Mother's Day weekend is here, and whether you choose to enjoy some alone time, or spend it with the family, here's a list of area happenings (and discount offers too!). Be sure to check event websites and facebook pages for weather updates.
1) Take in a festival - See our event calendar for upcoming festivals in the metro, which include Smoke on the Lake BBQ in Acworth, Chastain Park Spring Arts & Crafts Festival, Dunwoody Arts Festival, Sweet Auburn Springfest, Cherokee County Mother's Day Pow-Wow & Indian Festival, Tiny Houses at Atlantic Station and more!
2) Enjoy a FREE museum day with the family. The Second Sunday of each month is FREE admission day for the whole family at the High Museum of Art with special family-friendly programming. Info HERE. It's also FREE family day at Museum of Design Atlanta (Design Club Day) right down the street! More info on MODA programming HERE. And as part of their "100 Free Days" event, the Michael C. Carlos museum will offer free admission on Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. Spend mum's day with the mummies! Info HERE.
3) Are you a sports-loving mom? We all know Mom is the real MVP. This Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, celebrate Mom Hall of Fame style at the College Football Hall of Fame. Enjoy special gifts and opportunities to relax all day, including a complimentary mimosa, chair massages and manicures provided by Pamper Perfect, and free admission with the purchase of a regular price admission ticket. More info HERE.
4) Enjoy a day at the ballet! Atlanta Ballet closes out the season with performances May 10 to 12 at Cobb Energy Centre. Atlanta Ballet is one of the premier dance companies in the country and the official state Ballet of Georgia.
5) Spend it with the animals (not just your kids!) - Spend it with the animals (not just your kids!). Spend Mother’s Day at Zoo Atlanta with a special offer just for Mom! On Sunday, May 12, mothers enjoy FREE admission with purchase of any regularly-priced child’s or adult’s general admission. Regular price general admission tickets may be purchased online and in-person at Zoo Atlanta Admissions. Mothers may also enjoy the Zoo for free if accompanied by a Zoo Atlanta Member (up to two mothers per Membership).*Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers.
6) Tour beautiful gardens - Visit Atlanta Botanical Garden and see the new "Imaginary Worlds: Alice's Wonderland," featuring giant topiary-like sculptures, known as mosaiculture. The focus of the exhibition is the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland. Look for a 27-foot-tall white rabbit, a giant chess board, a sly Cheshire cat and, of course, Alice herself. Info HERE. Or purchase tickets for the "Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour" self-guided walking tour throughout midtown, which benefits the mission of the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Info HERE. The Atlanta Rose Show is happening at ABG too! Info HERE.
7) Enjoy free Admission for mom at the Children's Museum of Atlanta - FREE admission for mom on Mother's Day! Celebrate the most important women in our lives with special programming all about moms and grandmothers! On the CMA stage, our Imaginators will lead special themed Story Time and Music & Movement programs! Then, venture to the Art Studio to participate in a “Mom & Me” self-portrait workshop or to the Build it Lab to create a homemade gift straight from the heart. Info HERE.
8) Get bowled over at Stars & Strikes - On Mother's Day, mom's will enjoy free bowling, shoe rental and (where available) laser tag, bumper cars too. Area locations include Dallas, Woodstock and Sandy Springs. Info HERE.
9) Bring your kiddos to Toddler Takeover, an arts festival for the very young. The Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and High Museum of Art invite you to the fifth annual Toddler Takeover at the Woodruff Arts Center. This one of a kind experience developed for children from birth through 5 years old will feature international theatre for the very young performances from South Korea, UK and Australia, performances of the Kathy and Ken Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young, infant and toddler tours, art-making at the High Museum of Art, performances with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and much more. Info HERE
10) Step back in time at the Georgia Renaissance Fest - Step inside a recreated 16th-Century European village. Music, comedy, and knights! May 11 & 12 - PIrates and Pets Weekend. Pirates of all ages will find treasure in special contests, like the Pirate Costume Contest and Walk The Plank Trivia. It’s a weekend full of fun piratical hijinks. Mac Kid Discount Offer: Save 25% on tickets. Info HERE
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