If you are looking for things to do on Mother's Day we've got you covered! Here you'll find details about the special events and mothers day activities planned for mom’s big day including Mother’s Day brunches, tea parties, homemade gifts, special events at area zoos, museums, metro parks, and more. 

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Mother’s Day Special Events

FREE Kids Workshop: Windmill Planter at Home Depot
Discuss the benefits of non-polluting sustainable energy in our hands-on workshop where you and your child can build a model windmill that holds a beautiful seasonal flower or low maintenance herb just in time for Mother’s Day. Once your windmill planter is built, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers. All Kids Workshop attendees must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron, and pin. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018; 9am-12pm
Where: Home Depot stores across Northeast Ohio
Cost: FREE

Mommy & Me Paint at Eastwood Mall
Join in a paint and “sip” with mom courtesy of the Art Outreach Gallery. Enjoy a lemonade and a tasty treat while you paint! Celebrate Mom/Grandma/Aunt or other favorite women in your life! Reservations are required. Please call (330) 652-6980, ext. 104, to make your reservations. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018; 12pm-2pm
Where: 5555 Youngstown Warren Rd, Niles, OH 44446
Cost: Cost is $5 a painter and includes all of your painting supplies with step-by-step instruction.

FREE Mother's Day Drop-in Craft at Summit Metro Parks
Drop by Seneca Deck anytime between 2pm and 4pm to make a nature-themed craft for the mother figure in your life. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018; 2pm-4pm
Where: F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron, OH 44313
Cost: FREE

FREE Plant a Flower for Mom Children's Program at Boyert's Greenhouse & Farm
Come in and plant a pretty annual flower to give Mom for Mother’s Day. {Find Out More}
When: May 10-11, 2018; 5pm-7pm
Where: 7171 Wooster Pike, Medina, OH 44256
Cost: FREE program for children 12 and under.

Celebrate Mom at Jellystone Park – Akron Canton
Celebrate with your mom this weekend with a special gift from the camp store, arts and crafts, t-shirt art, wagon rides, and more! Yogi bear is ready to wake up and start the season! Come and help make some noise as we wake up Yogi from his long winter nap. {Find Out More}
When: May 11-13, 2018; all day
Where: 12712 Hoover Ave., Uniontown, OH 44685

Mom's Day Craft at Lorain County Metro Park
Make a flower gift for mom's special day. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 10am-11am
Where: Schoepfle Garden, 11106 Market St., Birmingham, OH 44816
Where: $2 and pre-register kids by May 9th.

FREE Mother's Day Tea at Lorain County Metro Parks
Celebrate Mother's Day with the Lorain Public Library System & Lorain County Metro Parks. Tea, refreshments, craft, and entertainment. Pre-registration is required, call the Main Library at (440) 244-1192 or 1-800-322-READ For more information call (440) 245-1193. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 10am-12pm
Where: Lakeview Park, 1800 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH 44052
Where: FREE

FREE Mother's Day Blooms-To-Go at Cleveland Botanical Gardens
Join this annual tradition of making colorful flower arrangements to be donated to Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center for Mother’s Day. No experience necessary, just a giving heart and a helping hand. Bring pruners and gardening gloves if preferred. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 11am-1pm
Where: 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
Where: FREE with Garden admission, no registration required. All materials will be provided while supplies last.

FREE All About Mom at First & Main
Make Mother's Day memorable with a personalized photo and picture frame at the free kids photo booth. Plus, create a special card in the craft area, and enjoy stolling music, refreshments, and more. Spend $50 or more at a First & Main business during the event hours and win a prize. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 11am-3pm
Where: 43 Village Way, Hudson, OH 44236
Where: FREE

FREE Mother's Day Drop-in Craft at Summit Metro Parks
Stop by Goodyear Heights Lodge anytime between 1pm and 3pm to make a nature-themed craft for the mother figure in your life. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 1pm-3pm
Where: Goodyear Heights Lodge, 2077 Newton St., Akron, OH 44305
Cost: FREE

Mother’s Day Grow Together Celebration at Solon Community Center
Fun night for the whole family! Mother’s Day Celebration includes dinner, crafts, drinks, raffles, games DJ, black jack table for dad and more … come and celebrate your moms! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 6pm-9pm
Where: 35000 Portz Pkwy., Solon, OH 44139
Cost: $65 per adult, $35 per child, family 4-pack: $165

