Mother's Day family time ideas
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The majority of you told us that Mother's Day is about spending time as a family.
The big picture: In our Mother's Day poll, 69% chose family time over moms getting alone time to relax.
Zoom in: For those of you going the family time route, here are some last-minute ideas beyond brunch.
🎶 Spreckels Organ Pavilion Mother's Day Concert — A free, super easy win Sunday at 2pm in Balboa Park, with plenty of space for kids to roam and picnic while mom enjoys live music.
🌸 Mother's Day Pop-Up Vendor Market — Shop and snack with local vendors all weekend at Waterfront Park. Playgrounds nearby make it great for younger kids.
🌼 The Flower Fields — Bright, colorful and very kid-friendly all weekend in Carlsbad, with open space to walk and easy photo ops. Caveat: Sunday is the last day, so there may be crowds.
🛍️ Sip n' Shop Mother's Day Market — Friday through Sunday at Ruocco Park on Harbor Drive, you can shop for handcrafted gifts for moms and invite her to sip on wine, cocktails and mocktails.
🎨 Air Plant Wreath Workshop at Liberty Station — Kids can help make a gift for Mom on Sunday at Liberty Station.
🎤 "Dueling Dizney" at The Shout! House — The Shout! House goes all ages Sunday afternoon with a singalong piano show featuring Disney songs that kids will recognize.
🎲 Mom's Day Remix: Music Bingo — On Saturday at Punch Bowl Social, play music bingo with songs moms will recognize.
Yes, but: The other 31% of you say Mother's Day should be about letting moms have alone time.
- If that's the case, book her a spa treatment, give her time to exercise (and shower), or take the kids and grant her the greatest present of all: a quiet house.
💭 Claire's thought bubble: Every year, my friend and I go on a hike or run and then go out to coffee. Just us moms. It's wonderful. Sorry, not sorry.