Mother’s Day is less than a week away!
Whether you’ve had the day marked in your calendar for months, and you’re looking for the perfect finishing touch to mark the occasion, or you’re looking for last-minute plans to show Mom how much she means to you, we’ve got you covered with a variety of ways to spend Mother’s Day!
From brunch at a historic hotel to a toast at a local brewery, a relaxing spa day to a Mother’s Day 5k (or 10k…or half marathon), here’s your guide to celebrating Mom in Milwaukee.
Brunch
A time-honored tradition, a sensational brunch to kick off Mother’s Day is a must. Take Mom out for the most important meal of the day and get Mother’s Day started on the right foot.
May 11
May 12
- Mother’s Day at Explorium Brewpub
- Lupi & Iris Mother’s Day Brunch & Dinner
- Mother's Day Brunch and Dinner at Mader's
- Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Stella Hotel
- Mother’s Day Brunch at Ingleside Hotel
- Mother’s Day at MOTOR Bar & Restaurant
- Mother’s Day: Mom-osas, Beermosas, and Bloodies at Lakefront Brewery
Dinner
Maybe Mom would prefer to sleep in! In that case, the East Troy Railroad’s Mother’s Day Dinner on the East Troy Railroad Museum will keep your plans on track with a three-course Saturday night dinner aboard the vintage dining cars as you and the whole fam roll along the lush, beautiful Wisconsin countryside.
Events
Spend some quality time out and about with Mom. Whether she wants an athletically inclined family 5k or a trip to see her favorite zoo animals, a culinary-inspired afternoon at USA Today’s top public market or a creativity-infused paint and sip at Pomona Cider Co., enjoy a day exploring Mom’s passions or learning something new together.
May 8
May 9
May 10
May 11
May 12
- Milwaukee County Zoo: Mother’s Day 2024
- Milwaukee Mother’s Day Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
- Abstracting Georgia O’Keef: Spring Show at The Domes -- First 50 moms receive a free commemorative button
- Cider & Paint at Pomona Coder Co.
- Spring Guitar Series at Gallery 218
Gifts
Show Mom how important she is to you with a thoughtful gift from a local small business.
Flowers
Don’t forget the flowers! A classic Mother’s Day present, you can show Mom your love and appreciation with a bouquet of colorful, beautifully arranged flowers from one of Milwaukee’s many florists.
Plants
Maybe Mom’s more of a DIY green thumber than a floral lover. Pick up a new addition to her verdant collection of leafy pals with a plant from one of the area’s nurseries, plant shops or boutiques.
Sweets & Treats
Treat Mom to a sweet day with a special delight from local chocolatiers, bakers, and dessert makers.
- Amy’s Candy Kitchen
- Charlie’s Caramels
- Chocolate Sommelier
- Cocoa Tree Confectionary
- Indulgence Chocolatiers
- Pop’s Kettle Corn
- Purple Door Ice Cream
- Sweetly Baked
- The Elegant Farmer
- The Pink Bakery
- Ultimate Confections
Wine
Uncork a memorable Mother’s Day for Mom with outstanding selections of wine from around the world at some of Milwaukee’s finest wine retailers.
- Corvina Wine Company
- Strange Town Bottle Shop
- Thelma Carol Wine Merchants
- Thief Wine Shop
- Vino Third Ward
For even more Mother’s Day gift inspiration, visit our shopping page!
