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.

Mother’s Day Gifts Workshop (ages 5-18)
Wednesday, May 7, 5 to 6:15 p.m.
Fee: $3
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Ave., (702) 229-2542.
Make mom a special gift for Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day Family Fun Workshop (all ages)
Wednesday, May 7, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $5 for family, includes supplies and light refreshments.
Centennial Hills Community Center Community Room, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-6729.
Bring one or two pictures of mom and family to use in a scrapbook collage. Make a great gift.

Pamper Me! (ages 50+)
Thursday, May 8, 9 a.m. Pre-registration required.
Fee: $5, includes light refreshments.
East Las Vegas Community Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
A day of pampering for ladies, including a relaxing massage and information on makeup coloring/style.

Magical Mother’s Day (ages 3-15)
Thursday, May 8; 5 to 6 p.m. ages 3-6; 6 to 7 p.m. ages 6-15.
Fee: $15
Johnson Community School, 340 Villa Monterey, (702) 229-6175.
Children make a gift for mom. The day ends with a small snack for mothers.

Mother’s Day Brunch (ages 50+)
Friday, May 9, 11 a.m. Reservations required no later than May 7.
Fee: $3
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Enjoy breakfast crepes, fresh fruit and pastries.
 
Mother’s Day Celebration (ages 3-12, plus adults)
Friday, May 9, 5 to 6 p.m.
Fee: $15
Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Road, (702) 229-2482.
Moms, grandmas, aunts and children can spend a special hour together.

Kids’ Night Out (ages 3-12)
Friday, May 9; 5 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $12
Johnson Community School, 340 Villa Monterey, (702) 229-6175.
Children enjoy a Mother’s Day-themed evening of crafts, games and pizza. Must be potty trained.

Mother’s Day Dinner and Dance (adults only)
Gene White Octet, Vocals by Swing Patrol
Saturday, May 10, 6 to 10 p.m.
Tickets:  $20, advance purchase only.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 South Brush St., (702) 229-6383.
Bring the special woman in your life for an evening of dancing to favorite tunes from yesteryear and dine on a buffet dinner catered by At Your Service.

Family Fun Dance — Celebrate Mom! (all ages)
Saturday, May 10, 7 to 10 p.m.
Tickets: $3; children 5 and younger free
East Las Vegas Community Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Bring the family for a pre-Mother’s Day evening of dancing, dance and singing contests, and light refreshments. 

Mayor’s Mother’s Day Lunch and Concert (all ages)
Walt Boenig Big Band
Sunday, May 11; Lunch at noon, concert at 2 p.m.
Lunch tickets:  $20, advance purchase only.
Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, (702) 229-6211.
This annual event is always a full house. A catered lunch precedes the concert of familiar standards.  Call 229-2321 for lunch reservations. Concert is free, but tickets are required and available May 11, first come, first served.

Mom & Me Princess Party (ages 2-12, plus mom)
Tuesday, May 13; 4 to 5 p.m. ages 2-5; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. ages 6-12.
Fee: $15
Johnson Community School, 340 Villa Monterey, (702) 229-6175.
All young ladies and their mothers will make princess doll cakes and magic wands. Dress in your finest attire for a grand tea party to complete the day. Be a princess for a day – moms included!