Mother’s Day weekend is upon us and you want to plan a fun adventure. Are you interested in getting outdoors without getting too far off the beaten trail? Below we have highlighted some of Birmingham’s scenic strolls, nature events, and where to enjoy a local bite to eat after!

Birmingham outings that offer the best of the city + nature:

Stroll amongst the flowers + nature at one of Birmingham’s local gardens

• Birmingham Botanical Gardens (BBG) is somewhat a hidden treasure of B’ham. There are multiple gardens to explore, all designed with a different theme, which makes it the wonderland it is. Over Mother’s Day weekend, BBG will be hosting the annual Birmingham Rose Show. Enjoy the sights and smells of various types of roses grown by exhibitors across the southeast.
  • Join us for a Mother’s Day self care morning at Birmingham Botanical Gardens Saturday May 7th with Earthkeeper  Yoga for a mindful walking experience and yoga! Details below!
    • We’ve gone ALL out to offer an amazing experience to all the mothers and caregivers for Mother’s Day!
      Join us on the Formal Lawn at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on Saturday, May 7th, from 10-11:30 am for a nature experience, gentle yoga and lots of raffle prizes!This event is F R E E but you must register on our website and you must be present to win any of the amazing raffle prizes! One prize per person. Prizes chosen by random drawing.

      Sponsors include:
      🌱 Alabama Outdoors
      🌱 Ashley Macs
      🌱 Athleta
      🌱Cala Coffee
      🌱 Flower Betty
      🌱 Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens
      🌱Honeycreeper Chocolate
      🌱 The Retreat Day Spa
      🌱 Earthkeeper Yoga

      Parking for this event will be at the Gardens’ service entrance on Cahaba Road just north of the Zoo.

      Find out all the details at earthkeeperyoga.com and register early to save your spot!

 

• Another garden near Birmingham is Aldridge Gardens in Hoover. With 30-acres of nature and art, this garden boasts a 6-acre lake and walking trail. 

Both gardens will transport you out of the city and into a nature oasis, and are free to the public!

 

*Mother’s Day gift pairing: The Hoka One One Women’s Clifton 7 is not your typical running shoe. These shoes feel like marshmallows, will give her support all day long and are as stylish +vibrant as her. She will adore you and them.

 

 

Picnic at the park 

• Take in the city views and enjoy a picnic at the park. Railroad Park is a 19-acre green space downtown that celebrates the industrial and artistic heritage of the Magic City. Pack a lunch or get takeout from a local restaurant and enjoy the day. There are walking trails, two ponds, and green space for your picnic and other activities.
  
  
• Avondale Park is located about 10 minutes outside of the main downtown. It is a 40-acre park with a walking trail around a large pond, an amphitheater, and a playground for the kiddos. There are multiple food options to pickup curbside in Avondale for a leveled-up picnic experience.

*Mother’s Day gift pairing: The Yeti Roadie 24 is a perfect gift for Mom. Give her the cooler as a gift, once she opens it- tell her you have the day planned, pack the cooler with her favorite bites and have a picnic at the park! 

 

 

Get some light exercise in at one of Bham’s urban trail systems

• Jemison Park Nature Trail located in Mountain Brook is a 3.4 mile loop trail. A tunnel of trees run along Shades Creek making you forget you are just minutes outside of the city. Also along this loop is an Old Mill on the creek which is very scenic and a great photo opportunity.

 

• Red Rock Trail System is made up of 125 miles of greenways, natural trails, bike lanes and more throughout Jefferson County. The Jones Valley Greenway is a .63 mile walking and bike path that will take you past Pepper Place Entertainment District, to the Rotary Trail which leads you .36 miles through an urban greenway to Railroad Park.

 

• Trussville Sports Complex is located just 25 minutes outside of Birmingham in Trussville, AL. This sports complex is unlike any other. With 4 miles of hiking + biking trails that run along the Cahaba River, an outdoor urban gym, a disc golf course, plus more, there are plenty of activities to choose from. When you are done there, check out the booming city of Trussville. Nearby Ferus Brewery is a solid choice for good food + brews to round out the day.

 

• For more hiking options, check out our blog on The 12 Best Spring Hikes in Birmingham.

*Mother’s Day gift pairing: She will love Free Fly Women’s Breeze Shorts anywhere she goes this summer. With ultra-soft bamboo lining, these lightweight and moisture-wicking shorts are perfect for all-day adventures. They are also super flattering and cute!

 

Interested in a weekend of urban outings in the Magic City this Mother’s Day? We have what to do + where to eat in Birmingham. Check out our ideas here.

Would you rather explore the outdoors, go paddle boarding for the day, or sleep under the stars? Check out our ideas here.

 

 

Get Mom something she will love to go with your fun-filled weekend or to show her you care from far away! Click here for the Top Gifts this Mother’s Day. We want everyone to enjoy the outdoors, and we work to build loyalty one connection at a time. Visit one of our stores or take advantage of our shipping or curbside pickup! #BeOutdoors