While we should be honoring the wonderful moms of the world every day, Mother’s Day is a great occasion to shower them with extra affection. On Sunday, May 13th, you can treat your mom, grandmother, wife, or any amazing maternal figure in your life to a very special day in and around the Boulder area. Here’s a list of 5 great ways to spend this Mother’s Day:
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1. Mother’s Day Wildflower HikeDescription The transitional foothills life zone is home to Easter daisies, Nuttall’s violets, Pasque flowers, spring beauties, cacti, and more. Join volunteer naturalists for a moderate 2-mile hike that will take you from grassland to ponderosa pine and mountain mahogany shrubland in search of early bloomers. Location Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain, 14950 N. 55th Street, Longmont Time May 13, 2018 10am – 12pm Cost Free |
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2. T9 Mermaid Run Boulder 5k, 10k, DashDescription Hosted by Title Nine, this is the 16th edition of T9 Mermaid Run Boulder. It’s a day to run, walk, skip or jog and celebrate with the entire family. After the race stay for the post race party. Mermaids receive a stylish race shirt, finisher medal and necklace! Location Boulder Reservoir, 5565 N. 51st Street, Boulder Time
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3. Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art Spring Exhibitions 2018Description For the art lovers among us a visit to BMoCA is always a treat. Featured artists: Nathan Abels: History of the Future, Wopo Holup: Endless Places, Present Location 1750 13th Street, Boulder, CO 80302 Time May 13, 2018 11am-5pm Cost
Free for members and children under the age of 12. |
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4. Picnic at Chautauqua ParkDescription A picnic at Chautauqua Park is a fantastic way to spend Mother’s Day. You can pack your own picnic basket or pick up a delectable lunch box from Cured. Its picnic options for two are the $40 “Stolen Hour” and the $55 “Backcountry Picnic.” The Stolen Hour includes 3 different cheese selections, salami, homemade fig jam, crackers, and an artisanal chocolate bar by Poco Dolce. The Backcountry Picnic comes with even more cheese, salami, and crackers, as well as Marcona almonds, apples, and 2 freshly baked cookies. Either package will help you create a delightful picnic spread at Chautauqua for your Mom or Wife, where you can soak up the sun and the views. Location 9th Street and Baseline Road, Boulder, CO 80302 Cost Free |
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5. Mother’s Day and Mimosas Family Paint “Poppy Pleasure”Description Family Day at Posh is a great way to spend time and do something creative with your whole family. Step by step instruction is provided by a local artist and everyone paints a picture that is uniquely theirs. No experience, set up, or clean up necessary. Booking required. Location Posh Splat PAINT & Wine Studio 2035 Broadway, Boulder Time May 13, 2018 2pm – 4pm Cost $25 Per person |
