp, AND all proceeds go back into the Austin community through donations to local non-profits that make a difference — an eclectic day of affordable fun and zaniness that benefits Austin. A few highlights below.
- Children’s Area (Games and Crafts)
- Costume Contests (Kids/Adults) – PRIZES!!
- Live Music
- Face Painting, Pasties
- Drum Circles
- Food (Veggie, too)
- Beverages, including local Texas craft beers, cider, root beer
- Maypole
- Adult Games (Egg Toss, Sack Race and more….)
- Commemorative T-shirts and swag
- more by you: Juggling, “Sword” Fighting, Acrobatics, Hula Hoops, etc….
Children’s Area (11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Game Stage Schedule
- 12:00pm-2:00pm Kids Costume Contest
- 2:00pm-4:00pm Sack Races
- 4:00pm-6:00pm Adult Costume Contest
- 6:00pm Egg Toss Contest
Live Music (12:00pm-6:00 pm, times approximate, subject to change)
- 12:00pm-1:30pm – The Fonts
- 1:30pm-3:00pm – Indoor Creature
- 3:00pm-4:30pm – J-Bone and the River Turtles
- 4:30-6:00pm – Rob and the Nasty Beat
Transportation, FREE Parking & Shuttles
Eeyore’s Event Rules
NO bottles, styrofoam, tents or hammocks allowed in the park
All dogs must be on leashes
IDs required to purchase or drink alcoholic beverages
Non-amplified instruments only
City of Austin prohibits smoking in the parks
Rain Date: Saturday, May 2nd
About Eeyore’s Birthday Party
Eeyore’s Birthday Party is a long standing Austin tradition operated by the non-profit organization Friends of the Forest Foundation, which is 100% staffed by unpaid volunteers. All vendors participating in Eeyore’s Birthday celebration are 501c3 non-profit organizations. We encourage you to participate in this amazing event and consider volunteering in the spirit of Eeyore’s Birthday.
This is a great opportunity to meet the Austin community. All of the proceeds generated during the party are donated to non-profits in Central Texas. We hope to celebrate this Austin original experience with you. Beyond your attendance, we are in need of volunteers to assist with the production of this event.
In the event of an emergency, use this emergency navigation page for more information.
Transportation
Find out how you can travel to Eeyore’s Birthday Party.
Volunteer
Learn what volunteer crews are available and how to sign up.
Medical Volunteers
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FAQ
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Our Impact
We believe in giving back to our local communities. In years of prosperity, The Friends of the Forest Foundation invests extra earnings into supporting local charities, with a particular focus on smaller organizations where our contributions can make the greatest difference. By supporting local non-profits, we help strengthen the community and create lasting positive change.
Who We Are
The Friends of the Forest Foundation puts on Austin’s most famous annual city-wide event: Eeyore’s Birthday Party.
Our basic premise: put on a safe, free, and fun all-ages event this year and make enough money to put on a safe, free, and fun all-ages event next year.
We are proud to have been voted Austin’s Best Annual Party for 10 years straight in the Austin Chronicle, and in 1999, Eeyore’s was voted into the Austin Chronicle Readers Poll Hall of Fame.
