Spring flowers are in bloom just in time for Mother’s Day! You can stop and smell the roses on your way to one of these Mother’s Day events occurring in the Lansing area this Sunday, May 8. We’ve also picked out a few places you can purchase a last-minute gift!
Events
Kellogg Center Brunch, 9: 30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Once again the Kellogg Center is hosting a Mother’s Day brunch in The State Room. Dishes include a shrimp and white cheddar omelet, MSU organic pork loin, and teriyaki glazed salmon.
Mothers with younger children can spend a fun day at Potter Park Zoo! Mothers receive free admittance.
Lansing City Market Tea Party, 3 – 5 p.m.
The whole family can dress up for a classy tea party on the banks of the Grand River. The event will include live music and crafts.
Gifts
The Spartan Bookstore isn’t just for students. The store had an abundance of clothing, accessories and even electronics just right for mom.
Treat yourself and your mom to delicious Dairy Store ice cream on Mother’s Day. You could also pick up some of the store’s MSU-made cheese!
The Surplus Store has a wide array of items that you often can’t find at the mall. Current items for sale include a Lower Peninsula Cutting Board, a clutch , and plenty of MSU collectibles.
Many of the supplies found at University Stores are for more practical purposes. However, the store also sells a great deal of MSU merchandise, including earrings, mugs and clothing.
There aren’t any shows at the Wharton Center on Mother’s Day, but you can present your mom with tickets to some upcoming ones! “The Bridges of Madison County” is playing May 19–22, and “The Moth Mainstage,” a series of storytelling performances, is June 9.