Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8th and jam packed full of fun just for Mom. Here are fabulous festivals, annual traditions and performances you won't want to miss in the Bay Area this Mother’s Day.

COOL EVENTS JUST FOR MOM

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Downtown Alameda’s Annual Spring Festival

Bring the family to our Spring Market, an outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment experience adjacent to the Park Street corridor.

May 4

"Almost" Mother's Day Kids Concert

It's time for the "Almost" Almost Mother's Day FESTIVAL!

May 11

Family Farm Day - Celebrate Mom!

Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend together as a family at Slide Ranch.

May 11

Blankets & Blockbusters

Come watch The Parent Trap on our Thrive City plaza board!

May 11

Mother's Day Hats and High Tea

Enjoy a day of celebration honoring mothers through music and family activities at the beautiful Berkeley Rose Garden.

May 12

BikeAbout - Mother's Day

Pedal your way through the Zoo during these 60-minute riding tours! Our knowledgeable staff will be your guide as they share fun animal facts and conservation stories.

May 12

Pancake Breakfast at The West Point Inn

We invite the public to enjoy spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay while supporting our over 100 year old establishment.

May 12

Mother's Day Free Day

Mothers receive free admission all day in celebration of Mother’s Day!

May 12

Second Sunday: Family with SFMOMA

Join us for Second Sundays for Families, a program at the museum featuring art making and storytelling around a different theme each month.

May 12

Mother’s Day Brunch and Dinner Cruises

This Mother’s Day, create family memories that will be treasured forever on the San Francisco Bay. Treat the mom in your life to a special day with a chef-prepared brunch buffet or three-course dinner, classic cocktails, live entertainment, and incredible views of the San Francisco skyline. Brunch includes free-flowing Champagne, mimosas, and sparkling cider.

May 12

Mother's Day Family Hike

The whole family is invited! Some of the hike will be on paved paths, while other portions are trail and less stroller-friendly.

May 12

Mother's Day Brunch

Celebrate Mother's Day with heart and soul. Chef Blyden and the Old Skool youth have dreamed up an incredible buffet experience that will delight the entire family.

May 12

Afternoon Tea at Crown & Crumpet

Soon we will be celebrating one of our favorite days of the year, Mother’s Day!

May 12

Junior Ranger: Mother’s Day Flowers

Learn about the wildflowers of Marin, their anatomy, and where to see them in our parks and preserves while crafting a Mother's Day corsage.

May 12

Union Square in Bloom Mother’s Day Concert & Bloom Gown Reveal in the Plaza

Celebrate Mother's Day with a salsa band, dance instruction, Miller & Lux spritz bar, empanadas, paletas, and the 2024 Bloom Gown reveal.

May 12

Treat Mom to an Angel Island Ferry Mother's Day Sunset Cruise

Surprise mom with a sunset sail aboard the Angel Island!

May 18

Junior Ranger Program: Moms of the Woodlands

In honor of Mother’s Day this month, May’s Junior Ranger program will focus on some of the hardest workers among China Camp’s wildland creatures: wildlife moms!

ENJOY FABULOUS FESTIVALS

The 2022 season of Yerba Buena Gardens Festival gets going in May and continues all summer through October. YBG Festival presents classical, world and jazz music, contemporary and traditional dance, theater, children’s and family programs and cultural events reflecting the rich cultures and creativity of the Bay Area.

Aloha! Come join the Hawaiian May Day Festival at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Enjoy the music culture and food of Hawaii with your family and friends.

Taiwanese American Cultural Festival will be held on Saturday May 7th 2022 from 10-4pm. The west coast's largest Taiwanese American cultural celebration is coming back to San Francisco’s Union Square for 2022. Join us for musical performances, literary showcases, cultural experiences, and culinary highlights.