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Your Guide to Mother’s Day Events in the Tri-Valley

There's no need to travel far on Mother's Day. Our Tri-Valley offers plenty of ways to celebrate this weekend.

Still not sure what to do this Mother’s Day weekend? We’ve put together a roundup of special events taking place throughout the Tri-Valley to help celebrate mom’s special day.

Start Mother’s Day early at the event at the . From 12 – 5 p.m. families can browse booths filled with antiques, arts and crafts, baked goods, flowers and other wares plus enjoy live music by Le Hot Jazz Trio. The event also features dancing around the Maypole, tractor wagon rides and wine tasting. Learn more in Patch’s .


San Ramon also celebrates Mother’s Day early with a special Saturday “Thinking of Mom” event at San Ramon’s . The celebration starts at 10 a.m., when kids can learn more about how Mother’s Day became an official holiday. Get the scoop in Patch’s .

Brunch is always a Mother’s Day favorite and restaurants all over the Tri-Valley are putting together scrumptious spreads on Sunday. Try two of Patch’s readers’ favorites: The won Livermore Patch’s and on Pleasanton Patch. At San Ramon’s new Clementine’s restaurant, mom can enjoy her brunch and mimosa while listing to live music performed by Lee Waterman and his trio. Danville’s The Peasant & The Pear is sure to be a popular brunch destination, with its tempting Tuscan Eggs Benedict, Cinnamon Fritters, Morning Martini and other Mother’s Day brunch offerings. Or skip brunch and head right to lunch at the new BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse in Dublin, where you can enter BJ’s Mother’s Day Sweepstakes to win a trip or Tiffany gift card. For even more ideas, browse Patch’s online directory of restaurants.

If you ate a bit too much for Mother's Day brunch, walk it off as you enjoy a stroll through the Jewelry, Fine Art & Craft Show, taking place both Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Alamo Plaza Shopping Center. Browse booths featuring original creations by painters, sculptors and other artisans and maybe even pick up a gift for mom.

Does mother enjoy a bit of wining and dining? Livermore wineries are hosting several Mother’s Day events, including complimentary wine tasting and roses for moms, picnic lunches and more. Get the details in this week’s .

If mom loves roses, take her to Pleasanton’s 72nd Annual Rose Show on Saturday from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Pleasanton Senior Center. View award-winning roses while sampling wines poured by Pleasanton’s Little Valley Winery ($5 wine tasting fee). To learn more, visit thepleasantonroseshow.com.

Also taking place in Pleasanton is the 28th Annual Hawaiian May Day Festival, featuring Hawaiian music, dance, crafts, food and more at the on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Moms get in half price on Mother's Day with coupon (see attached). Learn more in the accompanying flier and at www.kumuhulaassociation.com.

What's your favorite way to celebrate Mother's Day in the Tri-Valley? Share your suggestions in the comment box below.

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Sheila Coopere May 9, 2012 at 01:15 pm
The Kumu Hula Association of Northern California is holding the annual Lei Day/Mother's Day Festival at the Fairgrounds in Pleasanton on Saturday and Sunday. Beautiful music and dance, ono grinds, lots of crafts, and a half off coupon for mothers. www.kumuhulaassociation.com
Julie Dowling May 9, 2012 at 08:01 pm
Thanks Sheila! The story has been updated with this event.
The Winemaker's Pour House May 9, 2012 at 09:08 pm
The Winemaker's Pour House will be offering a Mother's Day menu and Live Music with Carl Tilchen from 12pm - 2pm. We will be open at 11:30am.
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