Published: April 24, 2024
Mother’s Day is a perfect opportunity to spend quality time together. Here are some special celebrations to enjoy with the family in South Florida.
Mother’s Day Ceramic Craft
Saturday, May 4
Kids ages 10 and older can decorate and paint a ceramic gift to give Mom. Pre-register online. 2-3pm, Weston Branch Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston, http://www.broward.org/library
Mystery at the Tea Party
Saturday, May 4
Create special memories at this Roaring ’20s themed celebration with activities, sweet treats and more. Pre-registration required. Ages kindergarten and up. $40 for mom and child. 10am-1pm, Cooper City High School, 9401 Stirling Rd., Cooper City, 954-434-4300 http://www.coopercity.gov
Tea Party
Saturday, May 4
Enjoy family time together with a tea party, craft activity and music. Supplies provided. Ages 6-12. 11am-noon, Coconut Grove Branch Library, 2875 McFarlane Rd., Miami, http://www.mdpls.org
Storytime with Ms. Yasmin: Mother Knows Best
Monday, May 6
Enjoy a special storytime with a selection of stories that celebrate moms. 3-4pm, Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 NW Ninth Ct., Pompano Beach, http://www.broward.org/library
Mother’s Day Craft
Monday, May 6
Children of all ages can make a hand-crafted card and gift for Mom. Pre-register online. 6-7pm, Lauderhill Central Park Library, 3810 NW 11 Place, Lauderhill,
http://www.broward.org/library
DIY Mother’s Day Floral Arrangement
Tuesday, May 7
Kids can create a fresh floral arrangement to give to mom or someone special. Materials provided. Pre-registration required. Ages 8 and up. 6-7pm, Golden Glades Branch Library, 100 NE 166 St., Miami, http://www.mdpls.org
Make a Nature-Themed
Mother’s Day Card
Tuesday, May 7
Use items from nature to craft a card for Mother’s Day. Free. 3:30-4:30pm, Miramar Pineland, 3600 S. University Dr., Miramar, 954-357-8776 http://www.broward.org/parks
Perfume for Mom
Wednesday, May 8
Capture mom’s essence by creating a unique fragrance just for her. Ages 8-12. 2:30-3:30pm, Edison Center Branch Library, 501 NW 62 St., Miami, http://www.mdpls.org
After School Craft – Mother’s Day
Wednesday, May 8
Drop by after school to create something special. Recommended for kids ages 6-12. Pre-register online. 4-5pm, Carver Ranches Branch Library, 4735 SW 18 St., West Park, http://www.broward.org/library
Mother’s Day Greeting Card Craft
Wednesday, May 8
Personalize a greeting card for mom or other loved one. Kids are encouraged to bring photos of themselves with their moms or pictures that hold special memories. 4:30-5:30 pm, Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch Library, 2930 Aventura Blvd., Miami, http://www.mdpls.org
Celebrate Mother’s Day
Thursday, May 9
Bring your toddler for some together time while listening to stories at the library. Ages 2-5. 10:30-11:15am, North Regional/BC Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek, http://www.broward.org/library
Mother’s Day Bouquet
Thursday, May 9
Make a handmade paper bouquet in honor of Mother’s Day. 4:15-5:15pm, Stirling Road Branch Library, 3151 Stirling Rd., Hollywood, http://www.broward.org/library
Mother’s Day at Deering
Sunday, May 12
Pack a lunch and bring the family for a picnic with a beautiful backdrop or take a Mother’s Day Bay Cruise departing from the Deering Estate grounds. $7-$50. 10am-4pm, Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72 Ave., Miami, 305-235-1668 http://www.deeringestate.org
Ballet & Brunch: A Mother’s Day Family Event
Sunday, May 12
Enjoy brunch in the lobby followed by a Dimensions Dance Theatre production of Chopin Variations. 11am, Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Davie, http://www.browardcenter.org
