BOSTON (CBS) — This Mother’s Day weekend, there’s lots of ways to get out and about with the whole family, from exhibits to picnics to parades.

Lilac Sunday returns to Arnold Arboretum for the first time since 2009. During the free event, check out the collection of nearly 400 lilacs. This is the one day of the year picnics in the arboretum are allowed.

http://arboretum.harvard.edu/events/lilacs-at-the-arnold-arboretum/

When: Sunday, May 8 Where: Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston Cost: Free

A new experience is opening at Stone Zoo starting Saturday called “supersized creatures.”

Take a walk through the Zoo to see over 30 life-size animal sculptures made from millions of bricks.

https://www.zoonewengland.org/stone-zoo/buy-tickets

When: May 7-September 4 Where: Stone Zoo, 149 Pond Street, Stoneham Cost: Adult: $20.95, Senior (62+): $18.95, Child (ages 2-12): $13.95, Children under 2: Free, Members: Free

The Greenway Food Truck Festival is happening this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with over a dozen different options to choose from. It’s also Opening Day of the Greenway Artisan Market.

https://www.facebook.com/events/263931902551786/

When: Saturday, May 7 from 11am to 3pm Where: Rowes Wharf Plaza Cost: N/A

DUCKING DAY AT BOSTON COMMON 

Also Sunday, duckling day at Boston Common. The celebration will take place in honor of the classic book, “Make Way For Ducklings,” with a parade, band, and games. Admission is $40 per family.

https://friendsofthepublicgarden.org/2022/02/24/may-8-2022-duckling-day/

When: Sunday, May 8  from 10am to 12pm Where: Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common Cost: $35 per family group in advance, $40 per family the day of the event