May 1 – `May Day is a holiday similar to Labor Day in the US. May Day is a spring festival celebrating the renewal of nature. May Day was especially popular in England during medieval times, with children dancing around the Maypole.

May 5 – Cinco de mayo – Cinco de mayo commemorates the May 5, 1862 Battle of Puebla (Batalla de Puebla) in which Mexican troops defeated Napoleon’s French forces. Cinco de mayo is celebrated more in the United States than in Mexico

May 7 – Teacher Appreciation Day – Today is a day to honor teachers – if your child is in school he or she might want to make a card for the teacher. Preschool age children 3-5 love playing school. Let the child be the teacher and read you a story or give you homework. You might want to invite some dolls or stuffed animals into the classroom as well.

May 8- Mother’s Day – Today is a day to celebrate and pamper Mom. Help the children make cards or gifts or plan a special meal or other surprise for Mom.

May 23-June 16 – Art About Town in Westport – Shop Main Street, which becomes one continuous art gallery to enjoy.  Art About Town begins with a festive Opening Night Celebration on Thursday May 23rd from 5:30-8:30 p.m. That night Main Street will be traffic-free and filled with music, street performers, art demonstrations and refreshments.  Art will remain on display through Sunday June 16th.

May 27- Memorial Day Memorial Day started in 1868 after the Civil War ended. Dead soldiers from both the north and the south were honored as a way to try to heal the nation. Now all past soldiers are honored. It is also a day that is considered to be the start of the summer season. Many people celebrate with a cook-out or even a trip to the beach. Many towns have a Memorial Day parade – this would be fun to watch, or even to march in