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2019 Mother's Day Events

By Jodi Lorence, Macaroni Kid Publisher May 9, 2019

Happy Mother's Day! Here are some fun events that celebrate moms! Have a fun weekend celebrating and spending time with your family. 


Mother's Day @ the Minnesota Zoo, Sunday, May 12th from 9 am - 4 pm

The Minnesota Zoo will be celebrating Mother’s Day! There will be a Mama Llama scavenger hunt along with mom-themed animal enrichment activities. Moms will also receive a special gift shop discount.
Scavenger Hunt: Win a “Mama Llama Drama Free” basket – Onsite Mother’s Day (May 12th) only.
Moms receive 25% off any one regularly priced item in any of the gift shops.
Free cookie with the purchase of a coffee at Penguin Café – While supplies last.


Mother's Day at the Works Museum, Saturday, May 11 from 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday, May 12 from 12 pm - 5 pm

Mothers and Grandmothers enjoy free admission.


Mother's Day Bonsai Show @ The Ordway Gardens in the Como Zoo Conservative, Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 from 10 am - 6 pm

Take Mom to this annual tradition! The Minnesota Bonsai Society will be displaying some of their finest work in the Ordway Gardens. Trained professionals will also be on-hand to answer any questions you may have about the art of Bonsai!


Mother’s Day Pop-Up 2019 @ the Walker Art Center, Sunday, May 12th from 11 am - 5 pm

Bring mom and your family to make your Mother’s Day weekend memorable at the Walker Art Center! Enjoy brunch specials and a mom-osa at Esker Grove (through Sunday), Find a special item in the gift shop, you can purchase mom that special gift with a goodie from the makers. Walker members receive a 10% discount on all purchases. Not a member? Join today; call 612-375-7655 

St. Paul Civic Symphony’s Annual Mother’s Day Concert at the Landmark Center Sunday, May 12 from 1-3 pm

Don’t miss the 32nd annual Mother’s Day Concert. It’s the perfect way to spend the day with the mothers in your life. Seats fill up quickly, so arrive early.



Family Day: Inspired by Nature @ the Minnesota Institute of Arts, Sunday, May 12 from 11 am - 5 pm

Get inspired by nature and the great outdoors through art-making in the studios and adventures in the galleries.



Take a Mom Fishing for FREE in Minnesota on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12

Any mother who is a resident of Minnesota may take fish by angling without a license during the Saturday and Sunday of the angling season that coincides with Mother's Day. The commissioner shall publicize the Saturday and Sunday as -Take a Mom Fishing Weekend." This is a law in Minnesota! Click here for more information.



Mother's Day Weekend @ the James J Hill House, Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 from 10 am - 5 pm

On Mother's Day weekend, enjoy theme tours exploring the life of Mary Hill, the wife of James J. Hill, who raised 10 children and managed a dozen servants at their home.
Last tour leaves at 3:30 pm. Or explore Mrs. Hill's life on your own during a Self-Guided Sunday on May 12.

Mother's Day Brunch at the Science Museum of Minnesota, Sunday, May 12 at 10 am, 12 pm, and 2 pm

Give Mom the day off and let our executive chef do all the cooking! Enjoy a delicious Mother’s Day brunch with a springtime view of the Mississippi River. Call 651.292.0034, ext. 11 for Reservations





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