Celebrate mom with these Mother Day events in the Columbia area

Mother's Day historically is a holiday that has both religious and secular origins. In its current day iteration, it has become a day in which to celebrate the maternal figures in a person's life, whether or not they are related by blood.

A variety of events this weekend, mostly happening Sunday, will give a chance for mothers, their children and families to come together or even give mothers a chance to have some fun apart with other mothers.

Mother's Day classes at Sawdust Studios

Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Road in Columbia, has two classes available Friday and Saturday where participants can make either a recipe book holder or baking board, respectively. Preregistration is needed for either class.

The recipe book holder class is 6-8 p.m. Friday.

"Under the guidance of skilled instructors, you'll learn woodworking techniques while bonding over shared creativity. Whether you're crafting alongside your mom or crafting for her, this experience promises to be both meaningful and fun," Sawdust Studios said on event pages.

The baking board class is from 2:30-5 p.m. Saturday. Baking boards are typically a flat, rectangular surface used for working dough. They sometimes have a special lip for added stability against a counter top.

Weekend Mother's Day brunch events

Missouri State Museum will host Tea at the Landing, a Mother's Day tea party starting 11 a.m. Saturday at the Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, south side of the Lohman Building at 100 Jefferson St. in Jefferson City. Event registration is available through the Missouri State Parks events site, iCampMO. While free, space is limited.

"Break out your white gloves and fancy hats for an old fashioned tea party to celebrate Missouri's mothers. Enjoy sipping specialty teas and snacking on tea party-themed foods while listening to historic site staff speak on the history of Mother's Day and life as a Missouri mother in years gone by," the Facebook event page notes.

Guests can then partake in a a game of croquet, spend a few minutes at the shadow puppet theatre, take photos in front of the decorative flower arbor or take a leisurely stroll around the Governor's Garden and Missouri Capitol grounds. More information is available by calling 573-751-4127.

Love you a Brunch! will happen 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at The Atrium, 20 N. 10th St., in Columbia. Tickets for adults (13 and older) or children (4-12) are needed. Those three and under enter free. For those 21 and older a ticket also provides one "Mom-osa."

A photo booth, coloring station and live music by the Harpist, Maria D. Trevor are available at the event. Vendors Blooms and Wishes Flower Truck and Leslie Oakley Permanent Jewelry will be onsite as well providing products at an additional cost.

Salty Hummingbird is providing a Mother's Day Breakfaststarting 10 a.m. Sunday at 120 W. Main St. in Bunceton. Waffles and Pancake with bacon and sausage and fresh fruit will be served breakfast charcuterie style. Tickets are $17.50 per person or $10 for those 10 years old or younger. There is an option to buy a Salty Hummingbird cup with fresh squeezed orange or a "Mom-osa" for an additional charge.

Dive Bar will host a Mother's Day Brunch buffet 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, 1116 Business Loop 70 E. in Columbia. Cocktails and live music also available. While reservations are not required, they still can be made through the Dive Bar website.

While not strictly brunch, Six Mile Ordinary distillery will host a Mom-mosa Bingo 1-4 p.m. Sunday, 700 Fay St. in Columbia. One bingo board is provided for the cost a cocktail. An extra bingo board can be purchased for $5. Several bingo rounds will take place, with prizes getting better toward the end. Various Bloody Mary mixes will be available for purchase, as well.

Goat Yoga; a family bike ride; ceramics class; Mommy and me tea

Goat Yoga of Missouri will host two sessions at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Sunday respectively at 11805 E. Judy School Road in Columbia. No yoga experience necessary to give the perfect surprise to the animal loving mom figure in your life, the Facebook event page notes. Tickets can be purchased through TicketLeap. Guests should arrive 15 minutes early for registration. Guests can bring their own mat or rent one for an additional charge.

As part of Local Motion's week of Bike, Walk and Wheel events, it will host a Family Day Fun Ride starting 2 p.m. Sunday from Sentinel Park in The Arcade District, 1214 Eugenia St. Registration is available online and check-in starts 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Participants can either take the 3-mile bike riding route that starts and ends from Sentinel Park, or the shorter self-guided walking route. A small obstacle course will be available for children to practice their bike skills. Broadway Diner is providing hot dogs for participants after they complete their ride.

Access Arts will host a Mother's Day date night ceramics class 4-6 p.m. Sunday. Space is limited to six participants at the 2109 Cottle Drive, Suite 113, studio. The cost of the event covers two individuals. Bring your child, your partner, a friend, or someone you would love to get creative with to learn how to craft a mug, planter or some other ceramics piece, Access Arts notes. No prior experience is needed. Participants can pick up their projects roughly three to six weeks afterward to allow for firing and glazing time if they want to keep one item they make.

There were nine spots left as of Monday for a Mommy and Me Tea 4 p.m. May 13 at Tiny Town Play Cafe, 901 E. Nifong Blvd, Suite B (the lower level of El Maguey restaurant). Sandwiches, fruit, desserts and drinks are provided as part of the registration cost. Guests also can participate in a Mother's Day activity for little ones. Play time is available before and after the tea. A photo backdrop is available, as well.

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Charles Dunlap covers local government, community stories and other general subjects for the Tribune. You can reach him at cdunlap@columbiatribune.com or @CD_CDT on Twitter. Subscribe to support vital local journalism.

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