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Treat Mom with Gifts, Dining, Shopping and More for Mother’s Day 2024 in Gainesville and Alachua County

Celebrate mom in Gainesville and Alachua County. Scroll down for Mother’s Day 2024 event ideas in Gainesville and Alachua County including delectable dining, gift markets, nature tours and more.

(sold out) Watercolors & Wine at the Florida Museum
Thursday, May 9, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

swallotail farm

Farm Dining Experience Featuring Chef Phil Bailey-Anderson at Swallowtail Farm
Saturday, May 11, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

See Baby Lemurs with their Mom at the Mother’s Day Walking Tour at Carson Springs Wildlife
Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.

Mothers day festival at the bryer patch

Mother’s Day at The Bryer Patch
Saturday, May 11 – Sunday, May 12, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Make a Cast for Mother’s Day UF Family Fishing Day at UF/IFAS Fishing Ponds
Saturday, May 11, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Archer Mother’s Day Cultural Arts Festival at Maddox Park in Archer
Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Mother’s Day High Tea at Teatime Tranquility and Treasures
Saturday, May 11 – Sunday, May 12, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

You Grow Girl! Brunch and DIY Terrarium Crafting at The Alchemy Club
Saturday, May 11, 11:30 a.m.

Mother’s Day Fish Fry at Hawthorne Recreation Park
Saturday, May 11, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Mama Jama – A Celebration of Moms and Music at First Magnitude Brewing Company
Saturday, May 11, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Mother’s Day Mug Decorating at Studio TM
Sunday, May 11, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Mother’s Day Brunch at Germains
Sunday, May 12, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Mother’s Day Brunch at Local Provisions
Sunday, May 12, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Mother’s Day Buffet at Sweetwater Branch Inn
Sunday, May 12, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Free Desserts for Mom and Live Music at Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant
Sunday, May 12, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., live music at 2 p.m. with live mariachi band at 4 p.m.

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Best Western Gateway Grand
Sunday, May 12, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Free Admisison for Moms at Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Event Days
Sunday, May 12, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

muffins and mimosas artisans guild gallery

Mother’s Day Muffins and Mimosas at Artisans’ Guild Gallery
Sunday, May 12, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Mother’s Day Specials with a Complimentary Rose at Pomodoro Cafe
Sunday, May 12,11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Moms Throw Free at The Hatchetbury Axe Throwing Bar
Sunday, May 12, 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Eclectic Music from 1850 to 1928 from Vintage Strings at Theatre of Memory
Sunday, May 12, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Mother’s Day Concert with Gainesville Community Band at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Sunday, May 12, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Free Dessert for Moms at Mi Apa Latin Cafe
Sunday, May 12

Authentic English Tea with or without Escape Game at Escapology
Sunday, May 12, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Record breaking Victoria Cruziana waterlilies at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Free Admission for Moms at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Sunday, May 12, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

mothers day jazz brunch

Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch at Covey Kitchen and Cocktails
Sunday, May 12, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Mother’s Day Menu at Spurrier’s Gridiron Grill
Sunday, May 12, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Looking for more things to do?
Find events happening around town in our What’s Good weekend event guide.

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