Things To Do

Need some last-minute Mother’s Day ideas? Here are a few things to do around Kansas City

Shoppers looked through hand-made jewelry at Art Garden KC in City Market last summer. Art Garden KC is one place you can check out for Mother’s Day activities Sunday.
Shoppers looked through hand-made jewelry at Art Garden KC in City Market last summer. Art Garden KC is one place you can check out for Mother’s Day activities Sunday. ecuriel@kcstar.com

Mother’s Day is Sunday. If you haven’t found the perfect gift for the maternal figure in your life, don’t sweat it. There are tons of opportunities around Kansas City to treat your mom to a nice present or a calming day.

Here are a few places to visit for the Mother’s Day weekend.

Build-A-Bouquet

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday

Where: 649 Cherokee St. in Leavenworth

Get a personal bouquet made on Saturday just for Mother’s Day. Local merchants at Haymarket Square’s City Market in Leavenworth will help you curate the perfect floral arrangement.

You will receive a map of the merchant booths and a mason jar for $10.

Mom’s Day at Mean Mule

When: 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday

Where: 1733 Locust St., Kansas City

The distilling company said in a Facebook post that this event is for the moms.

Free flowers, Fairway Creamery for all of your sweet treats and a pop-up jewelry shop by Paulina Otero are on hand for you to celebrate the day.

Fox & Pearl

When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday

Where: 2143 Summit St., Kansas City

The West Side restaurant is hosting an outdoor market for Mother’s Day, featuring local vendors, barbecue from Night Goat BBQ and mimosas.

Art Garden KC

When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday

Where: 1298 Riverfront Drive, Kansas City

Pendelton Heights’ local garden and art fair is open every Sunday for the season, and that includes Mother’s Day. Plenty of local vendors will be on-site for any last-second gifts or if you want to treat your mom to a nice day outside.

Local foods, live music and yoga classes are also scheduled for the day at the Berkley Riverfront.

Mommy and Me Paint and Tea Party

When: 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday

Where: 7022 N. Locust St. in Gladstone

Artwerx Studio in Gladstone hosts a relaxing painting session by Tamella Smith. You and your mom, grandma or partner can create unique paintings and enjoy lunch provided by the studio.

Tickets cost $28.52 each after fees and you can buy yours here.

Joseph Hernandez
The Kansas City Star
Joseph Hernandez joined The Kansas City Star’s service journalism team in 2021. A Cristo Rey Kansas City High School and Mizzou graduate, he now covers trending topics and finds things for readers to do around the metro.
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