There are many ways to celebrate Mother's Day - in family fanfare, with a nice brunch, relaxing at home with the kids, hiking with the family etc. There is no right or wrong way. But, we know that whatever we want to do, most likely WE will have to plan it. Men are just not used to planning social events. Let's face it, we make it too easy for them by doing the social calendar. My husband often asks, "what are we doing this weekend?" to keep up with our activities. So, if you are still looking for something to do, check out a few of these activities going on in the Bay Area on Sat and Sun that require little, if any $$$!
Saturday - May 9th:Exploring the Antioch Dunes from 10-11. Take a 1.5 hour guided walk through the refuge. Free but wear sturdy shoes.
www.fws.gov/refugesGeology Rocks - Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Sanctuary in Tiburon from 10-12 noon. Explore sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rock formations. Registration required. Ages 5-8 for $15.
http://richardsonbay.audubon.org/ or call 415-388-2524 for more info.
Mad Hatter Tea Party at Kensington - RabbittEars, 377 Colusa Ave. from 1-4 pm. Tea party with white rabbits (up for adoption), music, magic tricks and cookies with jam. Free. More info: 510-525-6155.
Make Mom Brunch at the Mill Valley Golf Clubhouse at 267 Buena Vista from 11-1 pm. Learn to make frittata, pb and j muffins, fruit truffles etc and serve it up on a decorated table. Registration required. Agest 4 and up. $31. More info at:
http://www.millvalleycenter.org/Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade - floats, bands and horses in Castro Valley for free. More info at: rowellranchrodeo.com
Heritage Fair in San Leandro Main Library with live entertainment, arts and crafts, international food and kids' activities - aclibrary.org or call 510-577-3971.
Mozart Matinee in El Cerrito Community Center at 11 am to introduce new youth-oriented concerts. $10 for adults; $5 for kids. More info at el-cerrito.org or 510-559-7000.
Playland Not At the Beach Museum is celebrating mom through a special tribute. 10-5pm . Free for all moms with kids buying a ticket for $10. playland-not-at-the-beach.org.
Sunday - May 10:Koret Museum Days - free admission to 17 Bay Area museums. For more info, go to koretmuseumdays.org.
UC Botanical Garden - explore and discover how certain plants grow and pot your own plants to take home, 2:30 pm $20, $17 members for one adult and one child. 200 Centennial Drive, Berkeley. For more info: botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu.
Concord Waterworld Opens for the season - 11:30-5. Slip and slide with mom! Check it out at
http://www.waterworldcalifornia.com/.
Mother's Day in the Marsh - at SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Alviso from 10-11:30. Explore the refuge with a slide show and a leisurely walk to learn of the animals and birds in the salt marsh. Free but registration is required. Fore more info:
www.fws.gov/desfbay.
Oakland Zoo - free train rides for mom! Enjoy the animals and a fun train ride with mom. Check it out at
http://www.oaklandzoo.org/.
Children's Music Concerts - Silly Sundays at Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center in Berkeley from 3-4pm. Today - Nigerian Brothers.
For more fun activities, check out the calendar sections in -
http://www.parentspress.com/ or
http://www.bayareaparent.com/ or
http://www.tricityvoice.com/ or
http://www.bayareamama.com/.
Happy Mother's Day, everyone!
There are always so many activities centered around one of the most celebrated and historically important holidays, Fourth of July. However, it is not always easy to find them. If you are looking for fireworks, a parade or fun run, look no further, here are a few tips of things to do. Other than that, just getting together with friends and having a BBQ is one of my favorite ways to celebrate!
