These Fun Mother's Day Activities Will Make Her Feel So Celebrated (2024)

Every May, you spoil your mother with special gifts for Mom and bouquets of flowers—as you should! But this Mother's Day, you would do well to remember the greatest Mom gift of all: quality time with you. No matter what you do together, she'll love it. But if you need some inspiration, try these fun Mother's Day activities that are guaranteed to make her feel extra special.

You don't have to take our word for it, just ask Ree Drummond! Now that the Drummond kids are spread out in all in different directions on the special holiday, she's thrilled simply by "a kiss on the cheek from whatever child is around that day!" But when they are at the ranch, the kids make sure she spends the day pampered with breakfast in bed. So take a page out of the Drummond book and make Mother's Day memorable for that special woman in your life—whether it’s your mom, grandma, aunt, sister, or any mother figure.

This list of fun, easy Mother's Day activities has got you covered with virtual experiences, cooking ideas, and things to do outdoors. Try her favorite restaurants open on Mother's Day or spend the day at home making Mother's Day crafts or playing Mother's Day games. Depending on your mom's interests, she might enjoy a yoga class, a mother-daughter movie marathon, a wine tasting or a trip to the botanical garden. You could even make her a plate of pancakes for Mother's Day brunch, then set up a relaxing at-home spa day. Whatever you decide, these fun ideas are the priceless gifts she'll love.

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Whether you work together to make a vase to hold her flowers or create a keepsake mug, she'll be overjoyed with this creative activity. No matter your pottery skills, it's the time spent together that's most important.

No one deserves rest and relaxation more than your mama! Schedule her a professional massage at a local day spa to watch her stress melt away. She'll be so thankful for your thoughtfulness and the treatment.

If you're really lucky, mom's favorite band will have a show in town near her special day. If not, take her to a concert, anyway! It will make for a fun bonding experience—and they might just become her new favorite artist.

Enjoy the early days of warm, fresh spring air by going for a leisurely stroll with mom. Grab a pair of sunglasses, a bottle of water, and keep your eyes peeled for all the beautiful blooming flowers. Don't forget sunscreen!

Now here's a happy activity! Make a playlist of all of her favorite songs and have a dance party. You can also throw some sweet mother-daughter songs in the mix to show her how much you care. Just make some space in the living room or kitchen and go for it!

Make sure this is a Mother's Day you'll never forget by capturing the moment with a mother-daughter photoshoot. Coordinating outfits, anyone? You can give her a framed photo or a digital frame later for a gift that keeps on giving.

If your mom is a hiker and the weather is nice, there's no better time than Mother's Day to hit her favorite trail. You'll enjoy plenty of great scenery and conversation along the way. You can pack some snacks, then stop at a lookout for a picnic, too.

Who says grilling is just for dads? Surprise Mom with a fun backyard barbecue with the whole family and all of her favorite cookout foods—she deserves it, after all!

Spend this Mother's Day giving back to the community. Volunteering is a great way to spend quality time together, find fulfillment, and help others who are in need. Look for women’s organizations that need support, donate to a local food pantry, or send a nice letter to seniors in nursing homes.

Watching old home videos is a surefire way to warm Mom's heart. It's also something the whole family will enjoy, and she'll love to reminisce. You can make the experience even better by breaking out some snacks!

Keep building your home video collection by capturing your Mother's Day memories from this year. Then, you can plan to watch them together next Mother's Day and all the years after that! Trust us, the little ones will love this one, too.

Spring is in full swing—so it'll feel so nice to hit the water. Whether you charter a boat or rent one of your own, boating is a fun way to spend a late spring day. It also makes an amazing mother-child photo op!

A recent study found that cheese is actually good for you—so take that as your cue to attend a cheese tasting or create one yourself, just for her! We're sure she'd enjoy a homemade charcuterie board, too!

Fishing isn't just for dads. It's a great way for you and Mom to get back to nature and spend some quality quiet time together. Plus, you might even get some dinner out of it!

May has some of the best bike riding weather—warm in the sun, cool in the shade. So, take advantage and get outside! Research some local trails and pack a lunch, so you can picnic at your destination. That's what we call a Mother's Day two-for-one!