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10-05-2025
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Celebrate Mother's Day in Mass.: Nine activities around the state - and one on Cape Cod
As April comes to a close, Mother's Day is getting closer, this year falling on Sunday, May 11. While many celebrate Mother's Day with sentimental gifts, others may be looking for an activity to celebrate the women in their lives. Luckily, Massachusetts has plenty of fun outings that mom, aunt or grandma would enjoy. Whether the mother figures in your life like live music, a nice meal, outdoor activities or simple relaxation, the Bay State is sure to have the perfect Mother's Day activity for all. Here are 10 things to do for Mother's Day in Massachusetts. If mom is a fan of flowers, consider taking her to the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University on Mother's Day. From 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on May 11, the arboretum is hosting Lilac Sunday, a celebration of spring and mothers with over 400 blooming lilac plants, live dance performances, guided tours and a meditation station. For this one day only, guests are also welcome to picnic on the arboretum's grounds, providing the perfect opportunity for a nice meal with mom. This event is free, but interested parties should register online. While Mother's Day brunch is offered at tons of restaurants in Massachusetts, City Winery in Boston puts a unique spin on the meal by adding a musical element. Back for the fourth year, this jazzy brunch will include timeless classics and snappy originals from the six-piece band of The Rubin Brothers, both graduates of Berklee College of Music. City Winery's Mother's Day Jazz Brunch will take place at noon on Sunday, May 11. Tickets cost $20-40 depending on selected seats. Pamper mom this Mother's Day with a relaxing spa retreat. Canyon Ranch Lenox, an award-winning spa resort in the Berkshires, is celebrating moms this year with "The Art of Beauty Weekend," a weekend-long workshop dedicated to discovering self-care. Lasting from May 8-12, this special spa program will include workshops like an aromatherapy blending bar, a makeup masterclass, a cooking class, a dry nail bar and a wildflower hike. Reservations can be made online. Spas in MA: This MA town is home to two of the best spas in the country, Conde Nast says. Here's where Does mom love to shop? In addition to various malls and outlets throughout Massachusetts, Boston is home to many marketplaces that make for the perfect Mother's Day shopping experience. The South End's SoWa Open Market, open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., is an outdoor artisan market with hand-made clothing, jewelry, art, gourmet foods and baked goods. When you're done shopping, the SoWa art and design district has plenty of art galleries, boutiques and restaurants to check out. Over in the downtown area of the city is Boston Public Market, a year-round indoor marketplace featuring over 30 New England-based artisans and food producers. From Friday, May 9 through Sunday, May 11, the market is hosting a special Mother's Day Shopping Market, featuring goods like kitchen and home accessories, stationery, houseplants, flowers and food from plenty of local vendors. For moms who would love a day on the water, City Cruises hosts Mother's Day cruises through Boston Harbor for both brunch and lunch. Both events include an extensive food buffet, a live DJ, a balloon artist, a cash bar, a flower for mom and a complimentary glass of champagne or mimosa for those over 21. The brunch cruise starts at $105 and sails from noon until 2 p.m., while the lunch cruise starts at $85 and sails from 1-3 p.m. Tickets for both cruises can be purchased online. If mom is a wine lover, treat her to a fancy day of wine tasting. Lucille Wine Shop & Tasting Room, a women-owned wine store for organic and natural wines on the North Shore, is hosting a special Mother's Day Wine Tasting from 1:30-4 p.m. on May 11. Tickets to the wine tasting, which cost $40 per person, include a flight of four natural wines from California and a signature charcuterie board. Extra snacks or desserts can be added for an additional cost. Mother's Day 2025: Reminder: Mother's Day is coming up. Here's when the holiday is in 2025 Moms can celebrate Mother's Day with the whole family at Duckling Day Parade, a parade of young children dressed as ducklings along the path from the classic children's book "Make Way for Ducklings." Bring mom to watch the adorable parade, or register your family's own little one to waddle through Boston and enjoy mini games, activity booths and live music at the Boston Common. If mom is a big Boston sports fan, there is no better way to celebrate spring than a Red Sox game. While there are no games at Fenway Park on Mother's Day, there are plenty during the weeks before and after the holiday. A full schedule of Red Sox games, as well as tickets, can be found online. Want to treat mom like a queen? Take her to Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at Old Sturbridge Village. Located inside the museum's Ox & Yoke Cafe, this event will feature an assortment of teas and small bites in a classically elegant atmosphere full of linens and flowers. Food options include a shrimp salad sandwich with avocado ranch, a triple chocolate espresso scone and a cheesecake with pineapple preserve, while tea options include New England Breakfast, Boston Harbor and a special Mother's Day herbal blend. Tickets for Mother's Day Tea, which need to be reserved online, cost $60.95 for non-members or $54.86 for members. Time slots are available at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on May 10 and 11. Spring activities: 7 gorgeous Massachusetts flower farms where you can pick your own bouquet this spring If you and mom are the active type, consider running a race together this Mother's Day. The Cape Cod Canal Mother's Day 10k is happening at 7:30 a.m. on Mother's Day this year, starting and ending at the Bourne Scenic Park. Registration for the race is $45 per person. This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: Looking for things to do this Mother's Day? 10 activities in MA
Axios
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Your pick for Boston's most romantic spot: Public Garden bridge
The Public Garden bridge is the most romantic spot in Boston. That's according to Axios Boston readers who took part in our week-long bracket to narrow down Boston's most love-inducing vista. Flashback: Properly called the Boston Public Garden Foot Bridge, the 50-foot iron span was designed by William Preston for the park in 1867. It was the world's shortest functional suspension bridge until it was converted to a girder style in 1921. For 158 years, the bridge has crossed over the Public Garden lagoon. The Swan Boats, which beat out Fenway Park in the first round of our tournament, pass under the bridge. Those iconic swans were ejected from the competition by the Arnold Arboretum, the second-place finisher. Harvard's 281-acre botanical park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted as part of the Emerald Necklace. Our winning bridge beat out the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in the second round, but readers still have fond memories of the mansion-turned-art mecca. "The most lush scenery you can find for half of the year," reader Dylan H. said, adding, "I proposed to my wife here so I have a soft spot. I find the garden inspires awe and wonder as soon as folks walk in." Readers chose the Esplanade and boating in the Charles River as the other two semi-final finishers. Several honorable mentions, like the BPL courtyard and the Customs House tower observation deck, didn't make it to the final 16 bracket. What you're saying: "On a summer night, the city glistens and you can hear sounds from down below. It's rare and romantic like nothing else," reader Drik D. told us of the Customs House tower.
