Mother’s Day is the most special day of the year for a Mom, besides the birthday’s of her children of course!
Whether you are treating yourself to something fun to do on Mother’s Day, or you are planning to surprise your wife or your own mom with a fun outing, you’ll find a Mother’s Day event in Atlanta that she’ll love!
Atlanta Baby & Child Expo
WHEN: May 12th 11AM to 3PM
This is THE premier party for expectants and new parents in Atlanta, referred to as “the best baby expo event we’ve attended” by The Bump magazine’s area representatives. You’ll find “all things baby” for new moms and moms-to-be, as well as their friends & family. Not your mass-expo event, this elite experience is a true treat. You’ll meet Atlanta’s most experienced professionals and be able to buy the finest in baby and toddler products. Event highlights include great giveaways of nursery furniture, strollers, and more, relaxing mommy pampering, maternity fashion show, baby gear runway, and Cravings Corner!
Where: Fo
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Atlanta Baby & Chile Expo website
Mother’s Day Tea at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve
WHEN: May 5 at 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Enjoy a Variety of Teas, Refreshments, and a “Romance of Hats” presented by Illona Cardona, the Hat Lady and owner of A Tisket a Tasket Hat Shoppe in Historic Roswell. This special occasion Tea is open to all ages and includes a heritage building tour.
Phone: (678) 366-3511
Address: 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve website
The King and Prince Resort – Weekend Getaway
WHEN: You choose the dates!
If you really want to get away from it all, consider a weekend stay at The King and Prince Resort on St. Simons Island, GA. About a 5 1/2 hour drive from Atlanta, this weekend vacation will entertain everyone in your family. Take the kids.. or don’t! Get a massage in the Royal Treatment Cottage while your husband watches the kids then take the kids to one of the fabulous ocean front pools. Read about the family activities available at The King and Prince Resort here.
The King and Prince Resort website
Mother/Daughter/Granddaughter Luncheon
WHEN: May 12, 2012 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department and the Alpharetta Golden Age Club will host the Mother/Daughter/Granddaughter Luncheon on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the Alpharetta Adult Activity Center at North Park. Ladies of all ages are invited to join us and celebrate Mother’s Day with friends and family. This event is free but pre-registration is required. The luncheon begins at 11am and each participant is asked to bring a covered dish to share with others. Meat will be provided.
Phone: (678) 297-6140
Address: Alpharetta Adult Activity Center at North Park
City of Alpharetta website
Callaway Gardens Mother’s Day Package
WHEN: Mother’s Day Weekend
Treat Mom to a memorable stay at Callaway Gardens on her special day. Mother’s Day package includes:
- Choice of accommodations in the charming Mountain Creek Inn, secluded Southern Pine Cottages or luxurious Mountain Creek Villas
- Mother’s Day Brunch in the Plant Room Restaurant
- Admission to the world-class Gardens featuring the Day Butterfly Center, Sibley Horticultural Center, Callaway Discovery Center, free-flight Birds of Prey Shows, seven miles of nature trails and 10-mile Discovery Bicycle Trail.
No time to stay overnight? You can still enjoy a delicious meal – check out Callaway’s Mother’s Day dining specials.
Call 1.800.CALLAWAY (225.5292) or visit www.callawaygardens.com for reservations and more information.
Callaway Gardens Mother’s Day Package web page
Mother’s Day After Dark at Zoo Atlanta
WHEN: May 12th 6:00 P.M.- 13th 10:30 a.m.
Make Mother’s Day an event to remember – spend the night in the zoo! Explore the special bond that exists between parent and child in the animal kingdom with fun crafts, games, and animal encounters. Learn about some of the zoo’s newest parents!
Phone: (404) 624-WILD
Address: 800 Cherokee Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA
Zoo Atlanta website
Mother’s Day Celebration at Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
WHEN: May 12th at 12:00 P.M. and 13th at 2:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M.
Create special memories on Mother’s Day with a trip to Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta. Join the Imaginators for a sweet Mother’s Day story, “A Ride on Mother’s Back: A Day of Baby Carrying around the World” by Emery Bernhard. Then, children can create a giant greeting card as a handmade gift from the heart for their Mom.
Phone: (404)527-3690
Address: 275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30313-1827
Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta website
Mother’s Day at High Museum
WHEN: May 13, 2012 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Wish your mom a Happy Mother’s Day by designing her a one-of-a-kind street art tote bag and her very own magnetic graffiti tag. Get your inspiration from the KAWS: DOWN TIME exhibition. Brooklyn-based artist Brian Donnelly, a.k.a KAWS, has installed his larger-than-life sculpture Companion as well as a site-specific mural hanging in the High’s lobby.
Phone: 404-733-4444
Address: 1280 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
High Museum website
Mother’s Day Brunch at Georgia Aquarium
WHEN: May 13th Seating Times: 9:15 A.M. and 2:30 P.M.
Back by popular demand! We are pleased to once again offer Georgia Aquarium’s Mother’s Day Brunch. Our Wolfgang Puck Catering team, led by head chef Gregg Brickman, has assembled an outstanding menu for this special day. Join us to celebrate Mom, and enjoy a fabulous meal in the Aquarium’s beautiful Ocean’s Ballroom.
Phone: (404) 581-4000
Address: 225 Baker St. NW Atlanta, GA 30313
Georgia Aquarium website
Spring into Mother’s Day at Teela Taqueria
WHEN: Saturday, May 12th at 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Fun, two hour painting class that includes all the supplies, a complimentary beverage and walking away with a new masterpiece. This event is in honor of Mother’s Day weekend, but anyone is welcome to attend. Guests can choose from one Martini or they can group up (3 or more) and split a pitcher of Margaritas and the best part is this is included in the ticket price of $30.
Phone: (404) 459-0477
Address: 227 Sandy Springs Place, Atlanta, GA 30328
Get Creative website
Dunwoody Art Festival 2012
WHEN: May 12 at 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. & May 13th at 12:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
A Mother’s Day tradition in the City of Dunwoody, the crowd-pleasing Dunwoody Art Festival will celebrate its third dazzling show. In its second season, Dunwoody Art Festival drew a remarkable crowd of more than 70,000 happy grandmothers, moms, children, and of course, lots of dads too! The picturesque stretch of Chamblee Dunwoody Road across from Dunwoody Village transforms into a whimsical artist market, and the normally traffic-lined street becomes a shoppers’ paradise. Along with the creative artist market, a fun-filled Kidz Zone awaits youngsters with great rides, sand art, imaginative crafts and games with the help from local favorite, the Purple Hippo Art Studio. A relaxing stage with continuous live music also offers festivalgoers a chance to unwind and relax before setting out again in search for that “gotta have it” piece of art. Dunwoody Art Festival also boasts a yummy food court with great eats from neighborhood restaurants, to that tasty funnel cake maker.
Address: 5506 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30338
Dunwoody Art Festival website
Mothers Day Hike and Craft at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve
WHEN: May 12th at 10 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Nature hike followed by craft activity for children. Ages 5 and up. Parent not required to stay. $10 member child, $12 non-member child.
Phone: (678) 366-3511
Address: 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve website
