{"id":302827,"date":"2026-05-06T17:27:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T17:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/302827\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T17:27:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T17:27:11","slug":"mothers-day-in-sacramento-7-fun-activities-around-the-region-that-arent-brunch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/302827\/","title":{"rendered":"Mother\u2019s Day in Sacramento: 7 fun activities around the region (that aren\u2019t brunch)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you miss out on that brunch reservation Mom was hoping to snag this weekend? We\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n<p>If Mother\u2019s Day snuck up on you this year, there\u2019s still time to make fun plans without a difficult reservation.<\/p>\n<p>Though brunch is a classic for celebrating the most important women in our lives, the Sacramento region has a wide variety of other activities going on this Mother\u2019s Day weekend, from sporting events to a fruit-filled festival.<\/p>\n<p>Whether Mom prefers to sleep in or wants to make plans for the morning, here are seven things to do in the Sacramento area this Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Sacramento activities for Mother\u2019s DayPaint and sip<\/p>\n<p>Address: Multiple locations<\/p>\n<p>Time: Various times<\/p>\n<p>For a hands-on activity to bond with Mom and bring home a memory of the day spent together, take her to a paint and sip hosted at a number of spots throughout the capital region.<\/p>\n<p>In East Sacramento, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/porchlightbrewingco\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Porchlight Brewing Co.,;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Porchlight Brewing Co.,<\/a> 866 57th St., will have an evening <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/mothers-day-paint-and-sip-tickets-1987645593476?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:paint and sip session;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">paint and sip session<\/a> starting at 6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets for the brewery\u2019s event cost $40 plus online fees, and admission includes all necessary painting supplies, one free beer or cocktail and a complimentary dessert.<\/p>\n<p>If Sunday is already filled up, some spots have paint and sip nights scheduled on Saturday. Elk Grove\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankshotsac.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Bank Shot;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">The Bank Shot<\/a>, 8535 Elk Grove Blvd., has a family-friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/lets-sip-paint-and-celebrate-mom-tickets-1987565746652?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\u201cLet\u2019s Sip, Paint, and Celebrate Mom!\u201d;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">\u201cLet\u2019s Sip, Paint, and Celebrate Mom!\u201d<\/a> event 2-4 p.m. Saturday, with painting materials and one free drink included in every $38 ticket.<\/p>\n<p>DIY jewelry making<\/p>\n<p>Address: 805 Riverfront St., West Sacramento<\/p>\n<p>Time: noon-2 p.m. Sunday<\/p>\n<p>Local jewelry business <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/seodra_jewelry\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Seodra Jewelry;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Seodra Jewelry<\/a> is hosting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/mothers-day-diy-jewelry-making-tickets-1988685672380?aff=ebdssbdestsearch#location\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:clay earring workshop;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">clay earring workshop<\/a> in West Sacramento for Mother\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n<p>According to the event host, no experience is required to participate, and all admissions include the required materials. Tickets are available online, with early-bird pricing at $35 until Thursday. General sale tickets after Thursday will cost $39 per person.<\/p>\n<p>East Sacramento Garden Tour<\/p>\n<p>Address: 3535 M St., Sacramento<\/p>\n<p>Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday<\/p>\n<p>Visit beautiful local gardens, sip on some wine and support a local elementary school with Mom on Sunday in East Sacramento.<\/p>\n<p>The annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastsacgardentour.com\/about\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:East Sacramento Garden Tour;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">East Sacramento Garden Tour<\/a>, supporting the David Lubin Elementary School, includes a self-guided walking tour of six elaborate gardens around the area of the elementary school, plus additional gardens and a small cafe and boutique hosted on the David Lubin Elementary campus.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets for the walking tour plus access to the school\u2019s market cost $25 online or $30 in person on the event day. Children ages 12 and under get in for free.<\/p>\n<p>The school fundraising team is also setting up a wine garden at the nearby Sutter Lawn Tennis Club, 3951 N St. Admission to the wine garden includes a four-pour wine tasting, and the first 100 visitors will get a souvenir wine glass.<\/p>\n<p>Wine garden tickets cost $25 online ahead of time or $30 on the day of the event, and guests can purchase a combo ticket for the walking tour and wine garden for $50 online.<\/p>\n<p>Raffle tickets with prizes from local businesses will be for sale, costing $5 each or five for $20. All proceeds from admissions and raffle ticket sales will help fun art, music and STEM programs at the East Sacramento elementary school, according to the event\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Participants in the annual East Sacramento Garden Tour get a look at the David Lubin home and garden in 2016. The tour benefits the school named for Lubin. \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1140\" height=\"765\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3c24e61880f6d90f16f7de38aabea1e7.