Secret Philadelphia’s Guide To The Best Things To Do In Philly For Mother’s Day 2024

From majestic tea parties to exquisite dining options to priceless gift ideas, show mom your love with these magnificent things to do in Philadelphia for Mother's Day.

Erryn Howard - Staff Writer • May 11, 2024

Indeed, Mother’s Day is a celebration of motherhood and a time to express love and appreciation for mothers and maternal figures. It is a chance to show your gratitude and pamper the important women in your life. With Mother’s Day fast-approaching, we’ve made it easy for you to decide on how to express your love. From beautiful brunches to indulgent experiences, here are the best things to do in Philly for Mother’s Day.

1. Check out Fever for fantastic Mother’s Day gift experiences

If your mom is adventurous and enjoys new experiences, be sure to check out Fever. They are offering various gift cards for memorable experiences throughout Philadelphia. From a delicious dinner completed blindfolded, to a stunning concert surrounded by candlelight, you’ll be sure to find the perfect gift for the mom in your life. See the full list here.

💐 Where: various locations

2. Enjoy a variety of tea and sweet treats aboard a double-decker bus & a tour of Philly

This Mother’s Day, gift the mom in your life with a majestic and elegant experience. Tea Around Town is now here in Philadelphia and is the perfect gift for lady in your life. Perfect for a mom and daughter day on the town, the adventure starts aboard a beautifully-decorated double decker bus. Next, indulge in a variety of teas while you savor the flavor of sweet treats and biscuits. Moreover, enjoy a tour of some of Philadelphia’s most famous landmarks as you take in the scenic views. Lastly, make sure your phones are charged, you’re going to want to take lots of photos so come dressed in your favorite tea attire. To purchase tickets to the most unforgettable tea party in Philly, visit here.

💐 Where: Southwest corner of Market & South 6th Street, in front of 616 Market St.

3. Indulge in a delectable Mother’s Day Brunch at Ocean Prime

This classic-steak and seafood-forward modern American restaurant is opening its door for a special brunch Sunday, May 12 beginning at 11am. Selections from this limited-time menu include cocktails such as a Citrus Rhubarb Mimosa, Tequila Sour, and a Velvet Falernum. Entrées include Lobster Toast with avocado purée, pea shoots, and a sunny side up egg, Brioche French Toast with cinnamon sugar whipped mascarpone, sausage, and maple syrup, and Prime Steak & Egg comprised of a 6oz NY strip, poached egg, crispy potatoes, and citrus truffle vinaigrette. Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made here.

💐 Where: 124 South 15^th St

4. Savor the flavors of Spanish Tapas at Oloroso

Oloroso Mother's Day Brunch — Photo, Max Mester

Philadelphia’s premier Spanish tapas restaurant and sherry bar in the heart of Center City, is extending its hours to bring back its very special buffet-style Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12. Priced $45 per person and $25 per child (tax + tip not included), foodies have access to an all-you-can-eat buffet including a potato bar, salads, a carving station serving up a variety of braised meats, and much more. Sip specialty drip coffee, or a choice of one complimentary cocktail (sangria, mimosa, bloody mary, or a zero-proof beverage), and access to the restaurant’s à la carte selections of sherry, cocktails, porróns (wine pitchers) and wines by the glass. Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made via Resy.

💐 Where: 1121 Walnut St.

5. Attend a “Mom + Me” jewelry-making interactive workshop

Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia, the upscale lifestyle hotel nestled in bustling Rittenhouse Square, invites mothers and friends to a Mom + Me Jewelry-Making Workshop hosted by Philadelphia-based designer and owner of Feast Jewelry, Adrienne Manno. The beginner-level workshop includes jewelry-making materials and tools, as well as light refreshments (think tea sandwiches) and a complimentary mimosa flight from Hyatt Centric’s in-house restaurant, Patchwork. Attendees will receive hands-on guidance and assistance from Adrienne. There will be two workshops on Sunday, May 12 beginning at 1pm and 3:30pm. Tickets are $115 per person or $105 per person for non-alcoholic beverage options and are available for purchase on Hyatt Centric’s website.

