Sunday, May 11, is Mother’s Day, and no matter who you call Mom, you’ll want to celebrate in a unique, thoughtful way. To that end, we’ve rounded up a variety of local fun from handmade crafting to a lakeside tea service. These’ll also work for moms looking to have a nice day out solo – because y’all deserve a little “me time,” ya know!
Refugee Mother’s Day Artisan Bazaar at North Austin YMCA
Saturday 10, 10am-2pm
Cost: Free
For the mom who loves handmade goods and supporting our local refugee community from Ukraine, Afghanistan, Cuba, and many other places
Mother’s Day Printing Celebration at Letterpress Play
Saturday 10, 1-4pm
Cost: Free
For the mom who enjoys learning new crafting techniques, such as letterpress printing, and creating a one-of-a-kind gift
Austin Flea Market for Mamas at Still Austin Whiskey Co.
Saturday 10, noon-5pm
Cost: Free
For the mom who appreciates a good trinket hunt and shopping small local biz – including interactive vendors where you can make your own flower bouquet, bracelets, necklaces, and more
Mother’s Day Clay & Bouquet at Ceramigos
Saturday 10, 2-4pm
Cost: $75
For the mom who loves handmade ceramics, such as the bowl and flower frog made at this workshop that comes with a complimentary dried flower bouquet
Mother’s Day Tea Party at Mozart’s Coffee Roasters
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11, 10am
Cost: $76.70
For the mom who likes a spot of tea with table service, light bites and dessert, and a lakeside view
Mother’s Day Paint & Brews at Oddwood Brewing
Sunday 11, 1-3pm
Cost: $20-35
For the mom who enjoys a tipsy crafting session and coming away with a handmade memory
Mother’s Day Celebration at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Sunday 11, 9am-4pm
Cost: Free for LBJWC members, $12-18 for non-members
For the mom who loves a lark through Austin’s natural beauty while enjoying an order-ahead picnic treat
Sunday Mother Nature Cruise at East Side Pedal Pushers
Sunday 11, 11:07am
Cost: Free
For the mom who loves to bike a gravel trail at a chill pace and enjoy what the original Mother created on our local trails (and wants to say hi to shop cat Mixte)
Vixens of Volstead Drag Brunch: That’s Mother Edition at Volstead Lounge
Sunday 11, noon-3pm
Cost: Free but RSVP
For the mom who loves the iconic Mothers of pop culture and appreciates a skilled death drop during brunch
Blanton All Day: Bring Mom to the Museum at the Blanton Museum of Art
Sunday 11, 10am-5pm
Cost: Free for members, $10-20 for non-members
For the mom who appreciates fine art, hands-on crafts, and the sweet sonic stylings of Annabelle Chairlegs
Mother’s Day at the Capitol
Sunday 11, 7pm
Cost: Free
For the mom who vibes to timeless tunes of John Williams, Florence Price, and Katahj Copley as played by the Austin Symphonic Band
This article appears in May 2 • 2025.
