Happy Mother’s Day, mamas! Whether you’re making memories with your own mom, soaking up time with the kids, celebrating with friends, or treating yourself to some well-deserved solo time, we’re here to help you make it extra special. Check out our favorite ways to celebrate your perfect Mother’s Day right here in Austin!
What to Do with Your Mom:
— Take her to a show or movie. Hear the Austin Symphonic Band perform a Free Mother’s Day Concert at the Texas State Capitol on Sunday, May 11. Get tickets for Zach Theater’s What the Constitution Means to Me or Ballet Austin’s Romeo & Juliet. You could also have a three-course feast at Alamo Draft House while enjoying Mama Mia, or see Moana in 3D IMAX at The Bullock Museum
— Enjoy a Family Brunch or Tea. Have a slow afternoon at the Driskill Hotel’s Mother’s Day Grand Tea, or Mozart’s Mother’s Day Tea Party. There are also special brunches at the Carpenter Hotel, Roaring Fork, and Laurel, or a buffet brunch at The Fairmont. Check here for more ideas for brunch.
— Enjoy some water views. Go for a walk together on the Hike & Bike Trail on Lady Bird Lake or enjoy a leisurely ride on the Lone Star Riverboat or Capital Cruises. Dine by the waterside at Ciclo, Quince Lakehouse, or the County Line. Or soak in the stunning views of Lake Travis at The Oasis. Check out more places to dine by the water here.
— Take her shopping. There are so many fun markets popping up over Mother’s Day weekend. Let Mom pick out her own gift at the Blue Genie May Market or the Refugee Mother’s Day Artisan Bazaar at the North Austin YMCA.
— Visit a museum or garden. You can’t beat a stroll through the gardens at UMLAUF, Laguna Gloria, or Zilker Botanical Garden, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (check out their special Mother’s Day event here), or Mayfield Preserve. Browse the art collection at the Blanton on their special Bring Your Mom to the Museum Day, or celebrate all things Texas at the Bullock.
What To Do With Your Kids:
— Go to a kid-focused show. For a performance that’s great for the little ones, check out: Disney On Ice Presents: Let’s Dance, Austin Scottish Rite Theater’s Alicia, Zach Theater’s Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, or Hideout Theater’s Bad Robot.
— Make keepsakes. Get crafty with the kids and make some memories with creations or art to cherish at Art Garage or Cafe Monet, or enjoy an interactive childcare option at Makers and Muses: A Creative Mother’s Day Celebration. Plus, the Neill-Cochran House Museum is hosting a Sunday Funday, a free, all-ages event where you can learn the art of embroidery and needlepoint, and kids will take home an embroidered square!
— Make a splash. Everyone loves a little fun in the sun. Spend a day at Volente Beach, or a local water park like Typhoon Texas! You can also take a dip in Barton Springs or Deep Eddy Pool, or make reservations at one of the awesome local swimming holes. Click here for an updated list of where to swim within the City of Austin. And check out these spots for beach vibes in the Austin area.
— Go on a picnic. Skip the fuss for a fun, hassle-free day in the park. Pack up some food, a blanket, a frisbee, etc., for an easy-going family time. Here’s a list of some of our favorite picnic spots in Austin. You can also take a cooking class at Central Market – they have a Parent & Child Mother’s Day Brunch, as well as Afternoon Tea: Celebrate with Mom.
What To Do With Some Alone Time:
We’re pretty sure you don’t need a lot of ideas when it comes to this rare opportunity. But if you can take a break and have some quiet time to yourself, here are a few suggestions.
- Take a spa day. Get a massage, facial, pedicure, or whatever your heart desires. Viva Day Spa, AWAY Spa at the W, milk + honey, Fairmont Spa, Spa by JW Marriott, Miraval, Lake Austin Spa Resort, and Hiatus Spa and Retreat, among many others, can hook you up with maximum relaxation.
- See a movie. Go see a grown-up movie, get a beer or a cocktail, and settle in for a show at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema or one of our local drive-in theatres.
- Curl up with a book. Pop by a local bookshop like BookPeople or Black Pearl Books to find just the right literary escape and curl up into a great reading nook. Check out our favorite bookstores in Austin here.
- Pick your own presents. A little shopping on your own to buy exactly what you want? Yes, please. Browse the many stores at the Domain Northside or the Hill Country Galleria.
Check here for a list of even MORE special events and Mother’s Day brunches.
No matter what you choose to do, we hope you have a very
Happy Mother’s Day!
