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Mother’s Day Fun in San Francisco

Rose shows, city walks, free museums… great ideas for giving Mom an awesome day.
By - posted 5/10/2017 No Comment

Wednesday, April 30

“Mamma Mia” ABBA’s Epic Broadway Musical Comes to SF (Apr. 30 – May 11)
Wednesday, April 30 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: $55*
*Tickets can be found at broadwaysf.com.
| Orpheum Theatre
"Mamma Mia" ABBA's Epic Broadway Musical Comes to SF (Apr. 30 - May 11)
A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of ...

Sunday, May 11

Free Day at GG Park’s 55-Acre Botanical Gardens on Mother’s Day 2025 (SF Residents)
Free Day at GG Park's 55-Acre Botanical Gardens on Mother's Day 2025 (SF Residents)
Explore 55 beautiful acres of landscaped gardens and open spaces that showcase more than 8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world. Accessible to all. Open Daily at 7:30am-Last Entry The Garden closes one hour after last entry. Last entry changes seasonally. Spring & Summer Last Entry 2nd ...

Free Bay Area Rose Gardens Open for Mother’s Day (2025)
Sunday, May 11 – All Day | Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
Free Bay Area Rose Gardens Open for Mother's Day (2025)
It’s Mother’s Day! Treat your favorite mom to a wonderful day amongst the roses and perhaps bring a picnic. Rose Gardens of the Bay Area Here’s a list of free rose gardens all over the Bay Area: Can’t make it on Mother’s Day on May 11, 2025? Don’t ...
Free Day at GG Park’s “Japanese Tea Garden” on Mother’s Day 2025 (SF Residents)
Sunday, May 11 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission for San Francisco residents with valid ID, otherwise adult non-resident admission is $18
| Japanese Tea Garden
Free Day at GG Park's "Japanese Tea Garden" on Mother's Day 2025 (SF Residents)
Welcome to the oldest operating public Japanese Garden in North America. Natural beauty and tranquility greet you amongst graceful Japanese maples, twisting pines, clipped azaleas, and cherry trees. Open Daily at 9:00am-Last Entry Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. Last entry changes seasonally. Spring – Summer Last ...
Free Day at GG Park’s “Conservatory of Flowers” for Mother’s Day 2025 (SF Residents)
Sunday, May 11 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tickets are free for San Francisco residents with ID, or $17 for non-resident adults
| Conservatory of Flowers
Free Day at GG Park's "Conservatory of Flowers" for Mother's Day 2025 (SF Residents)
Set in a landmark building — the oldest public wood-and-glass conservatory in North America — the Conservatory of Flowers inspires awe and fascination with its rare and exotic plant collection. Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Last ticket sold at 4:00 p.m. Garden Admission tickets are free for ...
Mother’s Day Bonfire at Ocean Beach (2025)
Sunday, May 11 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Fire rings are first come, first serve
| Ocean Beach Fire Pits
Mother's Day Bonfire at Ocean Beach (2025)

For the first time in four months, it’s finally legal again to have a bonfire at Ocean Beach. During the “No Burn” Season (which runs from November 1 to the end of February), bonfires are not allowed, but starting March 1, 2025 bonfires are back ...