The Race: Mother's Day Breast Cancer Awareness 5K & 1-Mile Walk/Run
The Race is a 5K and 1-mile walk/run charity event that empowers children and their families to make a difference in the lives of those touched by breast cancer by raising awareness and money for breast cancer research. Race participants will receive t-shirts, and everyone can enjoy refreshments, bounce houses, laser tag, face painting, and more. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, May 13, 2018; 7:30am
Where: Legacy Village, 25333 Cedar Rd., Lyndhurst, OH 44124
Where: Registration fees apply

FREE Mommy & Me: A DIY Beauty Event at Cafe O'Play
A DIY Beauty Event: Helping moms and daughters come together, get some much-deserved pampering and have some fun learning new recipes and techniques for a day of at-home beauty! Moms and daughters will learn how to create their ideal hairstyles (totally recommended to come with a Pinterest board ready) and whip up some fun beauty treats in the kitchen for a day of pampering. There will also be a hot chocolate and cookie bar for you to indulge in, and a few home-based business, including Pampered Chef and Mary Kay, will be on-site so mom can get that perfect Mothers Day gift. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, May 13, 2018; 9:30am-12pm
Where: 911 Graham Rd., Stow, OH 44221
Cost: $20 per child, $10 per mom. Play is included in the child price.

FREE Mother's Day Anniversary at Miller at Lorain County Metro Parks
Celebrate the 7th anniversary of Miller Nature Preserve opening with your Mom! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, May 13, 2018; 10am-5pm
Where: Miller Nature Preserve, Conservatory, 2739 Center Rd., Avon, OH 44011
Where: Mom痴 get in FREE today! Regular conservatory admission is $2.

Mother's Day Celebration on the Square
Visit Medina Square on Mother's Day to celebrate those special women in our lives. Shop and dine at participating stores and restaurants on the Square like RizTech and enjoy fresh flowers for all ladies and have a beautiful bouquet at the end of your fun day! Many stores are participating with specials and deals and RizTech will have in-store specials on Tech Jewelry just for you in honor of Mother's Day! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, May 13, 2018; 11am-5pm
Where: Medina Public Square, Medina, OH 44256
Cost: FREE

FREE Happy Mother's Day at Lorain County Metro Parks
Come celebrate with Mom! Enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds the park has to offer plus Mom's Putt FREE all day! {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, May 13, 2018; 12-8pm
Where: Columbia Reservation, 25145 Royalton Rd., Columbia Station, OH 44028
Where: FREE

FREE Heron Watch at Summit Metro Parks
Join a Summit Metro Parks naturalists to celebrate Mother’s Day by observing herons and their young through our binoculars and spotting scopes. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, May 13, 2018; 1pm-3pm
Where: Great Blue Heron Viewing Area, 1925 W. Bath Rd., Akron, OH 44313
Where: FREE

Make Mom a Terrarium at Michaels
Create a terrarium in a shadow box or glass container. {Find Out More}
When: TBA; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Michaels stores across Northeast Ohio
Cost: Supplies are not included and may cost up to $41.

FREE Family Fun Day Mother's Day Celebration at Great Northern Mall
Bring the kids 5 and under and join in a special Mother's Day Celebration. Kids will create a craft and make a dessert especially for mom. Family Fun day takes place in the Dining Court. {Find Out More}
When: TBA; 10am-11am
Where: 4954 Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted, OH 44070
Cost: FREE

Celebrate Mom Bazaar
Explore 30+ craft and product vendors, plus enjoy door prizes, 50/50 and gift basket raffles, photographer for “Mom & Me” pictures, face painting, and pampering, including fingernail painting, hand massages, chair massages, make-up consultations, and more. Guys: find special gifts for the women in your life and then go watch the baseball game while the women shop and are pampered! {Find Out More}
When: TBA; 10am-3pm
Where: The Hotel at Oberlin Ballroom, 10 E. College St., Oberlin, OH 44074
Where: Admission is $3 or 2 for $5; FREE for children age 12 and younger

FREE Crafts for Kids: Mom's Favorite Recipes Box at Lakeshore Learning
Kids age 3 and up can drop in anytime between 11am and 3pm to make a fun, free craft! {Find Out More}
When: TBA; 11am-3pm
Where: 27500 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood, OH 44122
Where: FREE

Mother's Day Dining/Food Opportunities & Tea Parties

FREE Mother's Day Tea at Lorain County Library
Bring your mother, sister, grandmother, or aunt – all are welcome to celebrate the wonderful women in our lives! Please join us for story time, followed by a craft and tea party. All ages are welcome to attend. Fancy outfits are encouraged! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018; 11am
Where: Columbia Branch Library, 13824 W. River Rd., North Columbia Station, OH 44028
Cost: FREE

