Eeyore’s Birthday Party
A vibrant "Happy Birthday Eeyore" banner hangs in a wooded area, surrounded by attendees relaxing and painting.

Photo by Craig Busch

Eeyore’s Birthday Party

April 26th, 2025 | Location to be confirmed! Check back in March 2025 for updates.

Join us for the 60th annual celebration and help us raise funds to give back to the Austin community. In the case of torrential rainfall, our rain date is Saturday, May 3rd, 2025.

Eeyore’s Birthday Party is a fund-raiser operated by the Friends of the Forest Foundation to benefit local 501c3 non-profit groups in Austin, Texas.  All vendors participating in Eeyore’s Birthday celebration are 501c3 non-profit organizations.  We encourage you to donate and volunteer in the spirit of Eeyore’s Birthday.

This is a great opportunity to give back to 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.

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A detailed colorful map of each section and booth of Eeyore's Birthday Party in Pease Park.

Transportation

Find out how you can travel to Eeyore’s Birthday Party.

A man with a real white donkey beside him and a bunch of people near them at Eeyore's Birthday Party.

Volunteer

Learn what volunteer crews are available and how to sign up.

FAQ

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We believe in giving back. 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 partnering with non-profits, we help strengthen the community and create lasting positive change.

$268,000+ Donated

The Friends of the Forest Foundation has donated over $268,000 from Eeyore’s celebration earnings to local charities since 2000.

80+ Non-profit Organizations Served

There are more than 80 non-profit organizations that currently are or have been beneficiaries of the Friends of the Forest Foundation in the past.

24 Years

Eeyore’s Birthday Party has been giving back since 2000, marking this the 24th year of supporting local nonprofits.

Two black female attendees with vibrant clothing, makeup, and aesthetics, posing for the camera at Eeyore's Birthday Party.
Photo by Craig Busch
An image of a small, white donkey near a black fence looking at the camera at Eeyore's Birthday Party.
Photo by Craig Busch
An image of an older group of musicians playing their respective instruments for everyone to hear at Eeyore's Birthday Party.
Photo by Craig Busch

Who We Are

A detailed black and white sketch of a funny-looking donkey with about 50 candles sticking on top of his body.