10 ways to celebrate moms this weekend

🌸 Visit the World of Orchids annual exhibit that just opened at the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas. It's one of the most popular botanic gardens on Instagram, and worth seeing in real life.

🍳 Brunch at Artifact at Mingei, then explore the museum or others around Balboa Park.

🧖🏼‍♀️ Book a facial, massage or other treatment at a relaxing spa like the Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Four Moons in Encinitas or Yu Spa in Convoy.

🏄🏼‍♀️ Go paddleboarding or kayaking together on Mission Bay or Carlsbad Lagoon.

🫖 Enjoy a special afternoon tea at Westgate Hotel.

🎶 Take her to Gator by the Bay music and food festival for a taste of New Orleans.

You can also celebrate early with these events:

🖼️ Check out the music, art, food and drinks at the Coronado Art & Wine Festival, which also benefits school STEM programs, on Saturday.

🍷💐 Cork & Stem is hosting a Mom's Night Out on Friday and a Flower & Wine Workshop on Saturday.

🛍️ Go shopping together or pick up a locally-made gift at the Spring Market in La Mesa Village on Saturday.

⚽️ Watch the Wave play the Portland Thorns at Snapdragon on Saturday.