💐 Where: 1620 Chancellor St.

6. Let Mom choose from over 120 wines on tap at this swanky Philly Wine Bar

Mother's Day brunch ideas — Photo, Panorama Wine Bar

Panorama Wine Bar, Philadelphia’s premier wine bar in the Penn’s View Hotel boasting a Guinness World Record custom-built wine keeper offering over 120 wines on tap, presents a Mother’s Day Prix Fixe Brunch from 11am- 2:30pm on Sunday, May 12. For $55 per person, guests can indulge in three-courses of elevated brunch dishes including Eggplant Parmigiana, Crab Benedict, composed of poached eggs, house-made focaccia, hollandaise and herbed potato, or Torta Di Ricotta, made of ricotta cake, poached berries and vanilla gelato. All mothers who attend will receive a complimentary mimosa or glass of prosecco upon arrival. Reservations for brunch and dinner services are available on Opentable.

💐 Where: 14 N. Front St.

7. Enjoy weekend-long brunch specials at Red Owl Tavern to commemorate Mother’s Day

mother's day red owl tavern — Photo, Red Owl Tavern

Red Owl Tavern, the contemporary kitchen and bar located across from Independence Hall in Old City, is commemorating Mother’s Day with weekend-long à la carte brunch specials, offered Saturday, May 11 from 10am – 4pm and Sunday, May 12 from 10am – 2pm. Specifically, they’ll be Beignets ($13), Artichoke & Mushroom Quiche ($17), Cinnamon & Sugar Brioche ($13). Moreover, folks can also raise a toast to mom with Red Owl Tavern’s specialty Rosé Strawberry Cosmo, comprised of Hanson of Sonoma Meyer Lemon Vodka, strawberry rose syrup, lime juice, cranberry, and St. Germain. Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made via OpenTable.

💐 Where: 433 Chestnut St.

8. Take mom on a drive to Wayne, PA to visit award-winning restaurant, At The Table

Mother's Day brunch idea — Photo courtesy of At The Table

Whisk mom away to an elegant Mother’s Day Brunch, priced at $70 per person on Sunday, May 12 from 11am – 3pm. The menu features three courses of elevated breakfast and lunch fare, along with complimentary wine spritzer and amuse bouche. Guests can enjoy selections including (but not limited to) Beet Cured Salmon Gravlax, Steak & Eggs, Crab Cake Benedict, and more. Oyster bar selections and children’s options will also be available. Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made via Tock.

💐 Where: 118 W Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA

9. Treat mom to sweet Crème Brûlée French Toast at The Twisted Tail

The Twisted Tail, Headhouse Square’s restaurant, bar and live music venue, is offering a three course prix-fixe brunch for Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12 from 10am to 4pm. For $45 per person, guests can begin the meal with a pastry basket for the table, then indulge in offerings such as Pork Belly Sliders with onion jam, jalapeño, goat cheese on brioche, Smoked Salmon Benedict with poached eggs, mustard hollandaise and fries, and Crème Brûlée French Toast with powdered sugar, strawberries and maple syrup and much more. To conclude the meal, guests have a choice of a dessert, with options such as a Lemon Tart served with fresh berries, Vanilla Pana Cotta with caramelized pineapple, and a Chocolate Pot de Creme with brûléed meringue. Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made here

💐 Where: 509 S 2nd St

10. Treat mom to an American steakhouse inside a charming Center City hotel

Urban Farmer, the modern American steakhouse located in the Logan Hotel known is offering brunch and dinner specials. On Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12, guests are invited from 7am to 2pm to indulge in brunch specials. Choose from Blackberry French Toast ($18) , Black Forest Pancakes ($16), and more.

For dinner, offered from 4pm to 10pm, specials include a Fritto Misto ($29), Lobster & Blue Crab Risotto ($50), and Barolo Braised Short Rib ($57) with carrot puree, mushroom and Swiss chard fricassee, and saba. For an after meal treat, guests can indulge in a Red Velvet Cookie Skillet ($14). Reservations are highly recommended and can be made here.

