Treat Mom with Gifts, Dining, Shopping and More for Mother’s Day 2025 in Gainesville and Alachua County

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Celebrate Mom in Alachua County!

Scroll down for Mother’s Day 2025 event ideas in Gainesville and Alachua County including delectable dining, gift markets, nature tours and more.

Mother’s Day Menu at Uppercrust Bakery
Friday, May 9 – Sunday, May 11,
(The deadline for pre-orders is Monday, May 5)

Mother’s Day Weekend Extravaganza
at Archer Community Center and Maddox Park
Friday, May 9, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday, May 10, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Garden Tour and Luncheon at Gainesville Garden Club
Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m – 1:30 p.m.

Mother’s Day U-Pick Flower Festival at The Bryer Patch
Saturday, May 10 – Sunday, May 11, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Craft and Vendor Market at Celebration Pointe
Saturday, May 10 – Sunday, May 11, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Mother’s Day Tea Party at Cozy Classroom
Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Mother’s Dinner at Kairos Events and Catering
Saturday, May 10, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

(Sold Out) Mother’s Day Cooking Class: All About Tarts
at the Fat Tuscan
Saturday, May 10, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

iDance with Mom: A Mother’s Day Pop-Up Party
at IndepenDANCE Studio
Saturday, May 10, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Brunch and Candle Making Experience
at The Luxe Creative Space
Saturday, May 10, 1:30 p.m.

Want to add a Mother’s Day event to our list? Send us details at info@visitgainesville.com

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