As always, there’s tons of stuff to do in the neighborhood, especially around Mother’s Day. This year, look to our fabulous neighborhood restaurants like The Industry to find the perfect Brunch, or treat Mom to a fun, free round of bowling at Boston Bowl.
For the perfect gift, check out Cedar Grove Gardens (for flowers and more) or any number of cute little boutiques (like Streamline Antiques in Lower Mills) that populate Dot Ave and the surrounding avenues.

Take part in what’s become a Mother’s Day tradition for many families at the Mother’s Walk for Peace starting at Town Field at Fields Corner, hosted by the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute. This year’s walk starts at 8 a.m. on Sun., May 13. More details are online at mothersdaywalk4peace.org and watch for a special section in next week’s Dorchester Reporter will all of the details about the 22nd annual (wow!) peace walk.

If you don’t have plans for summer camp yet, be sure to check out the many fantastic offerings at the Sportsmens Tennis Club and Enrichment Center. They’ve got programs for kids as young as five, with half day and full day options available. Check out their website at sportsmenstennis.org or just stop by for a tour of their state of the art facilities.

BC High is another great, close-to-home camp option for boys and girls in grades 4-11. The camp includes a range of activity choices— from athletics to test and essay prep to visual arts an, of course, Minecraft. To register, or get more info, go to bchigh.edu/summer.

• Don’t forget that Dot Art offers a Studio Day from 10:30 to 12:30 every Saturday! Drop the little ones off and let them flex their creative muscles.

• The Irish Cultural Center in Canton hosts a freeParent/Toddler Morning every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:30. Parents can kick back with tea or coffee and a snack while kiddos take part in a different activity every week. Go to irishculture.org for more info.

Here are some more fun ideas to take part in this month:

Sat., May 5 at 9:30 a.m. — Beginner Guitar/ Ukelele lessons for teens grade 6-12 at the Adams St BPL. Free lessons offered by professional musicians over an 8-week course.

Sat., May 5 at 10 a.m. — Kids Bike Dorchester Meetup at Carson Beach to Castle Island. Get out and get moving with your young neighbors, parents and friends!

Sat., May 5 at 1:30 p.m. — Franklin Park Wellness Walk- get outside and enjoy the changing weather with our friends at Outdoor Rx. Wear weather appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. Meet inside the Harvard Street Health Center and walk to Franklin Park.

Sun., May 6 at noon—Polish Fest Boston 2018 at the Polish American Citizens Club, 82 Boston St. Polish food, music and dancing. Always a fun event for the whole family.

Mon., May 7 at 6 p.m.— Project DEEP Student and Volunteer Recognition Night at Florian Hall with Guest Speaker AJ Dillon, Boston College Running Back and the 2017 ACC Rookie of the Year. Pizza party for students and families immediately following. Suggested family donation: $25.

Thurs., May 10 at 4 p.m. — Uncovering Dorchester’s Industrial School for Girls. This free public presentation will introduce new stories about the students and artifacts from the site, and the event caps off with the opening of a new artifact exhibit featuring dozens of artifacts from the Industrial School for Girls excavated by archaeologists in 2015. Event is at the Commonwealth Museum, 2nd floor of the State Archives Building across from the JFK Library.

Sat. May 19 at 10 a.m. —Dorchester Babywearing Meet Up. This month’s meetup will be focused on woven wraps. Grove Hall Branch of the BPL.

Tues., May 22 at 6 p.m.— Children’s Story Hour at Chill on Park, 142 Park St in Fields Corner. Come for the stories, stay for dessert!

Sun., May 27 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.— Guest Appreciation Day at Boston Bowl. Half Price games all day, prizes and a free BBQ between 2 and 4 p.m.