Celebrating mothers should be a joyous occasion but can turn into a stressful situation without a plan. Don’t fret. Gwinnett offers events and activities that will help to make this Mother’s Day a success. This year, treat the moms in your life to a weekend filled with events from manicures and mimosas to dinner and dancing, performances and everything in between.
Weekend full of family-friendly baseball games.
When: 5:05 p.m. today, 7:05 p.m. Saturday, 2:05 p.m. Sunday
Where: Coolray Field, One Braves Ave., Lawrenceville
Cost: $6 to $35
For more information: Call 678-277-0340
Brunch for mom and the whole family.
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Chew Chew Cafe, 106 Depot St., Lawrenceville
Cost: $10 per adult, $5 per child
For more information: Call 770-963-4294
The symphony includes pieces from Berlioz, Lauridsen, Liszt and Mozart that features the Gwinnett Symphony Youth Orchestra Showcase.
When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Performing Arts Center at Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth
Cost: $10 to $35
For more information: Visit www.gwinnettcenter.com or www.gwinnettsymphony.org
Nail spa event including mimosas.
When: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday
Where: Wingate by Wyndham
Gwinnett Place Mall, 3450 Venture Parkway, Duluth
Cost: $25
For more information: Call 678-477-2713
Dance lessons, dinner and dessert for mom.
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today
Where: Thirsty’s Bar and Grill, 3907 Burns Road, Lilburn
Cost: $50
For more information: Call770-855-4393
An excursion around Lake Lanier, including food and entertainment.
When: 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday
Where: Lake Lanier Islands Resort, 7000 Holiday Road, Buford
Cost: $30 to $45 for children, $50 to $75 for adults
For more information: Call 770-529-8871 or visit www.lakelanierislands.com
An evening of dancing that includes a swing and rumba lesson, one crepe, a single rose for moms, unlimited access to a chocolate fountain and a raffle ticket to win prizes.
When: 7:15 p.m. today
Where: 550 Trackside, 550 N. Clayton St., Lawrenceville
Cost: $15
For more information: Call 770-855-4396
A traditional buffet with an intimate, neighborhood atmosphere.
When: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Kurt’s Bistro, 3305 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suite 100, Duluth
Cost: $39.50
For more information: Call 770-623-4128 or visit www.kurtsrestaurant.com
Spa Sydell hosts an open house event which includes refreshments, door prizes and giveaways, and an opportunity to purchase Spa Sydell giftcards with 10 percent of the proceeds benefiting abused Georgia women.
When: Noon to 2 p.m. today
Where: Spa Sydell, 5155 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 330, Norcross
Cost: Free
For more information: Visit www.spasydell.com
Tea with mom.
When: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday
Where: Grayson Senior Center, 485 Grayson Parkway, Grayson
Cost: $20
For more information: Call 678-985-7775 or visit www.cityofgrayson.org
http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/news/2012/may/09/mothers-day-events-2012/
Take advantage of the cooler weather by finding fun activities to do outside, and have some ideas stashed away for the rainier days. It is always so much fun to pack a lunch and head to the zoo with the kids and the neighbors and their kids
