Are you looking for some fun ideas for family fun on Mother’s Day? Don’t miss our roundup of Mother’s Day events! But, beyond the events, there are plenty of fun activities that you can do as a family.
Indoor Mother’s Day Ideas
Mother’s Day would be the perfect day to visit the UM Museum of Natural History which reopened in its new location last month.
The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is always fun – and it is great for all ages. A membership includes grandparents, so it is a good option for multi-generational fun. This weekend is their Critters Up Close partnership with Leslie Science & Nature Center.
There are several great movies in theaters now. We have enjoyed a couple of movies that are currently in theaters: Avengers: Endgame and Captain Marvel.
Bowling is also a lot of family fun. We’ve enjoyed Revel & Roll several times. It’s a step up from a traditional bowling alley.
Outdoor Mother’s Day Ideas
The forecast for Sunday has a chance of rain most oof the day with cool temperatures. .
There are some guided hikes which are listed in our Mother’s Day Events. Plus check out these recommendations for family hikes.
Plus, check out our Playground Profiles series, particularly the Mess-Free Playgrounds.
A visit to the Matthaei Botanical Gardens also makes a great Mother’s Day activity. Although, this can be a tough activity for anyone who suffers from seasonal allergies. I know my daughter has been pretty bad the last week.
Beyond Ann Arbor, we always have a great time at Greenfield Village. It is the last day of Day Out with Thomas. Many years ago, we celebrated Mothers’ Day at Day Out With Thomas. Even if you can’t get tickets to ride Thomas, you can still participate in the other Thomas activities.
Miniature Golf is always a fun family event. After rumors of a possible closure after the 2016 season, Putterz has returned for the 2019 season.
Restaurants
Our Mother’s Day Events list includes many Mother’s Day Brunches. But, dinner is always a good option on Mother’s Day since it is less crowded. As a bonus, several restaurants offer Kids Eat Free on Sundays.
The Full Mother’s Day Calendar
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🎟 | May 12 6:30am-10:00pm | Mom Golfs for Free at Huron Hills Golf Course, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | May 12 6:30am-10:00pm | Mom Golfs for Free at Leslie Park, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | May 12 9:00am-12:00pm | Mother's Day Wildflower Walk & Brunch at Hudson Mills Metropark, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | May 12 10:00am-2:00pm | Mother's Day Brunch at Gandy Dancer, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | May 12 11:00am-3:00pm | Mother's Day Brunch at Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | May 12 11:00am-2:00pm | Mother's Day Brunch at Kensington Hotel, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | May 12 11:00am-12:00pm | Mother's Day Tea Purrty at Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | May 12 12:30pm-1:30pm | Mother's Day Tea Purrty at Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | May 12 1:00pm | Mother's Day Fairy Tea at Crazy Wisdom Tea Room, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | May 12 2:00pm-4:00pm | Mommy & Me - Follow the Leader at Tipsy Ypsi Paint & Pour, Ypsilanti MI - Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | May 12 2:00pm-3:00pm | Mother's Day Tea Purrty at Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
