5 Things To Do With Mom On Mothers Day In Boston

BOSTON, MA — Are you going to be around Boston for Mother's Day? Need a couple ideas of what to do? Here are five things to do with mom or in mom's honor on Mother's day. Or heck, do it for yourself.

1. Inaugural Mother's Day 5K Along The Charles 10 a.m.

2. Grand opening of Blue Bottle: On May 13 the cafe opens at 100 Federal Street. On May 12 the cafe will be hosting a special Community Day, featuring free coffee. All sales will benefit the cafe’s regional community partner, Artists For Humanity, a non-profit with the mission of bridging economic, racial, and social divisions by providing under-resourced urban youth with the keys to self-sufficiency through paid employment in art and design.

3. Lilac Sunday At Arnold Arboretum - It's the one day out of the year you're allowed to picnic in the Arboretum. Go for the flowers, stay for the tours and make it a picnic.

4.Walking Tour of Monument Square, JP - If you're going to be near the Arboretum anyway you might want to go check this out.

5. Where To Eat On Mother's Day In And Around Boston Take Mom to one of these places for brunch, plus if it's raining here you can be inside and dry.

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