Happy Mother’s Day! 
At SpringfieldMoms, we strive to help area families. We guide you to events, opportunities and resources, and today we’re sharing ideas on how to celebrate Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
- If your mom is a gardener, check out the Civic Garden Club’s Plant Sale on May 4 and the Illinois Native Plant Society’s Plant Sale on May 11
- Shop at Michael’s while your child makes you or grandma a cute Flower Frame for Mom kids craft.
- Check out our Pinterest page on Making Mom’s Day – including recipes, activities and gifts
Mother’s Day Crafts & Cooking
- Homemade Mother’s Day Project idea from SpringfieldMoms contributor Sarah Chandler
- Mother’s Day Make’N’Bake class for child + parent at Lincoln Land Community College on May 11 (but register now)
- Adult+Child Paint Class presented by Our Vibrant Community on May 5
- Mommy & Me Paint event at Rochester Public Library (must register by May 4)
- Check out our Pinterest board of Mother’s Day Crafts
Mother’s Day Activities
- Check out our Mother’s Day Book Nook – lots of great book ideas to snuggle up and read!
- Have dinner at or get takeout from Bella Milano.
- Take some time to yourself! Enjoy some time at the YMCA – use our Mom’s Choice coupon for a free guest pass.
Other Local Mother’s Day Events
- May 9-10 Mommy Dearest story hours at Chatham Public Library – May 9 at 6:30 pm and May 10 at 10:15 am
- May 11 Storytime and Activities at Barnes & Noble featuring In a Minute, Mama Bear.
