Mums have it hard, from early morning to late evening, they are persecuted by everyone in the household. And, incase you forgot, Mother’s Day is coming up on May 11 so time for mum to be spoilt rotten. Whether you’re planning a day out with your own mum or you are the mummy holding the place together in need of an outing – we’ve got you covered with numerous activities and events to make the day fun or the week leading up to it. Here are 14 fun things to do in Singapore to make Mother’s Day 2025 extra special.
1. Join mum in a creative workshop
Celebrate Mother’s Day by booking a creative workshop to spend some quality time with mum or the family together. For instance, you could select a flower arrangement workshop to craft flower boutiques together, or else a perfume-making experience, balloon sculpting, or creative art workshops like those at Spin Art, to name a few. Definitely, one of the best things to do this Mother’s Day 2025 in Singapore.
2. Treat mum to a pretty afternoon tea
Treat mum to an elegant afternoon tea in honour of Mother’s Day 2025. For instance, some of the city’s top venues are offering delightful experiences to treat mum this season. For instance, The Marmalade Pantry’s one-day-only Bottomless Afternoon Tea is a top choice on May 11, as well as Ginger.Lily’s luxurious high tea set or a rooftop afternoon tea with panoramic views at Sky22, to name a few. Get the list of the best high teas in Singapore.
3. Enjoy a free open-air concert
Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s free-to-enter SSO Mother’s Day Concert 2025 will be held on May 11, 2025. Happening at the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage in Singapore Botanic Gardens, families can pack a picnic and enjoy a celebration in a beautiful setting from 6pm. It will be conducted by Lien Boon Hua and hosted by Symphony 92.4 presenter Amanda Zhu. Certainly, a wonderful way to celebrate with mum this Mother’s Day.
📍1 Cluny Rd, Singapore 259569
4. Be captivated by colourful exhibitions
Singapore’s ArtScience Museum is currently home to a family-friendly exhibition called Mirror Mirror: Journey Into The Mind. The iconic exhibition combines art, technology, and neuroscience with eight thought-provoking rooms, each designed to evoke themes like consciousness, memories, and identity. Certainly, an educational experience for mum, dad, and children to do together over Mother’s Day weekend. Get tickets. Otherwise, learn more.
📍6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974
5. Wander a vibrant pop-up market
The Mother’s Day Kindness Weekend pop-up in Singapore is a special event, hosted by Crane, on May 10 and 11 from 10am to 6pm. The vibrant marketplace experience is designed to celebrate and pamper mums, browse booths featuring local creators and craftspeople, shop for unique gifts, enjoy mini workshops, and discover home decor, artisanal treats, and wellness experience. Plus, it’s free admission so it’s the perfect place to treat mum.
📍432 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427647
6. Shop till you drop
Why not go on a shopping spree at some of the best shopping malls in Singapore? Grab dad’s credit card or let the children pick some items for you to put in your basket from ION Orchard to Raffles City, and plenty more shopping centres across the city. Discover the best shopping malls for your retail needs in this article.
7. Treat mum to an indulgent brunch feast
Mother’s Day 2025 brunches in Singapore offer a diverse range of indulgent feasts for mum’s big day. Highlights include the Sunday Champagne Brunch at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel featuring a DIY flower workshop for mum, as well as Pullman Singapore Hill Street’s Heroic Mega Brunch which offers free dining for mum with every three paying adults, or else the Bridgeton-style brunch at Stevens, and feasts for mum at Lawry’s, to name a few. Find the best brunch spots in Singapore.
Alternatively, celebrate mum at one of the best buffets that are child-friendly such as Edge which is offering discounts on Mother’s Day 2025 buffets.
8. Relax at the spa
Another expectational way to celebrate Mother’s Day is taking a trip to the spa. Since mothers are normally always caring for others, it’s the perfect opportunity to immerse themselves in a world of tranquility, surrounded by nature, and flickering candles for the ultimate healing experience. Whether mum is going alone or having a bonding day with their daughters or sons…it will sure be a stress-free experience. Find out the best spas here.
9. Host a family picnic
Enjoy an inexpensive Mother’s Day picnic if it’s sunny at the likes of Marina Barrage or East Coast Park. Kids can kites at Marina Barrage while mum unwinds in the grass, or else cook up a BBQ on the seaside of East Coast Park. It makes an unforgettable Sunday with epic sunset views too. And hey, even dogs can attend.
10. Create a signature scent
Why not make mum feel extra special this year by creating her own, unique perfume? For instance, Oo La Labs is the perfect place to design and build your own fragrance, adding some character and selected aromas, in a workshop by Perfume Mixologists. Otherwise, you can take mum along to the workshop to let her imagination run free to create her own. Book a workshop.
📍2 Alexandra Road, #02-04 Delta House, Singapore, 159919
11. Book a staycation
Spoil mum to a fantastic staycation in Singapore. Alternatively, you could check into one of the best infinity pools hotels, to give mum a taste of real luxury and allow her to relax poolside, high in the sky, this Mother’s Day 2025. Otherwise, discover the best hotels and five star hotels for a night away from the house.
12. Embark on an outdoor adventure
Stroll through a rooftop garden, visit the ig-worthy Tropical Montane Orchidetum at the Botanic Gardens, or else grab the family for an action-packed hiking trip. There’s plenty of things to do outdoors over Mother’s Day weekend and all cost-free.
13. See a movie
If you’re the type of mum who likes a chilled day with the kids, why not visit the cinema? Pick from our selection of the best movies to catch in the cinema this season.
14. Go on a weekend trip
Why not spend the weekend, from May 9 to 11, at one of the best travel destinations? For instance, we’ve already listed the cheapest holidays from Singapore, or for something a little closer to home – the best day trips from Singapore and the best islands adventures around Singapore, or if the budget doesn’t matter to make mum feel special – the greatest travel destinations globally…the choice is yours.
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