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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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Oakland: Mother's Day Flower Crown Workshop and Garden Tea Party
May 3
Oakland: Mother's Day Flower Crown Workshop and Garden Tea Party

Let’s celebrate the joy and beauty of motherhood and create memories to last a lifetime!

Stanford Powwow
May 8
Stanford Powwow

Powwow is a celebration of life and Indigeneity. Join us in solidarity as we celebrate our traditions, ancestors, and mothers this Mother's Day weekend!

San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers With Music Director Caroline McCaskey
May 8
San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers With Music Director Caroline McCaskey

SF Scottish Fiddlers Stravaig Spring Concerts. Music Director Caroline McCaskey promises a musical journey like no other! Over 65 musicians on fiddles, cellos, piano, drums, and guitars deliver a spirited performance—ranging from high-energy dance tunes to soulful, romantic melodies. 

San Francisco: Crissy Field Mother's Day 5K event
May 9
San Francisco: Crissy Field Mother's Day 5K event

Come celebrate Mother's Day with a flat, fast, and scenic 5K run along Crissy Field.  A great event for both adults and children.  Run with your mom - run with your kids!  Start/finish of the race is near Little Marina Green/Yacht Harbor Road.

Muir Beach: Family Farm Day - Mother's Day
May 9
Muir Beach: Family Farm Day - Mother's Day

Celebrate the women in your life with a joyful day at Slide Ranch filled with nature, nurturing activities, and meaningful family moments!

Redwood City: "Almost" Mother's Day Kids Concert
May 9
Redwood City: "Almost" Mother's Day Kids Concert

Families will enjoy a super fun kids concert, shop unique finds at the Patchwork Makers Market, an inflatable play area, hands on art and craft station to create a special gift for Mom. FREE!

Sebastopol: Sturgeon's Mill
May 9
Sebastopol: Sturgeon's Mill

Spend Mother’s Day at The Sawmill for a weekend of demonstrations.

Oakland: Family Nature Adventures: Mother’s Day Tea Party & Flower Workshop
May 9
Oakland: Family Nature Adventures: Mother’s Day Tea Party & Flower Workshop

Make Mother’s Day unforgettable with a perfect mix of creativity, nature, and cherished family moments!

Plant a Posy for Mom
May 9
Plant a Posy for Mom

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Marin Country Mart — plant a posy or a strawberry for Mom!

Antioch: Jazz & Blues Festival
May 9
Antioch: Jazz & Blues Festival

Artisan vendors, food trucks, music and more!

Afternoon Tea in San Jose
May 9
Afternoon Tea in San Jose

On Sat, May 9 Little Moon Bakehouse is hosting an Afternoon Tea for Mother's Day!

Berkeley: Mother's Day Hats and High Tea
May 9
Berkeley: 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.

Mother's Day Memorial Sail on San Francisco Bay
May 9
Mother's Day Memorial Sail on San Francisco Bay

This memorial sail honors the women and loved ones who are no longer with us. We will provide a roses to send to sea for remembrance.

Mill Valley: Pancake Breakfast at The West Point Inn
May 10
Mill Valley: 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.

Berkeley: Mother's Day Birding
May 10
Berkeley: Mother's Day Birding

What every mom wants on Mother’s Day is a chance to go birding! Leave the kids at home and immerse yourself in the relaxing experience of searching for and observing our lovely feathered friends.

Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast
May 10
Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast

May 10 is Mother's Day and Red Oak Victory Pancake Breakfasts are Back!

Fremont: Mother's Day On The Farm
May 10
Fremont: Mother's Day On The Farm

Celebrate the special people in your life at the farm. Create a flower crown, design a special Victorian-style card, and play a game of croquet or bocce ball.

Sausalito: Mother's Day Sail on brigantine Matthew Turner
May 10
Sausalito: Mother's Day Sail on brigantine Matthew Turner

Spend Mother’s Day aboard the brigantine Matthew Turner!

Santa Rosa: Mother's Day Free Day
May 10
Santa Rosa: Mother's Day Free Day

Treat Mom to a special day at the Schulz Museum! Mothers receive free admission in celebration of Mother’s Day.

San Jose: Mother’s Day Spring Tea
May 10
San Jose: Mother’s Day Spring Tea

Visit website for seating times and ticket information!

Mother's Day Blossom & Brunch
May 10
Mother's Day Blossom & Brunch

Skip the crowded brunch tables and rushed celebrations. This Mother’s Day, give her something truly meaningful with a ride on the River Fox Train!

Mother's Day at the "Mother Tree"
May 10
Mother's Day at the "Mother Tree"

On one of his wanderings, Friends of China Camp naturalist Harold Hirsh found a particularly beautiful—and huge—California live oak, which he has nicknamed “the Mother Tree.” As a special treat on Mother’s Day, come honor our ultimate mom, Mother Nature, with a walk to this noble oak. 

San Francisco: Día de las Madres | Mother's Day
May 10
San Francisco: Día de las Madres | Mother's Day

Celebrate mothers, grandmothers, and the caregivers who nurture our families. This Mother's Day, we honor all mothers—especially mamás latinas—with bilingual programming, live music, and traditions that bring families together.

San Francisco: Mother’s Day Brunch and Dinner Cruises
May 10
San Francisco: 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.

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at the Ferry Building
May 10
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at the Ferry Building

On Sun, May 10 Little Moon Bakehouse is hosting an Afternoon Tea Time to celebrate Mother's Day!

San Rafael: Junior Ranger: Mother’s Day Flowers
May 10
San Rafael: Junior Ranger: Mother’s Day Flowers

Join us to discover Marin's wildflowers and where to see them in our parks and preserves while creating a Mother's Day corsage or a small vase arrangement.

Berkeley: Mermaids and Sea Witches Market
May 10
Berkeley: Mermaids and Sea Witches Market

The perfect Mother's Day activity: Dive beneath the surface and discover a marketplace where sea magick, healing, and artisan craft entwine.

San Ramon: Celebrate Mom at City Center Bishop Ranch
May 10
San Ramon: Celebrate Mom at City Center Bishop Ranch

Celebrate mom at City Center Bishop Ranch. The first 200 guests to spend $200 or more at any combination of City Center stores will receive a complimentary flower bouquet from the Flower cart in Alexander Square.

The Box Shop
May 10
The Box Shop

Spoil Mom with snacks, and browsing art, jewelry, and more among our 130+ murals.

Fremont: Mother's Day Pine Nut Jewelry
May 10
Fremont: Mother's Day Pine Nut Jewelry

Celebrate Mother’s Day by creating your very own bracelet and earrings out of pine nuts!

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.

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