50 Fun Things To Do for Mother’s Day To Make Mom Smile

Mother and daughter on Mother's Day

Planning the most memorable Mother's Day doesn't have to break the bank or be super complicated. These 50 ideas for things to do for Mother's Day won't just tell your mother she's loved, but they'll show her first-hand.

From pampering Mother's Day activity ideas—like serving her breakfast in bed—to unique Mother's Day ideas that'll melt her heart—like DIY-ing a scavenger hunt for her with a gift at the end—we promise she'll love just about every idea and activity on this list. Check out these 50 things to do for Mother's Day with your mom. 

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50 Things to Do for Mother’s Day

1. Plan a picnic.

2. Set up a scavenger hunt with a gift at the end.

3. Decorate a pillowcase with fabric paints.

4. Make a DIY Mother's Day card.

5. Cook her a special dinner.

6. Serve breakfast in bed. 

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7. Treat her to a professional massage.

8. Go glamping.

9. Hang a gallery wall of family photos.

10. Take her to the movies or a play.

11. Clean the house.

12. Book a surprise weekend getaway.

13. Go for a hike to see a waterfall.

14. Take her to an amusement park.

15. Put on a homemade play or magic show.

16. Take her to a painting or flower arranging class.

17. Write her a sentimental letter.

18. Go horseback riding.

19. Compile a cookbook of your favorite recipes together.

20. Make her a bouquet of foraged flowers.

21. Give her a manicure.

22. Take her out bowling or to the batting cages.

23. Go on a spontaneous day trip.

24. Take her to a flea market.

25. Go stargazing.

26. Paint a birdhouse together.

27. Go berry picking.

28. Play cards.

29. Visit a butterfly house or go to the zoo.

30. Go to a baseball game.

31. Try a workout video or yoga class together.

32. Draw silly family portraits of each other.

33. Make pottery together.

34. Go rock climbing.

35. Plant a veggie garden.

36. Surprise your mom with a pi?ata.

37. Treat her to a makeup application at the mall before taking her to dinner.

38. Take her to a bookstore and tell her to pick out five new reads.

39. Have cozy family time around the fire pit.

40. Make a scrapbook.

41. Book her an appointment with a personal shopper.

42. Plan an upcoming vacation together.

43. Ride bikes downtown.

44. Make a family time capsule.

45. Gather the extended family on Zoom for a virtual family hangout.

46. Book her a pampering spa day with a friend.

47. Go bird watching.

48. Take her antiquing.

49. Do a guided meditation together.

50. Plan an at-home wine tasting.

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