Treat Mom with Gifts, Dining, Shopping and More for Mother’s Day 2023 in Gainesville and Alachua County

Celebrate mom in Gainesville and Alachua County. Scroll down for Mother’s Day event ideas in Gainesville and Alachua County including delectable dining, gift markets, nature tours and more.

colorful flower blooms

Free Admission for All Moms at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Sunday, May 14, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
24 major plant collections span 68 acres. The gardens feature the largest public display of bamboo in Florida and the largest herb garden in the southeast.

auk market outdoor vendors

Browse Craft Vendors at the Mother’s Day May Market at The AUK Market
Sunday, May 14, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

art market at artisans guild

Muffins and Mimosas Art Market at Artisans Guild Gallery
Sunday, May 14, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

lazy river at kulaqua river ranch

Kulaqua River Ranch Community Day, Free Admission for Moms
Sunday, May 14, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

U-Pick Flowers at Mother’s Day at The Bryer Patch
Sunday, May 14, 2 p.m. – sundown

Mother’s Day Brunch at Sweetwater Branch Inn
Sunday, May 14, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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