Mothers are the hardworking, resilient, endlessly patient heroes that keep our lives running day in and day out. How is it possible that we only celebrate our mighty matriarchs on a single Sunday in May?
At Twin Cities Kids Club, we believe that every day is Mother’s Day! Even so, we want to help our local families make the holiday itself extra special for the amazing moms in their lives by spending time together!
We’ve curated this selection of marvelous Mother’s Day events in and around the Twin Cities to help you make the day truly festive and unique! From making your own Mother’s Day gifts to relaxing with lovable farm animals, there’s an event for every taste!
If you’re looking for ways to save while you’re out and about, today’s the day to sign up for a Twin City Kids Club Membership Card! It’s a great way to get discounts at all sorts of local businesses in and around Minneapolis and St. Paul. Best of all, our club is free to join – we can’t wait to welcome your family!
While you’re here, browse the rest of the blog for more creative, family-friendly ways to celebrate spring right here in the Twin Cities!
Your Twin Cities Mother’s Day Events for 2022
Our ultimate list for Mother’s Day activities in the Twin Cities is alphabetical by city name, so you’re sure to find some fun close to home! If you take any selfies with mom, make sure to tag us on social media @tckidsclub. We can’t wait to see all of the wonderful ways you spoil mom while you’re out celebrating mother’s day in 2022!
Take a Mom Fishing Weekend
Saturday, May 7th – Sunday, May 8th, All Day Throughout Minnesota
This event is FREE for families!
If your mother is a Minnesota resident, she can fish for free in any Minnesota lake during Mother’s Day weekend! Mom can catch any fish that is currently included in the open fishing season!
Mother’s Day Petting Zoo at the Mustard Seed Garden Center
Sunday, May 8th at 11:00 am – 3:00 pm in Chaska
This event is FREE for families!
The Hasse Farms Family Petting Zoo will be on display, so come and greet some furry friends! When you’re done, visit the on-site food trucks for BBQ, cheesecake, and more!
Mother’s Day Flower Potting and Cardmaking
Wednesday, May 4th at 3:30 pm in Cold Spring
This event is FREE for children six and up! Click here
to register.
Decorate a flowerpot, plant a seed, and decorate a card for mom right at the Cold Spring Library!
Mom’s Day Self-Care Gifts
Saturday, May 7th at 10:00 am in Eden Prairie
This event is $15.00 for children three and a half through six years old.
Come on down and make some fancy self-care-themed gifts for (or even with) mom!
The Second Annual Mother’s Day at the Femme Farm
Saturday, May 7th from 11:00am – 4:00pm in Glencoe
This event is $30 for adults and FREE for children under seventeen.
Come and enjoy an all-you-can-eat delicious brunch! There will be activities throughout the day, including massages, nature walks, and a special selfie station!
Mother’s Day at Red Barn Learning Farm
Sunday, May 8th at 10:00 am – 4:00 pm in Hayfield
This event is $8 per participant over the age of one and FREE for moms and grandmas!
Come plant some seeds and decorate your own flowerpot with mom or grandma on the farm!
Playdate With Someone Special – Flower Bouquet
Saturday, May 7th from 9:30 am – 10:30 am in Inver Grove Heights
This event is $19 per child and caregiver duo and open to kids 1.5 through 7 years old.
Spend quality time as child and a caregiver work together to create a flower bouquet painting on canvas featuring the child’s handprints!
Mama + Me Make and Takes at MiniSota Play Cafe
Saturday, May 7th from 10:00 am – 11:30 am in Maple Grove
This event is $60 per child (five and up) and caregiver duo.
Children can work with a caregiver to craft all-natural beauty and body care items for mom – or anyone!
Free Salsa Dance Lessons at Midtown Global Market
Sunday, May 8th from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm in Minneapolis
This event is FREE for families!
Professional salsa dancer Rene Thompson will teach families a free salsa dancing lesson in the center court of the Market.
Como-Harriet Streetcar Line
Sunday, May 8th from 12:30 pm to 8:30 pm in Minneapolis
This event is FREE for moms. Regular fare applies for additional riders.
Moms ride free on the streetcar line, located southwest of downtown Minneapolis!
Mother’s Day Glass Classes & Sale
Sunday, May 8th from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm in Minneapolis
This event is $45 – $90 per participant nine and up, depending on the project selected. Children nine to thirteen must enroll with a paying adult.
Create your own suncatcher or glass flower to take home! Workshops will be taking place throughout the day.
Sunday Special: Wildflowers, Honey & Ice Cream at Wood Lake Nature Center
Sunday, May 8th from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm in Richfield
This event is $5 per person or FREE for members.
Learn about pollinators on this scenic wildflower hike, then use local honey to create your own ice cream treat! Children will have the opportunity to make a card for Mom at the event.
Mother’s Day Planting Class at SPARK
Saturday, May 7th at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm in Rochester
This event is $45 per child and caregiver duo.
Come and hear a story, learn about plant care, then pot your own succulent for mom!
2022 Mother’s Day Bonsai Exhibit
Saturday, May 7th – Sunday, May 8th from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm in St. Paul
This event is FREE for families! Click here to register.
Check out this exhibit of the Minnesota Bonsai Society’s best specimens! Experts will be on hand to answer your bonsai-related questions!
Mother’s Day Make & Take at Thistle in Milton Square
Saturday, May 7th at 11:00 am – 4:00 pm in St. Paul
This event is $6 – $10 per participant, depending on the project selected. Click here to register.
Come and create some luxurious bath and body products for mom – or let mom come and get her craft on! Treat mom to tea, scones, and shopping for a fun day out!
Annual Mother’s Day Concert “Music of Home & Hope”
Sunday, May 8th at 1:00 pm in St. Paul
This event is FREE for families!
Steve Heitzeg, a St. Paul native, will be presenting the world premiere performance of Green Hope after Black Rain. There will be other live performances to follow.
Free Mothers Day Gift Pickup for Kids of All Ages
Sunday, May 1st at 12:00 pm in Zimmerman
This event is FREE for families!
Children of all ages can choose and wrap a mother’s day gift for free! Each child can choose from a selection of gorgeous options so there is no barrier when it comes to pampering Mom!
See Mom Bloom On the Best Mother’s Day Ever!
Whether you hit the pond or the petting zoo, you’re certain to give the mothers in your life a remarkable weekend to remember! All of these Mother’s day ideas are local, low-cost, and fun! Don’t forget to give us a peek inside your favorite Mother’s Day events by tagging us on Facebook!
Before you head out, have you joined the Twin Cities Kids Club yet? This free membership card will give you fantastic discounts at local businesses throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul. Click here to join today!