Celebrate Mother’s Day in Birmingham—where to eat, shop + more

Wondering where to take your mom around Birmingham this Mother’s Day? (Psst, it’s coming up on May 12).

Lucky for you, we’ve got a list of must-do’s in Birmingham this year. Keep reading to plan the perfect day to celebrate your mom this Mother’s Day.

Where to eat + drink

Kick-off your Mother’s Day celebration by treating your mom to a fabulous brunch, lunch or dinner.

Need some ideas? Here are some Birmingham staples:

• Kick off the weekend at these brunch spots
• Unwind for lunch + dinner at some outdoor patios
• Catch up with mom over spring cocktails

Where to shop

We can’t make a guide to celebrating Mother’s Day without the classic mother/daughter shopping duo.

Shop til you drop at some of these Birmingham hot spots:

• The Shops of Grand River
  • Location: 6200 Grand River Blvd E, Leeds, AL, United States, Alabama 35094
• Downtown Homewood
  • Location: 18th St S, Homewood, AL 35209
• The Summit
  • Location: 214 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243

Where to explore

They don’t call it the Magic City for nothing. Birmingham is full of beautiful parks, neighborhoods and more to enjoy. Bring mom along and explore the greatest city in the world! (In our humble opinion).

• Enjoy a picnic or walk at local parks
• Explore the Birmingham Botanical Gardens
• Roam the Birmingham Museum of Art
• Support local at Saturday farmer’s markets

Mother’s Day events

If you’re looking to get creative, support local or brunch in style, we’ve got a few events for that, too.

Check them out:

• Mommy, Me, & Mocktails
  • What: Decorate your own 6” round cake with buttercream icing + florals, all while sipping mocktails + enjoying brunch
  • When: Saturday, May 4 | 11:30AM-3:30PM
  • Where: 5305 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35212
  • Cost: $45 Adults | $25 Children
  • Get tickets

• Mother’s Day at The Kelly
  • What: Brunch with mom at the beautiful Kelly Hotel
  • When: Sunday, May 12 | 10AM-2PM
  • Where: The Kelly Hotel, 2027 1st Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203
  • Cost: $10
  • Get tickets

• Mother’s Day Mini Market
  • What: Support local artists + pick out the perfect gift for mom.
  • When: Sunday, May 12 | 11AM-3PM
  • Where: Ferus Artisan Ales, 101 Beech St Suite 111, Trussville, AL 35173
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • RSVP

How are you celebrating your mom this Mother’s Day? Tag us @bhamnow + let us know what we missed.