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

Free outdoor movies, make-your-own gift markets, rose gardens, pancake brunches, free museum days, rose shows, $1 whiskey tastings and more
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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

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
The Exploratorium's Free Admission Day for Mother's Day (2026)
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 ...