Mothers are truly amazing beings. Whatever type of mother or mom figure you may be, you deserve to be celebrated! Moms are so many things to so many people - caregivers, cheerleaders, life givers, nurturers, supporters - the list goes on and on. How are you celebrating the mother(s) in your life this year?
Does mom love a good buffet? Quality craft time? Nature experiences? From beautiful brunches to zen art projects to high tea to cheersing with spritzes, The Pulse has you covered with a list of fun and unique activities from around the Bay to make the mother figure(s) in your life feel extra loved and special.
Saturday, May 13:
11 am-5 pm: Almost Mother’s Day Kids Concert & Maker Festival - Courthouse Square, Redwood City
Enjoy a full day of family-friendly live music, handmade craft stations, and an inflatable playland with mamas throughout the Redwood City community.
11:30 am-5 pm: Wine & Jazz Festival - Main Street, Half Moon Bay
Sample from 40+ California wineries, top coast side food vendors and a variety of local brews and ciders in the beer garden alongside nationally-recognized jazz artists.
Sunday, May 14
7-10 am: Cars & Coffee Peninsula - Breakers Cafe, Woodside Plaza
Every 2nd Sunday, bring your car, truck or motorcycle and mingle with other auto enthusiasts.
7 am-4 pm: Mother’s Day Specials - Copenhagen Bakery & Cafe, Burlingame
Authentic cheese blintz brunch served from 7 am-4 pm, and filet mignon with fried prawns and crab-stuffed chicken breast specials served from 4-9 pm.
10:30 am-12 pm: Mother’s Day Terrarium & Brunch - luludi living art, San Mateo
A perfect activity to de-stress with mom? Creating beautiful terrariums. All supplies provided. Sip tea, coffee or a mimosa, and nibble on croissants and muffins. Mothers also get a gift bag with extra surprises!
10:30 am-12:30 pm: Mother’s Day Wine & Design - el PRADO Hotel, Palo Alto
Celebrate in the courtyard of the el PRADO Hotel. A mimosa brunch and painting class moderated by Wine & Design is included.
11 am: Mother’s Day Brunch & Make Your Own Bouquet - Mountain Winery, Saratoga
Enjoy breathtaking views and exquisite food and dessert stations. Don’t forget to stop by the fresh floral station before brunch to create-your-own bouquet under the guidance of expert florists.
11 am-1:30 pm: Mother’s Day Rose Brunch - Four Seasons Silicon Valley, Palo Alto
The extensive brunch menu includes a seafood station and an elaborate dessert buffet by the culinary team at Quattro Restaurant & Bar.
11 am-2 pm: Mother’s Day Tea Service & Tour - Mazza Castle, Pacifica
Start off with a historian-led tour of the Mazza Castle, and end with high tea classics of sandwiches, scones and sweets. (This event is for adults only & is not wheelchair accessible.)
11:30 am: Festa Della Mamma - Donato Enoteca, Redwood City
Make mom feel EXTRA special with this four-course Italian feast.
10 am-2 pm: Mother’s Day at Hillsdale Mall - Palette Tea Garden, Paul Martin’s & Pinstripes
Mother’s Day Brunch at Pinstripes
The Sunday Brunch Buffet includes a waffle station, carving station, sweets table, and more – and don’t forget about their bottomless mimosas and Aperol spritzes!
Celebrate Mom at Paul Martin’s
This American Grill will offer new dishes on its brunch menu, a 2-course prime rib special, DIY mimosas, and shareable cocktail pitchers.
Special Day for Mom at Palette Tea Garden
1-4 pm: Mother’s Day Cruise - Mariner Square, Alameda
Dance your day away on the Bay aboard the Cabernet Sauvignon Yacht and take in the San Francisco skyline as you indulge in a tasty buffet lunch with endless champagne or bottomless mimosas.
Mother’s Day To-Go
Planning a relaxing day in or outside with Mom? Redwood City BBQ has you covered with build-your-own Mother’s Day packs. If you’re a Filoli Circle Member, take your picnic to enjoy in their gardens as the summer blooms emerge! (4:30-7 pm)
*Events subject to change or cancellation - confirm with organizers before traveling. If we missed an activity, feel free to share it in the comments section!
