Stumped on what to do for the most important woman in your life? I've got a good list of Mother's Day activities and events that should help you out. A note of caution, don't wait until the last minute or you'll find yourself scrapping together a gift from the nearby gas station.
1. Special Mother's Day Candle Making Event
May 8, 2012Tuesday 6:30-8:30 p.m.
$25-$40
Camelot Cellars Winery
958 N. High St., Columbus, 43201
614-441-8860
From the website:A Special Evening To Celebrate Mother's Day And Learn To Make Your Own Candle. It's simple, really and a great way to share a special evening with Mom. Just in time for Mother's Day, the Candle With A Cause team will be holding a class on how to make your own candles.
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2. Mother's Day at the Conservatory
May 13, 2012Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Adults $11. Seniors and students $9. Children $6. Children under 2 free.
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E Broad St., Columbus, 43203
614-645-5923, 614-645-8733
From the website:Adopt a Butterfly. Treat mom with the opportunity to release a newly emerged butterfly. Watch it take its first flight into the Pacific Island Water Garden.
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3. Mother's Day Brunch - Columbus Museum of Art
May 13, 2012Sunday 11:30-3 p.m.
$12.95-$29.95
Columbus Museum of Art
480 E. Broad St., Columbus, 43215
614-629-0359, 614-221-6801
From the website:Treat your mother to a day of delicious food and art during Mother's Day Brunch at CMA. Explore the galleries accompanied by a relaxing meal in Derby Court.
Taking mom to brunch? They kids will enjoy this section of the museum!
4. Mother's Day Celebration - Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Dates: May 13, 2012Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Mom's free with paid child admission. Adults $14. Seniors $10. Children 2-9 $9. Children under 2 free.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell, 43065
614-645-3550, 800-666-5397
From the website:Make mom smile this Mother's Day with a family trip to the Zoo! All moms get in free with a paid child's admission. Children of all ages can treat mom to a fun-filled day and satisfy her sweet tooth, as the first 1,000 moms through Zoo turnstiles will receive free chocolate candy compliments of Anthony Thomas and Sunny 95.
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5. Mother's Day Ceramic Workshop
May 13, 2012Sunday 1:30-3:30 p.m.
$25-$35
clayspace
831 S. Front St., Columbus, 43206
614-449-8144
From the website:Celebrate Mother's Day with a family activity at clayspace! Mom and kids can create and construct animal cups that you can use for drinking or for decoration. Each participant will make their own cup, tumbler or mug. After making the form, we will sculpt or draw a critter or furry friend on the cup. You will make wonderful memories and keepsakes to treasure for years to come.
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6. Take Her to A Great Restaurant
Open Table is a great app that helps you locate a place to dine anywhere you are and if needed you can make reservations right from your smartphone or tablet. Open Table already has popular Columbus area restaurants ready for your to make your mom or any other special mother in your life proud by planning ahead.They also list Mother's Day Brunch specials and events.
