Things To Do With Mom For Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories and show your appreciation with thoughtful experiences. If you’re looking for things to do with mom for Mother’s Day, consider activities that invite connection and celebrate her unique interests. Whether you’re planning a cozy day at home or an outing filled with laughter and learning, choosing something meaningful can make her feel truly special. Explore ideas that inspire quality time together and turn Mother’s Day into a celebration she’ll always remember.

  • Classic Croissant Workshop
    $89
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    I love going to your cooking classes. I have learnt a lot. Thank you....I would love to take another pastry class with her again....Chef Julia was great and very knowledgeable.

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  • French Quarter Fare
    $89
    (32)

    Great food! The best Banana foster I have ever had!...Great experience, great food!

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  • Make & Take: Lemon Meringue Cake with Carla Hall x KitchenAid®
    $89

    Cooking Class Description: Calling all lemon curd nerds: Bake Carla Hall's Lemon Meringue Cake from scratch. As Carla said, "If you love lemon, you will love this cake." You'll use KitchenAid® to create lemon oil-infused cake layers, silky curd, a pillowy...

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  • Private Event
    $920

    Cooking Class Description: For more information on Private Events, or to schedule your own, please contact your local Sur La Table store, or visit our Private Events page.


    What To Expect: In our classes you'll work together with other students (in groups...


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  • Savor Italy
    $89

    Cooking Class Description: Experience the warmth and flavor of Italy in this menu that celebrates Italian cuisine. Learn the art of crafting fresh pasta dough and master the technique of creating a creamy sauce with eggs, cheese and pancetta for a luxurious...

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  • An Evening in France
    $89

    Cooking Class Description: Spend an evening cooking your way through a classic French dinner, guided by our chef instructor from start to finish. You'll learn to pan-sear a chicken breast and build a delicate sauce fines herbes, then prepare a herbed...

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  • Family Fun: Tasty Thai
    $69

    Cooking Class Description: Who needs takeout when you can make authentic Thai dishes at home? Bring your young chef and explore vibrant Thai flavors together as you grill tender Chicken Satay and whip up a bold Peanut Sauce for dipping. You'll roll Fresh...

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  • Private Event
    $1440

    Cooking Class Description: For more information on Private Events, or to schedule your own, please contact your local Sur La Table store, or visit our Private Events page.


    What To Expect: In our classes you'll work together with other students (in groups...


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  • Hand-Rolled Pasta: Shapes & Sauces
    $89

    Cooking Class Description: Master the art of fresh, handmade pasta in this hands-on class. Our chef instructor will guide you through mixing, kneading and shaping perfect pasta dough. Then, you'll create two irresistible dishes—Pappardelle with Tuscan...

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  • Knife Skills
    $69
    (252)

    We love Sur La Table...Always a great time with chef Joy. We have donec4 classes with her and have enjoyed them all....I would love for him to teach another/next level knife skills class.

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  • Artisan Bread
    $89
    (105)

    Great experience! I'll be back!...Elise was a great teacher!...The fresh, homemade butter was the best! So fun!...Great chef, too many cooks...Didn't love being in a group of four working on one meal.

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  • Date Night: New York Steakhouse
    $99
    (79)

    We always love the date nights. . Loved the company-You get to meet fun people....Chef Bre is the absolute best!...Chef Bre showed us that we can make great food at home with the right ingredients and technique.

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  • Date Night: Autumn in Italy
    $99
    (73)

    Great class!...Great food! Great chef!

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  • Indian Favorites at Home
    $89
    (18)

    Great class...Chef Ray was great!! Delicious Indian food to enjoy at the end of class!!!...Can't say enough how great this class was as well as Chef Lisa!

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  • Online Date Night: Cooking with Wine (Eastern Time)
    $39
    (4)

    Cooking Class Description: Cook alongside your date in the comfort of you kitchen as you discover how wine can transform a dish from the inside out. You'll sear scallops and finish them with a delicate Pinot Gris butter sauce, letting the wine's bright...

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  • Private Event
    $480

    Cooking Class Description: For more information on Private Events, or to schedule your own, please contact your local Sur La Table store, or visit our Private Events page.


    What To Expect: In our classes you'll work together with other students (in groups...


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  • Online Classic Desserts: Soufflé (Eastern Time)
    $39

    Cooking Class Description: Celebrate with a soufflé! Learn to make our famous Chocolate Soufflé recipe from scratch in this class guided by a chef instructor. After baking a classic French soufflé, you’ll top it with a silky crème anglaise. Great for...

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  • Online Family Fun: Gnocchi Mac & Cheese (Eastern Time)
    $39

    Cooking Class Description: Gather the family for a fun twist on a classic comfort dish, all from your own kitchen! Kids and adults will work together to mix fresh dough and roll it into pillowy gnocchi, then toss it in a rich and cheesy sauce. Alongside...

