In theory, Mother’s Day should be stress-free: Mom spends hours at the spa and comes home to her little angels and a partner who has cleaned the house from top to bottom. One harried NYC mama went so far as to tell Time Out Kids that her ideal namesake day would be one spent in an isolation booth (we know how she feels). In practice, however, the holiday is usually more of a compromise. The all-day spa getaway may be out of the question on May 11, but a free makeover while someone else watches your tykes is not. And though we can’t promise good kid behavior, we do have tons of suggestions for activities to keep your brood entertained all weekend. Read on for our favorite botanical walks, cool concerts and more!