Mom’s Weekend bucket list

WSU architecture student Bonnie James enjoys the sun at Kamiak Butte on Nov. 12.

Canoe and kayak trip

  • What: Take a weekend canoe and kayak tour along the Snake River. This trip is rated level one and does not require experience. The tour cost includes the kayak rental, transportation and trip facilitators. Food and clothing are not provided. Register online at the Outdoor Recreation Center’s website.
  • When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 8 and 9
  • Where: Meet at the ORC
  • Cost: $15

Bryan Clock Tower selfie

  • What: Take a selfie in front of Bryan Hall’s clock tower. It’s big, it’s brick, it’s beautiful and it was made for selfies.
  • When: Whenever your heart desires
  • Where: Bryan Hall, just look for the pretty brick clock tower
  • Cost: Free

Spring Arts and Crafts Fair

  • What: This is an absolute must. Take your mom to the Spring Arts and Crafts Fair. Watch her shop, see what she admires, and secretly buy it for her as a Mother’s Day present. It’s brilliant and helps you develop your undercover superhero skills.
  • When: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on April 7 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 8
  • Where: Beasley Coliseum
  • Cost: Free, until you buy something at least

Downtown Pullman excursion

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  • What: Take your mom on a tour of downtown Pullman. A list of our top picks of places to visit can be found in the article “A day in downtown Pullman” on The Daily Evergreen’s website under the Mint tab.
  • When: All day
  • Where: Downtown Pullman
  • Cost: Free

Mini golf with Mom

  • What: For those with a competitive tendency, go mini golfing with your mom.
  • When: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on April 7 – 9
  • Where: Airway Hills Golf Range, Pullman Airport Road
  • Cost: $11

Mom’s Challenge Course

  • What: Want to be physical without having to drive far away? Hit up the Student Recreation Center’s challenge course for the Mom’s Challenge. It’s an adorable teamworking exercise with your mom, what’s better than that? Register online at the Outdoor Recreation Center’s website.
  • When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 8
  • Where: Student Recreation Center
  • Cost: $12

Mom’s Weekend Fashion Show

  • What: This year’s annual Mom’s Weekend Fashion Show’s theme is “Elevate.” Go support these up-and-coming fashion designers and admire clothes you can never pull off, or pull on for that matter.
  • When: 7:30 – 9 p.m. on April 7
  • Where: Beasley Coliseum
  • Cost: $15

Kamiak Butte

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  • What: If you actually enjoy physical activity, go to Kamiak Butte, which is almost as pretty as Steptoe Butte and requires a lot more work to get to. It’s still pretty, though.
  • When: Whenever you damn well please
  • Where: Kamiak Butte County Park
  • Cost: Free

Tea and spa day

  • What: Take your mom to a tea and spa day at the Student Recreation Center. Men, you need to, too. You have no idea how good a spa day feels, and once you go spa, you can never go back. Just make sure your mom pays. Register online at the Outdoor Recreation Center’s website.
  • When: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on April 7 – 9
  • Where: Student Recreation Center
  • Cost: $60

Steptoe Butte

  • What: Take a trip to Steptoe Butte. It’s an absolutely beautiful view and you get to drive all the way to the top. It’s perfect.
  • When: Whenever you damn well please
  • Where: Steptoe Butte State park
  • Cost: Free