Mother’s Day Weekend 2025 in Chicago: Brunches and More Things To Do With Kids

Planning fun things to do on Mother's Day doesn't have to be stressful. It's actually quite easy—treat her like a queen and don't let her lift a finger. Whether she wants a break from cooking or would love quality time with her kiddos, this list of things to do on Mother's Day has something for every mom. If you combine one of these activities with our picks for Mother's Day Brunch, you have a perfect Mother's Day 2025.
Music-loving moms can hear live music in East Garfield Park, Itasca, or Berwyn. Run or walk with your athletic mom at 5Ks in Oak Brook or Barrington. Looking for something to do on Saturday? Celebrate all things Chicago by turning on Buckingham Fountain at Switch on Summer, reading at the library with Dia de Los Ninos at Harold Washington Library, or seeing a kid friendly symphony at Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
There are plenty of things to do on Mother's Day near Chicago to celebrate Mom on her special day!
Places featured in this article:
7325 W 79th St
Oak Brook Park District
Normandy Park
Village Green Northbrook
Lilacia Park
Naperville Women's Club
Edelweiss Restaurant
Carl R. Hansen Woods
Spring Valley Nature Center & Heritage Farm
Fitzgerald's Patio
BMO Harris Bank Barrington
Wever Grill Restaurant Lombard
Cheney Mansion
Herrick Lake Forest Preserve
Brookfield Zoo
JLM Abundant Life Center
Eaglewood
Impact Field