FREE Mommy & Me for Tea & Fashion Show at Lariccia Family Community Center
Girls ages 3-8 are invited to attend a semi-formal tea and fashion show with mom, grandma, or favorite adult. Tea, cookies, finger foods, crafts, and a photo will be provided. Make sure to bring your own camera to take pictures of the girls' runway show. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, May 6, 2018; 11am-1pm OR 3pm-5pm
Where: Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Rd., Boardman, OH 44512
Cost:
– $16 Boardman resident mom and daughter, $8 per additional child
– $18 nonresident mom and daughter, $9 per additional child

FREE Mother's Day Tea at Lorain County Metro Parks
Celebrate Mother's Day with the Lorain Public Library System & Lorain County Metro Parks. Tea, refreshments, craft, and entertainment. Pre-registration is required, call the Main Library at (440) 244-1192 or 1-800-322-READ For more information call (440) 245-1193. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 10am-12pm
Where: Sunset Terrace at Lakeview Park, 1800 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH 44052
Where: FREE

Les Fleurs Animees: A Mother’s Day Brunch Tea at Hower House Museum
Create a precious memory while sharing elegant tea fare with mom, grandma, daughter, favorite cousin, and/or special friends. Delicious tea, savories, and sweets. In honor of Mother’s Day weekend, treat Mom, your Mother-in-Law, or Grandma to a FREE Tour at the Hower House Museum followed by shopping in the Cellar Door Store. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 10am-12pm
Where: The University of Akron, 60 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44325
Where: $32 per adult, $22 per child ages 8-12. Pre-paid reservation required by calling (330) 972-6909.

FREE Mom And Me Afternoon Tea at Lorain County Library
Join us to celebrate Mother's Day at our annual Mother's Day tea party. Enjoy tea, juice, and a light snack while we play games and make crafts – all while making memories with the ones we love. Mothers, grandmothers, and caregivers with children 3 years of age and older are welcome. Preregistration is required. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 2pm-3pm
Where: North Ridgeville Branch Library, 35700 Bainbridge Rd., North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Cost: FREE

FREE Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
Adults, enjoy the ambiance of a fancy afternoon tea that celebrates Mother's Day! Bring your mother, and be prepared to learn etiquette of tea parties as well as partake in dainty and delicious treats! Dressing up in your tea finery is encouraged, but not required. It's ‘scone to be a fantastic event that is sure to steep your Mother's approval, so register early before it fills up! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 2pm-3pm
Where: Domonkas Branch Library, 4125 E. Lake Rd., Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
Cost: FREE

Annual Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast & Plant Sale
Enjoy sausage, yogurt, refreshments, and all-you-can-eat pancakes. Dine-in only! Entertainment includes a harpist and balloon twister. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, May 13, 2018; 8:30am-1pm
Where: Mayfield Village Service Department
Where: $9 per person age 13+, $5 per child age 5-11, $7 per senior 62+ (Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Civic Center through May 11th. If paying at door, cash or check only.)

Mother's Day Celebration at Grand River Cellars Winery & Restaurant
The day will feature entrée and dessert specials and best of all every mother will receive a potted flower to take home with them. A children’s menu will also be available. Reservations are strongly suggested. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, May 13, 2018; 8am-3:30pm
Where: 5750 S. Madison Rd., Madison, OH 44057

Mother's Day Brunch at Cleveland Botanical Gardens
Treat your mother or grandmother to an unforgettable feast in the beautiful setting of the Botanical Garden, where she will be surrounded by thousands of spring blooms just as stunning as her. Call (216) 721-1600, ext. 274, or register online. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, May 13, 2018; 10am-3pm
Where: 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
Where:
– $45 members adults, $20 member children
– $50 nonmember adults, $22 nonmember children

Mother's Day Brunch at Lorain County Metro Parks
Enjoy a wide array of traditional breakfast items and desserts. Register and pay by May 7th by calling 933-4943 or email Melissa@clevelandcatering.com. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, May 13, 2018; 12pm-1:30pm
Where: Miller Nature Preserve, Orchid Room, 2739 Center Rd., Avon, OH 44011
Cost: Adults: $18.95; Children age 9 & under: $9.95

Mother's Day at Picadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room
Treat mom to tea on Mother's Day weekend. Reservations are required. {Find Out More}
When: TBA; 11am-4pm
Where: 114 S. Broad St., Canfield, OH 44406
Where: Fees apply

