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| 05/01/2025 | Updated | Adventure - Outdoors, Attend, Family Fun, Holiday |   

Top Mother's Day Activities in Bellingham and Whatcom County - 2025

Treat the mom or mother figure in your life to something special! Mother’s Day is on May 11, and if you are looking for a way to celebrate, we suggest a weekend trip to Bellingham! Here are some ideas for where to eat and what to do in Bellingham and Whatcom County with your mom. 

Brunches | Events & Specials | More Things to Do with Mom

May 11, 2025

Reserve your spot for our Mother's Day Bunch at Chuckanut Bay Distillery. This year promises to be extra special as we’ll be hosting in our absolutely stunning, newly refurbished Grand Ballroom - the very same space in which President Taft enjoyed brunch during his visit to Bellingham in 1911! 

Our culinary team has created an amazing menu including plenty of delicious starters and a live carving station. And of course, we’ll also have a complete array of breakfast buffet items to choose from, and refreshing drink options, including a Bloody Mary bar, 'Momosas', and an array of non-alcoholic beverages. We'll also have a live quartet playing soothing jazz and ragtime as you celebrate Mom on this special day! 

May 11, 2025

It is time for our annual Mother's day brunch! Spice it up with BYO Mimosa's or our locally famous Bloody Mary or Caesar cocktails. 

Call 360-371-5745 to book your reservation or look for the Experience on Great Blue Heron's Open Table page. 

May 11, 2025

Join us for no ordinary brunch! This Mother’s Day, treat her to a celebration that hits all the right notes. We’re serving up crave-worthy classics with seasonal twists, signature brunch cocktails, and a live set by Tenderpile’s De Dream—bringing smooth Sade covers and soulful Sunday jams. Because Mom deserves more than just flowers.

May 11, 2025

Treat mom to an amazing brunch on a classic 1920s sailing yacht. The Zodiac will depart its dock in historic Fairhaven village for a 3 hour excursion on Bellingham Bay. Work up an appetite assisting the crew in raising the Zodiac’s massive sails and take a turn at the ship’s wheel to steer (under the captain’s supervision of course). The Zodiac’s chef will serve a wonderful brunch buffet fresh from the ship’s galley.

May 11, 2025

Join Hotel Bellwether for a bountiful and thoughtfully curated Mother's Day Brunch!

May 11, 2025

Treat Mom to brunch at the brewery this Mother's Day! Join us on Sunday, May 11th, for Mother’s Day Brunch. We’ll be serving up a special brunch menu from 11 am - 2 pm. Enjoy drink specials such as Strawberry Bellini, Loaded Bloody Mary, and Irish Coffee (with or without Baileys!)

Best Brunch Spots in Bellingham

Screen films virtually May 1-11.

Celebrate Mom by celebrating women in film! The CASCADIA film festival is an annual event that showcases the films of women directors from around the world. 

May 9, 2025

Explore shops in Downtown Bellingham as they host pop-up tasting rooms featuring a variety of regional wines. Attendees receive tasting tickets to redeem for the wines of their choice while retailers offer special deals.

May 9 & 10, 2025

Treat your mom to English tea in the peaceful and elegant ambiance of Willowbrook Manor. Tea sandwiches, salad, sweet cream scones and home-baked sweets are served with a pot of your favorite tea. Meander through the gardens and feel how time seems to go a little slower at Willowbrook. Reservations Required.

May 10, 2025

Start Mother's Day weekend off with fresh produce and locally made goods from over 100 vendors! The Bellingham Farmers Market is a local favorite and great way to start your Saturday and Mother’s Day Weekend.

May 10, 2025

Follow along with a professional Makeup Artist as you learn to apply a fresh face of makeup using our top-of-the-line mineral products by Jane Iredale. Class includes full size bottle of NEW Skintuition Radiance Boosting Foundation + spf 30 in your shade and NEW Multiuse Blending Brush plus free samples. Light snacks and a beverage of your choice will be provided. Add a fresh bouquet from local growers and florist Auntie M’s Flowers for $35. Must request a minimum of 48 hours ahead of time. Receive 20% off all product purchases at the Beauty Barn on the day of class. 