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Participants in the annual East Sacramento Garden Tour get a look at the David Lubin home and garden in 2016. The tour benefits the school named for Lubin. <\/p>\n<p>Placer County Garden Tour<\/p>\n<p>Address: Various locations in Roseville<\/p>\n<p>Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday<\/p>\n<p>Out in Roseville, the University of California Master Gardeners of Placer County is hosting its 39th annual <a href=\"https:\/\/ucanr.edu\/site\/uc-master-gardeners-placer-county\/article\/39th-annual-mothers-day-tour\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:local garden tour on Mother\u2019s Day;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">local garden tour on Mother\u2019s Day<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For $20 per person \u2014 or free for children under 12 \u2014 guests can visit six master gardener-created gardens in Placer County. The private gardens feature California native wildflowers, French-inspired floral displays, butterfly gardens and more thoughtful details.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are available online at the UC Master Gardeners of Placer County website or in-person at three Green Acres Nursery &amp; Supply stores in Auburn, Roseville and Rocklin.<\/p>\n<p>Golden State Valkyries watch party<\/p>\n<p>Address: 1610 R St., Suite 130, Sacramento<\/p>\n<p>Time: 5:30 p.m. Sunday<\/p>\n<p>Though it\u2019s not specific to Mother\u2019s Day, moms who love the WNBA can bring the whole family to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtownsac.org\/events\/monarch-matchups-wnba-watch-parties-golden-state-valkyries-vs-phoenix-mercury\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Bambina\u2019s in downtown Sacramento;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Bambina\u2019s in downtown Sacramento<\/a> to watch the Golden State Valkyries face off against the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday evening.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/monarch.matchups\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Monarch Matchups;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Monarch Matchups<\/a> WNBA watch party community \u2014 named after the championship-winning but now-defunct Sacramento Monarchs WNBA team \u2014 is kicking off its first season with a pizza party at the pie shop in the Ice Blocks starting at 5:30 p.m., according to the group\u2019s Instagram. The organizers said in a post that they plan to host watch events every few weeks at Bambina\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>No tickets or basketball knowledge are required to attend.<\/p>\n<p>BerryFest Strawberry Festival<\/p>\n<p>Address: 1250 East Gum Ave., Woodland<\/p>\n<p>Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday<\/p>\n<p>A local Mother\u2019s Day weekend tradition, <a href=\"https:\/\/thestrawberryfest.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:BerryFest;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">BerryFest<\/a> returns to the Yolo County Fairgrounds this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Families can enjoy the signature strawberry pancake breakfast starting at 8 a.m., with rides, games, live music and more starting throughout the morning. A car show, strawberry cooking demos, a farmer\u2019s market and a craft fair are among the popular events ongoing during the festival.<\/p>\n<p>Moms can even get a respite from the festivities at the \u201cMom\u2019s Retreat\u201d area, according to the festival website.<\/p>\n<p>Early-bird admissions cost $15 for visitors aged 14-59 and $7 for guests aged 6-13 and 60+. Children aged 5 and under, veterans and active military members get in for free. Ticket discounts end Wednesday, and full-price tickets will be on sale while supplies last, according to the festival website.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the plethora of berry celebrations, guests can also purchase tickets to the <a href=\"https:\/\/thestrawberryfest.com\/berryjam-monster-truck-show\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:BerryJam Monster Truck Show;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">BerryJam Monster Truck Show<\/a>, starting at noon on both days of the festival. Tickets are on sale now, costing $35 for guests aged 14 and up and $30 for children aged 3-13, with free entry for toddlers 2 and younger. Pre-sale tickets for the monster truck show are $15 off ahead of the weekend, according to the festival\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<p>K Street Market<\/p>\n<p>Address: 1002 Second St., Sacramento<\/p>\n<p>Time: noon-6 p.m. Sunday<\/p>\n<p>Every Sunday in spring and early summer, the Old Sacramento Waterfront turns <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oldsacramento.com\/seasonal-activities\/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExV3hCUGUyV2xzM1Nmc216VnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4AfyaUn9X469YJG8ic0Go1Jd502FHJNrfGdzYCOpTdC5RGG2eh3iMGrjeBUg_aem_KdOA6hTIlMeTJz-M4G6Jyw#post-7736\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:K Street into a free, open-air market;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">K Street into a free, open-air market<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Local vendors, food pop-ups, lawn games and more will be available throughout the afternoon of Mother\u2019s Day for families to enjoy time with Mom. The weekly markets run on Sundays through June 28.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Did you miss out on that brunch reservation Mom was hoping to snag this weekend? 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