When mama’s happy, everyone’s happy. So set the clock to mom time and cue the laughter and well-meaning lectures. Mothers and daughters can head to a spa night or get artsy and design a scarf while little boys can treat mom to magic and glow bowling. It’s all about her and besides, mother knows best…
Mother/Daughter Spa Night
Cedar Tree Birth and Wellness
915 Cherry St., Grand Rapids
May 16, 6-9 p.m.
$45 per mother/daughter pair
crowninglotus.com/store
This event designed to pamper and connect mothers and daughters (or girl in your life) provides the opportunity to bond over more than nail polish colors. “I am the mother of a daughter and I wanted something more enriching to do,” says Juliea Paige, founder of Crowning Lotus Doula Services and co-founder of Cedar Tree Birth and Wellness. “It’s all about intention for us. We’re always thinking about creative ways to take things to a deeper level.” Held at Cedar Tree Birth and Wellness and described as a meaningful way to create memories with your daughter, this event includes a facial steam, henna, guided meditation, bonding exercises, a sweet sharing circle moment and the creative activity of making an herbal bath together with daughters picking ingredients. Nourishing and indulgent snacks are on hand including dark chocolate, veggies and hummus as well as homemade teas and elixirs at this laid-back event that’s spa-like and fun for young girls ages 7 and up. “I think people are hungry for it. Childhood is short. We need to value the time we have together.” There is a Facebook page for the event under Mother/Daughter Spa Night.
Sunday Afternoon Glow Bowling
BAM! Bowling
478 E. 16th St., Holland
May 25, noon-5 p.m.
$9 for two games and shoes
gobamgo.com, (616) 392-7086
Get in on the rock & glow bowling show at BAM! Bowling in Holland. Enjoy some special time with the whole family or just mom in this party zone offered every Sunday afternoon. This show goes beyond bowling with large video screens, black lights, fog, laser lights and disco balls to liven things up. There are even mom-approved music videos on the big screens because you know she’s always watching. “Kids love knocking something down,” says Owner Phil Huffman. “They are encouraged to create a mess.” Have fun with mom and stay active in a physical activity many ages can participate in. “You don’t have to be a pro bowler, little kids ages 3 or 4 years old are bowling with their moms and grandmas. It’s a pretty universal activity.” From ball ramps to bumpers on every lane and lighter balls, there’s even monster bowl games made for preschoolers so they don’t lose their attention span. Heck, there’s food too so poor mom gets a kitchen break.
Mom and Me Silk Scarf Painting
Inspirations of Art Studio
6504 28th St., Suite C, Grand Rapids
May 2, 1-2 p.m.
$25
inspirationsofartstudio.com, (616) 432-3069
Here’s something for just you and mom. Come create a special memory with your child while they create a masterpiece for you. Inspirations of Art Studio offer this special bonding time with mom as she draws a design on a scarf followed by the child and mom painting the scarf using watercolor techniques. “Kids get to paint with their mom and splatter paint and just have fun,” says Owner Dana Bradt. The class, geared for ages two and up is the perfect Mother’s Day activity and fun outing. The artistic afternoon is a great way to create memories and “working moms can wear the scarf and have a piece of their child with them.” Participants are asked to wear old clothes.
The Magical Adventures of Merlin
The Parish Theatre at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre
426 S. Park St., Kalamazoo
May 9-17, show times at 9:30 a.m., noon, 1, 2,4 and 7:30 p.m.
kazoocivic.com, (269) 343-1313
Mom knows how to bring a little magic into your life, wouldn’t you say? Little boys will love spending time with mom, as well as some magicians and knights in the story of young magician Merlin and Arthur, another young lad destined to be king. Through a magical twist of fate, both boys become friends but the question looms whether Merlin will choose his lifelong dream of magic or friendship with Arthur. Also, will Arthur pull the sword from the stone and become king? “There will be some actual magic tricks and some scenery magic will happen,” said Director Nicki Poer. From magical surprises to sword fighting, this musical production is an enchanting and bewitching tale the whole family will enjoy. “The music is very big and exciting and adds to the plot of the play. The singing is just wonderful.”
