May is the month to remind your mom how much you love her. Find the right gifts, fun events, and great places to dine to let your mom know she's special this Mother's Day in Boston.
Mother's Day Shopping Resources
Send Her Something Beautiful
Tell your mom how much you appreciate her with a gorgeous flower arrangement from one of these great Boston florists.
Give Her Something Sweet
Indulge your mom's sweet tooth with something from one of these excellent Boston chocolate shops.
Get Her Something Special
If you want to get your mom a gift this Mother's Day, why not check out some of the gift shops at Faneuil Hall Marketplace?
Mother's Day Events
Lilac Sunday
Take your mother on a stroll through the lilacs during the Arnold Arboretum's annual Lilac Sunday. Admire the lilacs, watch Morris dancers, and picnic. The event takes place regardless of the weather. The Arboretum is open from dawn to dusk; refreshments will be sold from 10 am to 4 pm. A limited number of wheelchairs will be available on a first-come, first-served basis; enquire at the front desk of the Hunnewell Building.
Sunday, May 11
Free
Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston
(617) 524-1718 x 176
arboretum.harvard.edu
Boston Museum Trio Mother's Day Concert
If your mother is a music fan, why not take her to a concert at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston? Mezzo soprano Deborah Rentz-Moore joins the Boston Museum Trio for a special Mother's Day program of music by Purcell and Handel.
Sunday, May 11, 3:30 pm
Members, seniors, students $20; nonmembers, general admission $25
MFA Remis Auditorium, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston
(617) 369-3300
mfa.org
Swan Lake
Boston Ballet celebrates moms with a special Mother's Day weekend buy one get one half off sale for Swan Lake. The sale is good for shows on Saturday, May 10 at 8 pm and Sunday, May 11 at 2 pm. To get the special deal, order by April 30 and use the code SWANMOM. Call (800) 872-8997, visit broadwayoffers.com, or purchase in person at Citi Performing Arts Box Office, 270 Tremont Street, Boston. For more information visit bostonballet.org.
Duckling Day Parade
The Duckling Day Parade is an annual Mother's Day tradition in Boston. Sunday, May 11, kids (and adults) will dress up as their favorite character from Robert McCloskey's Make Way for Ducklings and join in the 28th annual Duckling Day Parade! The parade starts at noon; registration begins at 10 am on Boston Common across from the State House. The Harvard University Band will lead the group through Boston Common and into the Public Garden. Tickets are $25 per family, which includes snacks, entertainment, and a toy for each child. For more information call (617) 723-8144 or visit friendsofthepublicgarden.org.
Sunday, May 11 at noon
$25 per family
Boston Common
(617) 723-8144
friendsofthepublicgarden.org
Spend the Day Downtown
Take mom out for a nice brunch, or if the weather is nice, take her for a picnic in the Public Garden. Enjoy the sight of Boston in bloom, watch the Duckling Day Parade, and maybe go for a leisurely 15-minute ride around the Public Garden lagoon on a Swan Boat. After you eat, you can do some shopping on Newbury Street or Charles Street, or wander down to Faneuil Hall.
Swan Boats: $2.75 adults / $2 seniors/ $1.25 children (2-15)
Mother's Day Brunch Cruises
Enjoy a family Mother's Day brunch while cruising Boston Harbor aboard an Odyssey cruise ship. The early brunch (9:30 to noon) includes a flower for mom, a glass or champagne or mimosa, live entertainment, and brunch. The afternoon brunch (1:30 pm to 4 pm) includes a flower for mom, a glass or champagne or mimosa, live entertainment, brunch, and a balloon artist and goodie bag for kids. Prices don't include taxes, fees, fuel surcharges, and pre-paid service charge.
Sunday, May 11
Early Brunch:
Board: 9:30 am, Cruise: 10 am to noon
$56.90 / adults; $15 / children (3-11 yrs of age)
Afternoon Brunch:
Board: 1:30 pm, Cruise: 2 pm to 4 pm
$60.90 / adults; $30.45 / children (3-11 yrs of age)
Odyssey cruise liner, 60 Rowes Wharf, Atlantic Ave, Boston
(866) 307-2469 or reserve online
If you're looking for somewhere nice to take mom to tea, brunch, or dinner, check out these Mother's Day dining recommendations.
