Mother’s Day is coming up quickly, in fact, it’s happening this weekend on May 8th. If the holiday happened to have slipped your mind we have you covered. Here are 10 places to shop, brunch, and enjoy this Mother’s Day in Seattle.
Shop
Vessel + Vine at Aide-Mémoire
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Aide-Mémoire is hosting a special exhibit this May featuring original handmade ceramic vases by a group of female-and-non-binary Seattle artists. On May 7th, you’ll be able to shop the vases and also floral arrangements from Vanita Floral. It’s a gift mom won’t soon forget!
When: May 7th,
Where: 7003 3rd Ave NW
Essenza
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This shop is pretty much to die for. So if you know someone who is into all the finer things in life, this is the place to shop for them. They offer boutique fragrances, fine jewelry, home goods, and much more. Plus it has to be one of the most beautiful shops in Seattle.
Where: 615 N 35th St
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11 am-5 pm
Fran’s Chocolates
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Fran’s Chocolates is probably Seattle’s most beloved chocolatier and happens to be woman-owned. You’ll have no problem finding an assortment of chocolates to satisfy the mom in your life. Plus they even have elegant packaging to really seal the deal.
Where: Multiple locations
Hours: Varies
Brunch & Eats
The Walrus and the Carpenter
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Ballard’s The Walrus and the Carpenter will be celebrating Mother’s Day with the addition of a few special plates to their menu. Be sure to arrive early so you can get your opportunity to enjoy their delicious menu, they’ll be open at 4 pm!
When: May 8th
Where: 4743 Ballard Ave NW
The London Plane
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Pioneer Square’s The London Plane is offering a Mother’s Day brunch meant to impress! Order and take home one of their amazing floral arrangements and nosh on eats from their delicious brunch menu. Be sure to order your florals and place your reservations ahead of time.
When: May 7th & 8th
Where: 300 Occidental Ave S
Bitches Love Brunch
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Chef Kristi Brown of Communion and That Brown Girl Cooks! is hosting a super fun brunch event called “Bitches Love Brunch.” You’ll get to enjoy a delicious brunch, shop wares from local women and BIPOC-owned vendors, watch stunning local performers, and more. If you’re looking to do something different this year, this might just be it!
When: May 8th
Where: 101 South Jackson Street
Cost: $55+
Joule
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Joule is offering a Mother’s Day brunch menu with 7 small dishes to share among the table and an entree per person. Menu items include things like a Dungeness crab cocktail, Chinese scallion pancake, Green curry shakshuka, and more.
When: May 8th
Where: 3506 Stone Way North
Enjoy
Take a wildflower hike
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It’s late spring and that means wildflower season has begun. The season is widely regarded as running from March until August so you can expect to see blooms popping up now across the state. Take mom on an adventure and see some blooms!
Rent a boat
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Did you know that Seattle has a service that allows you to rent boats kind of like Airbnb? If the mom in your life has been wanting to hit the water, consider renting a boat to drive yourself or charter. Seems like a perfectly PNW way to spend Mother’s Day in Seattle doesn’t it?
Plan a future glamping trip
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It might be too late to do a full glamping trip this weekend but consider treating the mom in your life to a future trip. We compiled a list of some of the best places across the state to check out for all of your glamping desires.
Happy Mother’s Day Seattle!
