Mother’s Day Weekend Fun Around the Bay Area (2024)

Spend a wonderful day with your favorite mom. Treat her to a $1 whisky tasting, get hands-on at a free day at the Exploratorium, pack a picnic and explore a garden, stop to smell the roses at SF’s annual Mother’s Day Rose Show, listen to a free concert in the park, shop and stroll the flea market, and much more!

Sunday, May 10

Free Mother’s Day Concert: Golden Gate Park Band’s Symphony in the Park

Sunday, May 10 – 1:00 am - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE*

*Free, but donations are welcome.

| Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 144th season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2026, the Golden Gate Park Band performs free weekly concerts most Sundays at 1 pm. ...Every Sunday

The Exploratorium’s Free Admission Day for Mother’s Day (2026)

Sunday, May 10 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*

*Typically pay what you can.

| Pier 15

Every year, the Exploratorium typically celebrates Mother’s Day with one of its most beloved traditions: a Pay What You Wish Community Day. > Not yet confirmed for 2026 The museum has a long-standing tradition of opening its doors to the public on Mother’s Day for a day ...

Mother’s Day Bonfire at Ocean Beach (2026)

Sunday, May 10 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*

*Fire rings are first come, first serve

| Ocean Beach Fire Pits

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, 2026, bonfires are back ...

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