Spending Mother’s Day in Chicago and looking for fun and unique activities to do with mom? Here are the best unique things to do in Chicago on Mother’s Day.
Things to Do in Chicago on Mother’s Day
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Searching for fun and unique ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Chicago other than the usual brunch? Here are the best activities and events to celebrate with the mom in your life.
Take an Architecture River Cruise
An architecture river cruise is a must do Chicago experience.
See the Spring Flower Show at the Lincoln Park Conservatory
The Lincoln Park Conservatory annual Spring Flower Show is ending on Mother’s Day.
Where: 2391 N. Stockton Drive, Chicago, IL 60614
Cost: Free.
See the Spring Flower Show at the Garfield Park Conservatory
The annual Spring Flower Show exhibit at the Garfield Park Conservatory is also ending on Mother’s Day.
Where: 300 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60624
Cost: $10 for adults; $5 for seniors (65+), college students and kids (7-17). Admission is FREE for Chicago residents with proof of residency as well as all children under age 7.
Take a Painting Class
Looking for a fun Mother’s Day activity? Join a relaxing paint and sip class with your mom:
A Mother’s Day Paint & Sip Brunch at Chicago Sip & Paint (4412 North Milwaukee Avenue)
Mother’s Day BYOB Paint & Sip: Bouquet at Lux Accents Studios (3700 South Iron Street)
Mother’s Day BYOB Paint & Sip at Art City (1400 North Halsted Street)
Mother’s Day Sip and Paint at Toast To Paint (7185 W Bloomingdale)
Make Candles and Flower Arrangements
Join a class and make candles and flower arrangements with mom:
Mother’s Day Candle & Flower Experience: Create, Sip & Celebrate at House of Fragrances (3211 N Central Ave)
Bloom & Pour – Mother’s Day Candle Making + Bloom Bar at Above Average Candle Studio (3414 West Foster Avenue)
Take a Sound Bath or Yoga Class
Take your mom to unwind with a sound bath or yoga class:
R&B Yoga at We The People Fitness Studio (1229 N North Branch St)
Nurture & Nourish: A Mother’s Day Retreat at Lure to Yoga (1229 N North Branch St)
Mother’s Day Sound Bath at Wildlight Yoga (4041 North Milwaukee Avenue)
Take an Aerial Hammock Class
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a fun aerial hammock class for moms and kids like this Mommy & Me aerial hammock class by Chicago Aerial Arts. Learn beginner-friendly poses and playful partner shapes together – no experience needed.
Take a Cooking or Baking Class
Looking for a fun activity with your mom? You can take a baking class together like this Mother’s Day Weekend New York Style bagels baking class.
Coffee lovers might prefer this Latte art class for beginners.
You can find various cooking classes at Eataly and Sur La Table.
Sail on a Yacht Cruise
Cruise the lake and enjoy skyline views aboard these Mother’s Day themed cruises.
Mother’s Day Celebration On The Yacht Anita Dee
Mother’s Day Celebration On The Yacht
Mother’s Day Cruise
Brunch and a Classic Movie on a Rooftop
Enjoy brunch and a classic movie with mom at an outdoor rooftop in Fulton Market. Mamma Mia! is playing on Mother’s Day at Rooftop Cinema Club (311 N Morgan St). In addition to the movie and the rooftop views, guest also receive a free muffin and mimosa with their ticket. You can purchase tickets in advance here.
More Things to Do in Chicago for Mother’s Day
In addition to the activities listed above, below are more Mother’s Day events taking place in Chicago this weekend:
Mother’s Day Wine Tasting – May 9–10
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Gallagher Way – Saturday, May 9, 11am-5pm | Free
Mother Day Trinket Market – Saturday, May 9, 12-5pm | Free
Mother’s Day Celebration at Macy’s – Saturday, May 9, 1-5pm | Free
Real Moms Slay the Runway for Mother’s Day at DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center – Saturday, May 9, 4-6pm
Mother’s Day Run / Walk Celebration at Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion – Sunday, May 10, 8-11am | Free
Mothers Day Adventure at Northerly Island Park – Saturday, May 9, 10am-1pm | Free
Mercadito – Mother’s Day Edition (Rogers Park) – Sunday, May 10, 10am-3pm
Mommy & Me Mother’s Day Celebration at Artifact Events – Sunday, May 10, 10:30am-2:30pm
Laugh Like a Mother: A Mother’s Day Comedy Show at The Lincoln Lodge – Sunday, May 10, 6-7:30pm
Macy’s Flower Show Pop-Up – Through May 10
Mother’s Day Weekend Events in Chicago
In addition to the events and activities mentioned above, other events during Mother’s Day weekend include: Beer Under Glass at Harris Theater (May 8), Chicago’s Theatre of Magic (May 9), CHICAGO the Musical (May 5-10), Sauced Night Market (May 8-9), Plant Sale at Kilbourn Park (May 9-10) and Chicago Cabaret Week (May 8-17).
As you can see there are many things to do in Chicago on Mother’s Day and even more during Mother’s Day weekend.
For more things to do in Chicago, you can find more of the best weekend events here and things to do in Chicago in May.
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