May Day Festival; Rose Show; Mother's Day Events: NorCal Weekend

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, CA – Don't sit inside this weekend! Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and entertaining events throughout Northern California – from the beaches of Santa Cruz, through the South Bay, East Bay and the Peninsula, to the uppermost points of North Bay and Wine County.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's on tap this Mother's Day weekend from Saturday, May 12 to Sunday, May 13.

SAN FRANCISCO

BikeAbout at San Francisco Zoo – San Francisco

Center for Asian American Media Presents CAAMFest – San Francisco

Community Mother's Day at Exploratorium Pier 15 – San Francisco

Drop-In Art-Making: Invention Drawings – San Francisco

Free Mother's Day Family Dance Class at ODC Dance Commons – San Francisco

Komera Global Run San Francisco – San Francisco

Mother's Day Marina Green 5K – San Francisco

Mother's Day Menus & Champagne Buffet at Cliff House – San Francisco

Mother's Day Rose Show at Golden Gate Park – San Francisco

Mother's Day Terrarium Class at Succulence – San Francisco

San Francisco Decorator Showcase – San Francisco

SFMade Week – San Francisco

The Marsh San Francisco Extends "Can You Dig It?: The '60s" – San Francisco

The Marsh San Francisco Extends "Fool La La! Over the Rainbow" – San Francisco

The Marsh San Francisco Extends "The Waiting Period" – San Francisco

The Marsh San Francisco Presents "Two Minds" – San Francisco

EAST BAY

Downtown Alameda's Spring Festival – Alameda

Moms on the Mudflat at Crown Memorial State Beach – Alameda

Mother's Day Kayaking Tour – Alameda

Mother's Day Officers' Tea at USS Hornet – Alameda

Mother's Day Dance Party at Ivy Room – Albany

Golden West Beer Tour: Mother's Day Edition: Berkeley, Oakland

Mother's Day Brunch at The Track – Berkeley

Mother's Day Champagne Brunch Buffet at HS Lordships – Berkeley

Mother's Day Event: Mom Paints For Free at Color Bundles Art Studio – Danville

Mother's Day Macarons Cooking Class at Sur La Table – Dublin

Marvelous Moms! Family Nature Hike – Fremont

Mother's Day Celebration & Crafts at Wildlife Refuge – Fremont

Mother's Day On The Farm at Ardenwood – Fremont

Chocolate Truffle & Wine Pairing at Las Positas Vineyard – Livermore

Dancing with the Tri-Valley Stars – Livermore

Heron Nest Viewing with San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory – Livermore

Las Positas College Presents "Under Construction" – Livermore

Livermore Valley Craft Beer Festival – Livermore

Mother's Day 4-Course Brunch & Dinner at Simply Fondue – Livermore

Mother's Day at Dante Robere Vineyards – Livermore

Mother's Day at Wente Vineyards – Livermore

Mother's Day Birds – Livermore

Mother's Day Brunch & Brushes – Livermore

Mother's Day Brunch at Garré Vineyard & Winery – Livermore

Mother's Day Brunch at Campo di Bocce – Livermore

Mother's Day Picnic at Retzlaff Vineyards – Livermore

Mother's Day Picnic on the Patio at McGrail Vineyards – Livermore

Mother's Day Sip & Celebrate at Murrieta's Well – Livermore

Mother's Day Weekend at BoaVentura Winery – Livermore

Mother's Day Weekend Paint Parties Bellinis & Bundtinis – Livermore

Ribs, Chili, Cars, Brews & Blues – Livermore

Scone & Wine Pairing at McKahn Family Cellars – Livermore

Free Petite Sundaes for Moms On Mother's Day at Fentons – Oakland

Oakland Zoo Mother's Day: Free Train Ride For Moms – Oakland

Firehouse Arts Center Presents "Rock Of Ages" – Pleasanton

May Day Festival at Alameda County Fairgrounds – Pleasanton

Mother's Day Brunch at Barone's – Pleasanton

Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at Pasta's Trattoria – Pleasanton

