Our curated guide offers ideas for brunch, activities (like afternoon teas and flower shows), and of course, gifts! Whether you’re making the plans (no shame in that!) or need a few hints for your significant other, we hope this helps you celebrate YOU. Happy Mother’s Day, mamas!
We will continue to update the guide as we find new options, so make sure to check back.
Christina Bailitz Photography
Gifts
Mommy & Me Photo Shoot
*Request a session from your favorite photographer or check specials from TK Photography, Captured By Sammi, Wildwood Photography, or Rebecca Tyler Photography
*sign up for 15 minute complimentary session at Monica & Andy on May 6! Images will need to be purchased.
Matching Outfits
*we love the options from Lilly, Hill House, Monica & Andy (includes boys’ outfits, too!), Ivy City Co., and Pink Lily
Framed Hand-cut Silhouettes
*Cassidy Alexander will be at Building Blocks Toys May, 6 & 7
Children’s Birthstone Jewelry
*CMN loves this Haverhill bracelet
All About Mommy Printables (free!)
*some sweet options here, here, here, here, and here
(a couple of these also include options for Grandma!)
*tip–include one of these with her gift every year!
Monogrammed sweaters from Stitch Monograms
*CMN loves these sweaters stitched with the kids’ names!
Register here for a free flower from Lowe’s!
Curated Boxes
Brindille Gift Box
*”luxurious hamper full of delicious goodies and treats (food, drinks and spa items)”
Sage Theory Gift Box
*CMN loves the Pretty In Gold! (we’d request a bottle of bubbles, too!)
Afternoon Tea at The Drake
Palm Court at The Drake
*a CMN favorite!
Flowers for Dreams
*tea at a flower shop (one option is for tea and flower arranging)
Kostali at The Gwen
*Tipsy Tea–great for celebrating with some mama friends
The Lobby at the Peninsula Hotel
*Peter Rabbit-inspired
The Allis at Soho House
Valhalla at TimeOut Market
Pizzeria Portofino Downtown, on the river
Summer House Lincoln Park
Timeout Market Jazz Brunch Fulton Market
Dandy Crown River West
*Champagne & charcuterie on the patio with a complimentary Succulent Bar and live music from the JB String Duo
Carnivale Fulton Market
American Girl Cafe Mag Mile
*includes meal, goody bag, & flowers
Kennedy Rooftop Wicker Park
Ella Elli Lakeview
Mr. Dave at City Winery West Loop
Reunion Navy Pier
Adalina Gold Coast
Blue Door Kitchen Gold Coast
etta River North, Bucktown
Lady May River North
Walnut Room at Macy’s The Loop
*featuring a Mommy & Me fashion show, beauty tips, makeovers, & raffles
Spas
JW Marriott Spa The Loop
*check out their Mother’s Day offers–including Mommy & Me treatments!
Spavia Lincoln Park
*a CMN favorite: highly recommend the Four-Hand massage (two therapists)!
Kohler Waters Spa Lincoln Park
*try a unique hydro-therapy treatment, like Lavender Rain or Hydro Rock
Cowshed Spa at Soho House Fulton Market
*stay for lunch at Soho House afterward
Milk & Honey Gold Coast
*offers Mom & Me package
Aire Ancient Baths River West
Allyu River North
The Peninsula Spa Streeterville
Ritz-Carlton Spa Streeterville
NOW Massage Lincoln Park, Lakeview
Nail Salons
*many of the spas above also have nail services, but these are some of our favorite spots for a mani/pedi
7am Nail Care
Lincoln Park, Old Town, The Loop, Streeterville
*mention “Chicago Moms Network” for 10% off your first service
Loft
River North
ZaZaZoo
West Town, Wicker Park
Flower Shows
Tulip Festivals
Kuipers Family Farm
Richardson Adventure Farm
Spring Flower Shows
Garfield Park Conservatory
Lincoln Park Conservatory
Chicago Botanic
Art
Epic Art House
Mosaics with Mom
Mother’s Day Event: 2-4p, free
KidCreate Mother’s Day Workshops
May 10-13
Musical Comedy
MotherFreakingHood
Through June 4
Festivals
Mayfest Lincoln Park
May 12-14
*Family carnival area, art show, food, & drinks available
Lincoln Roscoe Art & Craft Fair
May 13-14
*painting classes, selfie stations, festival food, interactive art activities for kids (and “Kids Art Stop” where artists invite children to stop at their booth to learn more about the art making process)
Bucktown
Daffodils
(773) 276-1000
Linda’s Flowers
(773) 384-4416
Lakeview
Ashland Addison Florist
(773) 281-3921
Flora
(773) 929-2835
Lincoln Park
Bunches
(773) 975-2444
Halsted Flowers
(773) 883-8600
The Loop
Kelly’s Flower Shop
(312) 939-4444
Urban Flowers
(773) 398-4110
River North
Fleur de Lis
(312) 943-4444
LaSalle Flowers
(312) 787-3680
River West
Steve’s Flower Market
(312) 929-4217
Roscoe Village
B. Collective
(773) 348-2525
Ki House
(773) 477-7475
West Loop
Jazzy Flowers
(312) 421-7167
West Town
Flowers for Dreams
(312) 620-1410
Mudd Fleur
(312) 337-6833
