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22 Ways To Celebrate Mother’s Day In Chicago…
22 Ways To Celebrate Mother’s Day In Chicago…
22 Ways To Celebrate Mother’s Day In Chicago…
CHICAGO — Whether you’re looking to celebrate your mom, mother-in-law, grandma or another maternal figure this Mother’s Day, there are plenty of ways to do so.
Local markets, paint-and-sip workshops, a cookie-decorating class, yoga sessions, a rooftop party and more are all on deck.
Here are 22 ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Chicago this weekend:
Mother’s Day Bouquet Bar
3-6:30 p.m. Friday
Sunny Village Cafe, 5918 W. Lawrence Ave.
Make a Mother’s Day bouquet ahead of weekend festivities at Sunny Village Cafe, which is teaming up with Marlene’s Flower Farm so Chicagoans can make their own arrangements using seasonal and locally grown stems.
22 ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Chicago
Learn more here.
SAUCED Mother’s Day Market
5-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Half Acre Beer Co., 2050 W. Balmoral Ave.
Kick off Mother’s Day weekend (and maybe find a gift for mom) at the SAUCED Spring Night Market, which returns this weekend with local artisans and vendors, tunes by DJ Johnny Walker and bites from local eateries such as Soul & Smoke and 5411 Empanadas.
Learn more and RSVP for free here.
Mother’s Day Sip & Paint
6-9 p.m. Friday
Studio15, 2141 W. 95th St.
Get the Mother’s Day celebrations started early this weekend with a guided paint-and-sip session, complete with a complimentary paint kit, a glass of wine and light appetizers.
Learn more and RSVP for $25 here.
Mother’s Day In Motown
7:30 p.m. Friday
City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph St.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special Motown concert at City Winery Chicago. This show will feature personified artists and their hits, like The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and The Temptations.
The show is already sold out, but you can sign up for the waitlist here.
Mimosas With Mom
10 a.m.-noon and 12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-noon Sunday
Color Me Mine, 3849 N. Lincoln Ave.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a paint-and-sip ceramics workshop. There will be a juice bar, wine tasting, cupcakes and ceramics that you can take home after painting.
Learn more and RSVP here.
Mother’s Day Art Market
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
American Indian Center Chicago, 3401 W. Ainslie St.
This Mother’s Day market will feature a lineup of Native and local artists selling handmade jewelry, textiles and gifts. There will also be a free photo booth, a live drum exhibition and fry bread and Indian tacos for sale.
Learn more here.
Mother’s Day Cookie-Decorating Class
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
1947 W. Chicago Ave.
Local nonprofit EcoShip is hosting a cookie decorating class for Mother’s Day. Each attendee will get to decorate four cookies to take home and is invited to bring their moms and mimosas.
Learn more and sign up for $55 here.
The Mother’s Day Drag Brunch
11 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Lark, 3441 N. Halsted St.
Enjoy bottomless drinks, a sweet breakfast starter and an entree at this Mother’s Day drag brunch honoring “mothers” like Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey and more.
Learn more and get tickets for $59.95 here.
Mother’s Day Weekend Dog Adoption
Noon-4 p.m. Saturday
Kenneth Ludwig Chicago, LLC, 2142 W. Roscoe St.
Meet adoptable pups during this Mother’s Day adoption event with The Charlie Project Dog Rescue.
Learn more here.
Amor Eterno
12:30-10 p.m. Saturday
2118 W. Lawrence Ave.
This Mother’s Day celebration features flamenco performances, 20 local vendors, raffle prizes, drinks, music and more. A vendor market will run 12:30-5:30 p.m., and flamenco starts at 7:30 p.m.
There is a $25 suggested donation upon entry. To RSVP, email flamencopapi@gmail.com.
Mother’s Day Mercado Pop-Up
1-4 p.m. Saturday
Cesar’s, 2924 N. Broadway
Treat your mom to a special Mother’s Day pop-up market featuring handcrafted gifts, treats, DIY bouquets, margaritas and more.
