This year’s Moms Weekend will feature an array of events with something to appeal to any mother and student duo.
On Friday, students and moms will have the option of events such as stargazing at The Ridges with Outdoor Pursuits, attending a photography exhibit by Tom Schiff, listening to a comedy act by female comedians at Baker Center, and, for people 21 and over, going to a painting and wine drinking event.
The University Program Council is putting on the 17th annual Mom’s Walk for the Cure. It’s $15 per person, and all proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure in the Athens area. Cidnye Weimer, the UPC graduate advisor, said the event is a way to help the Athens area.
“It’s one of our biggest events,” she said. “It’s an opportunity to give back to the Athens community.”
In the spirit of keeping things local, Nicole Phillips, wife of OU men’s basketball head coach Saul Phillips, will be the keynote speaker at the event. After seeing one of her best friends lose a battle with cancer and being diagnosed herself, Nicole began speaking about her experiences with the disease.
On Saturday, Annelie Goins, a freshman studying journalism, plans to go hiking at The Ridges with her mom, however, they are doing it on their own rather than through the OU planned event.
“(The reason we’re not doing it through OU) is mainly just time restrictions,” Goins said. “Most of the outdoor excursions take all day ... we want to do other things.”
Goins also plans to see The Princess Bride with her mom at The Athena Cinema, 20 S. Court St. The film is playing at 7 p.m. Friday and at 3 p.m. Saturday.
Other events students and their moms can attend Saturday include ziplining, wine and beer tastings for students over 21, a chocolate fest at Baker Center and ice skating at Bird Arena.
Goins is excited for Moms Weekend because it is an opportunity for her to have some one-on-one time with her mom. She said they have been planning the visit since before the school year started.
“Before I even officially enrolled, we were looking at (events) that happen (for Moms Weekend),” Goins said. “She hasn’t had a weekend alone with me (at OU) yet.”
Mary Calaiacovo, a freshman studying biological sciences, also plans to hike with her mom. Like Goins, she is not doing it through OU because of time restraints.
“(My mom’s) an early riser,” she said. “If we wanted to go earlier ... it’s just easier to go on our own.”
There are fewer events on Sunday. However, there are still some planned activities such as a beach volleyball tournament, crafting with Project Escape at the Bobcat Student Lounge and a pancake breakfast starting at 9 a.m.
Calaiacovo has been planning for her mom to come, and she is very excited for the weekend.
“We’ve been looking forward to Moms Weekend for a while,” she said.
If You Go
What: Stargazing and Campfire
When: All day, Friday and Saturday
Where: The Ridges
Admission: Free
What: The Library Book: Panoramic Photographs by Tom Schiff
When: All Day, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Where: Alden Library
Admission: Free
What: Pottery Sale
When: 9 a.m., Friday and Saturday
Where: Jennings House Lawn; Seigfred if raining
Admission: Free to attend, not to buy
What: Native American Jewelry Sale
When: 10 a.m., Friday and Saturday
Where: Kennedy Museum
Admission: Free
What: Canvas Uncorked Wine and Painting
When: 6 p.m., Friday
Where: Walter Hall Rotunda
Admission: $40 per person, 21 and over
What: "Don't Tell Dad" Comedy Show, by Blue Pencil Comedy
When: 7 p.m., Friday
Where: Baker University Center Theatre
Admission: $3 recommended donation
What: The Princess Bride
When: 7 p.m., Friday; 3 p.m., Saturday
Where: The Athena Cinema, 20 S. Court St.
Admission: $7
What: MarvelOUs Dancers Dance Concert
When: 7 p.m., Friday
Where: Baker University Center Ballroom
Admission: $3
What: Theater Division Presents: The Rover
When: 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday
Where: Elizabeth Evans Baker Theater
Admission: Free
What: Cycling Class
When: 8:45 am, Saturday
Where: Ping Recreation Center
Admission: $15
What: Mom’s Walk for the Cure
When: 9 a.m., Saturday
Where: Ping Recreation Center
Admission: $15
What: Conkle's Hollow Day Hike
When: 10 a.m., Saturday
Where: Bus departs from Ping Recreation Center
Admission: $20
What: Zipline Adventure
When: 10 a.m., Saturday
Where: Ping Recreation Center
Admission: $25
What: Moms Weekend Zumbathon
When: 10 a.m., Saturday
Where: Ping Recreation Center
Admission: $8
What: 3rd Annual Woof and Wine Tasting
When: 11 a.m., Saturday
Where: Athens Uncorked, 14 Station St.
Admission: $26
What: Beer Tasting
When: 12 p.m., Saturday
Where: Jackie O’s Taproom and Brewery, 25 Campbell St.
Admission: $20
What: Mom’s Weekend Fashion Show
When: 12 p.m., Saturday
Where: Baker Center Theatre
Admission: Free
What: Chocolate Fest
When: 2 p.m., Saturday
Where: Ping Recreation Center
Admission: Free
What: Ice Skating
When: 6 p.m., Saturday
Where: Bird Arena
Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for students and kids
What: Title IX Moms Weekend Concert
When: 7 p.m., Saturday
Where: Baker Center Theatre
Admission: Free
What: The Evening Show, by AVW Productions
When: 6 p.m., Saturday
Where: Bobcat Student Lounge
Admission: Free
What: Manic Moms
When: 7:30 p.m., Saturday
Where: Central Venue
Admission: $15
What: 90s Dance Party and Show
When: 8 p.m., Saturday
Where: Ping Recreation Center
Admission: $10
What: Broadway’s Next H!T Musical
When: 8 p.m., Saturday
Where: Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Admission: $20
What: Pancake Breakfast
When: 9 a.m., Sunday
Where: Baker University Center Room 240
Admission: $8
What: Crafting with Project Escape
When: 11 a.m., Sunday
Where: Bobcat Student Lounge
Admission: Donations
What: Heels & Health, by the Unified Sisters, Women's Center, MAPS, and ABCD Charity Brunch
When: 11:30 a.m., Sunday
Where: Walter Hall Rotunda
Admission: $15 for students, $25 for non-students
What: Queens of the Beach Volleyball Tournament
When: 12 p.m., Sunday
Where: South Beach
Admission: Donations
