5-05-2022 6:44pm

What to Do Around Westwood this Mother's Day Weekend - Friday, May 6th to Sunday, May 8th

Darlene Cancell Editor

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay.

Sunday, May 8, 2022 is Mother's Day! Below is a selection of easy to access, local events around Westwood to help you plan for your Mother's Day weekend. This article is written with Mother's Day in mind, but the activities are also great for folks who are just interested in some local entertainment.

Introduce Mom to a taste of utopian, sustainable living at Mass Hort's Micro-Topia, or fill her garden with flowers from St. John Episcopal's annual plant sale.

If she's outdoorsy, take her fishing at Westwood's Fishing Derby, hiking with Westwood Community Trails, run together at Medfield's Run Like a Maverick 5K and Pancake Breakfast, or join her for yoga at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum.

If she's an art lover, Westwood Artists is having a pop-up sale and the Museum of Fine Art in Boston offers free admission on Sunday.

Animal lovers and music lovers also have options, too, with opportunities for free zoo admission and a dinner with live music.

And who doesn't love a freebie that's a gift to every reader in the family? Saturday is Free Comic Book Day at New England Comics in Norwood.

Have another activity that isn't included here? Tell us about it by leaving a comment.

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Micro-Topia - Fri May 6, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Mass Hort

Micro-Topia at The Garden at Elm Bank is an opportunity to learn from master chefs and a mixologist, attend a gardening lecture, tour Tiny Houses for inspiration, and wander the gardens. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. Admission is free to Mass Hort members and kids under 12 years-old and $20 for everyone else. [more details]

Live New England Country and Folk Music - Fri May 6, 6:00 pm

The Greenhouse at Lookout Farm

Enjoy live music from Willie Darling while dining at The Greenhouse at Lookout Farm. [more details]

Westwood Annual Fishing Derby - Sat May 7, 7:00 am to 11:00 am

Buckmaster Pond

Westwood's annual Fishing Derby will once again be held at Buckmaster Pond, on Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Registration for the Youth Division (ages 15 and under) is free, and there will be prizes for all participants. Adults (ages 16 and up) pay a $10 entry fee and compete for a cash prize. [more details]

Westwood Artists Spring Sale - Sat May 7, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Decor & More

Westwood Artists hosts its first sale of the season outdoors in front of Decor & More. All artwork is handmade by Westwood Artists - one of a kind and perfect for a Mother's Day gift. [more details]

Spring Plant Sale - Sat May 7, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

St. John's Episcopal Church

St. John's Episcopal Church is holding its annual Plant Sale fundraiser. Perennials and annuals grown locally from a local nursery and from member gardens will be available for sale. [more details]

Westwood Community Trails Hike - Storrow Pond - Sat May 7, 10:00 am

Westwood Community Trails

Join Westwood Community Trails for a 3 to 5 mile hike around Storrow Pond in Westwood. No registration is necessary - just show up! [more details]

Free Comic Book Day - Sat May 7, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

New England Comics

The store is giving away up to two comic books per reader, on Saturday, May 7, 2022. The store officially opens at 11:00 a.m. and comic book enthusiasts are encouraged to arrive on the early side to ensure they are able to select the titles they want. Available copies include titles from the series Archie, Avengers & X-Men, Buffy, Captain Underpants, Dr. Who, Donald Duck and more. [more details]

Image by David Jackmanson from Flickr.

Run Like a Maverick 5K & Pancake Breakfast - Sun May, 8 8:00 am

The Elizabeth Schickel Foundation

The Elizabeth Schickel Foundation is hosting its Run Like a Maverick 5K run/walk, with a short Fun Run for toddlers and a one miler for older kids. The event is organized to remember Elizabeth Schickel, a student at Montrose School in Medfield, who was a "natural and relentless athlete" and "a maverick of strength and kindness."
The event includes your choice of a 5K run/walk on a stroller-friendly course. [more details]

Mother's Day at the MFA - Sun May 8, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Museum of Fine Arts

The Highland Foundation invites moms and everyone else to visit Boston's MFA for free in honor of Mother's Day!
Tickets are available in-person on a first-come, first-served basis. [more details]

Family Yoga in the Park at DeCordova - Sun May 8, 10:30 am

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

Kids and families can appreciate mom by joining her in one of her favorite activities, Family Yoga in the Park. [more details]

Yoga in the Park by Dennis Sylvester Hurd from Flickr.

Free Zoo Admission for Moms - Sun May 8, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Franklin Park Zoo or Stone Zoo

There is free admission to Stone Zoo and Franklin Zoo for moms on Mother's Day! While mothers don't need to bother with tickets, their companions should be sure to purchase tickets online, in advance. [more details]