Mother’s Day is this week! Whether you’re looking for last-minute plans that Mom will love or the perfect finishing touch to add a little flourish to your plans, we’ve got you covered. These eight great ways to celebrate Mother’s Day will help you show your mom just how much she means to you. Don’t wait, though. Many of these activities require reservations, and they will fill up fast. Map your way to Mother’s Day fun today!
Brunch
It’s a classic for a reason. Call it cliché if you like, but everyone loves a delicious brunch in the buzzing ambiance of a top brunch hot spot. And with a wide variety of restaurants offering a special menu to celebrate Mom, there’s a space perfectly tailored to match her tastes. From the massive Mother’s Day bash on the world’s only Harley-Davidson Museum campus at both MOTOR Bar & Restaurant and Rumble to Explorium’s special menu and elevated brunch offerings at The Pfister Hotel to the Harbor House, there’s something sure to suit your mom and leave the whole family feeling satisfied.
Craft Class
Get crafty with your Mother’s Day plans with a workshop at one of Milwaukee’s many makers. This year, you can give Mom the gift of an unforgettable experience with a few of her favorite people and a take-home memento to mark the occasion. She can shape a vase at a hands-on class in the Marshall Building, paint and sip her way to a masterpiece all her own at The New Fashioned or infuse her signature scent into a candle that will fill her home all year long at The Pasta Tree Restaurant & Wine Bar.
Mix & Sip Mixology Party at Tropic
Mixology is an art and craft cocktails are a craft of sorts, but this event is special — its alcohol-infused alchemy will show your mom how to make her new favorite cocktail. With fresh ingredients, good vibes and experts guiding you every step of the way, this hands-on class lets you sip your way to the perfect Mother’s Day. The three-day event at Tropic offers themed drinks with names to fit the occasion, including the Ma-Ma-Magarita, Mom’s Mojito and Magical Mommy Mimosa.
Family Picnic
A celebration that’s a literal walk in the park, a family picnic at one of the Milwaukee County Parks is a relaxing way to mark the occasion. The forecast says it will be peak picnic weather, with the mid-sixties in play on Sunday, so what better way to celebrate than to pack up the whole family for some al fresco dining? The sweeping skyline views from Kadish Park. The peaceful pastures of Humboldt Park. Or the waterside sights of soaring kites from Veterans Park. All you need is your favorite picnic blanket and some of Mom’s favorite bites.
Mitchell Park Domes
Bouquets are lovely, but the floral exhibition inside the Mitchell Park Domes brings flowers of every hue into view. Stroll through the Floral, Desert and Tropical domes as you marvel at the seemingly endless array of plants and flowers contained underneath these spectacular geodes. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Domes are giving the first 100 mothers to visit the Gifts Under Glass Gift Shop a free carnation and a free seed packet at the Ed Center, so you and Mom can jump-start your gardens.
Spa Day
The gift of relaxation is priceless. Give Mom peace of mind this Mother’s Day by booking her a massage, facial or nail appointment at area spas such as WELL Spa + Salon, Elie Bleu Threading & Spa in Wauwatosa, Face Foundrie or Urbaine Oasis Spa Boutique. Now, whether you go with her for some quality time or give her a little space to relax and unwind is entirely on you.
Milwaukee County Zoo
Looking for a wild day out with Mom? Well, we’ve got a Mother’s Day celebration for that. All moms get in free on Mother’s Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo, so you can roam the new penguin enclosure, spot some of the new arrivals like Filly the jaguar and say hi to some of the zoo’s resident moms, including Quinn the prehensile tailed porcupine, Ronnie the grizzly, Patty Sharp Tooth the lion and Addie-Jean (AJ) the camel.
Mother’s Day Run
What about a little fun run to kickstart Mother’s Day this year? For all those moms out there looking to get some miles in before the Mother’s Day plans unfold, there’s the Milwaukee Mother’s Day Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. Kicking off at Veterans Park and finishing on the Summerfest grounds, this is one way to get the blood pumping for a good cause, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance (WOCA).
Don’t Forget the Flowers
A bouquet makes the day just a little more special. Plan ahead and order your flowers from 414loral, Flowers for Dreams, Milwaukee Flower Co. and Erica’s Blooming Inspirations to get Mom’s favorite floral arrangements delivered in time for Mother’s Day.
More Mother’s Day Ideas
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