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In a city that loves to roll out the red carpet, even for D-list celebrities, one person deserves the rockstar treatment: Mom.
Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 12 – and if you are like 99 percent of Miamians (unscientific but probably accurate), you’ve probably procrastinated on planning something for Mom. But fear not; plenty of Mother’s Day experiences remain available that will leave Mom smiling.
Below, New Times highlights the best Mother’s Day events happening in Miami and across South Florida. But if you are looking for a classic Mother’s Day brunch, we’ve got you covered, too.
Mother’s Day at the Berry Farm
For the berry best time with Mom, it’s going to be tough to beat this two-day shindig in Redland. The Berry Farm’s sunflower field will be primed for the perfect photo opportunity, with live music adding to the vibe. If Mom has an appetite, the onsite Main Eatery offers a free combo meal to mothers. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12, at the Berry Farm, 13720 SW 216th St., Miami; 786-701-8100; visittheberryfarm.com. Tickets cost $15 to $20 via showpass.com.
Mad Hatter Tea Party at the Coral Gables Woman’s Club
On Saturday, the Coral Gables Woman’s Club is hosting a tea party for Mom, complete with free-flowing tea and bites. And, yes, everyone is encouraged to wear dazzling fascinators. It’s all for a good cause, too, with proceeds benefitting the restoration of the club’s historic property and supporting its in-house nonprofit, which provides dental care to local kids. 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, at the Coral Gables Woman’s Club, 1001 E. Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables; coralgableswomansclub.org. Tickets cost $85 to $125 via eventbrite.com.
Sangria Tasting and Tour at Fruit & Spice Park
For sweet and spicy moms, this Homestead park is on brand. On Saturday, the experience with a Mother’s Day flair begins with bites and three tropical sangria tastings. From there, you get to tour the garden where the tropical fruits are grown. Only 30 spots are available, so don’t delay. 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, at Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead; 305-247-5727; miamidade.gov. Tickets cost $40.
Mother’s Day Celebration at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
It’s going to be a total Mom-fest at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. On Mother’s Day, the historic garden will host a paper flower activity, live tunes by Jehzel, a market with plant and food vendors, a spring plant sale, and a mobile spa with free five-minute massages for moms. On the culinary front, a picnic basket for two is available for $65, and there will be a special MOMosa bar with Dole Whip, strawberry lemonade, and other fun, bubbly varieties. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables; 305-667-1651; fairchildgarden.org. Tickets cost $11.95 to 24.95; admission is free for children 5 and under.
Mother’s Day at the Deering Estate
If you can’t take Mom on a cruise of the Caribbean, you can sail with her on Biscayne Bay. Deering Estate is hosting a two-hour Mother’s Day bay cruise aboard a 45-foot Corinthian catamaran on Sunday. There are two sailings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., which cost $50 per person and must be purchased online ahead of time. The estate is also a prime spot to pack your own picnic and sit under its soaring royal palms – if you want to learn more about all the flora goodness, there will also be a guided tour. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Palmetto Bay; 305-680-5219; deeringestate.org. Tickets cost $7 to $15.
Ballet & Brunch at the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
On Sunday, brunch and ballet come together at the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the Nova Southeastern University campus in Davie. On the brunch front, Chartwell Catering will have a brunch spread in the lobby starting at 11 a.m. At 1 p.m., Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami will perform “Chopin Variations” by choreographer Samuel Kurkjian. 11 a.m. Sunday, May 12, at the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Davie; miniacipac.com. Tickets cost $65 via ticketmaster.com.
Mother’s Day at LoanDepot Park
Moms like baseball, too – and even if they don’t, enough cool things are happening at LoanDepot Park on Mother’s Day to ensure they’ll have a good time. The first 3,500 fans to arrive will get a free clutch purse. After the game against the Philadelphia Phillies, moms will have the opportunity to run the bases. There’s also a deal for Sunday’s game – $44 will get you admission for four people, as well as a soda or water, hot dog, and small popcorn for everyone in your party. 1:40 p.m. on Sunday, May 12 at LoanDepot Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami; 305-480-1300; mlb.com. Tickets cost $15 to $100.
