Mother’s Day is coming up on May 11! Show her some love with a spa treatment, custom-made bouquet, guided forest walk, high tea or quality family time—just leave the sibling squabbling at home.
Azure Day Spa
Help Mom unwind with a spa treatment from this Best of Arlington 2025 winner. The options include facials, massages and body contouring treatments. The 60-minute Fire & Ice Facial ($295) includes a warm exfoliating mask and a cool rejuvenating one. // 901 N. Quincy St., Arlington (Ballston)
Kingsbury Chocolates Mother’s Day Pop-Ups
Pick up a sweet treat for the moms in your life from local chocolatier Rob Kingsbury. Find his decadent bonbons and other goodies for sale May 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the main lobby of Courthouse Plaza (2200 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington) and May 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at One More Page Books (2200 N. Westmoreland St., Arlington).
Hotel Heron’s Sweat + Sip + Shop
This boutique hotel in Alexandria is offering a day of events honoring all nurturers May 10 as part of its “Sweat + Sip + Shop” experience. The rooftop festivities begin at 10 a.m. with an hourlong Mother/Daughter Health & Wellness Fusion Class led by instructors from The Inward Method. That’s followed by a Sip & Shop from 11a.m.-1 p.m. during which guests can enjoy handcrafted cocktails from Good Fortune and shop wares from eight local vendors, including Link x Lou permanent jewelry, Anytime Seltzer and Tucker + Twig home fragrances. // 699 Prince St., Alexandria
Mother’s Day Tea
The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City will host a charming afternoon tea May 10, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at its elegant restaurant Santé. Expect tiny tea sandwiches, pretty pastries, warm scones and luxury loose-leaf teas. Sparkling wine will be available for adults, while younger guests can sip tea or hot chocolate. Tickets are $88 per adult and $55 per child 12 and younger. // 1250 S. Hayes St., Arlington (Pentagon City)
Mother’s Day Flower Potluck & Workshop
Grab some flowers and something to put them in, and head to this floral arrangement workshop at the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington on May 10, 1-2:30 p.m. Learn from the folks at Flower Potluck how to mix and match different blooms to create a beautiful arrangement. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Tickets are $45. // 3550 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Ballston)
Mother’s Day Baking Family Class
Kids can give Mom the day off and learn how to make what will surely become her new fav snacks at this hands-on Cookology class May 10, 1-3 p.m. Learn the steps for making a focaccia bread with veggie flowers and strawberry shortcake muffins. Parents and kids ages 8 and up are alsowelcome take the class together. Tickets are $85 each, and sibling discounts are available. // Ballston Quarter, 4238 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Ballston)
Mom’s Day Out at The Boro Tysons
Feeling creative? Head out to this family-friendly workshop on May 10, 1-4 p.m. to make cards, embellish photo frames and decorate yourself with glitter tattoos. Squeeze in a workout with a free half-hour Fit4Mom class at 1:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. You can also shop gifts from local vendors such as La Maison Clay jewelry, Mind Body Candles and Paris Love Jewelry. The first 100 guests will get a free mini bouquet from Array Floral’s Flower Truck. // 8350 Broad St., Tysons
Mother’s Day Magic
Wow Mom by taking her to a performance of The Magic Duel, in which two sleight-of-hand artists battle it out. Part magic show, part comedy roast, it’s a far cry from the typical brunch. Recommended for guests 18 and older, the fun will happen May 10 at 5 and 8 p.m. and May 11 at 2 and 5 p.m. Tickets start at $70. // Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City, 1250 S. Hayes St., Arlington (Pentagon City)
Mother’s Day Forest Bathing
Give her the gift of a contemplative stroll with peaceful moments for reflection. Certified forest bathing guide Ilana Rubin of Kindred Nature will (literally) walk participants through a morning of mindful nature connection May 11, 10 a.m.-noon at Potomac Overlook Regional Park. Open to participants of all abilities, the walk will cover less than a mile over easy terrain, ending with tea and light snacks. Tickets are $35, and the minimum age is 18. Pre-registration is required. // Potomac Overlook Regional Park
Mother’s Day Mini Doughnut Decorating
Make the holiday extra sweet at this May 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., event at Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken in Shirlington. Each $15 kit comes with six mini doughnuts and decorations. // 4005 Campbell Ave., Arlington (Shirlington)
Mother’s Day Kids and Family Festival
This popular annual event returns to Shipgarten on May 11, noon-6 p.m. Hosted by Wonder Woman, a Taylor Swift look-alike and Princess Ariel, the party incudes free face painting and arts and crafts. Mary Kay cosmetics consultants will be there for Mommy & Me makeovers. // 7581 Colshire Drive, Tysons
Mother’s Day Tea with Mrs. B
Put on your Sunday best and prepare to use all your manners during an afternoon tea May 11, 1-2:30 p.m. or 4-5:30 p.m. Don’t have a fascinator in your closet? Don’t fret. Fun hats, tiaras, baubles and bows will be provided as you enjoy savory bites and desserts at a private table. Tickets are $78 each. // 136 W. Jefferson St., Falls Church
The Teal Center
In line with its belief that bodies can heal themselves, this therapeautic Arlington spa is offering a $99 gift card for a 60-minute mom’s massage of any modality, including deep tissue, Swedish, pre- or post-natal. // 4001 9th St., N., Arlington (Ballston)