Mother’s Day in Sunny Central Florida

If you are a man reading this post, hopefully it will give you some ideas and keep you out of trouble on Mother’s Day. If you are a mom reading this post, hopefully it will give you some suggestions to pass along to the man in your life who has no idea what to get you or do. Here is a rundown of some special places to go and things to do with mom on this Mother’s Day weekend:

Mid Florida Mayfaire By The Lake -Saturday and Sunday at Lake Morton in Lakeland – This is always a fun event that the whole family can enjoy. It isn’t just for art lovers–plus, you can even pick up a great Mother’s Day present here! Be sure to check out the Mayfaire Saturday night street party at Lake Mirror too. The hours for the Mayfaire by the Lake are 10am-5pm each day. Check out the official website for all the information.

Bok Tower Gardens Mother’s Day Carillon Concerts- Sunday at 1pm and 3pm in Lake Wales – The weather looks good this weekend, so it will be perfect for a stroll through Bok Tower Gardens and you can even sit and listen to the special Mother’s Day Carillon Concerts. Sounds like a great plan for mom’s big day.

Magic Tree House: The Musical- Saturday at 11am and 2pm at The Lakeland Center – This would be a great way to start your Mother’s Day weekend. Take in either the late morning show or the matinee and then take the half mile ride to Lake Morton to see the Mayfaire by the Lake. Based on Mary Pope Osborne’s beloved series of children’s books, this musical transports Jack and Annie’s adventures onto the stage to create a theatrical event for the entire family. For ticket information, go to The Lakeland Center’s website.

Picasso’s Cup Art Cafe- 11am-7pm at Lakeside Village in Lakeland – Bring mom to Picasso’s Cup to paint some pottery. This is always a fun day out and it will make it even better to share with your mom on Mother’s Day. Or, if you are really lazy and put off getting a gift until the actual holiday, you can go to Picasso’s Cup and make something yourself. Moms are treated to a FREE studio session ($6.50 value) and a complimentary beverage from Tea Largo next door.

Well, there yuou go. We are now officially not responsible foryou forgetting to celebrate this holiday with your mom. If you have any other suggestions or know of anything else going on this weekend for Mother’s Day, let us know.