Bay Area Mother's Day Guide
South Bay
Hotel Valencia (San Jose) - Sunday, May 12, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM for a delightful brunch experience filled with live music, delicious food, refreshing drinks featuring Beau Joie Champagne, and great company. $145 inclusive for adults $60 inclusive for children 12 and under.
Guglielmo Winery (Morgan Hill) - Mother’s Day Concert “Summon the Heroes” presented by Silicon Valley Symphony. Tickets start at $45
Mountain Winery (Saratoga) - Mother's Day Brunch, 11am. Tickets are $120 per adult, $60 for kids 3-12.
Cultivate. Photo Cred: Kristina Miler
Cultivate Kitchen (San Jose) - Mother's Day Brunch Class, 10am-1pm. $100 per person.
Silicon Valley Capital Club (San Jose) - Mother's Day Brunch, 10am, 11am & 12pm seatings. Tickets are $115 per adult, $45 for kids 6-12.
Peninsula
Four Seasons Silicon Valley (Palo Alto) - Mother's Day Brunch, bookings start at 11am.
Bottle & Bottega (Redwood City) - Mother's Day Paint & Sip, 2pm. Ages 21+. $45 per person.
Andy Z and the Andyland Band
Almost Mother’s Day Kids Concert (Redwood City)- MAY 11. Families will enjoy a super fun kids concert with Andy Z and the Andyland Band, an inflatable playland, and can also create a Mother’s Day Gift in the craft area. FREE! Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City
Treat your mom to Fattorie e Marie restaurant for the most delicious Italian food and seafood (Half Moon Bay). Then relax at the beach.
Mother’s Day brunch at Pinstripes (San Mateo)
East Bay
Mother’s Day Plant & Paint (Berkeley)- Craft at Outdoor Supply Hardware, May 11th 10am-1pm, free
Crab Cove (Alameda)- Mother’s Day Celebration, May 12th 11am-3pm, free
Left Bank Brasserie (Oakland)- Mother's Day Brunch, starting at 10am
Watch a movie in downtown Walnut Creek and grab ice cream at the brand new Handels right next door
Mother’s Day Craft and Scavenger Hunt at Ardenwood Historic Farm (Fremont)- Drop by to pose for a photo and then decorate a frame for your fridge! Afterwards, feel free to take a self-guided scavenger hunt to explore the park. Photo, props and frame materials provided! All ages welcome. Meet in the upper parking lot. Heavy rain will cancel.
Mother’s Day on the Farm also at Ardenwood Historic Farm (Fremont)- Create a flower crown, design a special Victorian-style card, and play a game of croquet or bocce ball. Palmdale Estates Events will host our 5th annual Mother's Day Brunch in the Pool Site Garden at Ardenwood. A delicious brunch buffet + dessert will be served along with other fun activities. Advanced registration required.
Bloom and Bond: Mother's Day Succulent Planter Workshop at Longevity Wines (Livermore)- Craft a Heart Shaped Cork and Succulent planter
MOMosa breakfast and playdate with Bluey at Zyland (Concord)
Free petite sundae for Mother’s Day at Fentons Creamery (Oakland)
North Bay
Meritage Resort and Spa Brunch (Napa)- Celebrate Mother's Day in the heart of Napa with a lavish Rosé or indulge in their luxurious Spa Terra packages. The Meritage Ballroom will have a delectable array of dishes, from Apple Wood Smoked Bacon to Brioche French Toast and a tempting Smoked Salmon station.
Napa River Gondola Ride (Napa)- It’s kid friendly and you can bring your favorite wine or purchase top sellers to sip on your ride! Bring your own snacks or charcuterie to really level up the experience.
Indian Valley Preserve (Novato)- Take mom to see the great outdoors on a family friendly hike to see the waterfal . Take the Ken Harth waterfall trail for a short mile long option or cross onto other trails to extend the experience! Don’t forget the picnic
The Castello
Wine tasting at The Castello (Napa)- Take the family wine tasting, the kids can even enjoy a grape juice tasting and will love exploring the castle!
Mill Valley Music Festival
Mill Valley Music Festival (Mill Valley)- A 2-day music and arts festival. May 11-12
Park Winters Flower Farm (Winters)- Take mom to hand pick a beautiful bouquet. Their u-pick option is a lovely experience, with time to wander among the Park Winters Farm Flowers.
Seaplane Adventures
Seaplane Adventures (Mill Valley)- Fly over the Golden Gate Bridge by seaplane or helicopter. Bucket list item!
San Francisco
The Westin St. Francis. Photo Cred: Teresa Ochoa
Mother's Day Tea at The Westin St. Francis on Union Square
Mother's Day Brunch Old Skool Cafe Make your Mom feel like the Queen she is with specially-priced mimosas and cocktails. Live jazz and exceptional food. Brunch is served 11am-2:30pm. General ticket $65/person ($55 for members). Child (12 & under) $25/person. Link to tickets
The Exploratorium’s Free Admission Day for Mother’s Day 2024
City Cruise San Francisco Mother's Day Premier Brunch & Dinner Cruise $150
Union Square in Bloom Mother’s Day Concert & Bloom Gown Reveal in the Plaza. Celebrate Mother's Day with a salsa band, dance instruction, Miller & Lux spritz bar, empanadas, paletas, and the 2024 Bloom Gown reveal. Free
Mother’s Day at the Ferry Building, 10-4 pm. Join us in the Marketplace for a ‘Ferry Family Day’ of gift making for Mothers and Mother Figures! Create beautiful pop-up cards, jewelry, and flower crafts. FREE
Ferry building
Cookie Decorating Class - Mother's Day Floral Bouquet $125
A Pops Mom’s Concert (Golden Gate Park)– on Mother’s Day in honor of Mothers everywhere. May 12 at the Spreckels Temple of Music
SFMOMA Second Sundays for Families, a program at the museum featuring art making and storytelling around a different theme each month. May 12, 10:30am-3pm. FREE with museum admission of $30, 18 and under FREE.
Son and Garden, SF location
Son and Garden Under the Sea Tea (San Francisco & Palo Alto)
Massages at Wela Thai Massage and Spa (Castro)
Go Car Tours