Here are some events around town for the Mother’s Day:
May 6
Canalway Storytime at Night. Join this pre-celebration of Mother’s Day with some loving books. Listen to stories that celebrate the love for our mothers and their love for us while learning valuable life lessons. 6:30-7:15 p.m. CanalWay Center, 4524 East 49th St., Cuyahoga Heights, 216-206-1000, clevelandmetroparks.com
May 9
A Mommy Boutique Show. Just in time for Mother’s Day, shop nearly 60 juried handmade vendors with perfect products for your little ones from newborn to 12 yrs old! Toys, clothing, photographers, we have it all! Admission and parking is free! A portion of proceeds will be donated to Alex’s Lemonade Stand.10 a.m.-5 p.m. Rocky River Memorial Hall, 21016 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, 216-548-1216, bumptobows.com
“Almost” Mother’s Day Hike. Mother’s Day is almost here and in the forests and fields there are many new and soon-to-be-new mothers! Enjoy a spring walk through the woods and prairie and look for signs of growing animal families. 1-2:30 p.m. Brecksville Nature Center, 9000 Chippewa Creek Drive, Brecksville, 440-526-1012, clevelandmetroparks.com
Mother Daughter Hackday. Celebrate Mother’s Day by learning to code and build a real web project with your mother, daughter, grandma, aunt, niece or friend. Ages 9 and older. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Lean Dog, 1151 North Marginal Road, Cleveland, 330-552-8308, herideasinmotion.com
Mother’s Day Appreciation. Stop in and make a Mother’s Day card for mom or other significant person for Mother’s Day. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Headlands Branch Library, 4669 Corduroy Rd., Mentor Headlands, 440-257-2000, mentorpl.org
May 10
Mother’s Day Brunch Along the Cuyahoga. Enjoy a specially prepared four course brunch catered by Creekside Restaurant of Brecksville while you travel the rails with the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad! $40 per person. Departs Akron Northside Station at 10:45 a.m. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, 27 Ridge Street, Akron, 330-439-5708, cvsr.com
4th Annual Mother’s Day 5K. Run with or in celebration of Mom during the annual Mother’s Day 5K, a fundraiser to benefit the Metro Parks Foundation. Jogging strollers are welcome. 8-9 a.m. Advance registration is $20/adult, ages 15 and older. Day-of registration is $30/adult. Runners/walkers 14 and under are free, but must register. Munroe Falls Lake Area, 521 S. River Road, Munroe Falls, 330-865-8065, summitmetroparks.org
Annual Mother’s Day Brunch. Treat Mom or grandma to an unforgettable feast in the beautiful setting of the garden, where she’ll be surrounded by thousands of spring blooms. Brunch seating times are every thirty minutes between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with the last seating at 2 p.m. $42/member adult; $18/member child, $50/non-member adult; $20/non-member child. Children 2 and under are free. Cleveland Botanical Gardens, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216-721-1600, cbgarden.org
Mother’s Day Show: Pamela Rose, Women Of Song. Pamela Rose presents Wild Women of Song is a captivating showpiece celebrating the lives, times and music of the Women songwriters of the Tin Pan Alley era. With dramatic projected images, and superb storytelling, Rose artfully delivers a cultural retrospective while treating the audience to a wonderful live jazz and blues concert. 7-10 p.m. BOP STOP at the Music Settlement, 2920 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 216-771-6551, themusicsettlement.org
Mother’s Day Milkweed Giveaway. In an effort to bolster the imperiled Monarch butterfly population, Geauga Park District will again be propagating native milkweed. Stop by The West Woods Nature Center Lobby to pick up a free plant.11 a.m.-12 p.m. The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road, Novelty, 440-286-9516, geaugaparkdistrict.org
Mother’s Day Tea. Treat Your Mother Like “Royal-Tea”! Breakfast seating at 9 and 10 a.m. ($19/adults & $10/children). Lunch seatings 12 and 2 p.m. ($25/adults & $15/children). Price includes tax and gratuity. Sister’s Tea Room, 8595 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, 440-290-6556, sisterstea.com
Mothers Day “Jewels” Luncheon Tea. Create a memory while sharing elegant tea fare with mom, grandma, daughters, and/or best friends. Delicious hot tea, savories and sweets, and a walk-thru tour & shopping in the Cellar Door Store. 2-3:45 p.m. Hower House Victorian Mansion, The University of Akron, 60 Fir Hill, Akron, 330-972-6909, howerhouse.org
Free admission for All Moms at Stan Hywet. Self-guided tours only. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, 330-836-5533, stanhywet.org
Mother’s Day at the Akron Zoo. Half off admission for mothers and grandmothers. Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron, 330-375-2550, akronzoo.org
Mother’s Day at the Cleveland Zoo. Treat Mom to a Wild Time! Want to create a memorable day for your mom this Mother’s Day? Bring her to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo when all moms receive free zoo admission.10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, 216-661-6500, clevelandmetroparks.com
Mother’s Day at Maltz Museum. All mothers receive free Museum admission. Take in the Chasing Dreams: Baseball & Becoming American exhibition and bring home an “MVP” (Most Valuable Parent) award you create during a memorable afternoon that’ll ensure you remain her favorite child. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood, 216-593-0575, maltzmuseum.org
Mother’s Day Fairy Garden. Join naturalists and celebrate Mother’s Day with a special woman in your life by creating a fairy garden that will last all year. Basic materials will be provided. Light refreshments will be served. Material fee: $20. Registration required. 12-2 p.m. Summit Metro Parks, Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron, 330-865-8065, summitmetroparks.org
