Mother’s Day is nearly here, and if you haven’t thought about some ways to honor the mom in your life, no need to stress! Keep scrolling to find out our favorite ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Chicago, which falls on Sunday, May 12th this year. From a fabulous brunch to a day at the spa, we’ve got you covered to make her feel nothing but pampered.
1. Take her to a fab brunch spot
Chicago is brimming with incredible brunch spots to take mom to this year. For something glam, don’t miss BLVD’s brand new decadent brunch menu including their King Crab Benedict, TK Chopped Salad, and Maine Lobster Roll in the gorgeous atrium. Want to impress her with the 36,000-square-foot lakeside location? Checkout Offshore’s Rooftop. Or set sail on a scrumptious brunch buffet cruise with plenty of cocktails.
🍲Find your mom’s perfect brunch spot here!
2. Indulge in a spa day
Besides a delicious brunch to celebrate Mother’s Day in Chicago, we can bet that a little R&R for your mom is high on her wish list. Impress the woman who has given you the world with an indulgent spa day at one of our decadent retreats in the city. There are plenty of options to help her relax and rejuvenate. You can book her a getaway to AIRE Ancient Baths for a massage and the chance to enjoy six thermal baths, or gift her one of the many treatments inspired by traditional Chinese medicine at the 5-star Langham Hotel’s Chuan Spa.
🧖♀️ Look at all of the top spa options here!
3. Give her the gift of experiences this Mother’s Day in Chicago
Gift mom an incredible experience thanks to Fever. If mom’s a foodie, loves unique experiences, or wants to see an ethereal Candlelight Concert, there’s something for everyone.
🎁 Check out all of Fever’s fabulous Mother’s Day experiences right here in Chicago!
Top Experience Picks:
🏰Downton Abbey Exhibition – Book here at 20% off from May 3rd to the 8th with code MOM20DAX!
🚢 Titanic The Exhibition – Step aboard! Snag tickets at 20% off from May 3rd to May 8th with code MOMS20!
🌮 Chicago Loop Secret Food Tour – Indulge here!
🍣 Dining in the Dark – Grab tickets at 15% off now for the Omakase Sushi edition!
4. High tea for two, please!
Make mom feel like the queen she is with an afternoon spent enjoying a spectacular high tea experience in Chicago. From a decadent high tea at the Drake’s Palm Court to the “Mamma Mia!” Tipsy Tea Party at the Gwen Hotel, indulge in a variety of themed teas and delectable treats.
🍵 Click here for our favorite afternoon tea locations!
5. Celebrate with Brazilian samba dancers, jugglers, aerialists + dinner and drinks at Copa Carnivale
Kick off Mother’s Day weekend a little early on Thursday, May 9th at Carnivale, one of Chicago’s premier restaurants for Latin fusion cuisine. They are hosting Copa Carnivale, a 90-minute disco-themed celebration featuring a live band, Brazilian samba dancers, juggling, aerialists, and dinner and drinks included! This exciting celebration that Mom will love has two seatings available that night at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. If you miss Copa Carnivale, plan to come back for their weekly live pop-up performances every Thursday, or catch the samba dancers in the Rumba Lounge on Fridays.
6. Go on a cruise around the city
Take mom on a local cruise! There’s the Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan that comes with a three-course meal, unlimited drinks, and a DJ. If mom loves architecture, we suggest the Chicago Lake and River Architecture Tour in Chicago to listen to 200 years of stories about the city’s most iconic buildings.
7. Get her a free Original Rainbow Cone for Mother’s Day
Celebrate mom with a sweet treat from the Original Rainbow Cone! Get a free cone with any $5 purchase this Mother’s Day, May 12th at participating locations. Enjoy their iconic five-flavor cone or try out a range of premium ice cream delights!
Find your location here!8. Take mom to a spring Candlelight concert
Candlelight’s new spring concerts with hundreds of flowers and flickering candles are the perfect gift this Mother’s Day. Surprise her with a concert she’ll love; there’s every genre of music to choose from!
🌸🕯️Check out all of the spring concerts here!
📍Location: Multiple venues across Chicago and the suburbs.
9. See an interesting play at Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf is a highly acclaimed theater company that is recognized for its unique approach to storytelling and captivating performances. Why not surprise your mother with one of their productions, such as Purpose, a powerful drama that has its final show on Mother’s Day (May 12). According to the Sun-Times, it features “knee-buckling scenes” and “explosive intensity!” Or, you could take her to see “The Thanksgiving Play,” a satirical comedy.
🎭 Learn more at Steppewolf.org.
See more spectacular productions around the city:
Death Becomes Her at the Cadillac Palace Theater, Apr 30–Jun 2, 2024, details here!
Gods & Monsters at Theater Wit, May 12–June 2, 2024, learn more!
POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical at the Chopin Theatre, May 2 – June 16, 2024, grab tickets!
10. Indulge in a weekend vacation
Get mom out of town with one of these fabulous weekend getaways! She will love the local wineries, cobblestone streets, and beach sunsets in an enchanting small town, many under three hours from Chicago.
Find a getaway here!
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