Photo: The Spa at Woodcliff
No matter how you plan to celebrate this year, be sure to check out the following round up of Mother's Day activities that will be sure to make for a special day for that special someone in your life.
MOTHER'S DAY ACTIVITIES & GIFT IDEAS
Rochester Lilac Festival
In addition to being an annual Mother's Day weekend tradition in Rochester, this year's Lilac Festival features all new and exciting Mother's Day experiences! Treat your mom or caregiver to the Bubbles & Bouquets experience -- featuring free services from Monroe Med Spa, a Flower Wall Photo Op, a Build Your Own Bouquet experience, and more!
Looking for something a little more lowkey? The Lilac Festival is also offering a Family Photo Mother's Day package. This experience includes a mini family photo session in the flowers as well as a build your own keychain keepsake!
Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend at Scents by Design! We are taking reservations for Saturday, 5/10 and Sunday, 5/11 with a $10 deposit per person. Learn more and book your reservation here.
Check out Dick’s House of Sport for our Made for Mom Event! On Saturday, May 3rd between 12pm - 4pm come in-store to create a pamper package for Mother’s Day! We will have free stations including a card making, refreshment options, and flower bar. Click here for more details.
Join Flight Wine Bar and Roc Paint Sip for a night of celebrating mom with a fun craft and delicious wine! Offering two opportunities to join in on the fun: May 5 and May 10!
Mother's Day Sourdough Focaccia Art Class
Head to ARTISANworks to make beautiful art you can eat! Start the night with a complimentary glass of prosecco & a charcuterie board snack while you mingle!
Sip + Shop Candle Making Party
Celebrate mom with a signature Cleo + Kin Candle, signature cocktails or mocktails, light bites, and small-batch vegan goodies!
All moms enjoy complimentary coffee or tea and pastry (while supplies last). Your adventure starts just 20 minutes from downtown Rochester when you check in with the friendly ticket agent to pick up your tickets.
On Mother’s Day interpreters in the Historic Village will showcase a number of tasks and activities reflective of what life was like for 19th-century mothers.
The 3rd Annual Mother’s Day Psychic Fair is happening at Iron Smoke Distillery on Sunday, May 11th, from 2:00-6:30 p.m. (Free entry).
MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH + DINNER
Treat your mom to a special Mother's Day brunch at Rochester's most unique venue on May 11, 2025.
The buffet will feature traditional breakfast brunch fair such as Smoked Salmon, Crème Brulee, French Toast, an Omelet Station, Carved Top Sirloin, Chicken Fontina, and Grilled Salmon with Pineapple Mango Chutney. Madeline's pastry chef will have an assortment of house-made desserts and an ice cream sundae bar.
Head to Brown Hound Downtown for a special Mother’s Day Brunch from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. featuring a special buffet. Call (585) 506-9725 for reservations.
Black Button Distilling Mother’s Day Brunch
Moms will enjoy a free mimosa and a $5-off coupon for a bottle of your choice so you can enjoy drinks at home after brunch!
Horizon's Modern Kitchen & Wine Bar
Celebrate Mom in style and treat her to a culinary journey filled with delectable flavors, set in a serene and beautiful atmosphere.
Genesee Country Village & Museum
Our Mother’s Day Brunch is a wonderful way to celebrate Mom’s special day! With delectable brunch favorites, vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options, a cash bar, and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Savor a delicious chef-inspired meal made in-house in the Museum’s Meeting Center dining room, then head out into the Historic Village to explore all of the daily happenings! Seatings for Mother’s Day Brunch will be every half hour from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Monroe's
Head to Monroe’s on May 11 for a Mother’s Day brunch buffet. Seatings at 9:45 a.m., 10 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 3:15 p.m.
New York Kitchen is hosting a fun, hands-on cooking experience that’s the most entertaining way to celebrate the favorite woman in your life! Come create a perfect Sunday Brunch under the professional guidance of our Chef Instructor.
RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium: Mother’s Day Brunch (SOLD OUT)
Celebrate Mother’s Day with your mom by treating her to brunch under the star-filled dome of the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium.
Head to The Alexander this Mother's Day for a live jazz brunch with special guest Deepak Thettu!
Mother's Day Brunch at Tapas 177
The buffet will feature Mediterranean & traditional egg scramble, crunchy french toast with fresh fruit, carving station with smoked beef brisket and glazed ham, poached salmon, shrimp cocktail, patatas bravas, pastas, salads, sweets display and more.
Enjoy a beautiful and tasty Mother's Day Brunch at Strathallan with your family without the stress of preparing and cleaning up at home. Choose from an earlier seating at 10:30 am or the second seating at 1:30 pm. Each seating lasts up to two hours.
20 Deep Winery
Looking for a laid-back spot to celebrate Mom? 20 Deep Winery is offering wine and chocolate pairings and $8 mimosas all day.
Mother's Day Celebration at Casa Larga
Treat Mom and yourself to a hand-selected flight of three of our award-winning wines, paired with decadent bites of Cheesy Eddie’s cheesecake on Mother’s Day, May 10th or 11th. Available all day!
Mother's Day Brunch Boards and Bubbles
Bring mom to Unwine'd for a delicious Mother's Day Brunch featuring delicious brunch boards and bubbly drinks!
Cheers to Mom! Wine and Food Pairing
Celebrate mom at Flight Wine Bar with a wine and food pairing dinner presented by Jon Link of Winebow!
Especially for Mother's Day, Patron Saint Steakhouse will be open for dinner on May 11! Reservations are available from 4:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Cam's Mothers' Day Brunch and Bubbles
Head to Livie's Jamaican Restaurant this Mother's Day from 12-4 for a delicious brunch featuring a fusion of Caribbean and American dishes.
