The city offers many opportunities for the entire family to enjoy preparing for Mother’s Day. Below is just a sample of the events planned in the coming weeks. For a complete list view the Mother’s Day Events Calendar. Advance registration is required so please call ahead to pre-register.

Spring Craft Show (all ages)
Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free admission. Vendors $15 table rental, $20 with electricity.
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., (702) 229-6359.
About 25 talented crafters will sell their creations. You may find the perfect Mother’s Day gift!

Mother’s Day Brunch & Talent Show (all ages)
Saturday, May 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fee: $10
Gibson Community School, 3990 W. Washington Ave., (702) 229-5096.

Mother’s Day Pen Bouquet Workshop (ages 7 to 15)
Tuesday, May 8, 6 to 7 p.m.
Fee: $5
Rafael Rivera Community Center, 2900 E. Stewart Ave., (702) 229-4600.
Create a colorful bouquet made of pens for your special lady.

Mother’s Day Craft Workshop (ages 4 to 10)
Tuesday, May 8, 7 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $2
Clark Community School, 3074 Arville St., (702) 365-9272.

Mother’s Day Gift Workshop (ages 4 to 10)
Wednesday, May 9, 4 to 5 p.m. Register by May 2.
Fee: $5
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Ave., (702) 229-2542.
Make wonderful gifts for your special someone.

Pampering Mom Workshop (ages 6 to 15)
Wednesday, May 9, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Fee: $15
Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Road, (702) 229-2482.
The kids will make a special treat that will pamper mom.

Mother’s Day Luncheon (all ages)
Friday, May 11, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $2
East Las Vegas Community Senior Center Ballroom, 250 North Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Children, bring your mothers, or mothers, bring your children, to celebrate Mother’s Day with a delicious meal, activities and entertainment provided by the center staff.

Mother’s Day Brunch and Fashion Show (all ages)
Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m. to noon
Fee: $3 in advance; $5 at the door
West Community Center, 2050 Sapphire Stone Ave., (702) 229-5080.
Show mom your appreciation by treating her to a morning of fun, food and fashion.

For Your Mom Craft (ages 5 to 8)
Saturday, May 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fee: $10
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100.
The kids make a special surprise for mom or grandma.

Mommy Day Dance (all ages)
Saturday, May 12, 4 to 6 p.m.
Fee: $10 Mom + 1 child; $15 Mom and 2+ children
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100.
Bring mom for an afternoon of dancing and fun. Special prize basket raffles just for mom.

2nd Annual Mother’s Day Dinner & Dance (adults)
Music by Carl Grove Combo
Saturday, May 12, 6-10 p.m.
Tickets:  $25 advance purchase only, limited seating.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 South Brush Street, (702) 229-6383.
Get a jump on Mother’s Day with a special, catered buffet dinner and dance music of yesterday played by saxophonist Grove, trumpet and flugelhorn player Dick Guider, drummer Bob Grundy and keyboardist Peter Urquidi. Marsha K provides vocals.

Mother’s Day Lunch and Concert (all ages)
Walt Boenig Big Band
Sunday, May 13, noon lunch, 2 p.m. concert
Tickets: $15 lunch, advance purchase only; concert free, tickets required
Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, (702) 229-6211
This annual event is always a full house, so get your tickets early. Enjoy a pre-concert, catered lunch and then listen to favorite standards from yesteryear. 

Sweet Mom’s Day (all ages)
Sunday, May 13, noon to 6 p.m.
Fee: Ages 0-3 free, $1 ages 4-17, $2 ages 18-49, $1.50 ages 50+.
Municipal Pool, 431 East Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6309.
Free recreational swimming for mother when accompanied by her children.