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  • Baking For Beginners
    $99

    Cooking Class Description: Baking can be a delicious way to unleash your creativity, and this class is the perfect place to start. Your chef instructor will walk you through essential skills, from measuring with precision to crafting the perfect batter,...

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  • Clase Virtual en Español: Lasaña Casera (Hora del Este)
    $39

    Cooking Class Description: Esta clase virtual se enseñará completamente en español. Favorita de Italia, la lasaña es una comida fácil y deliciosa que todos deberían tener en su recetario. En esta clase aprenderás a preparar las láminas anchas de pasta...

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  • Online From-Scratch Pozole Rojo (Eastern Time)
    $39

    Celebrate Mexican culture and cuisine with a bowl of Pozole Rojo made from scratch. You'll build the unmistakable savory, earthy broth layer by layer with pork and a blend of dried chiles, then practice your knife skills while preparing the fresh garnishes—like...

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  • Breads of the World
    $89

    Cooking Class Description: Great bread tells a story, and in this 3-hour class you'll bake 3 delicious breads from around the world. You'll shape buttery Korean salt bread into its signature rolls, tear warm flatbread alongside a fragrant dukkah spice...

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  • The Art of Pâte À Choux
    $89

    Cooking Class Description: Master one of the most versatile foundations in French pastry in this hands-on class. Your chef instructor will guide you through the technique of making a perfect pâte à choux dough, then put it to work three ways. You'll...

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Things To Do With Mom for Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is a chance to spend time with Mom in a way that feels personal, whether that means preparing a leisurely brunch, taking a creative class, walking through a botanical garden or setting aside a quiet afternoon at home. The best activities often begin with a few thoughtful kitchen and entertaining essentials that make the occasion feel more special without making it complicated. For a relaxed brunch, look for versatile serving pieces, bakeware and breakfast tools that help with everything from warm pastries and baked egg dishes to fresh fruit, coffee and tea. A well-chosen serving platter can turn a simple meal into a gathering, while individual dishes make it easy to create a spread that suits different tastes. If Mom enjoys cooking, choose items that support the way she already spends time in the kitchen, such as practical tools for preparing favorite recipes, durable cookware for everyday meals or attractive pieces she can bring to the table when family visits. Gifts are most useful when they fit naturally into her routines. Consider her available storage, preferred cooking style and comfort level with more specialized equipment, along with easy-care materials and sizes that will not crowd her workspace. A gift that helps prepare pancakes on a slow morning, arrange a picnic lunch or serve dessert after dinner can become part of many celebrations long after Mother’s Day has passed.

Shared activities can be just as meaningful as gifts, especially when the focus is on making something together. A creative class offers time to learn, laugh and leave with a new skill, whether the project involves cooking, decorating, arranging flowers or working with another hands-on craft. Explore Creative Mother's Day Ideas for inspiration when planning an experience that reflects Mom’s interests. At home, a simple baking project can become a tradition: gather the ingredients, divide the tasks and let the kitchen fill with the scent of butter, citrus, herbs or warm spices. Helpful preparation tools, measuring equipment and serving pieces make these activities easier to share, while aprons, towels and storage containers help keep the process comfortable and organized. For a DIY spa day, soft textiles, soothing accessories and a tray for tea or light snacks can transform an ordinary corner into a restful retreat. If Mom would rather be outdoors, packable food containers, reusable drinkware and picnic accessories can support a scenic lunch at a park, beach or garden. A comfortable walk followed by a homemade meal may be all she wants, particularly during the warmer part of the year, while the cooler months invite indoor gatherings, baking projects, museum visits and cozy afternoons looking through family photos. The most successful plans leave room for conversation and do not rely on a packed schedule.

When choosing something for Mom, think beyond the occasion and consider how the item will be used throughout the year. A gift for an enthusiastic home cook may be most welcome when it solves a small everyday problem, improves a familiar technique or makes serving loved ones easier. Someone who enjoys hosting may appreciate pieces that move easily from kitchen to table, coordinate with what she already owns and work for both casual meals and special occasions. For a new cook, straightforward tools with comfortable handles, clear measurements and simple care instructions can build confidence without adding unnecessary complexity. For a parent or grandparent who values time together more than another possession, pair a useful kitchen item with a plan: make breakfast, visit a farmers market, plant herbs, prepare a bouquet or take over the cooking and cleanup for the day. Even practical details matter. Check dimensions before buying, consider whether an item is dishwasher-safe, and choose materials suited to the kind of cooking and entertaining Mom actually enjoys. A thoughtful Mother’s Day can be as unhurried as brunch served late in the morning, as active as a bike ride followed by a picnic or as quiet as tea and conversation at home. Products that support those moments help turn an activity into a memory, giving Mom something useful to enjoy while keeping the focus where it belongs: time spent together.

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