Time shared with Mom would be more memorable than a last-minute gift! Fortunately, there are lots of events going on this weekend to honor her.Don't forget the free craft classes going on all week at Michael's!
Friday, May 8
Autrey Mill is hosting a mother/daughter tea today at 4:00 p.m in their summer house. You should call to make reservations. Enjoy tea, sandwiches, and desserts, and make a tussy-mussy (Victorian flower decoration). The cost is $20 for members and $30 for non-members; additional siblings or grandmas are $8.
Souper Jenny, a restaurant in Buckhead, has been celebrating Mom all week. Here are today's activities:
* Raffle for VIP Car Delivery Service: You can call in your order, no matter how small, and we
will bring it to your car!
* Homemade chocolates for Mom
* Free 5 minute "Massage for Mom" with Wendy
* Make your own Mother's Day cards on the patio
* We continue to create our Mommy Memorial Garden
Saturday, May 9
Zoo Atlanta's Nightcrawler for the month has a special mother and child theme. In the Nightcrawler program, parents and children stay overnight at the zoo, learn about the animals, have a scavenger hunt in the reptile house, and visit the zoo the next day. It's for ages 6 and up and starts at 6:00 p.m.
Make a Mother's Day craft at Autrey Mill between 10-1. The cost is $5, and it's appropriate for ages 4 and up. This is a drop-off activity, but littler ones may need a parent to stay and help. It will take an hour to complete the project.
Various Borders bookstores are celebrating a Mother's Day party at 1:00 p.m. Crafts, books, and songs will show Mom how special she is. This program is aimed at kids from 1-10. Call your local Border's to make sure they are having this activity.
Souper Jenny in Buckhead hosts Mamapalooza!
*Local retailers set up shop right out front so you can eat and shop for those last minute
Mother's Day gifts!
*Free cupcake decorating!
*Make your own Mother's Day cards and help create the Mommy Memorial Garden.
At the Georgia Renaissance Festival, the first 100 moms through the gate receive flowers.
Boling Park in Canton celebrates Mother's Day with an Indian Festival and Mother's Day Pow-Wow. There's an Indian Festival at the Cumming Fairgrounds this weekend, too, but with no Mother's Day theme. The cost is $9.00 for adults, $5.00 for children, and free for children 5 and under. It runs from 11:00-9:00 on Saturday and 11:00-7:00 on Sunday.
Sunday, May 10
Imagine It! in Atlanta has "Marigolds for Mommy" at 1:00 p.m. Hear a story about mommies, then decorate a flower pot and plant marigolds for Mom.
Take Mom to see some masterpieces at the High Museum - admission is half-price on Mother's Day!
Here's an article for the best Mother's Day brunches in Atlanta. Access Atlanta has reader and staff recommendations as well.
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