If you are looking for things to do for Mother’s Day – May 11, 2025 – you’re in the right place. We’ve put together a list of unique gifts, fun family activities, and things to do on Mother’s Day that will make every Mom feel loved and appreciated.
Enjoy a delicious Mother’s Day brunch or tea party
Surprise Mom by making reservations at her favorite restaurant for brunch or choose a new restaurant she’s always wanted to try. For restaurant options where you can save money while you celebrate, check here for discounts before you go.
Another option would be to invite Mom (and Grandma!) to one of the many popular tea rooms in Northeast Ohio, like The Dragonfly Tea Room in Canal Fulton, The Tea Lady in Akron, or Miss Hickory’s Tea Room in Strongsville. Spend the afternoon enjoying a relaxing tea party and special time together.
Mother’s Day brunch and tea is very popular, so be sure to plan in advance and call ahead to make reservations.
Visit and see blooming flowers at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
Take Mom to an estate right here in Ohio. At Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens you can wander the halls of the mansion, as well as explore the beautiful gardens, greenhouse, and carriage house. The main house is one of the largest homes in the United States, and also a National Landmark.
Mother’s Day is a lovely time to experience the flowers as they are beginning to bloom in the exquisite gardens on the property. Also, Stan Hywet offers free admission for Mom when you treat her on Mother’s Day. A visit to Stan Hywet will make it a day she will remember!
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
714 N. Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
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Hike the Ledges Trail in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Take Mom out to explore nature on the Ledges Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Grab a trail map ahead of time to help you navigate the 1.8-mile trail. The path has amazing rock formations and scenery. Then enjoy your hard work as you take in the splendor at the Ledges Overlook, which offers an expansive view of the Cuyahoga Valley.
Ledges Trail
Peninsula, OH 44264
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Make custom candles at Sense by the Falls
Sense by the Falls offers a one-of-a-kind memory to make with your Mom! It is candle-making with a twist! Order a specialty drink from cocktails and mocktails to a cart with delicious teas. Then select a fragrance from their expansive wall of options (more than 100 to choose from) and pick out a container for your candle. The staff walks you through the candle-making process, combining your oils and wax. Not only will you get this special experience together, but you will also get to take home a beautiful candle that you created.
Sense by the Falls
1749 Front St., Unit C, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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Paint pottery at All Fired Up Medina
Help Mom create a keepsake, and enjoy the experience together! At All Fired Up in Medina, you paint pieces of pottery. The historic studio in downtown Medina is a perfect backdrop to your creative process. Anything you create will be a one-of-a-kind piece that you can keep and use for years to come.
All Fired Up Medina
233 S. Court St., Medina, OH 44256
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Build mom a gift at the Home Depot Kids Workshop
On the first Saturday of every month, Home Depot invites kids to build and design a themed project at their kids’ workshop. During May, you can make yours for Mom! All supplies are included, and attending is free. All you need to do is show up and have fun. The workshop activities include directions, which are easy to follow step-by-step for all ages. You even earn an orange apron and badge at each event. Mom will treasure your design made with love.
Home Depot Workshops
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Spend the day enjoying historic downtown Chagrin Falls
Take Mom on an adventure in historic downtown Chagrin Falls. The natural waterfall and dam central to town, as well as the historic architecture, are beautiful backdrops to your visit. Let her explore the more than 50 independent storefronts for a day of shopping. Then you can stop in one of the large assortment of restaurants for a unique dining experience. This special town feels like the pages of a storybook and will create a memory that she will enjoy forever.
Chagrin Falls
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Plan an Overnight or Weekend Getaway
What to get away for the entire Mother’s Day weekend? Plan a road trip to check out our top picks for weekend getaways in Ohio.
Or maybe you’d prefer to leave the kids at home and have a romantic getaway. We’ve got great ideas for that too, including treehouses, quaint bed and breakfast spots, luxury cabins, resorts, and more.
Looking for more ideas? Check out our ultimate list of things to do in Ohio.
Happy Mother’s Day!
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