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Mother’s Day Weekend 2023 in Houston: Brunches and More Things To Do With Kids

We've got you covered for fun Mother's Day weekend activities. Photo from Nan Ross.
We've got you covered for fun Mother's Day weekend activities. Photo from Nan Ross.
5/10/23 - By Rachael Cherry

Looking for the best things to do in Houston this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this Mother's Day weekend.

This weekend is all about Mom and all the women who have stepped into the role of Mom, and there are a lot of great events happening to make her day a festive one. A few that we're looking forward to include the Mother's Day Tea Party at George Ranch Historical Park, Mother’s Day Weekend at Bayou Bend, and Mother’s Day Vibe Market at Sugar Land Town Square. 

If you've found yourself in a pinch when it comes to planning something special for Mom this Mother's Day weekend, we can help. Check out our list of Mother's Day Brunch restaurant recommendations, our compilation of 50 gifts moms actually want, and a roundup of 25 things you can do with Mom for Mother's Day. 

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Fri May 12, 2023 - Museum District
Free
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Unicorn World Houston at George R. Brown Convention Center

Fri May 12, 2023 - Sun May 14, 2023 - Downtown
Come enjoy a day of family fun at Unicorn World, where guests will experience life-sized, animatronic unicorns up close as they move, “breathe,” and neigh like real horses.  READ MORE

Finding Nemo JR at The Crighton Theatre

Fri May 12, 2023 - Sun May 14, 2023 - Conroe
Come out and enjoy this family-friendly performance of Finding Nemo. READ MORE

Mother's Day Tea at George Ranch Historical Park

Sat May 13, 2023 - Richmond
Don your ascots and fascinators for a very Victorian Mother’s Day Tea at The George Ranch! READ MORE

Heights Mercantile Mother's Day Market

Sat May 13, 2023 - The Heights
Free
Find one-of-a-kind gifts for moms at the annual Heights Mercantile Mother’s Day Market. READ MORE

Mom and Kids Yoga at Mala Market

Sat May 13, 2023 - Montrose
Enjoy a fun, easy yoga class for mothers and children to learn fun breathwork and animal yoga poses. READ MORE

Mother’s Day Vibe Market at Sugar Land Town Square

Sat May 13, 2023 - Sugar Land
Free
Treat your Mom or yourself to a day of shopping local artists, makers & creatives with Vibe Artisan Markets at Sugar Land Town Square. READ MORE

Raptor Center Tours at Houston Audubon Raptor and Education Center

Sat May 13, 2023 - Southeast Houston
Take a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Houston Audubon Raptor and Education Center and learn all about the raptors native to Houston and the conservation efforts in place, meet raptors up close, and discover what it takes to run a raptor center. READ MORE

The Market at Sawyer Yards

Sat May 13, 2023 - Arts District
Free
The Market at Sawyer Yards takes place on 2nd Saturdays, in conjunction with Sawyer Yards Open Studios. Enjoy a curated market, meet artists, and view their works in the open studios. READ MORE

Houston Art Bike Parade

Sat May 13, 2023 - Third Ward
Free
Join a city-wide celebration of human powered art on wheels.  READ MORE

James and the Giant Peach at Main Street Theater

Sat May 13, 2023 - Midtown
Enjoy this family-friendly musical based on the book James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl and performed by Main Street Theater.  READ MORE

Mother’s Day Weekend at Bayou Bend

Sat May 13, 2023 - Sun May 14, 2023 - River Oaks
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens surrounded by the beauty of nature, art, and music. Mothers receive free admission. READ MORE

Mother's Day at Kemah Boardwalk

Sun May 14, 2023 - Kemah
Treat Mom to a day of games and rides on the Boardwalk this Mother's Day. Moms get $5 off an All Day Ride Pass with the purchase of an All Day Ride Pass.  READ MORE
Photo by Chase Fountain, courtesy of Texas parks and Wildlife
Photo by Chase Fountain, courtesy of Texas parks and Wildlife

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