The Big List Of Things To Do In San Diego This Mother’s Day Weekend

If you’re looking for something fun to do with mom this weekend – or not! – look no further…we’ve got a huge list of fun things to do this Mother’s Day weekend in San Diego!

The Big List Of Mother’s Day Specials In San Diego

Amanda Seales

The Top Concerts In San Diego This Weekend

Thursday, May 9

Dim Sum Night

Dim Sum Night

Don’t miss Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski’s multiple Dim Sum Carts and festive cocktail pairings. Reservations are highly encouraged as this event does book up very quickly.

Gator By The Bay Festival dancing

Gator By The Bay Festival

Gator By The Bay Festival features four days of live music with over 100 musical acts and special performances on seven stages. Taste southern cuisines including 10,000 pounds of craw fish trucked from Louisiana and dance with the whole family to non-stop live music.

spring trunk show

Bazaar Del Mundo Hosts Spring Trunk Show

As spring gives way to summer, it’s time to brighten up your style! Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town is bringing together local and visiting artists for a spring trunk show full of this season’s most exciting fashions.

Little Italy Food Hall Presents Mother's Day Flower Workshop

Mother’s Day Flower Workshop

Join us for a DIY floral arrangement at the Food Hall. In collaboration with St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Little Italy Food Hall will be hosting a flower workshop and card making.

Friday, May 10

dance party

A Dance Party With Electric Feels: An Indie Rock Plus Indie Dance Night

Electric Feels is an experiential dance party from Los Angeles that features all your favorite Indie Rock + Indie Dance songs all night! Party with amazing DJs, stage production and more!

Waterfront Park

Waterfront Park Celebrates 5 Years Of Hosting Picnics, Festivals, Weddings, And More

Waterfront Park, the open space gem by the bay, has been hosting picnics, play-dates, weddings, festivals and more for 5 years. Please join us for a very special celebration commemorating this milestone with an action-packed entertainment schedule.

Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld

America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will be performing his signature stand-up routine. Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere.

Finding Your Feet movie

Coming Of Age Film Festival

Coming of Age is the only film festival in San Diego that promotes the process and power of aging. The community is invited to this free film series happening in May at the Museum of Photographic Arts.

Hornblower cruises

Rock The Yacht Cocktail Cruises 

Celebrate any occasion with San Diego’s Rock the Yacht Cruise — a two hour yacht party on the San Diego Bay.

Dinner with wine at Bernardo Winery Nights

Fridays And Saturdays At Bernardo Winery Nights

Bernardo Winery Nights are back! They’re open til 9:00pm every Friday and Saturday night throughout the summer season.

Saturday, May 11

Night Nation Run

Night Nation Run Lights Up San Diego For A Must-Not-Miss Experience

The world’s first running music festival, Night Nation Run, created by local San Diegans is coming to San Diego at the Del Mar Fairgrounds!

pow wow dancers

The 31st Annual Balboa Park Pow Wow

The San Diego American Indian Health Center‘s (SDAIHC) Annual Balboa Park Pow Wow shares and recognizes a story of strength and resilience within the local Native American population.

tacos

Enter The Land Of Tacos And Beer At The Reader Tacotopia 2019

To celebrate the pure magic that tacos offer to the world, the San Diego Reader is pleased to invite you to the Reader Tacotopia 2019!

Valle De Guadalupe Wine

Treat Your Palate To A Valle De Guadalupe Wine And Food Daycation

Spend the day with us in Mexico’s wine country tasting! Baja wines plus dining Valle-style in an outdoor campestre restaurant with vineyard views.

You and Yours Distilling

Pre-Mother’s Day Garden Party At You And Yours Distilling Co.

Patisserie Melanie is partnering with You & Yours Distilling Co. and Native Poppy to bring you a one-stop-shop for all Mother’s Day essentials!

Food And Wine Festival Is Back For Its 19th Year At La Jolla Cove

The Food And Wine Festival Is Back For Its 19th Year At La Jolla Cove

The Junior League of San Diego’s (JLSD) Annual Food and Wine Festival is their biggest fundraising event of the year and is a must-attend event for San Diego.

Pin-Up Art Show

A Must-See Pin-Up Art Show

La Bodega Gallery presents a “PIN-UP ART SHOW”. This show will feature artwork and photography that explore the art of Pin-Up. Sounds provided by Betty Bangs, Cisco Aguilar and more.

Champagne Brunch At San Diego Zoo

Champagne Brunch At San Diego Zoo

Join us for Champagne Brunch at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s scenic Watering Hole at Kijamii Overlook. Enjoy spectacular views of wildlife and a delicious brunch, with a variety of mimosas and champagne served to guests.

One Fine Afternoon Sipping Tea At The La Valencia

One Fine Afternoon Sipping Tea At La Valencia

Dammann Freres is the largest and oldest tea company in France and the exclusive tea for THE MED’s afternoon tea at the La Valencia Hotel. These flavorful teas are complimented with the perfect petite sandwiches and sweets.

Glow-In-The-Dark Golf With Abnormal Beer Co.

Glow-In-The-Dark Golf With Abnormal Beer Co.

The Loma Club is combining the fun of Glow-In-The-Dark golf with craft beers from our friends at Abnormal Beer Co. Don’t miss this exciting event.

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Kick It Old School With Searsucker’s Notorious Hip Hop Brunch

Get off your seat and brunch around! Back by popular demand, Searsucker‘s kickin’ it old skool with a brand new edition of the infamous Old Skool Hip Hop Brunch!

Sunday, May 12

James Hubbell

James Hubbell: The Space Between Exhibition At Sparks Gallery

Sparks Gallery is pleased to announce new featured works by San Diego artist James Hubbell for a new show, “The Space Between”. Hubbell will be exhibiting works in a variety of mediums: sculpture, drawings, paintings, and mixed media.

lionfish

Vino Sundays At Lionfish Featuring Half-Priced Bottles Of Wine All Evening

Lionfish is a modern cutting-edge restaurant located inside Pendry San Diego, will kick off “VINO Sundays”. It will feature half-priced bottles of wine all evening starting on April 28th, 2019 and every Sunday thereafter.

Game Of Thrones Watch Party

Game Of Thrones Watch Party

Mavericks Beach Club will be your place to watch every episode of the final season of Game Of Thrones!

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