Are you looking for a pleasant way to spend Mother’s Day this year? While many events in Northeast Ohio cater to young moms with babes in strollers, there are plenty of options that appeal to mothers and grandmothers of all ages, and those who want to make them feel special on Mother’s Day 2026.
While Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10, you cand find ways to celebrate throughout the week. Here are a handful to get you started:
May 7
All About Mom. Celebrate all things mom with personalized photos, strolling music and refreshments. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. First & Main Hudson, firstandmainhudson.com
May 9
May 9-10
Live, Onstage at Playhouse Square. Take your mom out on the town to see “Sherri Shepherd Live!” for a A Mother’s Day Night of Laughter at 8 p.m. May 9 or “The Outsiders” throughout the week for a matinee or evening performance. thisiscleveland.com
Mother’s Day Weekend at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. Enjoy parenting-themed activities, an early opening and 50% off admission for moms, stepmoms, foster moms and grandmas. 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland, greaterclevelandaquarium.com
May 10
Take Mom Out to the Ballpark. Make a home run with mom in Cleveland’s Historic League Park. Moms and kids under 9 get in free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Baseball Heritage Museum, 6601 Lexington Ave., Cleveland, baseballheritagemuseum.org
Mother’s Day at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens. Mothers and an accompanying family member can enjoy complimentary self-guided tours. 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org
Mother’s Day Brunch. Enjoy a delicious meal surrounded by the beauty of the Cleveland Botanical Garden. 9 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. 11030 East Blvd., holdenfg.org
Free Admission to the Akron Zoo. Free admission for all moms and grandmas. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 505 Euclid Ave., akronzoo.org
Free Admission to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Mothers receive free zoo admission. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo
Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise. Start a new holiday tradition aboard Lady Caroline. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 1153 Main Ave., Cleveland, ladycaroline.com
Painting with a Twist. Enjoy a family-friendly painting session. 12-2 p.m. 2955 W. Market St., Fairlawn, paintingwithatwist.com
Mother’s Day Explosion. Celebrate mom with fun, music and good vibes starring Emonae & Von James. 2-5 p.m. Sam Sylks, Libby Road, Maple Heights, ssylks.com
A Cleveland Orchestra Concert Matinee: This world-class orchestra features “COYO Plays Dvořák” this Mother’s Day. 3 p.m. at the Mandel Concert Hall, clevelandorchestra.com
Discounted Admission for Moms at the Cleveland History Center. Trace the city’s history through its collection of maps, furniture, clothes, art, documents and photos. Or enjoy a ride on a restored carousel rescued from the old Euclid Beach Park on Cleveland’s lakefront. Or browse the Crawford Auto Aviation Collection, of antique cars, aircraft, motorcycles, bikes, boats and carriages. 10825 East Blvd., wrhs.org
