CHICAGO — Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and there’s plenty to do around Chicago to celebrate your mom, mother-in-law, aunt, grandma or any maternal-like figure in your life.
There are restaurant deals and brunch specials, a Mother’s Day 5K, art classes, yoga and a couple of different markets for a last-minute gift.
Here are 20 ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Chicago this weekend:
All Weekend
The Crab Causa Mother’s Day special at Tanta Cocina Peruana. Credit: Provided
Tanta’s Mother’s Day Specials
Various times, Friday-Sunday
Tanta Cocina Peruana, 118 W. Grand Ave., Loop
Tanta Cocina Peruana is offering a special menu through Mother’s Day weekend. Stop by the Peruvian restaurant to celebrate Mom and try new dishes like Crab Causa and more.
Find more information and make a reservation here.
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Mother’s Day Weekend Brunch
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
JoJo’s ShakeBAR, 23 W. Hubbard St., River North
Stop by JoJo’s ShakeBAR for Mother’s Day brunch, with a $29 per person deal that includes shared appetizers and an entrée. Don’t forget to grab your complimentary personalized mini-bouquet, with three flowers from the bouquet station.
Find more information and make a reservation here.
There will be mimosas in partnership with La Marca and Natalie’s Juice at Punch Bowl Social’s Mother’s Day Brunch. Credit: Provided
Jazz, Brunch And Bubbles
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Punch Bowl Social, 310 N. Green St., Fulton Market
Punch Bowl Social is hosting the ultimate Mother’s Day brunch with more than just delicious brunch classics. You can catch a live jazz band, win at Mom’s Day music bingo and jam out with karaoke. There will also be $3 mimosas in partnership with La Marca and Natalie’s Juice.
Find more information and make a reservation here.
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Mother’s Day Wine Tasting
Various times, Saturday and Sunday
Passages Wine and Books, 1911 W. Chicago Ave., West Town
Passages Wine and Books is pouring a lineup of carefully curated wines for a special Mother’s Day wine tasting. Stop by on Saturday or Sunday for the guided tasting, which will include five 2-ounce wine pours and light snacks. You can also request all whites or all reds. This is a 21-plus event. Find more information and purchase tickets for $37.24 here.
Saturday
8 a.m. Saturday
Archer Park, 4901 S. Kilbourn Ave., Archer Heights
The first-ever La Carrera de las Madres 5K is in Archer Heights this weekend — a 5K celebration to honor madres, abuelitas, daughters and sons in a shared experience of movement. Over 2,000 participants are already expected for the event organized by UNO.
You can still register for a late $50 registration bib, or head to Archer Park to cheer on the runners. Find more information here.
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Mother’s Day At Gallagher Way
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
Gallagher Way, 3635 N. Clark St., Wrigleyville
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Gallagher Way with Color Me Mine pottery painting, a card-making workshop with Kidcreate Studio and more. There will also be discounts at different Wrigley restaurants, like Hattie B’s and Brickhouse Tavern.
This is a free event. Find more information here.
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Mother’s Day Trinket Market
Noon-5 p.m. Saturday
5780 S. Archer Ave., Archer Heights
Oh, She Bad Suites is having a two-building Mother’s Day event for an afternoon of shopping and beauty services. Stop by to get a tooth gem, hair tinsel or permanent jewelry, then browse the trinket, food and drink market to find a Mother’s Day gift.
This is a free event. Find more information here.
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Mother’s Day Seeds & Sweets
2-4 p.m. Saturday
111th Mount Greenwood Park, 3702 W. 111th St., Mount Greenwood
Meet other moms for an early Mother’s Day celebration where Be the Village Chicago — a nonprofit dedicated to helping families in Beverly/Morgan Park — will be giving out seeds for your garden and serving up sweet treats. This is a free event. Find more information here.
Real Moms Slay The Runway
4 p.m. Saturday
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, 740 E. 56th Place, Hyde Park
The DuSable Museum and Joan Collaso Inc. are hosting the ultimate Mother’s Day bash, complete with performances from the Timeless Orchestra as they pay tribute to Chicago and Detroit hit makers. The event will feature 12 moms as they “slay the runway” for Mother’s Day. Dress to impress and enjoy the “Paris in Black mama” theme.
Browse ticket options and find more information here.
Pre-Mother’s Day Art Class
7-8:30 p.m. Saturday
Toast To Paint, 7185 W. Bloomingdale Ave., Belmont Cragin
Toast To Paint is hosting a pre-Mother’s Day art class, whether you need a last-minute gift or just want to get creative. The laid-back session will include live artist instruction along with all the materials you need to take home your own canvas. This event is also BYOB.