Play with: Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation - A medium, buildable liquid foundation with physical SPF 30 that naturally perfects for a healthy, skin-like finish. ColorLuxe High Impact Lip Glaze - Full-bodied, lip glaze delivers lustrous color, supreme shine and a cushiony, comfortable feel. Visually volumizes and smooths for a fuller-looking lip. Lash Fixation Length & Definition Tubing Mascara!

May 11, 2025

Pick up beach cleanup supplies, refreshments (including fresh Bagelry bagels), and join us on Bellingham’s waterfront to prevent trash from getting into Bellingham Bay!

May 11, 2025

The Friends of Big Rock Garden Park invite you to celebrate Mother’s Day with the whole family. Explore this beautiful garden with its meandering paths and wonderful sculptures while enjoying light refreshments. Other activities include live music and a children’s passport adventure.

All ages are welcome!

May 11, 2025

This Mother’s Day, treat mom, your sister, your best friend, your daughter, any special person in your life to an afternoon of creativity and relaxation at our Paint & Sip event! 

Join us on May 11 from 3–6 PM for a guided painting session in a beautiful waterfront setting, complete with delicious drinks and great company. Whether you’re an experienced artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this is the perfect way to make memories together.

May 11, 2025

Celebrate Mother's Day on the Bay! Looking for a unique way to honor everything that she’s done for you? (Let’s be honest - it’s a lot.) Join us at the Community Boating Center this Mother's Day for an unforgettable afternoon on the water! From 2:00 to 4:00 PM, explore Bellingham Bay at your own pace with sit-on-top kayaks. This self-guided experience is perfect for soaking in the beauty of the bay while creating lasting memories with your loved ones. Whether you're an experienced paddler or trying it out for the first time, we’ve got you covered. 

Moms paddle for FREE, and family members can join at a discounted rate of just $30 for a 2-hour session! Are you interested in something extra special? We’re also offering a discounted sunset sailboat rental! We will provide you with a skipper - and with only one boat available, families are encouraged to book early to secure this serene experience! Let’s make this day as remarkable as the moms who inspire us with their love and strength.

Head to Downtown Blaine with Mom for this farm & craft market overlooking beautiful Blaine Harbor!

Free admission for the public every Saturday from May to October. 

Get out on the water with your mom and San Juan Cruises

Departing from the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, come aboard San Juan Cruises' 100 foot tour vessel and discover the history, geography and wildlife of Bellingham Bay and the Salish Sea. The San Juan Islands are home to Orca, Humpback, Gray and Minke Whales as well as all sorts of other marine life such as porpoises, seals, sea lions and otters. 

Around here, whenever the sun shines it is a must to get out and explore! If the weather works out in your favor this Mother’s Day, try ordering a meal to go and enjoy a picnic while taking in the sights of Whatcom County’s many scenic parks. 

Want something more breathtaking? Go on a scenic walk or hike

Also consider spending the day in Fairhaven VillageLynden, or checking out another nearby community in Whatcom County. 

If the day includes rain, see it as an opportunity to take advantage of enriching and fun indoor activities. You can get some ideas of where to stay inside and experience the local arts and culture by signing up for the Whatcom County Culture Crawl. This self-guided tour is free and includes discounts for the Jansen Art CenterPickford Film CenterSpark Museum, and more!  

You can also check out our rainy day itinerary for more indoor ideas.

MegaZapper Show at SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention

Make your mother's day electric at the SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention. The MegaZapper show is sure to dazzle everyone in your family, but especially mom...and especially if she ends up in the "Cage of Doom."  

Before or after the show, browse the museum itself, which offers compelling, interactive exhibits spanning four centuries of scientific achievement and cultural heritage. Discover the inventions and innovations that changed the course of human history, just as your mom changed the course of yours. 

        We acknowledge that Whatcom County is located on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. They cared for the lands that included what we’d call the Puget Sound region, Vancouver Island and British Columbia since time immemorial. This gives us the great obligation and opportunity to learn how to care for our surrounding areas and all the natural and human resources we require to live. We express our deepest respect and gratitude for our indigenous neighbors, the Lummi Nation and Nooksack Tribe, for their enduring care and protection of our shared lands and waterways.
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