Singer Billy Kemp at Inklings Coffee and Tea – Pleasanton

Wine Stroll – Pleasanton

Roots, Rhythm & Wine at Riggers Loft Wine Company – Richmond

Mother's Day Brunch at Niles Pie Company – Union City

NORTH BAY / WINE COUNTRY

Evangeline Mother's Day Brunch Celebration – Calistoga

Mother's Day Brunch at Breathless Wines – Healdsburg

Mother's Day Brunch at Comstock Wines – Healdsburg

Mother's Day Open Garden at Russian River Rose Co. – Healdsburg

Rotary Club's 32nd Annual Healdsburg Bicycle Tour – Healdsburg

Mother's Day Yoga in the Vineyards at Landmark Vineyards – Kenwood

'Bonne Fête des Mères' Mother’s Day Brunch at Left Bank – Larkspur

Farm Tour at Straus Home Ranch – Marshall

"Marjorie Prime" at Marin Theatre Company – Mill Valley

Mother's Day Pancakes Hike at Mt. Tamalpais State Park – Mill Valley

Mother's Day Family Campout at Slide Ranch – Muir Beach

Mother's Day Yoga Retreat at Green Gulch Farm Zen Center – Muir Beach

Family Funday: Brunch Batters: Celebrating Mom at CIA Copia – Napa

Mamaste: Mother's Day Yoga Retreat – Napa

Mother's Day Brunch at FARM at Carneros – Napa

Mother's Day Brunch at Kitchen Collective – Napa

Mother's Day Brunch at Luna Vineyards – Napa

Mother's Day on the Napa Valley Wine Train – Napa

Mother's Day Weekend at Meritage Resort – Napa

(Mother) Earth Night Festival & Fundraiser at Connolly Ranch – Napa

Natural Gas Jazz Band at HopMonk Tavern – Novato

Mother's Day at Garden Valley Ranch – Petaluma

Mother's Day Floral Workshop at Hotel Petaluma – Petaluma

Mother's Day Picnic-Open House at Tara Firma Farms – Petaluma

Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at Sally Tomatoes – Rohnert Park

Second Sunday Family Fun Series – Rohnert Park

Desta Gallery Presents Works by Katheryn Holt and Holly Van Hart – San Anselmo

Mayflower Chorus: "Showtime! A Tribute To Broadway" at Marin Center – San Rafael

Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at The Clubhouse at Peacock Gap – San Rafael

Outdoor Antique Market at Fairgrounds – San Rafael

The T Sisters at Osher Marin JCC – San Rafael

Mother's Day at Benovia Winery's Martaella Vineyard – Santa Rosa

Mother's Day Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail Walk – Santa Rosa

Headlands Graduate Fellows Exhibition – Sausalito

Mother's Day Mimosas and Brunch on the Bay – Sausalito

Mother's Day Sunset Sail on San Francisco Bay – Sausalito

Mother's Day Vineyard Brunch at Emeritus Vineyards – Sebastopol

Mother's Day at McEvoy Ranch – Sonoma

Mother's Day Tea Party and Floral Crowns at Tesoro Flowers – Sonoma

Ramekins Mother's Day Brunch – Sonoma

Ranch to Table: Olive Oil Tasting & Demo at McEvoy Ranch – Sonoma

Vintner's Chamber Orchestra at Buena Vista Winery – Sonoma

Mother's Day Picnic: Marin Audubon Benefit – Stinson Beach

THE PENINSULA

Mother's Day Brunch at Hyatt Regency SF – Burlingame

Mother's Day Celebration at La Nebbia Winery – Half Moon Bay

Antiquarian & Collectible Book Sale – Menlo Park

Bay Area Brew & FanFest – Menlo Park

Spring Art Show and Mother's Day Sale – Menlo Park

Special Mother's Day Brunch at Moss Beach Distillery – Moss Beach

Mother's Day Sunday Brunch at Moonraker Restaurant – Pacifica

Special Mother's Day Tea & Tour at Sam Mazza Castle – Pacifica

Almost Mother's Day Kids' Concert – Redwood City

An Intimate Evening of Magic and Mystery with Magical Nathaniel – Redwood City

Grab Bag Theater Presents "The Little Mermaid" – Redwood City

Mother's Day Celebration + Lunch at New City Church – San Bruno

Dragon's Den Casino Club at Domenico's Winery – San Carlos

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY / BEACHES

Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at Sanderlings – Aptos

Mother's Day Champagne Brunch at Severino's – Aptos

Mother's Day Brunch & Train Ride at Roaring Camp Railroads – Felton

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at Buttercup Cakes – Santa Cruz

Mother's Day Little Craft Pop-Up MAMA Edition – Santa Cruz

Mother's Day Sunday Brunch at Chaminade Resort – Santa Cruz

Sunday Play: Mother's Day Special Public at Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History – Santa Cruz

Mother's Day Run/Walk for Shelter – Watsonville

Wine, Beer, and Art Walk – Watsonville

SOUTH BAY

Makeup & Mimosas Mother's Day Special at Khartoum Bar –Campbell

Mother's Day Brunch at Capers Eat & Drink – Campbell

Mother's Day Folklórico at St. Lucy Parish – Campbell

Mother's Day Tea & Tour at Ainsley House – Campbell

Special Mother's Day Menu at Paradise Beach Grill – Capitola

Home & Garden Tour & Boutique – Gilroy, Morgan Hill

Friends of the Gilroy Library Saturday Book Sale – Gilroy

Mother's Day Tea at South Valley Community Church – Gilroy

Mother's Day Brunch at Campo di Bocce – Los Gatos

Mother's Day Brunch at Los Gatos Lodge – Los Gatos

Mother's Day Brunch at Summit House Beer Garden & Grill – Los Gatos

Mother's Day Breakfast at Henry Coe State Park – Morgan Hill

Mother's Day Macarons Cooking Class at Sur La Table – Palo Alto

'Bonne Fête des Mères' Mother's Day Brunch at Left Bank – San Jose

Heading to Southern California? Then see:

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