By: Brooke Lasky, intern
It goes without saying that being a mom is one of the toughest, most rewarding jobs out there and not a day goes by where we aren’t grateful for all the hard work and sacrifices that moms across the world make for their families. Mother’s Day is a special chance (but c’mon… every day is a new opportunity!) to say “THANK YOU MOM”.
Whether it’s a weekend with the whole family or just a girls trip, here’s some activities you can do in #DTJax with your mom to make her feel special this mothers day weekend!
Breakfast of Champions
Grab a fantastic brunch with mom to start off your day! Check out:
• 20 West
• Café Nola
• First Watch
• Juliette’s Bistro (Omni Hotel)
• MLG Jax
• River City Brewery
• SHOR Seafood & Grill (Hyatt Hotel)
Shopping & Beauty: #TreatYourself
Give your mom the day off by sending her to the spa, shopping and grabbing a sweet treat!
• Sweet Pete’s Candy
• Wolf & Cub– vintage finds including jewelry, clothing and more!
• Bellezza Nails Spa
Fun Around #DTJax: You Only Live Once
Mother’s Day is a fine time to take your mom on a guided boat tour of Jacksonville’s St. John’s River. If she’s adventurous, she might love to spend the day kayaking, sailing or fishing!
Museums
o Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
o Museum of Science and History (MOSH)
Self-guided tours of #DTJax Murals Water Activities o St. Johns River Taxi o Kracken Cycle Boats • Go Tuckin’ Tours
Nightlife & Events: Leave the Kids at Home
7th Annual Jacksonville Dance Theatre in Concert
Saturday May 11th at 8 p.m.
Jacksonville’s own critically acclaimed professional modern dance company returns to present its 7th annual dance concert at The Florida Theatre! It’s a show you won’t want to miss! Tickets available here.
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band Sunday May 12th at 7:30 p.m.
Be sure to enjoy a great performance from Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet at Daily’s Place and rock out to some great hits! Get your tickets here.
Here’s to all of the moms out there! May we humbly say that you’re simply the #BESTMOMEVER. Thank you all for everything you do every day.
Don’t forget to check out our Events Calendar for everything going on in #DTJax as well as our Directory to learn more about all the restaurants, shops and nightlife spots to enjoy. And of course, if you’re coming downtown and don’t know where to park don’t worry! Check out parkdtjax.com for helpful information!