Dip-Your-Own Chocolate for Mother's Day at All City Candy
Visit All City Candy to create your own hand-dipped, chocolate-covered Mother’s Day gift for the special mom in your life. Dipping stations will be open at both Mentor and Richmond Hts. stores. Call the store of your choice to reserve your dipping time today. Walk-ins are welcome, but we highly recommend reserving a time to avoid waiting.{Find Out More}
When: Saturday, May 12, 2018; 11-5pm AND Sunday, May 13, 2018; noon – 4pm
Where: All City Candy – Richmond Heights – 746 Richmond Road Richmond Heights, Ohio 44143
All City Candy – Mentor – 7441 Mentor Avenue Mentor, Ohio 44060
Cost: Fees apply

Freebies, Deals & Discounts

Half-Price Admission for All Moms on Mother's Day weekend at Great Lakes Science Center
On Mother's Day Weekend, May 12-13, all moms (or aunts, grandmas, sisters, or any other special adult woman in your life) will receive half off the price of any general admission or combo admission ticket. Guests of all ages can check out amazing science demos, the Strange Science Big Science Show and hands-on activities including a special BASF Kids' Lab: Happy Hands Workshop where guests will use common ingredients to make their own hand lotion and explore how oil and water actually can mix, and a Wonders of Water activity sponsored by the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District. {Find Out More}
When: May 12-13, 2018; Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: 12pm-5pm
Where: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114
Where: FREE for mom

Mother's Day Free Golf at Indian Creek Mini Golf & Concessions
Mom's golf free on Mother's Day. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, May 13, 2017; 7am-4pm
Where: 4710 Lake Rd. E., Geneva on the Lake, OH 44041
Where: FREE for mom

FREE Mother's Day Milkweed Giveaway at Geauga Park District
Stop by during listed hours to pick up a free milkweed plant for Mom! Several species of milkweed are grown and distributed for planting in an effort to aid the Monarch Butterfly in its plight of population decline. Beautiful, aromatic milkweed blossoms will attract many other species of pollinators to your yard as well. One pot per family. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, May 13, 2018; 10am-1pm
Where: The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Rd. (Route 87), Russell, OH 44072
Where: FREE

FREE Admission for Mothers & Grandmothers at the Akron Zoo
Treat mom and grandma to a special day at the zoo. All mothers and grandmothers receive free admission. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, May 13, 2018; 10am-4pm
Where: 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, OH 44307
Where: FREE for mothers, grandmothers, and Akron Zoo members; Regular admission rates apply for all others

FREE Admission for Moms at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens invites all Moms to spend their special day on the Estate with family and friends on Mother’s Day. All moms receive a complimentary admission (accompanying family members pay regular admission prices), which includes a self-guided tour of the Manor House, the Corbin Conservatory, the Gate Lodge, Playgarden, and the landscaped historic gardens and grounds. Special performance on the Courtyard Stage by the Kent State University Men's Chorus from 1-2pm. Jewelry, apparel, accessories and other “Mom-friendly” gift items are available in Molly’s Shop. Next door, the café features salads, sandwiches, soup, chili, and other fare. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, May 13, 2018; 10am-4:30pm
Where: 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
Where: FREE for mothers; accompanying family members pay regular admission prices

FREE Admission for Mom at the McKinley Museum
Give mom an early Mother’s Day gift. Bring her to the Museum on the day before Mother’s Day. All moms will be admitted FREE! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, May 12, 2018; all day
Where: McKinley Museum & Discovery Center, 800 McKinley Monument Drive NW. Canton, OH 44708
Where: FREE for mom

FREE Admission for Moms at the Cleveland Aquarium
The Greater Cleveland Aquarium is offering free admission for moms on Mother’s Day with the purchase of a child or adult general admission ticket. Children are invited to create personalized hand-trace, fish-themed Mother’s Day cards in the 1st floor classroom and the first 150 visiting moms receive a button. By completing a scavenger hunt, moms have the opportunity to win an Aquarium annual pass. And aquatic-themed commemorative group photos (specially priced at $6.99) will be available for purchase. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, May 13, 2018; 10am-5pm
Where: 2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland, OH 44113
Where: FREE admission for moms with the purchase of a child or adult general admission ticket.

FREE Admission for Moms on Mother's Day at the Cleveland Zoo
Enjoy Mother's Day with a free day at the zoo for mom. {Find Out More}
When: TBA; 10am-5pm
Where: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
Where: FREE ticket for mom with paid child admission

 

Instructions on How to Make a Handprint Flower Bouquet for Mother's Day