All ages are welcome, and admission is free. RSVP for free here.
Mother’s Day Sip & Shop
1-4 p.m. Saturday
McNally’s, 11136 S. Western Ave.
Shop a variety of local vendors at McNally’s for Mother’s Day this weekend. The shopping lineup includes Common Bond, Elevate Beauty Bar, Sourdough Carolann and Babe With A Board Charcuterie To-Go. There will also be a bouquet bar.
Learn more here.
Mother’s Day Yoga & Painting
2-4 p.m. Saturday
The Firehouse Community Arts Center of Chicago, 2111 S. Hamlin Ave.
Decompress and get creative at this special Mother’s Day celebration featuring yoga, meditation and painting. There will be a beginner-friendly, 50-minute yoga class, a 10-minute guided meditation and a one-hour painting session to decorate terracotta flower pots. All materials, including pots, soil, seeds and art supplies, will be provided.
Learn more and RSVP here. Tickets are $45 for one person, $85 for “mommy and me” tickets and $170 for a pack of four tickets. Yoga mat rentals are available for $5.
Mother’s Day At MCA
All day Sunday
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, 220 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicagoans can celebrate Mother’s Day with a prix-fixe brunch at Marisol, a restaurant and bar at the Museum of Contemporary Art. The museum will also offer two-for-one admission for museumgoers who visit with their mom.
Reserve a spot at Marisol here.
Mother’s Day Bouquet Pick-Up
9 a.m.-noon Sunday
Owens Famous Coffee & Provisions, 2945 N. Broadway
Order a special Mother’s Day bouquet and pick it up on Mother’s Day from Owens Famous Coffee & Provisions. Shoppers can choose between neutral and colorful bouquets and arrangements.
Learn more and sign up here.
Mother’s Day Selfie Pop-Up In Pilsen
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday
2010 W. 19th St.
Celebrate Mother’s Day in Pilsen with a special photo booth pop-up, perfect for all ages and updating family photos. Pets are also welcome.
Learn more and RSVP for $20 here. Children get in free.
Mother’s Day Brunch
10 a.m. Sunday
Carnivale, 702 W. Fulton St.
Treat mom to a festive brunch at Carnivale with Latin fusion dishes and cocktails.
Learn more and RSVP here.
Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday
Zhou B Art Center, 1029 W. 35th St.
Celebrate mom with a Mother’s Day brunch and live jazz music at the Zhou B Art Center.
Learn more and register for $25-$50 here.
Mother’s Day Brunch, Wine Tasting And Wine Blending
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday
Wild Blossom Meadery and Winery, 9018 S. Hermitage Ave.
You can treat mom to a Mother’s Day brunch and wine tasting this weekend. Each guest will also get the chance to become a winemaker for the day, making their own blend, bottling it up, corking, sealing and designing a custom label.
Learn more and get tickets for $67.50 here.
Mother’s Day Fabric Card-Making Workshop
2-4 p.m. Sunday
Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S. Morgan St., third floor
At this hands-on card-making workshop, students can use repurposed fabric to craft cards for their mothers and loved ones. It’s open to all ages, and all materials will be provided.
Learn more and sign up for $15 here.
Mother’s Day Yoga Session
6-7:30 p.m. Sunday
Vbody Power Fitness, 900 E. 47th St.
Treat your mom to a relaxing, beginner-friendly yoga session for Mother’s Day. The class is open to all levels and meant to give mothers an evening of self-care and mindfulness.
Learn more and register for $25 here.
Reggae On The Rooftop For Mother’s Day
7 p.m. Sunday
The Wild Hare, 950 W. Fulton St.
Celebrate Mother’s Day and The Wild Hare’s Fulton Market grand opening this weekend with live music by Indika Reggae Band and a late night DJ on a “rooftop sanctuary.”
Tickets are $15 online and $20 at the door. Learn more and buy tickets here.
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