MOTHER’S DAY

Celebrate mom at these metro Atlanta events and with sweet activities.

Festival Fun

The Georgia Mineral Society’s 54th Annual Mother’s Day Weekend

Gem, Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil Show

Cobb Civic Center

May 12-13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and May 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Explore more than 30 dealers with gems, minerals, jewelry and more, watch demonstrations, participate in the scavenger hunt for kids and more. 548 S. Marietta Pkwy. SE, Marietta. Free admission. gamineral.org

Cherokee County Indian Festival & Mother’s Day Powwow

Boling Park

May 13, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and May 14, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Shop Native American crafters and wares, watch drum performances, taste delicious cuisine and more. 1200 Marietta Hwy., Canton. 770-735-6275. $15; ages 6-12, $5; ages 5 and younger, free; weekend pass, $20. rthunder.com

Food Fare

Mother’s Day Picnic with Tertulia

Serenbe

May 13, noon

Celebrate the special women in your life at this gorgeous open-air pavilion surrounded by an evergreen forest. 10950 Hutcheson Ferry Rd., Chattahoochee. $30. serenbe.com

Mother’s Day Brunch

Zoo Atlanta

May 14, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:15-2:45 p.m.

Indulge in a delicious brunch buffet at the ballroom overlooking the African Savanna. Reservation required. 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-624-9453. Table for 2-6, $169-$504. zooatlanta.org

Mother’s Day Brunch

Georgia Aquarium

May 14, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Enjoy brunch from Chef Thomas Gagliardi from Wolfgang Puck Catering with a view of the magnificent Oceans Ballroom. 225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta. 404-581-4000. $125; ages 3-11, $75; ages 2 and younger, free. georgiaaquarium.org

Mother’s Day Brunch

Park Tavern

May 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Enjoy brunch favorites with a delightful view overlooking Midtown and Piedmont Park. 500 10th St. NE, Atlanta. 404-249-0001. $59.95; ages 7-12, $32.95; ages 4-6, $20; ages 3 and younger, free. parktavern.com

Events

Sip & Pour: Candle Making Workshop: Mother’s Day Edition

Altruistic Love Candle Company

May 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Curate a customizable 12-oz. candle, enjoy light refreshments and champagne, listen to music, take fun photos and more. 229 Grant St. SE, Atlanta. 980-819-1393. $55. altruisticlovecandleco.com

Mother’s Day Special: Laugh-Lines & Stretch-Marks

MadLife Stage & Studios

May 14, 2-3:30 p.m.

Mom and comedian Heather Tolley-Bauer delivers the right mix of funny and realism for an exciting Mother’s Day date. 8722 Main St., Woodstock. 678-384-2363. $27.50. madlifestageandstudios.com

Mother’s Day Celebration

Fox Theatre

May 14, 4 p.m.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with gospel music’s biggest names, including Marvin Sapp and Shirley Caesar, along with comedian Jonathan Slocumb. 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 855-285-8499. $73+. foxtheatre.org

Family Activities

Mother’s Day DIY Terrarium Building

PlantHouse Decatur

May 12-14. See website for times.

Celebrate mom with a DIY terrarium. 112 W. Trinity Place, Decatur. 470-557-9527. $25-$34. planthouse.us

Mother’s Day – Mommy and Me!

Painting with a Twist

May 14, noon-1:30 p.m.

Bond over creativity by painting giraffes. 6780 Roswell Rd., Sandy Springs. 470294-2926. $37-$39. paintingwithatwist.com

Mother’s Day Special

Chattahoochee Nature Center

May 14, noon-5 p.m.

Moms get in free – bring a picnic, enjoy programs, walk the Wildlife Walk and explore the River Boardwalk Trail to celebrate. 9135 Willeo Rd. Roswell. 770-992-2055. $15; ages 13-18, $11; ages 3-12, $9; ages 2 and younger, free. chattnaturecenter.org