Activities to do with mum on Mother’s Day (or any day)

Finding the perfect gift for Mother’s Day doesn’t always have to be just about the gift, it should also be about spending some quality time with mum.

Mums will always light up to one thing — seeing you, her family and the grandkids and what better day than on Mother’s Day.

Here are some great ideas on activities and things to do with mum.

Take mum out and about

Yes, she loves cooking and cleaning, but today is to go see some new sights, dance the night away or just get away from it all.

1. Treat her to her favourite musical or opera.
2. Get competitive together watching a sporting event.
3. Enjoy a day trip to a nearby town.
4. Sing the day and night away at a concert.
5. Enjoy a film with your mum out to the movies.
6. Get creative at a craft or food market.
7. Pose together with a photoshoot around the city.
8. Visit an outdoor festival, wellies and all.
9. Take a road trip, and take in a beach, architecture or some nature.
10. River cruise or simple boat ride to glide the day across the water.

Take mum shopping

If one thing mums love is to do is a shop, but this time it’s not for uniforms, it’s only for her and at your expense.

1. Go shoe shopping and then walk her to lunch.
2. Upmarket shopping with designer boutiques only.
3. Be glamorous at a fashion show.
4. Hunt for bargains at an antique or jumble store.
5. Organize a personal shopper for the day and hold the bags.
6. Smell great together at the perfumery.
7. Jewellery shopping for her favourite stones.
8. Window shopping and finish with ice cream.
9. Redesign her home with new wallpaper, a lamp or a sofa.
10. Does she need wheels? Ok, at least do some test drives.

Get active with mum

You know she is always on the go, but how about a change from running to the shops and getting active in having fun.

1. Take a family bike ride.
2. Play her favourite sport, and get ready to be put to the sword.
3. Horseback riding on a beautiful trail.
4. Run a marathon with her or at least run to the shops for her.
5. Get flexible with a family yoga class.
6. Go on a hike or trail somewhere beautiful.
7. Do a dance class or two with her.
8. How is she for heights, zip-line anyone?
9. Can you handle a class of body combat or body pump?
10. Go-karting to release the road rage.

Stay at home with mum

Maybe she’s not up for getting out and about and rather spend some good quality time enjoying your company, in her home comforts, here some ideas to keep you both occupied.

1. Prepare a movie marathon, classics only.
2. Gather the troops, your mum, grandma, mother-in-law, aunts over.
3. Plan a family game night.
4. Plan a themed dinner party.
5. Plant a herb or flower garden together.
6. Have a fancy candlelit dinner or feast.
7. Organize a variety show with all the family.
8. Karaoke the night away.
9. Build a blanket fort with the grandkids.
10. Play charades and make fun of her.

Treat mum to wine and great food

A beautiful setting, a good bottle of wine, luxury food and all not cooked by her, she will be smiling all day and night long.

1. Afternoon tea for two, scones a must.
2. Take mum to a fancy restaurant.
3. Pack a fancy picnic lunch for mum.
4. Go chocolate fudge tasting at chocolaterie.
5. Breakfast in bed, with all-day coffee on demand.
6. Enjoy french pastries at a local bakery.
7. Arrange a date with you and her best friend so she can show you off.
8. Find her a new favourite restaurant.
9. Take mum to dinner in another country.
10. Grab her a fancy bottle of wine and cheese platter.

Spend the day being arty

Mum has always enjoyed the finer side of life and a day taking in the arts and culture, sure to enlighten the mind for you both.

1. Make a beautiful family tree that mom will be proud to display.
2. Spend the day enjoying art galleries.
3. Enjoy the beauty of the ballet.
4. Take an art class together.
5. Try a sculpting class.
6. Take mum to the theatre.
7. Take her to a comedy show.
8. Make a photo book with your best photos.
9. Bake a delicious cake together and learn a few tricks.
10. Write a story together, then act it out.

Just relax with mum

How about just spoiling mum for the day without her (and you) lifting a single finger that doesn’t require you to pick up more than your wine or turn over.

1. Enjoy a hair salon date, guys too.
2. Run a heavenly candlelit bath and read poems to her.
3. Experiment with homemade facemasks.
4. Take mum to a real-world luxury spa.
5. Plan a stress-free day with a book and luxury picnic at a scenic garden.
6. Hot stone massages for you and her.
7. Take her to a luxury bakery and stuff yourselves with cakes.
8. Face spa, manicure and pedicure all in one, all on one day, wow!
9. A day laying poolside or on the beach just hope for sun.
10. Spend a day together at yoga and zen retreat.

When is Mother’s Day 2021?

In the United Kingdom MOther’s Day or “Mothering Sunday” is celebrated on Sunday, March 14th, 2021.

Mother’s Day is for the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, and many other countries, is celebrated on Sunday, May 9th, 2021.

What do you say on Mother’s Day?

Mother’s Day is a day to thank your mum, ma, mummy, your rock or whatever you like to call her for all that she has done and sacrificed for you each and every day of your life.

Its always nice to thank your mum, for the endless washing, dinner, games, advice and just for being there for you, and spoil her on her special day.

If you are a little lost for what to say or looking for the perfect massage that says it all, you can see our collection of Mother’s Day wishes and greeting messages here.

For Mother’s Day gift inspiration use our special Mother’s Day gift guide here.