Whether she likes pressed flower cards, brunch, dancing or fishing, the following events can help you celebrate mom or any other special woman in your life before, on and after Mother’s Day on May 10. All events are free unless noted otherwise. 

Wednesday, May 6 

Mother’s Day flower pop-up card making 
When: 4 to 5:30 p.m. 
Where: Millhopper Library Branch (3145 NW 43rd St., Gainesville) 

Thursday, May 7 

Artspace Cricut Mother’s Day card making 
When: 4 to 5 p.m. 
Where: Waldo Library Branch (15150 NE US Hwy 301, Waldo) 

Friday, May 8 

Spring Mother’s Day Tea Party 
When: 7 p.m. 
Where: Contact for details (in Gainesville). Available with RSVP. 
A night to celebrate moms with music, food, tea, door prizes and more. Dress up in spring colors and RSVP to premiermoms1@gmail.com. 

Saturday, May 9 

Pressed flower suncatchers 
When: 2 to 3 p.m. 
Where: Micanopy Library Branch (706 NE Cholokka Blvd., Micanopy) 
Children will work with pressed flowers to create sun catchers for mom during this craft, with all supplies provided. 

47th Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Cultural Arts Festival 
When: Noon to 6 p.m. 
Where: Wilson Robinson Park (13975 SW 174th St., Archer) 
Hosted by the Archer Cultural Progressive Organization, this year’s free festival will feature live entertainment, kickball, softball, volleyball and basketball tournaments, a bounce house and kid activities. 

Painting class 
When: 4 to 5:30 p.m. 
Where: Painting with a Twist (618 NW 60th St., Ste. B, Gainesville) 
Paint a bouquet, swan, sunset or Mommy & Me tree. Class is recommended for ages 6 and up, with all materials provided. Parents are encouraged to let children work by themselves and must accompany those under 12. $27-29. 

iDance with Mom: A Mother’s Day Pop-Up Party 
When: 1 to 4 p.m. 
Where: IndepenDANCE Studio (13537 NW 1st Ln., Newberry) 
A special afternoon designed to slow down, connect and make memories together. The event includes dance and movement activities, spa-inspired relaxation moments, arts and crafts and brunch-themed treats. Must pre-register. $28-59.  

Mother’s Day Harp Music 
When: 2 to 3:15 p.m. 
Where: Millhopper Library Branch 
Celebrate your mother by bringing her to listen to beautiful harp music played by Nina Krengel. 

Brandford Farm Stand: U-pick Flower Fest 
When: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (and Sunday) 
Where: Branford Farm Stand (27687 US-129, Branford) 
Enjoy flower picking (including zinnias and sunflowers) in North Florida’s largest u-pick flower field, a Ferris wheel, live music, food, shopping in a new barn store, outdoor vendor market, hay rides through the flower field and kid farm activities. $10 per person, 2 and under are free. 

Bryer Patch: U-Pick Flower Festival 
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (and Sunday) 
Where: The Bryer Patch (5700 SW 250th St., Newberry) 
Admission includes access to u-pick flower fields (wildflowers, sunflowers, zinnias, cosmos and more), hayride to see cows and ducks, barrel train ride, food vendors, farm animal petting, play paddock, face painting, splash zone and live music. Ages 13 and up are $12, 3 to 12 are $10, and 2 and under are free. 

Da Spot: Mommy & Me Mother’s Day Tea 
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Where: Da Spot (6005 SE US Hwy 301 #501/#502, Hawthorne) 
Celebrate the love between mothers and daughters with a tea-style brunch, fun games, gift bags, interactive activities and special bonding moments. $28.52. 

High Springs Mother’s Day Spring Thrift Crawl 
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Where: 18559 Main Street, High Springs 
Whether you’re hunting for statement décor, vintage gems or just a fun day out, grab your friends, mom, aunt, neighbor and tote bags, and come ready to thrift your heart out.  

14th Annual Mother’s Day Seafood Extravaganza 
When: Noon to 6 p.m. 
Where: Hawthorne Recreation Park (6000 SE 205 St., Hawthorne) 
Hope for Hawthorne is inviting the whole family to enjoy a delicious seafood spread while showing appreciation and giving back to those who mean the most. Enjoy a bounce castle, water slide, kickball and live music.  

UF/IFAS Mother’s Day Fishing 
When: 8 a.m. to noon 
Where: UF/IFAS Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Millhopper Unit (7922 NW 71st St., Gainesville) 
Families can fish together in a safe and fun setting in “catching ponds”. Anglers can catch and release bream (bluegill, red-ear sunfish, warmouth), largemouth bass and channel catfish up to 10 pounds. Volunteers are on hand to help and equipment is available. 

Sunday, May 10 

Mother’s Day Lounge at the Greater Gainesville Pickleball Open 
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
Where: Legacy Park Recreation/Multipurpose Complex (15400 Peggy Rd., Alachua) 
Whether you’re cheering on players from the sidelines or just stopping by, treat mom to something special. Moms can enjoy chair massages, professional photos, a flower bar, coffee and continental breakfast, facials, hair and hand treatments and a kids’ activity area. 

Brown’s Country Buffet Mother’s Day Special 
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
Where: Brown’s Country Buffet (14423 US-441, Alachua) 
Special menu featuring a 12-ounce prime rib entrée and two sides for $29.99 per person, or a grand buffet for $14.25 per person. 

Kulaqua River Ranch Mother’s Day 
When: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
Where: River Ranch Water Park (23400 NW 212 Ave., High Springs) 
Treat Mom to a day of excitement and adventure with a 15,000-square-foot wave pool, lazy river, water slide, volleyball courts and more. $19 with children 3 and under free. 

Creek’s 19th Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet  
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
Where: Creek’s 19th (11400 Turkey Creek Blvd., Alachua) 
Enjoy a special menu, free mimosas and live music. $19.99. 

Pomodoro Cafe Mother’s Day  
When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 
Where: Pomodoro Cafe (9200 NW 39th Ave., Gainesville) 
Treat Mom to a beautiful evening filled with delicious Italian cuisine, fresh flavors and an atmosphere she’ll love. Enjoy the Watermelon e Gamberi appetizer and entrées like Filetto al Prosciutto and Risotto Capesante crafted just for mom’s special day. $14-$29. 

Mother’s Day Brunch & Market 
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
Where: Frog Song Organics (4317 NE US Hwy 301, Hawthorne) 
Enjoy a plant-based and gluten-free buffet created by Genèse 129, featuring comforting farmhouse favorites made with fresh ingredients right from the farm. Guests can tour the farm and shop at the market for fresh produce, handmade canned goods and products. $20-37. Reservations are required.  

Painting class 
When: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 
Where: Painting with a Twist (618 NW 60th St., Ste. B, Gainesville) 
Paint “Mother’s Soft Kisses” or “Love and Flowers” canvases. Class is recommended for ages 6 and up, with all materials provided. Parents are encouraged to let children work by themselves and must accompany those under 12. $37-39. 

Gainesville Community Band: Mother’s Day Concert 
When: 3 p.m. 
Where: St. Patrick’s Church (500 NE 16th Ave., Gainesville) 
Conducted by R. Gary Langford. 

Mother’s Day Muffins and Mimosas Art Market 
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Where: Artisans’ Guild Gallery (224 NW 2 Ave., Gainesville) 
Join us for a Muffins and Mimosas featuring puzzling on the front porch and guest artist Linda Specht House’s creative bird feeders on the lawn. 

Monday, May 11 

Premier Moms picnic 
When: Noon 
Where: Available with RSVP (in Gainesville) 
RSVP to premiermoms1@gmail.com for details.