Find more information and purchase tickets from $33.85 here.
Sunday
The Dan Ryan Woods. Credit: Forest Preserves of Cook County
Mother’s Day Run/Walk Celebration
8 a.m. Sunday
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion, W. 87th St. & S. Western Ave., Auburn Gresham
Get outside for Mother’s Day as families gather in Dan Ryan Woods for a run, or walk, through the forest preserve. Walk or run at your own pace while spending times with other moms and families.
This is a free event. Find more information and reserve a spot here.
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Soul Vegan Luv Mother’s Day Buffet
10 a.m. Sunday
Soul Vegan, 11722 S. Western Ave., Mount Greenwood
Soul Vegan is offering a Mother’s Day brunch buffet, plating up some of the restaurant’s vegan soul classics.
Reservations are $35 per person. Find more information here.
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Mommy & Me Mother’s Day Celebration
10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday
Artifact Events, 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave., Ravenswood
Head to Artifact Events for Mother’s Day for an afternoon of shopping and activities. Enjoy a mini market with vendors offering permanent jewelry, luxury body care essentials and more, then head to the Book Cellar’s cozy reading corner — where there will be a story time from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. There will also be a build-your-own bouquet bar.
Browse ticket options and find more information here.
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Mother’s Day Brunch
11 a.m. Sunday
Replay Andersonville, 5358 N. Clark St., Andersonville
Replay’s Andersonville location is putting on the ultimate Mother’s Day nostalgia bash with brunch and the arcade bar’s wide lineup of games. Plus, a free photobooth session is offered to all moms.
Find more information and make a reservation here.
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Dia De Las Madres Pop-Up
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday
5780 S. Archer Ave., Archer Heights
Join Bratz LuxuryCreations for a Sunday vendor market for Mother’s Day. You can shop a lineup of vendors selling the perfect Mother’s Day goods, then enjoy food like spaghetti verde while supplies last.
This is a free event. Find more information here.
R&B Mother’s Day Yoga
Noon-1 p.m. Sunday
We The People Fitness Studio, 1229 N. North Branch St. #3/F, Goose Island
New Yoga State of Mind is hosting a yoga flow for the trap and R&B lovers this Mother’s Day. Flow along to your favorite R&B hits while supporting EveryMom, a nonprofit organization supporting expecting mothers in underserved communities. The class will be 45 minutes with a five-minute guided meditation at the end.
Find more information and purchase tickets for $31.37 here.
Mother’s Day BYOB Paint & Sip
Noon-2 p.m. Sunday
Lux Accents Studios, 3700 S. Iron St., Bridgeport
Get creative for Mother’s Day with Lux Studios two-hour guided paint session, where you paint a vibrant floral bouquet in a vase. All supplies will be provided, and BYOB is permitted, meaning you can bring your favorite drinks and snacks for the ultimate Mother’s Day afternoon. This event is for people 21 and older.
Find more information and browse ticket options here.
A previous gathering at Wildlight Yoga. Credit: Facebook
Mother’s Day Sound Bath
5-6 p.m. Sunday
Wildlight Yoga, 4041 N. Milwaukee Ave. #302, Portage Park
Relax and unwind with Wildlight Yoga’s evening sound bath for Mother’s Day. Engage in deep relaxation and discover the benefits of sound healing — a perfect gift for a mom in your life.
Find more information and purchase tickets for $55.20 here.
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Laugh Like A Mother Comedy Show
6-7:30 p.m. Sunday
The Lincoln Lodge, 2040 N. Milwaukee Ave., Logan Square
Get in some laughs on Mother’s Day at the Lincoln Lodge, as the legendary comedy club hosts some of Chicago’s best female comedians. Hosted by Colette Gregory, expect “heartfelt hilarity” with a lineup featuring Lindsay Porter, Marilee and Amy Young as they celebrate all the moms.
Tickets for $26.43 can be purchased here.
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The Annual Baritone Mother’s Day Concert
7 p.m. Sunday
Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S. Ashland Ave., Near West Side
Celebrate motherhood with the annual Chicago tradition, where award-winning jazz and soul artist Baritone takes the stage at Epiphany Center for the Arts to honor motherhood for the fourth year. There’s also a 2 for $60 Mother’s Day special for general admission tickets.
Browse ticket options and find more information here.
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