2012 Champaign-Urbana Mother’s Day Guide

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13, and there are plenty of Champaign-Urbana events and activities to celebrate mom and all she does for you.

Do you need a low-cost way for your kids to make a few gifts? Want to pick up a new book at the library? Or maybe you’d like to take your family out to eat (there are plenty of Kids Eat Free deals on Sundays!)?

Don't miss the Pretty in Pink mother-daughter tea on Sunday, May 6 at the iHotel!

We’ve collected Mother’s Day related events happening in and around Champaign-Urbana. Many of them involve gift-making opportunities so kids can show they appreciate mom, grandma, aunts, caregivers — whomever they want. Best of all, some are FREE.

Thank you to Pretty In Pink for sponsoring this guide. Don’t miss the Second Annual
Mother Daughter Tea on Sunday, May 6, at 2 p.m at the iHotel. Join Pretty In Pink for a Tea-liteful afternoon with that special girl in your life! You’ll be treated to delicious refreshments, create unique crafts, and you’ll remember the special event with a photo of you and your girl. Tickets are $30 for mother and Daughter; $10 for each additional guest under age 11, $15 for age 12 – adult. To purchase tickets or for more information contact Meredith Shobe at (217) 898-5407 or visit www.prettyinpinkparties.biz.

Did we miss your event? Let us know in the comments or Submit an Event here. Check back as we may add more:

Friday, May 4, 6 – 8 p.m.: The Knack Family Event: Make a frame for Mother’s Day. Free decorating supplies with purchase of frame. Ages 3 and up, at Michaels Crafts in Champaign.

Saturday, May 5: Kids 5-12 can build a planter box (plant not included) at the Home Depot Kid’s Workshop from 9 a.m. to noon. No registration is required.

Saturday, May 5, 1 – 3 p.m.: The Knack Family Event: Mother’s Day Butterfly Card. Free make-it take it, no purchase necessary, while supplies last. Ages 3 and up, at Michaels Crafts in Champaign.

Sunday, May 6, 2 p.m.: Second Annual Mother Daughter Tea on Sunday, May 6, at 2 p.m at the iHotel. Join Pretty In Pink for a Tea-liteful afternoon with that special girl in your life! You’ll be treated to delicious refreshments, create unique crafts, and you’ll remember the special event with a photo of you and your girl. Tickets are $30 for mother and Daughter; $10 for each additional guest under age 11, $15 for age 12 – adult. To purchase tickets or for more information contact Meredith Shobe at (217) 898-5407 or visit www.prettyinpinkparties.biz.

Wednesday, May 9, 6 – 8 p.m.: The Knack Family Event: Make a Mother’s Day mug. Free supplies with purchase of mug. Ages 3 and up at Michaels Crafts in Champaign.

Friday, May 11, 6-8 p.m.: The Knack Family Event: Make a Mother’s Day Flower Clip. Free supplies with purchase of flower clip. Ages 3 and up, at Michaels Crafts in Champaign.

Saturday, May 12: Kids can make mom a Picture Frame Planter at Lowe’s with its “Build and Grow” workshop event. Recommended age for attendees: Grades 1st – 5th. Registration required. The first 50 kids to register and be present at the store at 10 a.m. will receive a kit, aprons and googles.

Saturday, May 12: Kids 12 and under can plant a special gift for mom at Rural King in Champaign and Rantoul between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; plant and pot are free.

Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m. to noon: The Knack Family Event: Make a Mother’s Day Apron or T-Shirt. Free supplies with purchase of an apron or t-shirt. Ages 3 and up, at Michaels Crafts in Champaign.

Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m. to noon: The Knack Family Event: Make a Mother’s Day Button. Free make-it take it, no purchase necessary, while supplies last.  Ages 3 and up, at Michaels Crafts in Champaign.

Saturday, May 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: The IDEA Store’s first-ever pre-Mother’s Day “Drop & Shop” event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 12. Here’s how it works: You drop off your children (age 6 or older) in our classroom area and Education Coordinator Shauna Carey will direct them in a craft-making exercise that will result in a special, Mother’s Day take-away gift. Kids can choose from three craft-making projects: customized picture frames, decorative pins or a surprise activity/gift. Meanwhile, you’ll have the luxury of shopping in the store kid-free, at a leisurely pace. The cost per child is just $5. Pre-registration is NOT required; just show up at 11 a.m. on May 12!

Saturday, May 12, 11 a.m. to noon: Free Make-It Take it. Kids can create a personalized cupcake magnet for Mom using Crayola® Model Magic® at Jo-Ann Fabrics in Champaign. FREE – while supplies last.

Saturday, May 12, 12-2 p.m.: Daylilies for Mother’s Day at indi go Artist Co-op 9 E. University Ave. Champaign. 50 beautiful daylilies grown by Champaign County CASA’s Advocate Coordinator, 
Jim Wuersch, & Five Acre Farm Daylilies will be available
for $20. Enjoy tea, heart cupcakes, and cookies. One very prized daylily, Aggressively Feminine, will be raffled at 1 p.m., tickets are $10. Artwork from Unit 4 art teachers will be on display. All proceeds benefit Champaign 
County CASA. Sponsored by Barham Benefit Group.

Saturday and Sunday, May 12-13: Throw Momma on the Train at the Monticello Railway Museum. Make this Mother’s Day special — treat Mom to a relaxing ride with her family on the vintage train. Mothers ride FREE when accompanied by their children! Rides start at 11 a.m. Saturday, 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. See the website for times and ticket prices.

Saturday and Sunday, May 12-13: The Friends of the Champaign Library will honor moms (and aunts, daughters, and grandmas) by inviting every woman to choose a book at the FriendShop Used Book Store to take home free. No purchase necessary; some exceptions. From 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

If you know of other events, please add them to the comments section below!.