With Mother’s Day right around the corner, finding the perfect way to celebrate the amazing mom in your life can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best local events, brunch spots, and unique activities around Metro Detroit to help you make her feel truly special. Whether she loves a relaxing day in nature, a creative craft experience, or a delicious meal, there’s something here to show her just how much she means to you.
Every mom needs more sleep, so let her sleep in, then treat her to a delicious brunch out!
- Mother’s Day Brunch at Blake’s Backyard Restaurant (Almont)
- Mother’s Day Brunch @ The Atheneum (Detroit)
- Mother’s Day Brunch @ JoJo’s Shake Bar (Detroit)
- Mother’s Day Brunch @ Kona Grill (Troy)
- Festa Della Mamma @ Cafe Cortina (Farmington Hills)
- Mother’s Day Brunch @ Granite City Food & Brewery (Multiple Locations)
- Mother’s Day Brunch @ The Ford House (Grosse Pointe Shores)
Don’t want to dine out? Pack a blanket and a special lunch for mom and have a picnic at one of our favorite metro parks! Be sure to check out all of the fantastic events they are offering for Mother’s Day!
- Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk (May 10th) @ Kensington Metropark (Milford)
- Free Mother’s Day In Nature @ Howell Nature Center (Howell)
- Walk-A-Mom @ Stony Creek Nature Center (Shelby Township)
- Mother’s Day Meander @ Lake Erie Marshlands Museum (Brownstown)
Give mom a keepsake she will love and keep forever with these hand made gift workshops! (All craft events take place May 10th and registration may be required)
- Make a Mother’s Day Gift @ Detroit Public Library Wilder Branch (Detroit)
- Make Your Own Mother’s Day Wind Chimes! @ Detroit Public Library Knapp Branch (Detroit)
- Mother’s Day Bracelet Gift Making @ Detroit Public Library Jefferson Branch (Detroit)
- Make a Bouquet for Mom @ Detroit Public Library Chase Branch (Detroit)
- Mother’s Day Storytime & Craft @ Detroit Public Library Elmwood Park Branch (Detroit)
- Drop-In Studio: Flower Pots @ The Ford House (Grosse Pointe Shores)
- Mother’s Day Story & Craft @ Troy Public Library (Troy)
- DIY Mother’s Day Craft @ Westland Public Library (Westland)
Celebrate Mom all weekend long with fun events the whole family will love:
- Mother’s Day Mini-Golf @ Cranbrook Art Museum (Bloomfield Hills)
- Mother’s Day Weekend Craft show @ Wilson Barn (Livonia)
- Pewabic Pottery – Mother’s Day Event @ Pewabic Pottery (Detroit)
- Royal Oak in Bloom @ Downtown Royal Oak (Royal Oak)
Looking for a last minute gift idea? Visit English Gardens! Their stores are filled with beautiful fresh plants and flower and a dazzling array of gifts, from clothing and gardening hats to personal care items, candles and home decor. Flower Bomb Mom and fill her porch, patio & home with lush blooms and fresh flowers. Create a peaceful oasis in the yard and hang beautiful hanging baskets, start a rose garden or plant fresh vegetables for go-to groceries. Gift a nature lover with a decorative feeder to attract a variety of song birds or some classic garden decor to spruce up your outdoor space.
