Take Mom Out in Style: The Best Mother's Day Events in the 559 (2026)
Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 10 — and whether Mom wants to watch a movie under the stars, catch a live rock show at an outdoor amphitheater, or settle into a lavender field at golden hour, the 559 has her covered. We pulled the best evening options happening this weekend and into the week. Plan something she'll actually remember.
🌸 Sunday, May 10 — Mother's Day
🍜 The Lao Kitchen Book Tour with Saeng Douangdara — Na Nah Thong, Fresno
5:00 PM · Na Nah Thong · 7675 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93720. Chef and author Saeng Douangdara brings his celebrated Lao Kitchen book tour to one of Fresno's most beloved Lao restaurants. If Mom is a foodie, this is the move — great food, great stories, and a setting that's genuinely special. Get tickets →
🎸 Stephen Pearcy (of RATT) — Adventist Health Amphitheater, Tulare
5:30 PM · Adventist Health Amphitheater · 455 E Tulare Ave, Tulare, CA 93274. The lead singer of RATT brings his solo show to the outdoor amphitheater in Tulare. If Mom grew up rocking to Round and Round, this is the best Mother's Day gift you can give. Outdoor venue, live rock, and a Sunday sunset — hard to beat.
🍺 Tap Yard — Tulare
7:00 PM · Tap Yard · 145 S K St, Tulare, CA 93274. If Mom just wants good drinks and good vibes without the fuss, Tap Yard in downtown Tulare is calling. Casual, fun, and the kind of spot where the night goes longer than planned. View event →
🚗 Madera Drive-In Movie Night — Madera Drive-In
7:30 PM · Madera Drive-In · 201 E Lincoln Ave, Madera, CA 93638 · $13. A Mother's Day drive-in is honestly perfect — bring snacks, a blanket, and crank the car radio. The Madera Drive-In is one of the last remaining drive-ins in the Central Valley and a legit classic experience. Check the schedule →
🌿 Extending the Celebration: Mother's Week
🌾 Mother's Day Sunset Lavender Picnic — Selma
Thursday, May 14 · 5:00 PM · 5097 E Nebraska Ave, Selma, CA 93662. This one is stunning. A sunset BYOP (Bring Your Own Picnic) at a lavender farm in Selma — fields in full bloom, golden hour light, and a setting you can't replicate. Bring your own food and drinks and settle in for the evening. Get tickets →
🛍️ Thursday Night Market Place: Mom's Night Out — Downtown Hanford
Thursday, May 14 · 5:30 PM · Civic Park · 113 Court St, Hanford, CA 93230. The Downtown Hanford Thursday Night Marketplace goes full Mom's Night Out mode the week after Mother's Day. Shopping, food trucks, live entertainment — all free, right in the heart of historic downtown Hanford. View event →
📋 Quick Reference
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lao Kitchen Book Tour | Sun May 10 | 5:00 PM | Fresno |
| Stephen Pearcy (RATT) | Sun May 10 | 5:30 PM | Tulare |
| Tap Yard | Sun May 10 | 7:00 PM | Tulare |
| Madera Drive-In | Sun May 10 | 7:30 PM | Madera |
| Sunset Lavender Picnic | Thu May 14 | 5:00 PM | Selma |
| Mom's Night Out Market | Thu May 14 | 5:30 PM | Hanford |
All events are on the 559 After Dark events calendar. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms in the Central Valley — you deserve a night (or a whole week) out.