With May suddenly upon us, that means Mother’s Day is right around the corner on Saturday, May 10. If you’re like the many Americans looking for ways to celebrate mom and all the other important women in your life, look no further than the end of this article to find where you can do so right here in Alachua County.
Note: this article only covers events for the federally recognized holiday of Mother’s Day first celebrated in 1914. Celebrating mom is encouraged every day, year-round. Please reference Mainstreet Daily News’ online events calendar for more creative ways to love, spend time with and honor mom.
Mother’s Day Garden Tour and Luncheon
Date: Saturday, May 10
Time: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Location: Gainesville Garden Club (1350 NW 75th St.)
Enjoy a tour of three distinct and unique home gardens followed by a BBQ lunch. Make sure to stop by the newly expanded butterfly garden and a developing wildflower garden. $30.
Mother’s Day U-pick Flower Festival
Date: Saturday, May 10-Sunday, May 11
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: The Bryer Patch (5700 SW 250th St., Newberry)
All moms receive a free fill-a-cup of u-pick flowers and admission includes farm fun for the whole family, live music and food vendors. Free-$12.
Mother’s Day Tea
Date: Saturday, May 10
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Cozy Classroom (18634 NW 231st St., High Springs)
There will be tea and snacks, adorable crafts and a photo wall to make so many memories. RSVP to reserve a spot. Free-$10.
Cultural Arts Festival
Date: Saturday, May 10
Time: Noon-8 p.m.
Location: Maddox Park (13370 SW 170th St., Archer)
Live entertainment, food vendors, craft vendors, softball games, kids games and family fun for Mother’s Day weekend. Free.
Brunch & Candle-Making
Date: Saturday, May 10
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Luxe Creative Space (2444 NE 1st Blvd. Ste. 800, Gainesville)
A hands-on candle-making class where you’ll create your own custom candle to take home for Mother’s Day, followed by a delicious brunch spread. $35.
Coliseum of Comics Super Saturdays: Mother’s Day
Date: Saturday, May 10- Sunday, May 11
Time: 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Location: Coliseum of Comics Gainesville (4401 NW 25th Pl., Ste. G)
Bring the kids ages 4-10 and create a free, custom comic book cover starring their amazing mom with mom, or bring the kids and give mom a well-deserved break this Mother’s Day Weekend. Free.
Brunch and Bloom Workshop
Date: Sunday, May 11
Time: Noon-1 p.m.
Location: Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. (1001 NW 4th St., Gainesville)
Make a flower arrangement in a keepsake vase while enjoying a complimentary beverage from the bar with optional brunch bites for purchase. $60.
Gainesville Community Band Mother’s Day Concert
Date: Sunday, May 11
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: St. Patrick’s Church (500 NE 16th Ave., Gainesville)
Celebrate the amazing mothers in your lives with a beautiful selection of songs. Free.
Mother’s Day Special at Kanapha Botanical Gardens
Date: Sunday, May 11
Time: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Location: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville)
Free admission to mothers of all ages and regular $12 admission for non-members.
Muffins and Mimosas Art Market
Date: Sunday, May 11
Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Artisans’ Guild Gallery (224 NW 2nd Ave., Gainesville)
A very special Mother’s Day treat featuring delicious muffins and mimosas, live music and jigsaw puzzles on the porch. Free.
Corks and Colors: Mommy & Me Fireflies
Date: Sunday, May 11
Time: 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Corks and Colors (3415 W University Ave., Gainesville)
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a fun activity mom and the kids ages 5 and up can do together. This step-by-step class includes all materials for two people to make one 12×16” painting. $50.