6 Mother’s Day Activities in Greater Kalamazoo

WHAT: Take a stroll in the great outdoors, you and mom will see and learn to identify some of Kalamazoo's most beautiful wildflowers.
WHEN: 2 p.m. May 10
WHERE: Kalamazoo Nature Center's DeLano Homestead parking lot, 555 West E Ave., Kalamazoo
COST: $
CONTACT: (269) 381-1574

WHAT: Is mom a Civil War buff? Kalamazoo Valley Museum has a free exhibit on how the people of Kalamazoo County lived through the Civil War.
WHEN: Mon. - Thurs. & Sat. 9 am - 5 pm; Fri. 9 am - 9 pm; Sun. & Holidays 1 - 5 pm
WHERE: Kalamazoo Valley Museum, 230 N. Rose St., Kalamazoo
COST: Free
CONTACT: (269) 373-7990

WHAT: Moscow-trained pianist Gleb Ivanov has played Carnegie Hall and the Louvre in Paris.
WHEN: 4 to 5:45 p.m. May 10
WHERE: Wellspring Theater, Epic Center, 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo
COST: $
CONTACT: (269) 342-1166

WHAT: Does mom love spending time with the kids and grandkids? The Kalamazoo Symphony will be perfoming music from "Peter and the Wolf" and others.
WHEN: May 9 10 a.m. and noon.
WHERE: Kalamazoo Public Library, 315 S. Rose St., Kalamazoo
COST: Free
CONTACT: (269) 349-7759

WHAT: It's the first event of the season at Gilmore Car Museum. Bring your classic car to show off or just show up to check out the hot rods. Mom will get some sun strolling around the grounds.
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 9
WHERE: Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W Hickory Rd., Hickory Corners
COST: This season opening event is only $8 per person if you show your ride, spectators see the entire museum and car show for $12 per person.
CONTACT: (269) 671-5089

WHAT: If Mom would rather see the cars go fast, head out to Kalamazoo Speedway for the second race of the season on Saturday night.
WHEN: Racing Starts at 6:30 p.m. May 9
WHERE: Kalamazoo Speedway, 7656 Ravine Road, Kalamazoo
COST: Adults $12; Teens 10-15 $8; Kids 6-9 $2; Kids 5 & younger free.
CONTACT: (269) 349-3978