Mother's Day Weekend in Bay Area 2011

Here's a list of Mother's Day activities in Bay Area this weekend (most of them are free)


SAN FRANCISCO

Spring Family Festival at Asian Art Museum

Sunday, May 8, 2011 10:30 am – 4:30 pm
Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin St
San Francisco, CA
Celebrate Mother’s Day in Bali at the Asian Art Museum. “Meet” Balinese goddesses and hear stories about their role in Indonesian culture. Make masks, learn Balinese and Japanese dances, and create shadow puppets among other things. Sun., 10:30 am – 4:30 pm. $17/adult; children 13 and under free. All ages

Dolores Park Cinco de Mayo FREE
Saturday, May 7, 2011 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Dolores Park
18th and Dolores Sts
San Francisco, CA
Cinco de Mayo in Dolores Park starts with a Zumba-thon exercise class so you can sample all the food vendors with impunity. Dance off pan de dulce with music and performances from local artists throughout the day. The Kids Zone includes arts and crafts, balloon art, magic tricks.

Mother's Day Marina Green 5K
Sunday, May 8 starting at 9
Marina Green
San Francisco
Take a run on Marina Green. Kids are welcome for their own run.
Cost: $3-5 (kids' 1/2 mile run is free)

Mother's Day Brunch at The Westin St. Francis
Sunday, May 8 10:00a to 2:00p
at The Westin - St. Francis, San Francisco, CA
Indulge mom with a special Mother's Day brunch buffet featuring an array of delectable selections such as: a meat carving station with prime rib and honey baked ham; made to order omelets; sushi and a seafood station; fresh fruit and cheeses; a selection of house made desserts and much more. Brunch is available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; $67.50 adults; $33 for children ages 12 and younger.

PENINSULA

Almost Mother’s Day Kid’s Concert FREE
Saturday, May 7, 2011 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Courthouse Square
2200 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA
Kids’ concert with Bay Area favorite Andy Z and the Andyland Band. Make crafts for your mom and bounce around in the inflatable playland.

89th Annual May Fête FREE
Saturday, May 7, 2011 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Downtown
University Ave
Palo Alto, CA
March in the 89th Annual May Fête parade. Kids can march in a costume, on their bikes, trikes, scooters, skates and anything else with wheels (non motorized) or come with your four-legged friends. Reading and Literacy Fair on Lytton Plaza from 9-11am featuring great books, literacy groups, our local library and friends groups. After the parade, hang out at the PiE Fair, sponsored by Partners in Education. Enjoy food, music, and games from 10:00 – 1:00 pm at Addison School

Mother's Day Celebration at Hidden Villa
Sunday, May 8 from 3-5
Hidden Villa Farm
26870 Moody Rd
Los Altos Hills, CA
Concert with Chelle and Friends at this Mother’s Day concert. Bring a blanket and picnic snack, and make some crafts for “Mom.” Free face painting and a visit to the farm.
Cost: $15/person

SOUTH BAY

LGPNS Fantasy Faire
Saturday, May 7, 2011 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Los Gatos Civic Center Lawn
110 E Main St
Los Gatos, CA
The 22nd annual LGPNS Fantasy Faire includes all those things that children’s fantasies are made of: pony rides, petting zoos, games, and music.

NORTH BAY

Summer Program Kick Off and Bike Rodeo FREE
Saturday, May 7, 2011 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
San Pablo Park
2800 Park St
Berkeley, CA
Get a taste of the amazing City Recreation programs that kids and adults can enjoy this summer! There will a Bike Skillz Course, circus performers, dunk tank, and free helmets! Bring your bike, scooter, skateboard, and helmet.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Saturday, May 7, 2011 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Bay Area Discovery Museum
557 McReynolds Rd
Sausalito, CA
Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno will perform a free outdoor dance performance, followed by the wonderful music of Mariachi Los Cachorros, or The Puppies. Make a paper flower or a “tin” ornament as a recurerdo or remembrance of the day.