This year, Mother’s Day falls in the middle of the month, allowing us procrastinators time for last-minute gifts and reservations.  If you are looking for something other than brunch and flowers, our list will help you secure your role as the “favorite.”

Fun Mother’s Day Activities to do in Orlando

If you do brunch every year, this year try something different! Here are some fun activities you can do with your mom or as a mom instead.

Family Fest

Take mom and the whole family over to Family Fest on May 13 for, well, some family fun!  All the festivities start at 12 noon on Cranes Roost Road in Altamonte Springs and will have live music, dance performances, bounce houses, scavenger hunt, and live animals.  Food and drinks are available for purchase and this free event is guaranteed to start Mother’s Day weekend with a smile.

Forest Bathing with Julie

Inspired by the Japanese practice of “shinrin yoku”, forest bathing is the process of experiencing nature through the senses.  Treat Mom to a mental and physical experience like no other.  Head over to Mead Botanical Gardens on May 14 from 11 am to 1 pm and join Julie for a relaxing two-hour session of listening to nature, meditation, forest bathing, and end the session by relaxing and enjoying some tea.  Visit the website to pre-register and pay the entrance fee of $30.   This is certainly something different for Mom to do and she will be happier for it too.

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Go to the Beach

Florida is surrounded by water so why not go and enjoy it!  Take Mom to one of the local beaches close to Orlando for some fun in the sun and a quick day trip.  Cocoa Beach is the closest to Orlando and offers families fun, relaxation, as well as some local attractions like Kennedy Space Center.  While there, check out the Canaveral Pier, a favorite tourist spot, or Jetty Park where visitors can see cruise ships head out to distant waters.  Whatever you plan to do, heading to the beach with Mom is a sure way to make her day special.

Medieval Times

Yes, Medieval Times.  it is filled with intrigue, sword fighting, and food!  The Mother’s Day package upgrade includes a bottle of wine and two commemorative glasses too.  The package is available through May 14.  Spend a fun-filled day with Mom and enjoy gallant knights and beautiful animals.  This is a perfect event for the whole family to enjoy.

Mother’s Day Spring U-Pick

The Mother’s Day Spring U-Pick at Southern Hill Farms is a perfect outing for the whole family.  Have a full day of picking sunflowers, blueberries, peaches, and seasonal veggies all while enjoying live music.  Take Mom over to the flower field area (pass required to enter) and let her pick beautiful sunflowers to her heart’s content.  There will be food trucks at the farm and picnic tables where the family can sit and savor the food.  All the fun starts at 9 am and runs through 4 pm.  The farm will have complimentary parking and admission, however, there is a cost, per pound, on what you pick.

Sanford Food Truck Fiesta 

The Sanford Food Truck Fiesta in historic downtown Sanford happens every second Sunday and is just in time for Mother’s Day!  Rather than the usual brunch, head downtown between 1 pm and 6 pm to enjoy forty-plus food trucks and vendors, live music, and tons of fun stuff for little ones to do as well.  if you have fur babies, bring them along too!

Scenic Boat Tour

Let someone else take the wheel and take Mom on a Scenic Boat Tour through the Winter Park chain of lakes.  The eighteen-passenger pontoon boat will ride along the beautiful, clear waters.  Located on Lake Osceola, the hour-long tour offers Mom a chance to see beautiful cranes, alligators, and beautiful flora and fauna too.  Tickets are available for purchase through their website.  This is a great adventure for the entire family to enjoy.

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Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre and Swap Shop

How about a throwback for Mom?  Take her to the Silver Moon Drive In Theatre and Swap Shop in Lakeland.  The Silver Moon has been around for more than seventy-five years and is still a local favorite.  Once you pay the entrance fee, pull into a spot and tune in through your car’s FM station, and enjoy!

Sounds of Wekiva

Have a pre-Mother’s Day fun time and visit the Sounds of Wekiva on May 12 with Eugene Snowden and May 13 with Musical Charis.  Both nights will have live music from 7 pm to 11 pm while mom enjoys adult beverages from The Tooting Otter Bar.  This event is for families with children 21 and over if the intent is to consume alcohol.

Wekiwa Springs State Park

The Wekiwa Springs State Park is just minutes away from downtown Orlando and so worth the trip.  Pack a lunch for a day trip and enjoy the emerald springs and gorgeous wildlife.  Go swimming to cool off for the day or take Mom on a hike through some of the trails.  The park is open 8 am until sundown every day and at only $6 per vehicle, it is an inexpensive way to make Mom happy.

Yoga in the Garden

After treating Mom to a fun Mother’s Day, end the evening with some relaxing Yoga in the Garden.  Drop Mom off at Mead Botanical Garden Grove Stage from 5 pm to 6 pm and allow her to connect with both herself and nature.  Pre-register on the website and pay the $10 fee and let Mom have the perfect closing to the perfect weekend.