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Mother's Day 2025 is on Sunday, May 11. All around the Reno area, you'll find Mother's Day full of opportunities to treat Mom and show her what a special lady she is. In addition to these activities, don't forget about taking Mom out for "Mother's Day Brunch and Dining in Reno and Sparks."

Sunday, May 10 - 11, 2025. Bring Mom to the Nevada Museum of Art on her day to enjoy the Sunday Brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. With paid admission, you can also tour the Museum and view the exhibits. Need a gift for Mom? The Museum Store is open for both online and in-person shopping. Museum members save 10%. Saturday, May 10, is Hands ON! Second Saturday, with free admission all day and lots of family activities to enjoy with Mom.

Sunday, May 11, 2025, 12 noon to 5 p.m. The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum will be open on Mother's Day. Mom might enjoy exploring this exciting place with the kids. There's always plenty of entertaining and educational things to do for both adults and children. The craft of the day in Spark!Lab Smithsonian is "Invent a Spaceship."

Sunday, May 11, 2025, 1:05 p.m. Bring Mom out to Greater Nevada Field for a well-earned day of relaxation on Mother's Day. Receive a flower exclusively for moms as a thank you for all your love and care. It's Family Sunday with special promotions. The game is vs. the Las Vegas Aviators.

Saturday and Sunday, May 10 - 11, 2025. The Glenbrook locomotive will be offering rides up the A line during Mother's Day weekend. Adult admission is $10, free for members and kids 17 and under. On Sunday, May 11, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., go inside the Jacobsen Interpretive Center for a special Mother's Day STEAM project. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Museum is located at 2180 S. Carson Street in Carson City. (775) 687-6953.

Sunday, May 11, 2025, starting at 7 a.m. Moms on the Run is a non-profit which raises money to help northern Nevada women with cancer. The event features a 5K walk 'n talk, 5K run and 1/4 mile kidlet race. Visit the website for more details and to register online. This event will be at the new Hug High School, 3530 Sullivan Lane in Sparks. NO DOGS.

Sunday, May 11, 2025, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Boutique is brought to you by Riverside Farmers Market. It will be at 2055 Idlewild Dr., Idlewild Park in Reno. This fun day out with Mom will feature 100+ local artists and artisans, kid's play village, free yoga classes, food trucks, family photos, live music and much more. Visit the website for lots more details.

Just about every Mom likes movies. You might treat her to a fancy show at the IMAX theater in Sparks or take her to any of numerous theaters throughout the area.. For an out-of-this-world experience, take her to the Fleischmann Planetarium.

Saturday and Sunday, May 10 - 11, 2025. Make this Mother’s Day weekend a time to remember by taking Mom out on a fun-filled day on the V & T Railway – Carson City to Virginia City 24 mile round trip. Experience something as unique as she is with our steam train rides. Escape to Virginia City and enjoy spectacular scenery and authentic Wild West history as you treat mom to the great brunch and shopping offerings in Virginia City. Complementary coffee, mimosa at the Depot, and pastries for everyone. Tickets are $65 for adults, $45 for children ages 2 to 15 and free for kids 2 and under when sitting on an adult's lap. Also available are VIP tables and private rooms for up to 15 people. Visit the website for more ticket information and to buy tickets online. Trains depart the Eastgate Depot for Virginia City at 10 a.m. and the return trip departs at 3 p.m. No dogs allowed except service dogs.

Saturday and Sunday, May 10 - 11, 2025. Treat Mom to a cruise aboard the MS Dixie II and enjoy spectacular views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada mountains. Daytime scenic cruises and sunset dinner cruises are available both days. Visit the website for details on the various options. The M.S. Dixie II sails from Zephyr Cove, on the Nevada side a few miles from Stateline and South Lake Tahoe.

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