Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and we celebrate the mothers who do everything and anything for their children. Since 1907, the second Sunday in May has been set aside to celebrate all of the mothers and women in our lives.Â
We wanted to find where you can take the mom in your life on the South Shore this Mother’s Day. From brunch to Elvis, here are some things you can do on this special holiday.
Mother’s Day in Marshfield: Flower arranging workshop
What’s better than brunch? Flowers of course. This flower-arranging workshop with an expert florist at the Ocean House Coastal Grille in Marshfield will teach you and mom how to create a bouquet.
Tickets for Mother’s Day Blooms are $85 per person and they come with a complimentary drink and appetizers.
Tickets for the workshop on May 9, from 7 to 9 p.m., can be purchased at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mothers-day-flower-arranging-workshop-tickets-791141895707?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.
Learn how to arrange flowers at Mother’s Day in Plymouth. (And in a wine bar. Ooh la la)
Hosted at Uva’s Wine Bar in Plymouth, this event brings together two things everyone loves: wine and flowers.
The evening will be full of wine, charcuterie boards and flowers. Eva’s has 48 wines.
Tickets for this event on May 13, from 7 to 9 p.m., are $75 per person, plus fees, and can be bought at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mothers-day-floral-arranging-at-uva-wine-bar-tickets-747578345957?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.
Comedy brunch in Hanover at Ryan’s
Mother’s Day includes laughs and food at Ryan Family Amusements at Hanover Crossing with three top female Boston comedians.
Headliners Carolyn Plummer, Rhonda Corey, and Andrea Henry will serve up laughs on Sunday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The show is recommended for ages 16 or older.
Tickets for the brunch are $55 and must be purchased by Friday, May 10. Advance show-only tickets are $30.
Show-only tickets can be bought at the door, if seats are available, for $35 (cash only).
For more information on the show and to get your tickets visit: https://ryanfamily.com/event/mothers-day-comedy-brunch/
Elvis is coming to Weymouth for a Mother’s Day show
Viva Las Weymouth! Ronald Julius, known as the “Elvis of Boston,” will perform with his tribute band for this Mother’s Day show in Weymouth.
Sure, it’s the night before Mother’s Day. But this show with a full band is still a great night out for you and mom. Tickets for the event are $25 per person plus fees.
You can buy tickets for the May 11 show, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mothers-day-elvis-show-boston-elvisshow-tickets-854171799847?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.
Yoga with mom in Randolph
Want to relax before Mother’s Day? Head to this yoga session the day before Mother’s Day from 10 to 11 a.m. in Randolph.
Mothers are invited to bring their small children to this session designed to entertain and keep children occupied at all times.
Mats are not provided; people are encouraged to bring their own.
General admission at the hourlong event at 128 Pleasant St. in Randolph is $25.
To book tickets and for more information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mothers-day-yoga-w-your-kid-tickets-886406905917?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Take your mother to a tea party with crafts
Have a fun afternoon of tea and crafts at Mother Crewe Naturals in Plymouth. Mom and the whole family are invited to share an afternoon full of fun.
Tea and pastries will be for sale for people while assembling paper flower picture frames. Tickets for the event are $35 per person plus fees.
For more information and to buy tickets, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crafty-tea-party-mothers-day-tickets-873313021757?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.
BRUNCHES
Mad Hatter Cafe in Weymouth − kids under 3 eat free
Weymouth’s very own Mad Hatter is hosting its very own Mother’s Day brunch. Tickets for the event are $39 for adults, $14 for children ages 3 to 10, and children under 3 are free. Prices do not include tax and gratuity.
The menu includes French toast, pancakes, pasta dishes, seafood and even a chef-manned omelet station, according to the restaurant.
Reservations for parties of six or more people can be made at www.madhatterwey.com.
Mad Hatter is located at 969 Washington St., Weymouth.
Alden Park Restaurant in Weymouth − how does maple bourbon salmon sound?
Alden Park Restaurant in Weymouth is hosting its own Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet on Sunday, May 12. Seatings are available at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.Â
The cost of the buffet is $44 per adult, $20 for children 5 to 12, and free for kids under 4. Tax and a 20% gratuity will be added automatically to each bill.
Some restaurant offerings include applewood smoked bacon, smoked salmon with pickled red onions and capers, maple bourbon salmon and chicken caprese.
Reservations can only be made by calling 508-830-6777.
Alden Park is located at 160 Colony Place, Plymouth. For more information, go to www.aldenparkrestaurant.com/mothers-day-brunch.
South Side Tavern in Braintree − Nutella and Fluff French toast, anyone?
Braintree-based South Side Tavern’s brunch buffet includes breakfast and lunch dishes, chef’s specials like Nutella & Fluff stuffed French toast and baked stuffed chicken breast.
Corned beef hash, a yogurt and omelet station, and more are also on the menu. Adults are $21.99 and kids under 10 are $9.99.
Reservations can be made by calling 781-848-0511. The buffet is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 12.
South Side Tavern is located at 941 Washinton St., Braintree.
Giardino’s in Abington − prime rib for mom
Reservations are now open for this Mother’s Day Buffet at Giardino’s in Abington.
The buffet’s menu includes homemade pastries, pancakes, and homemade hash, prime rib, lamb and tiramisu.
Reservations for the seatings are 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m.
The early bird 8 a.m. buffet $29.99 for adults. The other times are $34.99. Kids between 6 and 12 are $19.99 each, children 3 to 5 are $9.99 and kids younger than 2 eat for free.
Reservations can be made by calling 781-878-3888; Giardino’s is located at 497 Bedford St. in Abington.
