In addition to the helpful leads below, here's what I recommend: Don't make mom cook. Or clean. Make or buy her something that lets her know you're thinking of her. It doesn't have to be extravagant. Just a card. Or a phone call. You already know that any kind of sugar thanks thrown her way will go a long, long way to making her feel appreciated. She'll love that. Here are some ideas for special outings for mom, too.
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1. Spring Flower Shows at Chicago's Conservatories - Through Sunday, May 10
© Jennifer RocheSometimes Mother's Day is kids' day. The Rosemont Convention Center hosts your favorite muppets on tour.
Looking for an alternative to hearts and flowers to share with your mom? How about the Midwest's twelfth convention of all things anime and manga?
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What is Manga?The Chicago Botanic Garden hosts the rhododendron sale and their model railroad opens for the summer on Saturday, May 9. On Saturday, they also offer a free spring garden walk, and their garden trolley service begins. On Sunday, they offer Mother's Day brunch seatings at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
A Saturday night game at Toyota Park with Chicago's Major League Soccer team might be just the ticket for your mom.
The White Sox will be giving away pink White Sox drawstring bags to help celebrate moms at this home game.
Arlington Park reports that Mother's Day is traditionally one of their best attended of the season. Lots of special packages planned and a free rose to the first 7500 women attending.
Both the Merchandise Mart and Lincoln Square locations offer brunch menus you can learn to prepare with mom.
Spend your Mother's Day bettering the lives of women who are fighting breast cancer. Support Chicago's Y-Me 1 or 3-mile walk or 5K run.
Visit the Arboretum on Sunday with mom. They'll be featuring a brunch, chamber concert, trunk show and hand massage, family portraits, and, of course, lovely walks through the trees.