💐 Where: 1850 Benjamin Franklin Parkway

11. Create stunning floral arrangements with mom at this Mother’s Day floral workshop

Dock Street Brewing Company, Philadelphia’s original craft brewery, woman-owned by Rosemarie Certo, “The Mother of Craft Beer”, since 1985, is hosting a Mother’s Day Floral Workshop with Shannon Toal Designs on Saturday, May 11 from 12pm to 2pm. For $35 per person, guests are invited to Dock Street South for an in-person workshop, perfect for spending time with loved ones or friends while creating stunning floral arrangements. Dock Street’s award-winning beers and food will be PAYG. Tickets can be purchased here.

💐 Where: 2118 Washington Avenue

12. Take mom to a comedy show and brunch at City Winery

This Mother’s Day, laugh your pants off with the mom in your life! Sunday May 12th, beginning at noon, start the day off with a sure-t0-be hilarious “Brunch So Funny” comedy show. Presented by Soul Comedy, this comedy brunch show is sure to give all the moms in the audience a good laugh as it features live stand-up comedy from B Phlat & Chocolate Chi, DJ entertainment, and more. Next, head over to the Barrel Room for a mouthwatering Mother’s Day brunch. Some items on the menu include: Mom’s Mimosa Flight ($18), Strawberries & Cream French Toast ($17), Mother’s Day Omelet ($14), and more! Get your tickets here

💐 Where: 900 Filbert St.

13. Groove to a Mother’s Day jam session at City Winery

Treat the mom in your life to a funky jam session at City Winery. Sunday May 12, City Winery Philadelphia is hosting Mister Mann’s Mother’s Day Jam Session on the Main Stage. This collective of local singers is known for their unique covers of R&B, Soul, Pop, Neo Soul, and Gospel standards. Get your tickets here.

💐 Where: 900 Filbert St.

14. Book the relaxing “Take A MOMent” package at the Kimpton Palomar hotel

Photo courtesy of Kimpton Palomar Philadelphia

Undoubtedly, mom’s need some relaxation! Treat the mom in your life to a luxurious experience crafted to offer relaxation and rejuvenation. Kimpton Palomar Philadelphia is celebrating moms this year with their “Take a MOMent” package. Whether it’s a wellness break or a staycation with their furry friend, the package honors the beauty of motherhood in all its forms. Guests can personalize their experience by choosing two preferred amenities, ranging from discounts on Sugared + Bronzed treatments and in-room tub spa setups to a complimentary bottle of wine and Barkcuterie + Charcuterie boards for dog moms. For reservations, visit here.

💐 Where: 1117 South 17th St.

15. A toast to mom at The Rittenhouse

Scarpetta restaurant, Mother's Day — Photo courtesy of Scarpetta

This Mother’s Day, treat mom to an impeccable dinner at The Rittenhouse’s fine dining restaurant, Scarpetta. On Sunday, May 12, guests are invited to experience an elegant dinner menu with a view of the beautifully blooming Rittenhouse Square. Take mom on a culinary tour of Italy. From dishes like hamachi crudo, creamy polenta and braised short ribs, to spaghetti, foie gras ravioli, basil gnocchi, branzino, dry-aged duck breast and much more, Scarpetta proudly showcases the best of local producers through thoughtful Italian fare. Prepaid reservations can be booked online via OpenTable.

💐 Where: 210 W. Rittenhouse Square

16. Don’t miss the colorful Mother’s Day DIY Bouquet Bar Popup with Flowers by Yukie

The Rittenhouse, Mother's Day — Photo courtesy of The Rittenhouse

Adding a touch of color to the Mother’s Day celebration, florists from Flowers by Yukie will be popping up in the lobby of The Rittenhouse with a DIY Bouquet Bar. On Sunday, May 12 from 11:30 AM while supplies last, guests can purchase a selection of stems that the Flowers by Yukie team will expertly arrange into a beautiful bespoke bouquet for mom to enjoy at home.

