Mother's Day Fun Around San Francisco (2012)

Sat., May 12, 11AM-1PM: Bay Area favorite Andy Z and the Andyland Band perform. Make crafts for your mom, and bounce and jump around in the Inflatable Playland!

Sun., May 13, 11AM: Treat mom to an Afternoon Tea party! The Tea will include a glass of bubbly, tea sandwiches and savories, special scones, pretty sweets and treats, a fancy party gift for each mum, door prizes and some light entertainment. Price: $48.00 per person, $20.00 per child 12 and under, includes a craft project to using during tea time! Seatings: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm; and 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Mother's Day Breakfast at the Zoo, Sun, May 13 - 9AM- 11AM Take mom on an exclusive outing, complete with a yummy breakfast, zoo tours and of course, the animals! Feast on a delicious breakfast buffet, while listening to some of the Zoo’s most amazing animal mothers’ stories. Then go on an exciting docent-led tour to the Zoo’s “Mom Exhibits” to see animal mama and their young. Breakfast Menu: Wild mushroom, spinach and gruyere quiche Crème Brulee French toast Maple sausage Country potatoes with peppers and onions Fresh fruit Coffee, juice, water and mimosas for adults available Prices: $50 for Zoo Member Adults $25 for Zoo Member children under 14 years $60 for Non-Member (includes admission) $30 for Non-Member Child (includes admission) This includes admission, but not $10 for parking.

May 13, 12:30 pm – 3:45 pm: Take mom out for a champagne brunch family photos, dancing and spectacular views! A DJ will provide all of the dining and dancing music aboard the luxury yacht. Plenty of free parking is provided at the home port in Alameda.

Mother’s Day Barbecue: May 13, 11AM-3PM: Treat mom to a delicious brunch in a beautiful natural wildlife preserve that is usually closed to the public. Hike to the heron nest site at the Martin Griffin Preserve, and participate in a guided nature walks for adults and children. The brunch menu will include lemon rosemary barbecued chicken or vegetarian quiche, green salad, home-style beans, local breads, coffee and tea, and ice cream. Wine, beer, and soft drinks are available.

Take Mom to a Mother's Day meal where she can pass the kids off to a sitter just off the dining area. Bumble is a family-friendly cafe and play place. Enjoy dining on breakfast, lunch and dinner selections, including sandwiches, eggs, waffles, pastries, wine and beer while kids have fun in the supervised sun-filled playroom. Memberships are available.

Is your mom a fashionista? Take her to see a retrospective of French designer Jean Paul Gaultier’s fashions.

Sunday, May 13: 10am - 3pm: There will be free admission for all Mothers, great garden gifts, family photos from 10am - 1pm, fun and educational kids activities, and Docent-led tours.