Let’s surprise Mum together and make her feel special

You have already found the perfect Mother’s Day gift or made something with your own hands, and written her warm words in a card. Now all that’s left is to plan a few interesting activities for Mother’s Day so that she feels like a queen. By 14 May we have prepared 14 interesting ideas for you. Here are a few tips to make the decision easy.

Eat together: you can surprise her with breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day or with lunch at a new restaurant. Whichever way you go, the rule is that she shouldn’t have to exert herself, especially when it comes to washing the dishes.

Do what she loves: it is fun to try something new, but a choice based on her hobbies or favourite places will tell Mum at once that this day is devoted only to her. Is she a craftswoman? Visit an art studio together, or handicraft or pottery workshops. Or maybe she is an adventurer at heart? Then we suggest exploring new locations of the Kyiv region together.

Don’t overthink it: simple Mother’s Day activities, such as a long conversation, a leisurely walk, helping with her chores at home or watching a film together, will help achieve the main goal – to spend quality, great time with Mum. And that’s it, you’re the best.

Take a Mother’s Day photo

Whatever activities you choose, capture the moment. If you are not together, send her a sweet photo of the two of you and greet her with touching words.

Plant a herb garden together

You can do this both at home and in the garden. Mint, basil, parsley, thyme – the choice is wide enough.

The fruits of your labour will certainly please, and freshly picked herbs will be a bright addition to dishes at the family table.

Cook from a family recipe

Every family has a recipe passed down from generation to generation. Celebrate Mother’s Day by learning to bake special grandmother’s pies, or teach your little ones together the secrets of making your mum’s famous cake.

Just take a walk

A leisurely stroll in a park or botanical garden to see what is blooming nearby is a great idea to enjoy time alone together and to combine with another activity that day.

Create something new with your own hands

Choose a place where you can realise your creative ideas.

For home, buy everything you need in advance at a craft shop or invite Mum to choose the materials together. If you wish, you can order a certificate for a pottery or art studio.

Help her get through her chores

Some mums want to take a break from household duties on this day, while others may need your help. If Mum has been putting something off, use this day as an opportunity to help.

Plan to watch a TV series or a film

We know for sure that everyone has at least one favourite film or series. Spend a day off watching Mum’s favourite film or series in a cosy home atmosphere.

Pause for a deep conversation

When did you last speak openly and sincerely with Mum about life, your and her worries, plans for the future? For most parents there is no better gift than a heartfelt conversation. We suggest brewing tea with favourite treats and talking about important things in private.

Arrange a board game evening

Once we were small, we were raised, and people played with us. For parents everyone remains a child regardless of age. So on this festive evening we suggest diving into happy childhood and playing, not with toys, but with modern and interesting board games.

Plan your perfect picnic

Gather favourite treats, drinks and a blanket and head to beautiful nature. Enjoy the wonderful May weather together with Mum.

Try a new experience

Choose what she really likes. A Mother’s Day gift in the form of a new experience is always interesting and exciting – it feels completely different and brings everyone closer: mother and daughter, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. On this day it is important not to give a standard gift but to offer the chance to feel care, gain a new experience and recharge with new emotions.

Lunch out of town

Want to rest as much as possible on this day? Rest from city bustle and cooking? Invite Mum to a country restaurant. You can find interesting gastro locations on our portal in the “Gastrotourism” section.

Breakfast in bed

Start Mum’s special day by filling a tray with her favourite breakfast – be it fried eggs, pancakes, syrnyky or a salad – and serve it right to her bed. Don’t forget a bouquet of her favourite flowers.

Take a winery tour

If your mum is a true wine connoisseur, we suggest visiting Ukrainian vineyards in the Kyiv region. A winery with its own history and authentic flavours at a tasting will truly delight your loved one.

A day out with animals

Plan in advance a trip to a zoo or eco-park out of town of your choice. We suggest paying special attention to parks where you can interact with and feed the local residents. Bright impressions are guaranteed.

You can bring all these ideas to life by plotting a route on our portal at the link: https://kyivregiontours.gov.ua/places