💐 Where: 210 W. Rittenhouse Square

17. Indulge in a delectable brunch or elegant dinner at the finest steakhouse near Philly

Whether mom is in the mood for a Mother’s Day brunch or a fancy dinner, Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse in King of Prussia is the perfect place to celebrate. Sunday May 12 from 10am to 1pm, brunch offerings will include Ricotta, Lemon Pancake, Warm Bananas, Amaretto Syrup ($18), Raisin, Walnut Challah French Toast, Blueberry Compote, Warm Vermont Maple Syrup, Cinnamon Creme Fraiche ($19),Beef Tenderloin Benedict, Poached Eggs, Popover, Brunch Potatoes, Bearnaise ($32), and more. If the mom in your life is craving Davio’s scrumptious dinner menu, it will be available all day Mother’s Day from 10am to 10pm. Read our menu favorites here. For reservations, click here.

💐 Where: 200 Main St., King of Prussia

18. Mother’s Day brunch at the Garden Restaurant at The Barnes Foundation

Mother's Day, Garden Restauarant — Photo, The Barnes Foundation

Spend Mother’s Day exploring the world-class collection of art at the Barnes Foundation. After exploring the museum, visit the stunning Garden Restaurant for brunch, which will be serving an a la carte brunch menu with exciting specials. Guests will receive a complimentary sweet tray featuring cookies with edible markers for last-minute Mother’s Day creation. The Barnes Foundation is also offering the opportunity to pre-order a gift for Mom from its gift shop that will be pre-set at the brunch table.

💐 Where: 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway

19. Mother’s Day brunch in the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Stir at the Philadelphia Art Museum is hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch featuring an a la carte lunch menu. Specials include: Croque Madam- bechamel, Jambon de Paris, sourdough, fried egg, Avocado Toast- pressed croissant, sunflower/poppyseed za’atar, espelette, Hong Kong Style French Toast- condensed milk, maple syrup, Harry’s berries,Complimentary sweet treat, featuring cookies with edible markers to draw for mom. For more information or to make reservations, visit here.

💐 Where: 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway

20. Celebrate Mother’s Day like a rockstar at the Hard Rock Cafe

Celebrate the rockstar lady in your life at Hard Rock Cafe Philadelphia, which will be offering drink specials on Mother’s Day. To make this Mother’s Day extra special Hard Rock has crafted a special cocktail menu including a mimosa flight to share, with passion fruit & orange juice, berry cranberry, pineapple guava and fresh berries – topped off with a bottle of prosecco. Then there’s the ‘Mom-jito’ – a special blend on the classic with fresh pineapple, mango, mint and lime with Bacardi Rum. For reservations, visit here.

💐 Where: 1113 Market St.

21. Indulge in exquisite French cuisine at Forsythia

Forsythia will host a French four-course prix-fixe Mother’s Day Brunch for $80 per person on Sunday, May 12 from 10 to 4 p.m. Course offerings include a first course of roasted garden carrots with roasted beets, gribiche, pickled rhubarb and flaxseed cracker; a second course choice of Wagyu beef tartar with red onion black truffle marmalade, beef fat hollandaise, and Mighty Bread Co. Sourdough, or smoked salmon rosti with potato rosti, dill, buttermilk and squid ink tuille, or artichoke and leek vichyssoise with lemon Chantilly, arugula and puffed gains; third course choice of pain perdu with black cardamom brioche, Nutella cremeux, persimmon marmalade, hazelnut praline, and maple syrup, or tuna nicoise with saffron potato, bagna cauda, and six-minute egg, or steak and eggs with short rib, potato rosti, and green peppercorn jus; fourth course choice of tart au citron with lemon curd, poppy seed cremiux and citrus meringue or chocolate and banana pot de crème with chocolate sablé, coconut, and chocolate sauce. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made on Resy.

💐 Where: 233 Chestnut St.

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