While any day is the perfect time to celebrate your mother, mami, abuela or maternal figure you love, Mother’s Day is the official holiday to make them feel special. This year, it falls on Sunday, May 12, which allows for plenty of time to plan an outing for you both to enjoy and make memories together. Whether it’s a decadent brunch, intimate concert or just overall quality time, here are all the best things to do for Mother’s Day in Miami!
1. Dine at one of these floral outdoor spots
There’s nothing like taking mom out to a nice meal, and Miami has a number of beautiful patios that bring on the charm and feature floral touches all throughout. We’ve put together a list of places in where to dine beneath floral-drenched canopies, many of which will feature Mother’s Day specials. Take a look at the prettiest outdoor dining spots in Miami here.
2. Treat her to the serene sounds and surroundings of a Candlelight Concert
Whether you’re looking for a beautifully unique musical performance for mom or a romantic candlelit experience for your significant other who’s a mom, this is the perfect plan! Find one of her favorite artists and enjoy their best works performed by a string quartet inside one of the city’s most exquisite buildings where the walls will be flickering by candlelight.
🕯️ Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele (May 11)
🕯️ Candlelight: A Tribute to Bad Bunny (May 19)
3. Check out Fever for memorable Mother’s Day event tickets
Our friends over at events powerhouse Fever have some of the best Mother’s Day events and experiences around the city that are sure to put a smile on mom’s face. Whether it’s gifting them the chance to check out an immersive LEGO® exhibit, a unique blindfolded dining experience or a private sailing adventure on Biscayne Bay, you can find your inspo here.
4. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through Fairchild Garden and have a picnic
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is bringing back its annual Mother’s Day in the Garden — a full day of activities designed for families to celebrate the special moms in their lives. The festivities will take place on May 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., among the stunning 83-acre greenery. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the garden’s many paths, indulge in a delicious picnic, treat mom to a blissful massage, or simply relax while appreciating the beautiful surroundings.
5. Relax and rejuvenate at a local spa
If there were any right time to make it into a calming environment with massages and facials, it would be for Mother’s Day. This year, pamper the mom in your life with a rejuvenating experience in the highlights below, and click here for our favorite spas in Miami.
🧖♀️ Away Spa at W South Beach: “Forever Young Mom” spa package if offered from May 1-12 and features a manicure and pedicure combo and customizable 60-minute facial. “The Ultimate Mom” package features a stress releasing decompression massage, HydraFacial and manicure pedicure combo.
🧖♀️ The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach: A head-to-toe “Just For Her” treatment including an 80-minute relaxation massage, pink mud scalp treatment and massage, foot reviver, and a glass of rosé or box of chocolates. Offered throughout the month of May.
🧖♀️ The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood: Available through May 31, try an 80-minute signature massage for Mother’s Day and complimentary Cryo Wand therapy, which is used for facial massage helping with lymphatic drainage and creating a tighter, more defined neck and jawline. You can also book the HydraFacial Platinum service and receive a complimentary daily mineral facial sunscreen SPF 33 for Mother’s Day only.
6. Indulge in mom-osas and bowling and bocce at Pinstripes
Pinstripes Aventura, an entertainment hub combining an Italian-American bistro with bowling and bocce, will be offering a special brunch buffet all Mother’s Day weekend. Raise a toast to mom with customizable bottomless Mom-Osas from the Mom-osa Bar and kids will have coloring cards available as a gift to mom. The venue boasts 12 bowling lanes and five bocce courts for an unforgettable experience.
7. Surprise mom with tickets to her favorite movie at Rooftop Cinema Club
The picturesque outdoor cinema with breathtaking skyline views is perfect if you’re looking to level up your movie night. Mother’s Day is also the best time to visit as you can treat mami to her favorite flick. So what’s it going to be? The Proposal? Everything Everywhere All at Once? Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again? Find all upcoming films here.
8. Treat mom to something extra sweet
Sweeten your Mother’s Day with the best donuts in town courtesy of The Salty. Available from May 10-12, the Chocolate & Caramel Heart is made with 24 hr brioche filled with vanilla mousse and a salted caramel center topped with a cocoa glaze and crushed Oreo cookies. For an extra special touch, they’ll be offering “MOM” donut letter packs, making for a unique and delicious gift. The letter-packs will be available exclusively through The Salty App for Rewards Members and can be ordered for pick-up or delivery.
9. Groove to Amy Winehouse’s greatest hits for an evening
If mom loves listening to live music on a scenic rooftop, she’d likely adore Miami’s Concerts Under the Stars. Known to offer plenty of genres to fit any taste, the next concert in the series is a tribute to Amy Winehouse on May 31st, featuring favorites from her catalog like “He Can Only Hold You” and “Valerie.” Kick back with a cocktail in hand and let stunning views surround you at Amy Winehouse: Jazz Under The Stars at Elevar!
10. Have mind-bending fun at the Paradox Museum
With over 70 interactive paradox-based exhibits, Wynwood’s trippy immersive museum is the perfect activity for mom and the entire family. Paradox is doing a 4-pack offer this Mother’s Day for guests of all ages to explore their Instagrammable and eye-tricking experiences.
11. Gift mom a thrilling experience from the treetops
Some moms aren’t fond of swinging among the trees like Tarzan and Jane, while others love a good adrenaline rush and will dive right in! If this sounds like your mom, a trip to Treetop Trekking, South Florida’s first and only aerial zipline adventure park, will have you capturing amazing memories as you glide through the skies together.
12. And give her the toast she deserves at a delicious brunch!
Nothing says quality bonding time like some good brunch food with your mom! Many restaurants around the city are offering specialty menus for Mother’s Day this year. Check out our list of restaurants and make sure you get your table reservations in before it’s too late!
✨ Isabelle’s Grill Room and Garden, Coconut Grove
✨ Rusty Pelican, Key Biscayne
✨ Aba, Bal Harbour
✨ Edan Bistro, North Miami
✨ The Deck at Island Gardens, Watson Island
✨ Amara at Paraiso, Edgewater
✨ LEKU Fish & Garden at Rubell Museum
✨ Casadonna, downtown Miami
✨ The Hampton Social, Brickell
✨ Lido at the Surf Club, Surfside
✨ Avra Estiatorio, Sunny Isles
For a quick getaway:
✨ W Fort Lauderdale
✨ Serena Pastificio, Boca Raton