Happy Mother's Day weekend! Celebrate Mama with a fun-filled weekend of music, movies, time at the museum and, of course, brunch during the weekend of May 11-13.

 

Friday:

 

Splash-in Movies at The Quarter: Beauty & the Beast

Don’t miss movie features on the big screen at Scottsdale Quarter at the Splash-in Movies at The Quarter. Free to attend, this family-friendly series will show double features of favorites old and new. The splash pad will be on during both movie showings for kiddos to splash and play as they’re entertained. On May 4, enjoy the 1991 version of “Beauty & the Beast” at 3 p.m. following by the 2017 version at 6 p.m.

CinePark May Movie Series: Hotel Transylvania 2 

CinePark is a free three-week movie series in May that will show recently released family-friendly flicks under the stars at Chandler’s Tumbleweed Park. On May 4, “Hotel Transylvania 2” will be the featured film. Movie-related activities will be available for kids to enjoy from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., with the movie starting at 8 p.m. This is a free event.

Sonoran Safari at i.d.e.a. Museum

Head to i.d.e.a. Museum in Mesa to explore the artistic landscape of the world’s 11th largest desert—the only place where the famous saguaro cactus grows in the wild—during the limited-time exhibit, Sonoran Safari. Through art and hands-on activities, guests learn about the desert’s native plants, animals, reptiles and birds. On view through May 27.

 

Saturday:

Bubble Bash at Tempe Marketplace

Pop into Tempe Marketplace to experience free soapy, scientific fun at the third annual Bubble Bash. The yearly tradition brings together bubbles, art and chemistry for a fun springtime learning experience for kids and families. Enjoy live entertainment, giveaways, contests and more as you play among millions of floating bubbles from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Kierland Concert Series: Rock Lobster

Enjoy the Kierland Concert Series, presented by J. Jill every Saturday at 6 to 8 p.m., from April 21 through May 19 in the Center Plaza. Frost Gelato Cart & Crepe Club will be present at every concert offering delicious home-made gelato and crepes. On May 12, enjoy 80’s tunes from Rock Lobster.

Dino Explorer

Through the end of 2018, Legoland Discovery Center at Arizona Mills in Tempe hosts a Jurassic-sized adventure, Dino Explorer, with a wide range of dino activities (like building Lego dinosaurs and snapping a pic with a Lego T-Rex!) and playful learning. 

 

Sunday:

Mother’s Day at Butterfly Wonderland

Guests are invited to Butterfly Wonderland for a special Mother’s Day celebration on Sunday, May 13, surrounded by 3,000 butterflies.  Mothers will receive $3 off admission at Butterfly Wonderland and a special gift for the first 200 to arrive in addition to live music from Scottsdale Strings Quartet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Conservatory.

Mother’s Day at AZ Air Time

All moms can “jump for joy” on Mother’s Day at no cost when they pay admission for their child at AZ Air Time trampoline park. Cost for children is $9.99 for the first hour for ages 6 and under; $5.99 extra hours; $14.99 for the first hour for ages 7 and up; $8.99 extra hours.

Mother’s Day at OdySea Aquarium

Guests are invited to OdySea Aquarium for a special Mother’s Day celebration on Sunday, May 13. Mothers will receive $10 off general admission all day long while enjoying the world’s only Russian Sturgeon touch exhibit, stingray touch exhibits, a tide touch pool, OdySea Voyager, Shark tours, walk about Animal Ambassadors and more.

Mother’s Day Dining

Not sure to where to take Mama for her big day? Click here for a roundup of the top Mother’s Day brunches, dinners, freebies and more.