Mother’s Day for Cool Moms in Minneapolis

Brunch is boring. Here are ten cool events in Minneapolis to check out because she’s not like a regular mom…she’s a cool mom.

FLASH TATTOO EVENT

9 May, 10 am - 8 pm

Anuely, New Brighton

Get matching tattoos for 25 bucks each. Blank ink only.

MINNEAPOLIS VINTAGE MARKET

9 May, 12 - 4 pm

ROC, St Louis Park

Shop the outdoor venue filled with vintage vendors! They’ll also have food, coffee, and a DJ.

MAKERS + MOMS

9 May, 12 - 5 pm

Brühaven Craft Co, Loring Park

Shop the vendors of the Minneapolis Craft Market, enjoy live music, grab a nice photo together at the mini photo shoot, or make her a card at the card making station.

MOTHER’S DAY THRIFTING

10 May, 10 am - 5 pm

Nine Lives Thrift, St Paul

Thrift shop and celebrate Mom with mimosas, flowers, flash nail art, and hair tinsel.

DIY FLOWER BOUQUET

10 May, 11 am

Forgotten Star Brewing, Fridley

Make Mom a bouquet or grab her a beer and let her make one herself. While supplies last.

BRUNCH WITH KIDS ENTERTAINMENT

10 May, 11 am - 2 pm

Animales BBQ, Minneapolis

Treat Mom to the best barbeque in Minneapolis, and they’re throwing in a complimentary mimosa carafe. They also have a play space for kids, and they have kids entertainment planned at 11:30 and 12:30.

MOM-A-RAMA

10 May, 11 am - 5 pm

Malcolm Yards Market, Minneapolis

Let Mom pick out her own gift from over 20 local vendors, and then check out the nine food vendors, full service bar, and 32 tap pour wall.

DEAREST MOMMY - COMEDY LUNCH

10 May, 1 - 3 pm

New Hope Cinema Grill, New Hope

Catch five comedians in the comedy show for all moms, “even the sh*tty ones.” 20 bucks. R rated.

MINNESOTA MOMS FISHING CHALLENGE

9 + 10 May

All MN Lakes, Statewide

Take Mom fishing for free (no license required). Check out the DNR challenge for a chance to win prizes.

TULIP WEEK

9 + 10 May

Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis

Take a stroll through stunning grounds, enjoy the 50,000 tulips, and check out the buildings (the chapel is my fave) as part of Doors Open Minneapolis.

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4 - 10 May 2026