Kids Club at Westfield Fashion Square
Westfield Fashion Square - 10:00 AM
Westfield Fashion Square - 10:00 AM
LA County Parks at Sunset
Multiple Parks throughout Los Angeles County - 4:30 PM
Multiple Parks throughout Los Angeles County - 4:30 PM
LA County Fair
Fairplex - various times
Fairplex - various times
Public Gardens Day: Free Admission at California Botanic Garden
California Botanic Garden - 8:00 AM
California Botanic Garden - 8:00 AM
LA County Parks at Sunset
Multiple Parks throughout Los Angeles County - 4:30 PM
Multiple Parks throughout Los Angeles County - 4:30 PM
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LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes - 6:00 PM
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes - 6:00 PM
Jazz at LACMA 2025
LACMA - 6:00 PM
LACMA - 6:00 PM
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Universal Studios Hollywood - 7:00 PM
Universal Studios Hollywood - 7:00 PM
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All LAFD Neighborhood Fire Stations (except airport locations) - 10:00 AM Pick
All LAFD Neighborhood Fire Stations (except airport locations) - 10:00 AM Pick
Burbank Fire & Police Service Day
Police & Fire HQ (Rear Parking Lot) - 9:00 AM
Police & Fire HQ (Rear Parking Lot) - 9:00 AM
Culver City Car Show
Downtown Culver City - 9:00 AM
Downtown Culver City - 9:00 AM
Mother's Day at California Botanic Garden
California Botanic Garden - 8:00 AM
California Botanic Garden - 8:00 AM
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Cobb Galleria Centre - 9:00 AM
Cobb Galleria Centre - 9:00 AM
Renaissance Pleasure Faire
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area - 10:00 AM
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area - 10:00 AM
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Natural History Museum - various times
Natural History Museum - various times
The Escape Game LA
The Escape Game LA - various times
The Escape Game LA - various times
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium Hollywood
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Hollywood - various times
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Hollywood - various times
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The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures - various times
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures - various times
California Science Center
California Science Center - various times
California Science Center - various times
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Americana at Brand - 10:00 AM
Americana at Brand - 10:00 AM
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The Commons at Calabasas - 5:00 PM
The Commons at Calabasas - 5:00 PM
Butterfly Season at Kidspace
Kidspace Children's Museum - various times
Kidspace Children's Museum - various times
Art + Play for Babies at OCMA
Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) - 10:00 AM
Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) - 10:00 AM
LA County Parks at Sunset
Multiple Parks throughout Los Angeles County - 4:30 PM
Multiple Parks throughout Los Angeles County - 4:30 PM
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The Wende Museum - 4:00 PM
The Wende Museum - 4:00 PM
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Mother's Day Weekend 2025 in Philadelphia: Brunch and More Fun Things To Do

Enjoy the return of your favorite rides, slides, shows, and more with your mom this weekend at Dorney Park's season opening. Photo courtesy of the park
5/7/25
- By Nicole O'Donnell
Longwood Gardens
Roxborough
The Candy Lab
Museum of the American Revolution
West Chester Railroad
Philadelphia National Guard Armory
Michener Art Museum
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Moms are incredible multi-taskers who deserve more than just one day of recognition! Our special list of activities and brunches around Philadelphia has something perfect to make Mom feel extra loved this Mother's Day, plus a few additional days in case you want to celebrate a little longer. A lavish brunch or unique museum outing, a fun family bonding opportunity like fishing, or some quality time together trying new eats in Old City—there are so many ways for Philly families to show appreciation for their wonderful moms!
Find more seasonal fun moms will love in our Spring Fun Guide, don't miss our Mother's Day Brunch list, and get gift inspiration on our list of Mother's Day Gifts Moms Actually Want.
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Places featured in this article:
Longwood Gardens
Roxborough
The Candy Lab
Museum of the American Revolution
West Chester Railroad
Philadelphia National Guard Armory
Michener Art Museum
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
About the Author
Nicole O'Donnell
Nicole O'Donnell is a marketing and social media expert with over 20 years of media experience and a proud mom to twin girls. A fan of writing, yoga, and exploring Philly, Nicole loves sampling the city's best treats with her girls in tow.
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