10 Mother’s Day 2024 Events In Sarasota, Bradenton

SARASOTA-BRADENTON, FL — There are plenty of ways to celebrate mom on Mother’s Day - from brunch to luxurious spa days to flowers.

If you’re looking for a more unique outing, here are 10 special events planned in Sarasota and Manatee counties this holiday weekend:

Mother’s Day Tea

Palma Sola Botanical Park in Bradenton hosts afternoon tea and a guided tour of the garden on Friday, 2 to 5 p.m.

Mother’s Day Pop-Up Market

The Flock SRQ hosts a pop-up outdoor market for a fun day of Mother’s Day shopping on Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.

“Treat Yourself Like a Queen” Women’s Expo

The Mall at University Town Center hosts the “Treat Yourself Like a Queen” Women’s Expo in honor of Mother’s Day on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event features contests, giveaways, raffles, food and drinks.

Love Makes Scents Mother’s Day Edition

Create scented body butter and candles for this day out with mom on Saturday at the Palmetto Youth Center. Sessions take place at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. There will also be signature cocktails, painting, food and music.

Free Mother-Daughter Beach Bootcamp

Move Sarasota hosts a free Mother-Daughter Beach Bootcamp Sunday, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., at North Lido Beach Park.

Mother’s Day Brunch & Big Cats

Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota hosts its Mother’s Day Brunch & Big Cats event Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon. The event kicks off with Yoga with Tigers, followed by brunch catered by Clean Plate Club SRQ.

Mother’s Day Brunch at Selby Gardens

The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens celebrates Mother’s Day in naturewith a brunch buffet catered by Michael’s On East and a special performance by a vocal trio Sunday.

Meditations for World Peace

The Kadampa Meditation Center of Florida in Sarasota hosts a Mother’s Day Meditations for World Peace class Sunday, 11 a.m., followed by a vegan and vegetarian brunch.

Mother’s Day Sound Bath

Join Susan and Janet Raines for a Mother’s Day sound bath Sunday, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., at the Nest at the Robinson Preserve in Bradenton.

Mother’s Day at the Bay Concert

Ariella will perform at Sarasota’s Bay Park Sunday, 5 p.m., for Mother’s Day at the Bay, a free concert.