Mother’s Day is a special occasion to show appreciation to the most important women in our lives. It is a time to celebrate the love, sacrifices, and hard work that mothers put into raising their children. What better way to celebrate this day than to spend quality time with your mom and create unforgettable memories? We have compiled a list of 100 fun activities and things to do with your mom on Mother’s Day.
Outdoor Adventures
- Go on a hike or nature walk
- Have a picnic in the park
- Plant a garden or flowers
- Go fishing or boating
- Take a bike ride
- Go birdwatching or stargazing
- Have a barbecue or bonfire
- Go camping or glamping
- Take a hot air balloon ride
- Go horseback riding
- Visit a zoo or aquarium
- Go on a safari
- Take a scenic drive
- Try zip-lining or bungee jumping
- Go on a whale watching tour
- Try rock climbing or rappelling
- Go white water rafting or kayaking
- Take a helicopter tour
Creative Activities
- Make a scrapbook or photo album
- Create a vision board
- Paint or draw together
- Attend a painting or pottery class
- Make jewelry or accessories
- Learn a new skill, like knitting or embroidery
- Write a poem or story together
- Record a family history or memoir
- Take a cooking class together
- Make homemade soap or candles
- Create a family tree
- Design and decorate t-shirts
- Make your own bath bombs or body scrub
- Create a custom puzzle or board game
- Host a DIY spa day at home
- Make a time capsule
- Attend a craft fair or flea market
Mother-Daughter Getaways
- Take a relaxing spa vacation
- Explore a new city together
- Go on a road trip
- Take a cruise
- Enjoy a beach vacation
- Rent a cabin in the woods
- Visit a winery or vineyard
- Attend a music festival or concert
- Go on a shopping spree
- Take a yoga or meditation retreat
- Visit a theme park or water park
- Attend a cultural festival or event
- Take a cooking or wine tasting tour
- Go on a photography or art tour
- Attend a book or film festival
Mother’s Day Brunch & Dinner Ideas
- Cook a special meal together at home
- Go out for brunch or dinner at a fancy restaurant
- Have a picnic in the park
- Attend a cooking class or food festival
- Host a potluck with family and friends
- Have a wine and cheese tasting party
- Go out for high tea
- Attend a food and wine pairing event
- Visit a farmers’ market or food truck festival
- Have a backyard barbecue or cookout
Mother’s Day Spa Day Ideas & Pampering Treatments
- Book a massage or facial at a spa
- Have a DIY spa day at home
- Soak in a hot tub or mineral bath
- Try acupuncture or cupping
- Have a reflexology or aromatherapy session
- Get a pedicure or manicure
- Take a yoga or meditation class
- Try a floatation tank or sensory deprivation pod
- Have a sauna or steam room session
- Get a haircut or new hairstyle
- Try a new makeup or skincare routine
- Have a tarot or psychic reading
- Attend a sound bath or crystal healing session
- Take a Pilates or barre class
- Try a new exercise or fitness routine
Movie Night at Home: Cozy Up with Your Mom’s Favorite Flicks
- Binge-watch a TV series together
- Have a movie marathon with snacks and drinks
- Watch a classic movie or musical
- Have a themed movie night, like chick flicks or action movies
- Attend a film festival or movie screening
- Have a game night with board games and card games
- Do a puzzle or crossword together
- Listen to music and dance together
- Have a karaoke or sing-along party
- Play video games or computer games together
Take a Class Together: Learn Something New with Your Mom
Taking a class together with your mom is a great way to bond and learn something new at the same time. From language classes to art workshops, there are many options available to suit your interests. Some popular classes to consider include:
- Take a language class or learn a new language online
- Learn a musical instrument together
- Take a dance or fitness class
- Attend a photography or art workshop
- Learn a new skill, like cooking or gardening
- Take a history or cultural class
- Attend a self-improvement or personal development seminar
- Learn to code or develop a new app
- Take a social media or digital marketing course
- Attend a financial planning or investing workshop
- Learn a new hobby, like woodworking or model building
- Take a leadership or team building course
- Attend a public speaking or presentation skills workshop
- Learn to play a new sport or game
- Take a meditation or mindfulness class
No matter what class you choose, you’ll have the opportunity to spend quality time with your mom while learning something new and exciting.