3 Out-Of-The Box Mother's Day Ideas In Boston

BOSTON — Mother's Day is just around the corner, and there's plenty to do around the city with or in memory of those who have expressed motherhood toward you in your life. You could spin over to the MFA to peruse some art or catch a classic Mother's Day brunch to celebrate.

Here are a few other out of the box ideas for Sunday, May 12:

Lilac Sunday At Arnold Arboretum

Free, Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain

The Arnold Arboretum's lilac collection bursts into bloom each year right around Mother's Day and in honor of that, "Lilac Sunday" has been celebrated at the Arnold Arboretum since 1908. So, ok, this one isn't actually out of the box, but wait for it, here are three others:

You'll probably want to get a card for her anyway

$25, Online

Each Mother's Day card ordered via the Women's Lunch Place provides a week’s worth of meals and sanctuary to one homeless women in Boston.

For the $25 donation, Women’s Lunch Place will send a hand-signed card on your behalf or will mail it to you directly. Proceeds from the Mother’s Day card campaign support a wide array of services to the most vulnerable women in our community, including healthy meals and individualized services that empower women to make positive changes in their lives. The card features artwork created by a Women’s Lunch Place guest in the Creative Expressions Program.

Women’s Lunch Place opened in November of 1982 to serve women a hot lunch in a safe welcoming place. It's grown from serving lunch three times a week into a supportive community open six days a week. And yes, there are ways to explore volunteering here.

Go running with your mom: 5k.

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

$30, Artisani Park along the Charles

Join a bunch of moms and mom supporters along the Charles River for the second annual Mother's Day 5K hosted by the Race Cancer Foundation. This family-friendly 5K kicks off with a 1,000' kid's fun run around the start/finish area in Artisani Park, and continues with a winding 3.1 mile run/walk along the river path. All proceeds go to charity. Registration is now open at racemenu.com/mom.

Take her to a show about motherhood

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

$30, Moseley’s on the Charles

Expressing Motherhood is bringing our show back to Boston for a Mother’s Day show at Moseley’s on the Charles. Light appetizers are included in the price of your ticket and alcohol is available for sale. Watch people take the stage to share their stories about motherhood.

Got another out of the box Mother's Day idea? Patch reporter Jenna Fisher can be reached at Jenna.Fisher@patch.com or by calling 617-942-0474. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram (@ReporterJenna).