Mother’s Day

Ways to celebrate Mother’s Day with your mom on May 12

There are many different ways to celebrate Mother’s Day with your mom or mother figure and family within the Los Angeles area. Whether your mom would rather relax or plan an activity for the day, keep reading for options on how to spend the day. 

Explore the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

If your mom likes to spend the day leisurely strolling through galleries and exhibitions of many forms of art, LACMA may be a great option for celebrating Mother’s Day. For reservation information, click here. 

Enjoy the Getty Villa 

The Getty Villa in the Pacific Palisades area has a variety of things to explore, both for moms who prefer looking at art and for moms who would rather sit outside and enjoy the gardens. For reservation information, click here. 

Visit Pottery Studio 1, LA

Gift your mom a piece of pottery or a ceramic-making and painting experience! This pottery studio offers a one-time lesson, working with clay to create and paint a personalized Mother’s Day gift alongside your mom. To look into one-time classes and reservations at Pottery Studio 1, click here.

Hike Runyon Canyon Park 

If you and your mom are feeling adventurous, consider hiking the famous Runyon Canyon Park to see the mountains, cityscape of Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean in the distance. For more information from the park, click here. 

Visit one of the many local cafes for Mother’s Day brunch

Treat your mom to a delicious brunch for Mother’s Day. You can grab a quick bite at a cafe like Espresso Cielo or visit UCLA’s own Kerckhoff Coffee House. If you prefer planning a full dining experience, try a restaurant like Geoffrey's Malibu, or click here to find other nice places to eat together.