This year, Mother’s Day falls on May 10. If you find yourself scrambling for a last-minute idea, check out our roundup of Mother’s Day activities and dining options happening in metro Detroit.
(All activities/dining options were available at the time of publishing.)
Shinola Hotel’s Mother’s Day Brunch
The Shinola Hotel is going big with their Mother’s Day brunch on May 10, which is taking place inside the Birdy Room. In addition to carving and omelette stations, a premium raw bar, housemade pastries and sweets, and other brunch favorites, guests will have unlimited beverages, including mimosas and cocktails. Moms will also be able to build their own bouquet of flowers with help from Leave it to Meeka. $125/adult tickets, $45/tickets for children 12 and under. Shinola Hotel, 1400 Woodward Ave., Detroit; resy.com.
Cranbrook’s Mother’s Day Mini-golf Weekend
For moms looking to do a fun activity with the family, consider checking out Cranbrook Art Museum’s mini-golf. The course, inspired by the art and design of Cranbrook, is hosting a special Mother’s Day weekend (May 9-10) where moms/a special adult in your life receive free entry. (To receive free entry, please purchase all tickets on-site, not online.) $15/adult tickets, $8/children. Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. Box 801, Bloomfield Hills; cranbrookartmuseum.org.
Mother’s Day Luncheon at Ford House
For those who want to get together later in the day, perhaps a Mother’s Day luncheon from 3-4:30 p.m. at Ford House would be ideal. The extensive buffet spread includes a pasta station, a striploin station, assorted salad and meat options, and dessert. Tickets are sold in groups. $340/table of 4, $510/table of 6, $850/table of 10, and $1,020/table of 12. Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Shores; fordhouse.org.
Mother’s Day Cake from The Dixboro Project
Maybe you’re hosting a Mother’s Day event, but you really want a special dessert. Dixboro House is offering for pre-order a gorgeous Passionfruit Chiffon Cake: Three layers of vanilla chiffon filled with passionfruit cream, topped with mascarpone Chantilly, and passionfruit curd. $60. The Dixboro Project, 5400 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor; exploretock.com.
Passionfruit Chiffon Cake. // Photo courtesy of The Dixboro Project
Mother’s Day Brunch/Dinner at Aurora Italiana
Aurora Italiana is offering Mother’s Day brunch and dinner reservations on May 10. Brunch is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and features an omelette station, pasta station, carving station, breakfast favorites, and mimosas and Bloody Marys. For dinner, guests will be able to choose from the full menu, plus exclusive Mother’s Day features. Brunch: $59/adult, $35/children, free for children 3 and under. Sales tax and 20% gratuity will also be added. Aurora Italiana, 6199 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield Township; opentable.com.
Mother’s Day Brunch at the Atheneum
The Atheneum is offering a brunch on May 10, with seatings at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m. Guests can enjoy a large buffet spread featuring traditional breakfast foods, a cold seafood station, a carving station, desserts, and more. Included in the ticket price is valet parking and endless mimosas. $45.95+/adults, $21.95+/children 12 and under. The Atheneum Suite Hotel, 1000 Brush St. Detroit; opentable.com.
Seasonal Mother’s Day Pie from Achatz Pies/Pie Collective
Also offering special desserts for Mother’s Day is Achatz Pies/Pie Collective. Available for pre-order and in-store purchase beginning May 8 is the Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Cake for $38.99. This decadent dessert features a lemon cake with rich raspberry cheesecake, finished with whipped cream and white chocolate curls. Also available are all-new Almond Hand Pies for $5 each. For complete pre-order information, visit achatzpies.com.
Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Cake. // Photo courtesy of Achatz Pies/Pie Collective
