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5/8/24 - By Sandra Lee

Looking for the best things to do in San Francisco and the Bay Area this Mother's Day weekend? Here are some events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

This weekend is Mother's Day, and what better way to celebrate Mom than with activities and events you can do together? That's what moms really want—time with the kids in their lives! And a nap.

There are many ways to celebrate this weekend, like the Roaring Camp Mother's Day Train ride through the redwoods, followed by a delicious brunch. Or how about salsa dancing and flowers at Union Square in Bloom? That evening, bring a lawn chair (but don't make Mom carry it) to a screening of The Parent Trap at Thrive City.

So to all mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, and other mother figures: This weekend is all YOU. Happy Mother's Day, from all of us at Mommy Poppins. If you need to remind your kids, here are some DIY Mother's Day cards and easy brunch recipes kids can make.

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San Jose Giants Games and Fireworks Show

San Jose
Friday, May 10
Enjoy a San Jose Giants game with a fireworks show immediately after on select days. August 30 is Harry Potter Night.   READ MORE

Blankets & Blockbusters

San Francisco - FREE
Saturday, May 11
Celebrate Mom at Thrive City in San Francisco with a ton of activities for the whole family. Kids can make a craft at the many crafting stations or play at the kid's zone and moms can relax at one of the massage chairs. Food trucks are available to serve up delicious food.  Then kick back and enjoy a screening of The Parent Trap on the big screen!  READ MORE

Taiwanese American Cultural Festival

San Francisco - FREE
Saturday, May 11
Union Square is hosting the Annual Taiwanese American Cultural Festival, a free, family-friendly event celebrating the culture and life of Taiwan.  Attendees can indulge in traditional food like beef noodle soup and pearl milk tea, live entertainment such as colorful lion dances, kid's activities, and more.  READ MORE

Parkfest in Castro Valley

Castro Valley - FREE
Saturday, May 11
Celebrate 90 years of your East Bay Regional Parks with music, performances, Drakes Brewery, Kids' Zone, hands-on fun, nature exhibits and displays, food trucks, eco-friendly activities, and more. READ MORE

Almost Mother’s Day Kids Concert in Redwood City

Redwood City - FREE
Saturday, May 11
Families will enjoy a super fun kids concert with Andy Z and the Andyland Band, an inflatable playland, and can also create a Mother’s Day Gift in the craft area.  READ MORE

Art Festival at Jack London Square

Oakland - FREE
Saturday, May 11
Jack London Square is hosting a free art festival for the whole family. Check out the many chalk artists, interactive art, DJ, kid's chalk zone, and live painting. READ MORE

Scout-O-Rama in San Jose

San Jose - FREE
Saturday, May 11
Scout-O-Rama is the best of local Scouting on display for the whole community in the heart of San Jose at History Park. READ MORE

Mill Valley Music Festival

Mill Valley
Saturday -Sunday, May 11 & 12
Hear some great music at Mill Valley's 2-day outdoor music festival featuring bands like Fleet Foxes, Greensky Bluegrass, and others. A different line-up hits the stage on Saturday & Sunday, with food, drinks, and activities spanning throughout the weekend.  READ MORE

Free Second Sunday at SFMOMA on Mother's Day

San Francisco - FREE
Sunday, May 12
Second Sunday at SFMOMA in May happens to fall on Mother's Day, and the theme is Family! Come celebrate moms of all kinds with a card-making art project inspired by artworks from around the museum. READ MORE

San Francisco Rose Society 83rd Annual Mother's Day Rose Show

San Francisco - FREE
Sunday, May 12
See the beautiful display of roses by the San Francisco Rose Society on Mother's Day. Learn about the different varieties from hybrid teas to climbing roses, and attend the very popular rose show showcasing arrangements and photography.  READ MORE

Mother's Day Brunch at Roaring Camp

Felton
Sunday, May 12
Take a family train ride through the redwoods this Mother's Day, followed by brunch at Bret Harte Hall. Hallcrest Vineyards is providing mimosas and hard cider for purchase at brunch as well.  Kids can make a special gift for mom at the crafts table, and Happy Patch Farm Flower Farm Stand is doing flower design workshops as well as hosting a bouquet bar where families can make their own flower bouquets to take home.  READ MORE

BikeAbouts at the SF Zoo

San Francisco
Sunday, May 12
Take a 60-minute bike tour through the zoo with a staff member and learn fun animal facts and conservation stories. Then enjoy the programming and animals of the zoo for the rest of the day. READ MORE

Mother's Day at the Ferry Building

San Francisco - FREE
Sunday, May 12
The Ferry Building in San Francisco is hosting a ‘Ferry Family Day’ of gift-making for Mothers and Mother Figures! Create beautiful pop-up cards, jewelry, and flower crafts. Find the activity table by Cholita Linda and Delica in the central Marketplace. READ MORE

Mother's Day Family Hike in Livermore

Livermore - FREE
Sunday, May 12
Celebrate mom by spending time in nature. This short hike will take families into the hills as you learn about nature's marvelous moms! READ MORE

Union Square in Bloom: Mother's Day Celebration

San Francisco - FREE
Sunday, May 12
Union Square Plaza is in full bloom just in time for Mother's Day, with a celebration to honor all of the moms out there. Enjoy live salsa music, indulge in delicious food, and take a beautiful stroll around Union Square.  READ MORE

Shannon Rowbury's Mother's Day 5K FUN|RUNch

San Francisco
Sunday, May 12
Join Shannon Rowbury, three-time Olympian and World Championship Medalist with a 5K Race and festival combining quality racing, family fun, and food. This healthy alternative to your typical Mother's Day Celebration includes a 5K and kid races followed by brunch and fun activities in a carnival game setting for family members spanning all generations.   READ MORE

A Pops Mom’s Concert at Golden Gate Park

San Francisco - FREE
Sunday, May 12
Bring Mom and have a picnic with the band on Mother's Day at Golden Gate Park. Dr. German Gonzales is leading a program celebrating Mothers everywhere. The program includes Overture to Italian in Algiers by Rossini, Belle of the Ball by Leroy Anderson, and more.  READ MORE

Fashioning San Francisco: A Century of Style

San Francisco
Through August
Take a fashion trip through time at the de Young Museum as the new exhibit showcases how women's fashion has molded the city of San Francisco in the past 35 years.  The exhibit presents the work of more than 50 designers like Valentino, Miyake, McQueen, Dior, and more.  READ MORE

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