Fun Things to Do with Your Mom in Boston Show
Almost every flower in Boston seems to burst into bloom by Mother's Day, making this a perfect time to do something special with your Mom. Here are our top suggestions for celebrating Mother's Day in Boston, which falls on Sunday, May 8 this year. To help you choose, we've created a few Mom "profiles" - and then matched them to Boston Mother's Day events, activities, and other fun things to do together. There's something here for everyone . . . and best of all, they're sure to please your mom - and you. Pick the one that best fits your mom (and perhaps you too). You'll both have fun - and you'll create new memories to savor for a lifetime. Top photo: Golden tulips blooming in Boston's Public Garden on Mother's Day Weekend Treat Your Mom to a Relaxing Harbor CruiseYour Mom: Busy helping others, sometimes stressed, and deserves a breakTreat her to a fun, relaxing cruise around Boston Harbor aboard the Northern Lights classic 1940s-style commuter yacht or Adirondack III, Boston's own "tall ship" schooner. Enjoy the music, treat your mom to the beverage of her choice, and smile as you watch her relax and enjoy the great views. Mothers Day Cruise
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Take Your Mom for a Mother's Day BrunchYour Mom: Loves to cook, and made a fantastic (or at least edible, most of the time) dinner every night when you were growing upBut let's face it...that adds up to almost 10,000 meals (not to speak of breakfasts and school lunches) - so this is her time to enjoy a meal cooked by someone else. Here are suggestions for where to treat her to a special Mother's Day brunch:
Forgot to make reservations? Take your mom for Dim Sum in Boston's Chinatown - but pretend that's what you were planning all along. You'll see other mom/child couples doing the same thing. More fun possibilities (because who doesn't love pizza?): Join the Duckling Day Parade on Mother's DayYou are the Mom . . . The proud Mom of - let's be honest - the cutest, smartest, and most talented toddler on the planetSo dress your cutie in yellow duckling suit (Amazon offers a big selection) and join the Duckling Day Parade from Boston Common to the Public Garden - the perfect way to celebrate Mother's Day! Pose by the Make Way for Ducklings statues for the perfect photo. How to join the Duckling Day Parade Picnic in the Arboretum on Boston's Lilac DayYour Mom: Loves the simple things in life, and lavender just happens to be her favorite color.Pack a picnic lunch and blanket, and head over to Arnold Arboretum for Lilac Sunday, which always falls on Mother's Day. Your mom will love the intoxicating scent of the many lilacs in full bloom. More about Lilac Sunday Take Your Mom Shopping on Mother's DayYour Mom: Loves shopping, but doesn't really need anything.So for Mother's Day, get her something she wants. Head over to SoWa Market, Boston's largest outdoor artisan market at 500 Harrison Ave in Boston's South End where you'll find a huge array of unique jewelry, clothing, crafts, gourmet foods, art, plus lots more. Buy your mom something she loves! More about SoWa Open Market You'll Aways Have Paris... for an Unforgettable Mother's Day CelebrationThe Eiffel Tower, photographed during a Seine River cruise right before sunsetYou: Once upon a time, the world's rudest teenager. |