MAKE MEMORIES IN MAY AT THE WORKS
Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/3/26
Enjoy a month full of celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and more
The Works is kicking off May with a lineup of events celebrating the Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and more. From the return of Fox Bros Bar-B-Q and Chicheria Mexican Kitchen’s Smoke & Spice Block Party to live music, watch parties, taco tastings and family-friendly experiences at Chattahoochee Food Works and Your 3rd Spot, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
The full May events lineup is outlined below:
Spring Happy Hour Music Series at Fox Bros Bar-B-Q
May 1 and May 8 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Kick off the weekend with Fox Bros on Friday, May 1 and Friday, May 8 for its Spring Happy Hour Music Series! Enjoy live music, drinks and good company. For more information, visit the event page.
Unlimited Gourmet Taco Tasting Experience at Chicheria
Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Chichería Mexican Kitchen now offers an Unlimited Gourmet Taco Tasting Experience each week. Available every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the experience features a rotating selection of chef-crafted tacos served continuously at the table. Guests can enjoy a variety of flavors, including Baja Fish, Coconut Shrimp, Carne Asada and more, all prepared on handmade blue corn tortillas pressed fresh daily. The tasting also includes chips, dips and refreshing agua frescas. For more information, visit the event page.
Kentucky Derby Event at Your 3rd Spot
Saturday, May 2 from 1 to 11 p.m.
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby at Your 3rd Spot on Saturday, May 2, with Mint Juleps in hand and all the excitement of the race on their 15-foot screens. Grab your biggest hat, cheer on your favorite horse and enjoy an unforgettable day of games, great food and time with friends. For more information, visit the event page.
Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Chattahoochee Food Works
Saturday, May 2 from 6 to 10 p.m.
Grab your best Derby hat and join us at Chattahoochee Food Works for one of the most fun race days of the year. We’ll be streaming the Kentucky Derby live in the food hall so you can watch the race while enjoying great food, drinks, and the festive Derby atmosphere. Sip on Mint Juleps, bourbon specials, and other Derby-inspired cocktails from Center Bar, grab bites from your favorite food vendors, and dress to impress in your best race day look. For more information, visit the event page.
Cinco de Mayo at Chattahoochee Food Works
Tuesday, May 5 from noon to 9 p.m.
Join Chattahoochee Food Works on Tuesday, May 5, for Cinco de Mayo. Enjoy live mariachi from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., tequila and margarita features at Tequila & Tapas, and tacos from Taqueria La Luz. Come by for a fun, easy-going night with good food, drinks and music. For more information, visit the event page.
Cinco de Mayo at Chicheria Mexican Kitchen
Tuesday, May 5 from 4 to 10 p.m.
Join Chicheria Mexican Kitchen for Cinco de Mayo! Starting at 4 p.m., enjoy a $40 Mexico City-style buffet featuring over 20 offerings, including their award-winning sweet corn esquites, steak and shrimp tacos on fresh, handmade blue corn tortillas made in-house daily and other signature dishes. Plus, enjoy $5 Jimador tequila shots, $8 tequila shot specials and live music from 6 to 9 p.m. Walk-ins only. A limited regular menu will also be available. For more information, visit the event page.
Mother’s Day at Your Third Spot
Sunday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Your 3rd Spot with a heartfelt experience featuring a six-course Taste & Connect Menu, a complimentary MOMosa for every mom and 165+ curated experiences designed to spark connection and create lasting family memories. Family-friendly fun all day! For more information, visit the event page.
Mom’s Day Out at Chattahoochee Food Works
Sunday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Join Chattahoochee Food Works this Mother’s Day for a celebration filled with momosas, special bites and memorable moments. Enjoy Mother’s Day food specials from select vendors, take photos with mom and treat her to a day out at CFW. The first 50 moms to arrive will receive a special Chattahoochee Food Works self-care bag. Spend the day eating, sipping and celebrating. For more information, visit the event page.
Chattahoochee Food Works Fifth Anniversary
Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Chattahoochee Food Works is turning 5 years old! Enjoy an anniversary event filled with face painting, balloon animals, magicians, a bubble party, stilt walkers, themed photo ops, CFW merch and nonstop entertainment. With music rotating throughout the event from DJs to a live band, it’s all set to be a high-energy celebration of five years of food, fun and community. For more information, visit the event page.
Smoke & Spice Block Party
Saturday, May 16 from 2 to 6 p.m.
Join Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q and Chichería Mexican Kitchen for the second annual Smoke & Spice Block Party, a high-energy spring afternoon featuring smoked meats, coastal Mexican bites, craft margaritas, ice-cold beer and live music, all set against the vibrant backdrop of The Works. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the event page.
