Mother's Day is just around the corner -- as in, Sunday -- which means you darn well better do something for the woman who gave birth to you and made you who you are today.

Here in Ballard, we have some wonderful places to help you celebrate your mom. Here are a few things going on this weekend for Mother's Day.

Ballard Farmer's Market

An obvious choice is the Ballard Farmer's Market, which as usual happens Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Old Ballard Ave. You have fresh produce (for a fresh, tasty Mother's Day meal), flowers and, uh, earl grey tea jelly.

That last one is a suggestion from the Farmers Market blog. It reads: "Mom’s love earl grey tea jelly, and Mothers Day is just a week away. Deluxe Foods has these lovely jars of it, all ready for you to present to mom at breakfast next Sunday, so you’ll get the day started off right. Cuz remember… when mom’s happy, everybody’s happy!"

Swansons’ Annual Mother’s Day Ikebana Exhibition

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arranging. On Mother's Day weekend Swansons is proud to host an exhibition of spring-themed arrangements made by members of the Sogetsu modern school of ikebana. The exhibit is located in Swansons’ Seminar Room by the Cafe.

When: Saturday, May 11: 9am –6pm; Sunday, May 12: 9am –4pm

More info: contact Megumi Schacher at 425-744-9751 or see www.IkebanaByMegumi.com.

Mom and Me at Woodland Park Zoo

On Saturday, May 11, celebrate mom with the 23rd annual Mom & Me at the Zoo presented by Verity Credit Union. Moms get half off admission.

The Northwest family tradition features a day of fun for moms and families on the North Meadow such as live entertainment by Arc School of Ballet, Pepper Proud, and Musicians of Bremen Greene, Cougar Mountain cookies, and a rock climbing wall and bounce house.

More info: http://www.zoo.org/

Ballard Blossom "Make Mom's Day"

Old neighborhood institution Ballard Blossom ("A Northwest tradition since 1927") is offering special boquets for Mother's Day, such as "Lavendar Beauty," "Pink Beauty," "Your Sweet Smile" and more.

More info: http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Make-Mom-s-Day-.html?soid=1098478734…

Bring Mom to the beach at low tide

Bring Mom for Mother’s Day and join Seattle Parks and Recreation naturalists and explore Carkeek or Discovery Park Beach with a naturalist. Search for anemones, moon snails, and clams during a great low tide. Explore the saltwater beaches of Puget Sound during low tide.

Saturday, May 11, Carkeek Park Family Low Tide Beach Walk
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages. Free.
950 NW Carkeek Park Rd., 206-684-8077.

Sunday, May 12: Discovery Park Family Low Tide Beach Walk
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All ages. Free.
Discovery Park, 3801 Discovery Park Blvd., 206-386-4236.

Sunday, May 12: Carkeek Park Family Low Tide Beach Walk
Noon to 1:30 p.m. All ages. Free.
950 NW Carkeek Park Rd., 206-684-8077.

To register, please call the park number or go to http://www.seattle.gov/parks/ and click on SPARC.