Mother’s Day comes but once a year – and though we love Mom all 365 days, we do like to celebrate and recognize her on this special day. This year do something fun & different – rather than giving her breakfast in bed or flowers, try one of these unique ways to spend Mother’s Day in Austin. Make it a Mother’s Day to remember!
Mother’s Day Ideas in Austin:
Get Outside – May is always a lovely time to be outdoors, so try one of these fun ideas:
- See the Fairie Homes & Gardens Show at the Zilker Botanical Gardens
- Run the ARC Daisy 5K & Kids 1K
- Spend the afternoon learning how to Geocache
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s Gardens on Tour
- Hike Mt. Bonnell with a picnic lunch
- Austin Symphonic Band Mother’s Day Concert at the Capitol
- Take a picture of you & mom at all the murals on the Austin Mural Photo Scavenger Hunt
- Spend the afternoon on Lady Bird lake trying your hand at Stand Up Paddle boarding, Water Bikes, or kayaking
Soak in some Culture – With tons of culture to inspire you here in Austin, why not try one of these:
- Listen to Your Mother show with inspiring readings by local writers
- Ballet Austin’s Giselle performances
- Take mom to see the “Women Shaping Texas in the 20th Century” exhibit at the Bullock Texas State History Museum before it closes on May 19
- Princess Ida Preview at the Mother’s Day Musicale with the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Austin
- Taste Pink Wines at Vino Vino’s Pink Fest
Enjoy a nice Brunch – Instead of making dinner, make reservations!
- Barton Creek Resort & Spa
- Chez Zee
- Driskill Hotel
- Homefield Grill
- Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa
- Lakeway Spa & Resort
- Max’s Wine Dive
- Mother’s Milk Bank Mother’s Day brunch at Max’s Wine Dive
- Paggi House
- The Russian House
- Stubb’s Gospel Brunch
- Trio at the Four Season Austin
- Zax’s Austin
Enjoy a Weekend Away – With or without kids, these resorts are amazing places to celebrate being Mom!
- Barton Creek Resort & Spa – Golf, Spa, relaxation, a perfect time to rejuvinate
- Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa – Mommy & Me Pedicures, Mother’s Day Brunch, and newly remodeled rooms are just a few of the many reasons to stay this holiday
- JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country – Pampered Spa Packages to weekend family fun
- Lakeway Resort & Spa – Check out their amazing Mother’s Day Spa packages, they are also having a Mother’s Day brunch
