There are two days left until Mother’s Day, but the celebrations don’t have to wait.

For those with free time or who need ideas to celebrate mom, check out some of DeKalb’s events this Mother’s Day weekend.

Decatur Lantern Parade. 9 p.m. Friday, May 11. Downtown Decatur Square. 404-371-9583. www.decaturartsfestival.com. 

Join in on the fun at the Decatur Lantern Festival with the Decatur Arts Alliance and Decatur Education Foundation. Create your own lantern at the workshop on site, or bring your own.

Slingin' Wings Festival. Noon-8 p.m. May 12. $14-$35 per person. Brookhaven Park. 2660 Osborne Road, Brookhaven. www.slinginwingsfestival.com. 

Enjoy some of the best wings in Atlanta at the Slingin' Wings Festival taking place at Brookhaven Park on Saturday. Along with great eats from local restaurants, guests will enjoy cool drinks, live music, contests and activities to benefit Releash Atlanta.

Dunwoody Art Festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, May 12; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, May 13. Free. 1449 Dunwoody Village Parkway, Dunwoody. www.splashfestivals.com.

With over 50,000 visitors last year, the Dunwoody Art Festival will fill Dunwoody Village with a sweeping array of arts and crafts, live music, a Kidz Zone that includes rides, crafts and games, local food and entertainment.

Moms and Mimosas. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 12. Prices vary. Angela Michael Skincare & Spa. 2500-C Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody. 678-731-9611. www.cvbdunwoody.com.

Make your mom feel special with a day of mimosas and a relaxing makeover at Angela Michael Skincare & Spa. Guests can enter to win a full spa day, get 10 percent off products and enjoy a complimentary makeover.

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