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Mother's Day Weekend 2021: Things To Do With Mom In Greater L.A.

Treat Mama to the fun day she deserves! Need ideas in the Los Angeles region on where to go and what to do ... Patch has you covered.

There is no shortage of events to celebrate the mothers in your life: Choose from garden excursions, artisan markets, music & BBQ, museum outings & more.
There is no shortage of events to celebrate the mothers in your life: Choose from garden excursions, artisan markets, music & BBQ, museum outings & more. (Shutterstock)

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — After everything Mom has done holding down the family fort over the past pandemic year, she deserves a big, BIG, extra-special day. Mother's Day in 2021 falls on Sunday, May 9.

Peruse Patch's guide to some weekend, stand-out events, find activities that will appeal to Mamacita, and make your plans for a memorable time.

And to all mothers, grandmothers, foster moms, stepmoms, godmoms, and aunties, too, Happy Mother's Day, from Patch!

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ARCADIA:

MAY 8: Forest Bathing: Los Angeles Co Arboretum. Book a family stroll through the gardens, a walk inspired by Japanese shinrin yoku to boost immune strength, reduce stress and improve cognitive functioning. (Mom may need that!)

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CATALINA:

MAY 15: 34th Avalon Silent Film Showcase. Surprise Mom with tickets?

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CULVER CITY:

MAY 8: Mother's Day Tea Party To-Go. Advance sign-up required.

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EAGLE ROCK:

MAY 8: DIY Seed Bomb Making and California Native Plant Talk. Enjoy gardening time with Mom. Materials provided upon registration.

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HOLLYWOOD:

MAY 5-12: Mother's Day Connection Celebration: LA Museum of Love. "When is the last time that you truly spent hours of quality time with your mom, learning new things about her?"

MAY 9: 'Día de las Madres' Concert: Virtual From The Ford. Log in & enjoy leading artists of the mariachi tradition.

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LONG BEACH:

MAY 9: Mother's Day & Live Music: 2ND & PCH. Shop, dine & enjoy performace from local singer.

MAY 9: Mother's Day Bands On Bay: San Pedro Fish Market. Multiple banda & lots of seafood including the signature "World Famous Shrimp Tray."

MAY 21-23: 'Les Enfants Terribles' LB Opera: 2ND & PCH. Surprise Mom with tickets?

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LOS ANGELES:

MAY 8-21: LA Zoo's 'Walk for the Wild' Fitness Fundraiser. Support the zoo as family, plus on-site visits open with reservations.

MAY 8: Tiny Battles & Within the Shadows. Opening gallery reception with exhibit running through June 5.

MAY 8: Mother's Day Virtual Rosary. Hosted by The Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

MAY 9: Mariachi Divas Mother's Day Serenade via Vallarta Supermarkets. Whip up brunch & tune in with Mamacita.

MAY 27:'Immersive Van Gogh' Exhibit. The location is a secret, but score major Mom Day points and get tickets now.

Through SEPT. 5: LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes 'Art Rise 2021' Neon Mural Install. Drive or stroll through on Mother's Day weekend.

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MOORPARK:

MAY 8-9: U-Pick Strawberries & Wagon Rides: Underwood Farms. With horse-drawn wagon rides, Bee & Cow trains, pettng zoo & duck feeding.

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NORTHRIDGE:

MAY 7-8: Free Live Jazz & Blues w/ Milton Colman @ All American BBQ. With outside shaded seating next to the water fall & fire pit.

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PALOS VERDES:

MAY 7-9: Mother’s Day Soirée: South Coast Botanic Garden. Book soon!

MAY 9: South Coast Cactus & Succulent Society. Perfect for plant-loving mamas.

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PASADENA:

Through MAY: Kidspace Children's Museum's Butterfly Celebration. The museum now is open, and the exhibit will be perfect for a Mom's Day, family outing.

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SAN MARINO:

MAY 9 - AUG. 1: 'Made in L.A. 2020: A Version': The Huntington. Running simultaneously at both The Huntington and the Hammer.

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SANTA MONICA:

MAY 8: Mother's Day Brunch Cooking Class: Gourmandise. For parents & children with herbed egg scramble and scrumptious strawberry shortcake.

MAY 8: Arts Learning Lab @ Home: Flores de Papel with Carmela Morales. Learn craft of traditional paper flower-making.

MAY 8: Pacific Park Spring & Summer Job Fair: Santa Monica Pier. Is Mom bugging you to get a job? Make her day.

MAY 9: Mother’s Day Market: Milo & Olive. Stop & shop for last minute gifts for Mom.

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SIMI VALLEY:

MAY 9: Ronald Reagan Library Mother’s Day Brunch. Sold out.

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TOPANGA:

MAY 9: Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum 'MOMentum Place' - "An afternoon of astounding aerial performance and celebration of moms everywhere."

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ALSO SEE: California's County Fair Guide: Where To Find The Fun In 2021


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