You don't necessarily have to break the bank when it comes to having a fun experience with mom on Mother's Day 2013, taking place this Sunday, May 12.  Read on and discover some of the best free things to do on Mother's Day 2013 in Tampa.

Mother's Day Weekend at Lowry Park Zoo - Bring mom out to Tampa's renowned Lowry Park Zoo this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 11-12 and she'll get free admission with the purchase of an adult or child ticket.  In addition, moms will get free admission to the new DinoQuest exhibit featuring life-sized animatronic dinorsaurs.

Mother's Day 2013 at The Glazer Children's Museum - The Glazer Children's Museum in Downtown Tampa is going all out this Mother's Day with, not only, free admission for moms but a Mother's Day Lounge for moms to relax in while their kids play.  There will be "mocktinis" and massage chairs inside the lounge from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Mother's Day 2013 at the Florida Aquarium - Mom gets in free with the purchase of an additional paid admission at the Florida Aquarium on Saturday and Sunday, May 11-12.  Head out to the Florida Aquarium in Channelside anytime between 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday to take advantage of this special offer and see a wild abundance of sea life, land animals, and more.

Mother's Day 2013 at Tampa Bay History Center - On Sunday, May 12, moms get in free with an additional paid admission to the Tampa Bay History Center in Downtown Tampa, but that's not all.  With that free admission, all moms will get 15 percent off purchases in the museum store with arts and crafts activities for the kids in the Lykes Atrium.