Now that you're a real-life adult, you can ditch the "family-friendly" plans and treat mom to more adult Mother's Day activities this year. That doesn’t necessarily mean taking mom out for unlimited brunch mimosas. (But if you do decide to go this route, know that I have your unwavering support.) I’m talking about treating your mom as an equal this Mother’s Day—treating her like a friend. So why not give mom a 24-hour break from her responsibilities and treat her to a Mother's Day activity you can enjoy together as grown women?
If Mom is into sports, consider signing the two of you up for a charity 10K race. Not only will you feel good knowing your funds will be used to support a noble cause like breast cancer research, but you'll also experience a shared sense of accomplishment when you cross the finish line together. Does your mom like to slow down and incorporate nature into her life? Then plan a wilderness hike together, stopping to admire the birds, flowers, and fresh air along the way. If mom would rather stay indoors and let herself be creative, grab a pair of tickets to The Moth StorySLAM. Who knows, she might be inspired enough to take the stage herself.
The bottom line is, no matter what activities you decide to plan this Mother's Day, the most important thing is that you and your mom experience these moments together as adults.
1. Wine tasting
If mom loves learning about the ins and outs of winemaking, take her for a day of wine tasting, a picnic next to the vineyard, and sun-kissed relaxation. Hahn Family Wines' tasting room, located in the Santa Lucia Highlands in Monterey County, California, offers daily tastings of perfectly balanced red and white wines including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Grigio. , Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The tasting room is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2. See art exhibitions
Treat mom to a creative treat with surprise tickets to a local art show. Seattle's Chihuly Garden and Glass features greenhouses, gardens, and eight magnificent galleries decorated with large glass sculptures by artist Dale Chihuly. Exhibition open Mother's Day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
3. Hiking
There’s no better way to connect with mom than getting outside and connecting with nature. Plus, this thoughtful gift is a great option when you're short on cash. Search thousands of nature trails with AmericanTrails.org to find the hiking trails closest to you.
4. racing
Signing up for a charity race is the perfect excuse to get out and about. Susan G. Komen's Race for the Cure begins at 8 a.m. on Mother's Day in Grant Park in downtown Chicago. The event dedicates 100% of net proceeds to breast cancer research, education and treatment.
5. Attend a food festival
Where else can you enjoy at least five different types of global cuisine in one go? Spend Mother's Day in Brooklyn, NY, Smorgasburg is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
6. Historical Journey
Satisfy your inner history buff with a guided tour of National Historic Landmarks. New York City's Green-Wood Cemetery covers 478 acres and tells the story of American history. Visitors can book walking and trolley tours through hills, ponds and trails to learn about the lives of the landmark's most notorious residents, including Leonard Bernstein, Boss Tweed, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Louis Comfort Tiffany. This Mother's Day tour will take place from 1 to 3 p.m.
7. Listen to live storytelling
The human capacity for emotion is an amazing thing. Do humans have the ability to incorporate emotion into interesting storylines for a live audience? This is simply extraordinary. Share laughter and tears with moms at one of The Moth’s monthly live storytelling events in major cities across the United States
8. Hilarious Tulip Festival
Why buy flowers for your mom when you can host an all-day flower festival for her? Honor's Haven Resort & Spa in Ellenville, N.Y., hosts a day-long festival filled with colorful tulips and dedicated vendors offering homemade soaps, scented soy candles, soothing Massage oils, clay works, decorative paintings and handmade butcher blocks. Mother's Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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