Mother's Day Ideas

 Mother's Day is quickly approaching.  Do you know what your plans are for your mom yet?  Check out these great Mother's Day events throughout the city.  You can give your mom the best Mother's Day without breaking the bank!  For more details, you can check out Living Pittsburgh.


There are loads of great things to do in Pittsburgh for Mother’s Day 2013, and so many ways to enjoy the day without breaking the bank! Here are some of Living Pittsburgh’s affordable highlights for Mother’s Day in the ‘Burgh this weekend.

Check out these free/low cost Spring-filled events going on this Mother’s Day weekend for you to enjoy with Mom!

FLOWERS, FLOWERS, AND MORE FLOWERS FOR MOM:

Mother’s Day weekend brings with it some great local flower festivals. Each offer something different - food, music, free garden seed packets, plants, and of course… flowers! Depending on her interests, head to one of these festivals and spend some quality time with mom.

May Market at Phipps (plus 1/2 price admission to the Conservatory during those hours)
Friendship Flower & Folk Festival
Lawrenceville Blossom Tour
Avalon Apple Blossom Festival


HISTORY LOVING MOM:

Take a Mother’s Day Tour of Hartwood Mansion! Mothers are free when accompanied by a paid escort. Tours are from noon until 4pm. Reservations are recommended and regular tour admission fees apply.

The Clayton is also offering FREE admission for moms when accompanied by a someone paying admission.

FOR THE MOM THAT LIKES TO BOOGIE:


Why not take Mom out dancing? Salsa Pittsburgh has events going on this weekend that Mom will surely love, the most expensive of which is $10, which includes the lesson and hours of dancing

FOR THE MOM THAT LOVES ANIMALS:

If mom loves animals and the outdoors, why not take her to the Free Day for Moms at the Pittsburgh Zoo? Not only do they get in free, but they can also enjoy free chair massages and healthy living information.

FOR THE WINE LOVER:

Here’s a really great way to spend the day with your mom if she likes wine. Take her out to La Casa Narcisi in Gibsonia for free wine tasting and a picnic lunch on the beautiful grounds. Sip some wine, tell her how wonderful she is, listen to live music (from 2pm – 5pm), and enjoy a hand picked affordable meal…just remember to pack some of her favorites! This great day will only cost you the price of your packed lunch and a bottle of wine, many of which are very affordable.

THE SUPER CHEAP MOTHER’S DAY BUFFET:

When you think of a ”Mother’s Day Buffet”, we’re guessing Ikea doesn’t come to mind. Well, if you can’t afford some of the other fancier Mother’s Day spreads in the area, you might want to give Ikea a try. For just $9.99, adults can partake in Ikea’s all you can eat buffet from 9:30am - 5:00pm. Kids under 12 are $2.49. (Sign up for the Family Membership at the store to receive the discounted price.) Bonus – Mom’s eat for FREE breakfast from 9:30 – 11:00am. See this store link for details.

Other affordable brunch options can be found all over the city. Call ahead to make sure they’ll still happening on Mother’s Day and to check availability!

THE HIP MAMA:

Do you happen to have a hip mom (or a mother of your children) who loves off the beaten path adventures? Try Living Pittsburgh’s affordable Adventure Blueprint for a whole Sunday in Lawrenceville including brunch, A butler Street stroll, bowling and a vegetarian dinner.

 
Living Pittsburgh’s Mother’s Day Guide is sponsored by The Mom Con. The Mom Con is a conference series just for moms designed to empower women with the tools they need to pursue their passions while being the best moms they can be.

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