Mother’s Day is this coming Sunday, and while brunch is always a lovely option for celebrating your mother, sometimes it’s fun to shake things up a little bit! I’ve put together a list of ten fun and unique ideas for celebrating Mother’s Day in Cincinnati & NKY this weekend. Not all of the events take place on Sunday, but why not celebrate mom all weekend long?
Ten Unique Ideas for Mother’s Day Fun in Cincinnati & NKY ::
BB Riverboats Mother’s Day Cruise ~ Sunday, May 13th, 2018 Brunch: 1 – 3pm & Dinner: 5:30 – 7:30pm. Enjoy breathtaking views and delicious food as you cruise the Ohio River. Visit the BB Riverboats website for all the details and to order tickets.
Cincinnati Preservation Association 2018 Spring House Tour ~ Each year the Cincinnati Preservation Association hosts a tour of some gorgeous historic homes in Cincinnati. This year’s tour will take place on Saturday, May 12th in Westwood. Read all the tour in this post: Cincinnati Preservation Association 2018 Spring House Tour
Cincinnati Zoo ~ Take Mom to see all of the newest animal babies at the Cincinnati Zoo. And you won’t even have to pay her admission because Moms get in FREE to the Cincinnati Zoo on Mother’s Day! Get all the details on the Cincinnati Zoo website.
XhilaRacing Electric Karting ~ Do you have a mom who likes life in the fast lane? Check out Northern Kentucky’s new addition, XhilaRacing in Florence for some fun electric go cart action!
Bourbon Distillery Tour ~ Does your mother love bourbon? If so then a bourbon distillery tour might be right up her alley! And there are numerous distilleries in Kentucky to choose from for a visit. Or you could even turn it into a weekend event and makes stops at all of the distilleries along the Bourbon Trail. A few of my favorite distilleries are Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, and New Riff in Newport. Tours of distilleries are usually free or very cheap to attend, and most end with a bourbon tasting.
A Drive in the Country ~ Take mom on a little road trip for Mother’s day! The greater Cincinnati area is a great location for folks who like to take long drives in the country or short road trips. Some of my favorite places to go for a day trip around here are Yellow Springs OH, Augusta KY, General Butler State Park KY, or if you’re willing to drive for a few hours the Red River Gorge would be a perfect place to take a little day trip to for some hiking! Visit my “Road Trip” archives for more ideas for short trips.
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum ~ If your mother likes to be outdoors and is interested in art, then the Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park would be an interesting place to spend Mother’s Day. Pyramid Hill offers a multitude of interesting statues and sculptures, and it’s a great place to walk around and enjoy a beautiful spring day. For more information about the park and museum visit this post: The Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum.
Take a Walk in a Cemetery ~ That’s right…I put visiting a cemetery on my list. There’s just so many great cemeteries around town, and I find them to be a very peaceful place to walk or ride bikes. Spring Grove Cemetery is my favorite cemetery around town to do a little walking and exploring. There are some amazing monuments and very old graves in this cemetery. You can learn so much about Cincinnati’s history at this cemetery.
Backyard BBQ ~ Everyone seems so obsessed with getting reservations to the best restaurants in town for Mother’s Day, how about just having a nice intimate backyard barbecue instead? I’ve always found that preparing a meal together can be a really fun event in itself!
Pamper Yourselves ~ Treat mom to a day of pampering, whether it be manicures, pedicures, massages or even a whole day at the spa! If the price of a visit to a spa is daunting then set up your own little spa at home and give your mother a manicure and a facial!
