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.
Give Mom a memorable experience — from blindfolded dinners to candlelit concerts. If you’re looking for a Mother’s Day gift that goes beyond the usual, Fever is offering a variety of Mother’s Day gift experiences across Philadelphia, including gift cards for unique outings like blindfolded dinners and candlelight concerts. Browse Fever’s curated list to find memorable experience gifts for moms around the city.
Experience a vibrant, surreal journey through Mexico with LUZIA. If you’re looking for a Mother’s Day outing that feels truly unforgettable, Cirque du Soleil brings LUZIA to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks — a dreamlike production celebrating Mexico’s culture with stunning acrobatics, immersive visuals, and atmospheric elements of light and rain. Tickets are on sale now and selling fast.
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Terra Grill has launched a new brunch menu from Michelin-starred chef Laurent Tourondelfeaturing indulgent favorites and shareable dishes perfect for celebrating Mom. Menu highlights include monkey bread with whiskey caramel, brioche French toast, smoked salmon toast, steak and eggs, plus brunch cocktails like mimosas and spritzes. Reservations are now available for guests planning a special Mother’s Day outing.
This Mother’s Day allow mom to step on the wild side with a day at The Philadelphia Zoo. America’s oldest zoo is hosting a fun-filled day mom won’t soon forget. Kick it off with a great brunch. Each ticket includes:
- Zoo admission for the day
- Meet and greet with an animal ambassador
- Wings of the World walkthrough bird feeding
- One raffle ticket to win a private behind-the-scenes experience (for up to 4 or 6 guests depending on the experience; age restrictions apply)
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit here.
🦏 Where: 3400 W. Girard Ave
For the busy moms in your life who deserve a much-needed day of unwinding -we have the perfect gift idea. “Mom’s Day Away” is a special package offered by the W Philadelphia’s Away Spa. Treat her to a 50-minute de-stress massage followed by a 50-minute customizable Daily facial. To make reservations, visit here.
💐 Where: 124 South 15th St
Levain Bakery is celebrating its first Mother’s Day in Philadelphia with limited-edition sweat treats! Capture the essence of Spring with a Golden Days of Spring Assortment (starting at $29). It includes a limited-time cookie bundle featuring the Lemon Cookie, Two Chip Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, and Caramel Coconut Chocolate Chip—each crafted to embody the sweet, sunny flavors of the season.
Or, gift mom with a Mother’s Day Cookie Tin Bundle, which is perfect for gifting and comes in Levain’s exclusive 30th anniversary tin. Pick-up is available or schedule delivery here.
🍪 Where: 1518 Walnut St.
Brunch at P.J. Clarke’s
P.J. Clarke’s will host a special Mother’s Day Brunch Event with flowers for mom, plus brunch and lunch specials – including any single brunch entree with a glass of prosecco for only $20; or say I love you Mom with a dozen oysters and a glass of prosecco. Brunch savory and sweet treats include a special Mother’s Day Quiche, P.J. Clarke’s famous decadent Cheesecake, Japanese Pancakes, Homemade Biscuits and Honey, Creme Brulee French Toast, Eggs Benedict and more. Celebrate in the dining room – or enjoy the beautiful day in one of Philadelphia’s most gorgeous patios with views of Independence Historic Park. The full patio will be set-up for patio season with the signature red umbrellas for shade. Cheers!
⭐ Where: 601 Walnut St
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. And now for Mother’s Day enjoy a prix fixe brunch from 11am- 2:30pm on Sunday, May 11. For $65 per person, guests can indulge in three-courses of elevated brunch dishes. See the brunch menu here.
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.
Enjoy a beautiful Sunday celebrating the Mother figures in your life! Dine at Positano Coast for Brunch or Dinner and enjoy a memorable day and an exceptional dining experience. Featuring a special a la carte menu, specialty cocktails and a special flower available for all Mother figures in attendance. For all reservations, call 215-238-0499.
🍤 Where: 212 Walnut St.
Sophie’s BBQ Mother’s Day
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.
This Mother’s Day, delight your tastebuds with reservations at Forsythia. Indulge in delectable French cuisine with a menu boasting plentiful tasty dishes. For reservations, visit here.
💐 Where: 233 Chestnut St.
