Whether it’s your mom, aunt, caregiver, grandmother, cousin, or sister; Mother’s Day is an amazing opportunity to express gratitude towards the motherly roles within your life.
If you’re looking to spend quality time with your loved one this mother’s day, here are 30 fun and relaxing activities to make your motherly figure feel special, loved, and appreciated.
Mothers Day Activities
1. Give Mom a day off by Cleaning the House
From cleaning one room to even the whole house, surprise mom with a clean and organized space.
There are a lot of printable checklists online to help you organize and tackle your cleaning as fast and efficiently as possible.
2. Serve Breakfast in bed
Surprise mom with a classic breakfast in bed.
If you’re not a cook or simply don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, here are some simple breakfast ideas.
- Yogurt parfait
- Overnight oats
- Smoothie
- Bagel and cream cheese
- Fruit salad
- Avocado toast
- Acai bowl
3. Have a Movie Marathon
From mother-daughter chick flicks to mom’s favorite movies, compile a list and have a movie marathon.
For added coziness, don’t forget to include blankets, pillows, and snacks.
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4. Personalize a Mother’s Day Playlist
If your mom loves music, curate a playlist of her favorite songs. In addition, add songs that evoke your gratitude/ appreciation for her or describe her personality.
5. Go on a Mother’s Day Picnic
Treat Mom to a delightful picnic and bask in the simplicity of being outdoors.
6. Have a Backyard BBQ Party
Don’t limit grilling to just Father’s Day. Mother’s Day is also a great time to fire up the grill and come together over some barbecue.
7. Have a Game Night
Bring out Mom’s competitive side and have a playfully competitive game night.
Check out: How to Host a Game Night That is Memorable
8. Help Tackle Mom’s to-do List
Whether it’s grocery shopping or doing laundry, tackling mom’s to-do list is a wonderful gift especially if her love language is acts of service.
9. Have a Spa Session
From a relaxing massage to mani-pedis and facials, treat Mom to a relaxing spa day.
You don’t have to go to a spa to get a delightful and pampered experience. You can create your own DIY and have an at-home spa session on a budget.
Related: How to Have a Luxurious At-Home Spa Day
10. Go out for a Mother’s Day Brunch
Delight in the combination of sweet and savory by taking Mom out for brunch.
11. Spend the day Volunteering
From creating care packages for homeless shelters to a beach clean-up, volunteer in your community, and give back to others while spending quality time with Mom.
12. Cook or Bake Together
For a delicious gift within a gift, spend the day cooking/baking with Mom.
Fun Mothers day Activities
13. Workout Together
From a leisurely walk outside to a dance workout and yoga, exercise with Mom and get your blood pumping together.
14. Go Berry Picking
If you don’t have access to berry farms in your area, look for apple, tomato, corn, and other fruit and vegetable picking farms nearby.
15. Go on a Mother’s Day shopping Trip
Explore new fashion looks and play dress-up by going shopping with Mom.
16. Go on a Hike
Get some fresh air, exercise, and enjoy scenic views with a hike.
17. Go to a Sporting Event
If you have a sports mom, get her tickets to her favorite game.
18. Treat Mom to a Meal
Aside from Brunch, treat Mom to lunch or/and dinner at her favorite restaurant or try a new one together.
19. Have a Mother’s Day Photoshoot
From a professional shoot to DIY, have a photoshoot with Mom and the rest of the family to memorialize this Mother’s Day.
20. Complete an Arts and Crafts project
Get crafty and work on a craft project with Mom.
Some project ideas include:
- Scrapbooking (Relive old memories with a compilation of pictures)
- Candle making
- Wall art
- Jewelry making
- Sew headbands and scrunchies
- DIY wreaths
21. Go to the Beach
Bask in the blue oceanic views, salty air, and light sand with a trip to the beach.
Mothers day Activities Ideas
22. Visit a Museum or Botanical Garden
From lush florals to historic artifacts and art, spend a day at a museum or botanical garden with Mom.
23. Throw a Karaoke Party
Grab a microphone and speaker and have a blast singing your favorite songs karaoke-style.
24. Go on a Mother’s Day Trip
Whether to a nearby city or somewhere far, treat Mom to a special Mother’s Day trip.
25. Have a Mother’s Day Paint and Sip Night
Grab some paint, canvases, and drinks and have an at-home paint and sip session.
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26. Work on a Puzzle Together
Work on a jigsaw puzzle with Mom. Then frame the puzzle upon completion to admire your hard work and the art piece.
27. Host an at-Home Dinner Party
Bring out the fancy dinnerware and plan a fun dinner party for Mom.
28. Go to the zoo or Aquarium
Spend the day at the zoo or aquarium if you have an animal-loving mom.
29. Go to the Movie Theater
Watch a new film on the big screen while munching on some buttery popcorn.
30. Spend the Day at an Amusement Park
The amusement park is not just for thrill-seekers. There are various attractions, entertainment, and dining offerings that make it appropriate for all ages, especially for Moms.
I hope you gained some ideas on how to celebrate and spend time with Mom this mother’s day. The amazing part about this list is that you can mix and match these activities for a jam-packed and fun-filled day.
