Our moms are such a special ray of sunshine in our lives. My mom is no longer with us but she will always be with me. It is through the way she shared her love of life, love of family, the dedication to her family, her visions, everything she taught me from knitting, cleaning, the way I fold the towels, the way I iron clothes, the way she taught me to cook, and all the memories that I am so lucky to have in my memory. My life just wouldn't be the same without all the loving memories that I had with my mom. She brought that special sparkle to the room when she walked in and everyone knew how much you meant to her. While I miss her so much every day I cherish and emulate what she was and all that I loved about her still shines through in my life. Happy Mother's Day to you all. While this year is different than any other due to the pandemic, I hope your family spoils you and shows their appreciation not only on Mother's Day but every day. 🌷💗🌹💗🌷
Things You Can Do For Mother's Day
Take your mom Fishing Week-End (May 9 - 10)
Mothers who are residents of Minnesota can fish without a license during Take a Mom Fishing Weekend. During the weekend, mothers can fish only for species that have open fishing seasons. Take a Mom Fishing Weekend each year coincides with Mother’s Day. For possession limits and other details consult the fishing regulations.
Virtual Mother's Day Concert with the St. Paul Civic Symphony (Sunday, May 10, 1 - 3 pm)
The 33rd annual Mother’s Day concert has been canceled, but Landmark Center will share previously recorded clips from past concerts the public can enjoy from the comfort of their homes. It’s still the perfect way to spend the day with the mothers in your life. Seats are unlimited, so share with everyone you love! Watch here.
Virtual Family Day: Stories of Resilience at Minneapolis Institute of Art
Come and enjoy a Virtual Family Day with MIA. Gather around the computer and learn stories of courage, creativity, and resilience in the diverse community around us. Listen to a puppet show, create a family story blanket, celebrate resilient plant heroes, learn how to make vietnamese pickles, listen to a story, and more. Click here for more.
Mill City Farmer's Market (May 9, 8 am - 1 pm)
Shop online or come and shop the Mill City Farmer's Market. There are strict guidelines for shopping the Mill City Farmer's Market. Eating home grown food is so welcoming after a winter in Minnesota. Please click here to learn more about the safety guidelines when visiting the market.
A Virtual Visit to Farm Babies at the Minnesota Zoo (anytime online from April 13 - May 17)
Spring is such a great time to see cute little farm animals at the zoo. Since we are unable to physically visit the zoo we can go online to see them. The Minnesota Zoo will be sharing videos and pictures with us as they are born. Click here to go to their website.
Virtual Omnifest from the Science Museum of Minnesota (Now through June 15)
The Science Museum of Minnesota’s famous Omnitheater may be closed for now, but through June 15, you can host your own Omnifest at home for free! Giant Screen Films is encouraging everyone to safely learn from home by releasing several films, free, for streaming! So turn down the lights, sit back, and enjoy a big-screen experience in your own home. Films include: - Dinosaurs Alive! - Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs - Wild Ocean
Available films to watch at home here
Virtual History Theatre at Home presents Coco’s Diary (anytime May 9-May 22)
A comedy adapted from the diary of Clotilde Irvine by Ron Peluso and Bob Beverage Musical selection by Bob Beverage | directed by Ron Peluso | Music direction by Jake Endres History Theatre premiere March 3-25, 2012. Clotilde "Coco" Irvine, was given a diary for Christmas in which she faithfully chronicles the ups and downs of her rollercoaster year. Coco is a bright, adventurous, wickedly funny heroine who is constantly in a fix at home and school "through no fault of my own." This wonderful History Theatre original features some of the greatest songs of the 1920s. It's a charming, funny and delightful entertainment for the entire family. Cost $15 and up. Livestream it here
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