Mother’s Day lands on May 10th this year (2026)! Celebrate your mom this year with some of the amazing events and activities happening in the Sioux Falls Area for Mother’s Day. Plan the perfect Mother’s Day weekend with these great options of things to do in Sioux Falls. 

Are you looking for gift ideas for Mom that she actually wants? Check out this post! If your Mom loves self-care items, we have a great list of them here! 

Mother’s Day Weekend in Sioux Falls

Moms receive free admission to Skate City on May 10th (Mother’s Day) in honor of their Mother’s Day event! Enjoy time spent together this Mother’s Day, skating as a family. 

Enjoy a Mother’s Day Market on May 9th from 12-3 with Severance Brewing Co. This free pop-up market will have several different vendors to shop from and is perfect for an afternoon of supporting local on Mother’s Day Weekend! 

It’s officially Farmers Market season in the Sioux Empire! Spend part of your Mother’s Day weekend at Falls Park during their Saturday morning Falls Park Farmers Market.

Do you have a mom in your life who loves plants and gardening? Landscape Garden Centers is hosting a Mother’s Day event on March 10th. Enjoy free “Mom and Me” polaroid photos, kids’ garden bowling, a breakfast truck, and a pay-by-stem flower bar.

Wings Gymnastics is hosting a Mother’s Day Open Gym event on May 9th. Enjoy a craft, open gym time, and sign up for a professional photo as a family, too!

Dlux Suits, on Solberg Ave, is hosting a Mother’s Day event on May 9th. This event features local businesses, food trucks, and refreshing drinks. There will also be the opportunity to get a fine line tattoo, make your own bouquet, and get some permanent jewelry.

The Avera Race Against Cancer Run/Walk is on May 9th. If your Mom loves to be active and go for runs, then this is the perfect start to Mother’s Day Weekend! Participating in this amazing event supports patients at the Avera Cancer Institute here in Sioux Falls. Sign up to run, walk, or even be a sideline supporter! 

Brunch Time

Head over to Ironwood Steakhouse on Mother’s Day for an indulgent brunch from 9 am-3 pm. Make sure to book a reservation early!

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Jack Rose with a Mother’s Day Brunch starting at 9 am. Jack Rose is a 21+ establishment.

Blue Rock Bar and Grill is hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch on May 10th, reservations are required. Enjoy options like Prime Rib, Chicken Marsala, and Shrimp Scampi.

Head downtown for a Mother’s Day brunch at the Holiday Inn City Centre. They are hosting their Mother’s Day Brunch on May 10th with a great list of food options! We love that kids 5 and under are free!

DaDa Gastropub is hosting its annual Mother’s Day brunch on May 10th. Enjoy some live music starting at 11 am! Registrations are encouraged to reserve your table.

Other

While the Orange City Tulip Festival might not land on Mother’s Day Weekend, it is worth noting! May 14th-16th is the 2026 Orange City Tulip Festival, and it’s certainly worth the drive! Celebrate Mom the next weekend too with a family trip to the Festival! 

Plan a trip to celebrate Mother’s Day this year! Check out our day trip guide to Sioux City, our weekend guide to Omaha, and our weekend guide to the Twin Cities. For moms who love to travel and appreciate experiences, travel is the perfect gift! 

Thank You

Thank you Moms, for all that you do. Here at the ‘hood Magazine we are so thankful for our fellow Mom’s and the ways that they encourage, challenge, uplift, and love us! 

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If you are living in the Sioux Falls Area, check out our Mother’s Day in the Sioux Falls Area post. Or, are you looking for a physical gift to give this Mother’s Day? Check out our favorite things for Mother’s Day that we think Moms really want! 

Here are some fun and family-friendly ways to celebrate Mother’s Day together—whether you’re keeping it casual or planning something a little more special.

1. Pack a Picnic and Head Outdoors

Fresh air, sunshine (hopefully!), and snacks? Yes, please. Pack a picnic lunch with Mom’s favorite treats and head to a local park, lake, or even your backyard. Don’t forget a blanket, a portable speaker for music, and maybe a deck of cards or a frisbee. Let the kids help plan the menu or make hand-drawn signs to mark “Mom’s Picnic Spot.”

2. Have an Informal Family Photo Shoot

You don’t need a professional photographer to capture sweet family moments. Choose a favorite spot—your front porch, a park, or even your kitchen—and take turns snapping photos. Dress up if you want, or keep it casual and silly. Give each child a turn behind the camera and let Mom be in the photos for once!

3. Host a Family Game Night (Mom’s Choice!)

Let Mom pick her favorite board or card game and make a night of it. Add popcorn, cozy pajamas, and a “no phones” rule for extra fun. Consider playing games that allow for lots of laughter and interaction—like charades, Pictionary, or a trivia game where the questions are all about Mom!

4. Take a Family Walk Down Memory Lane

Pull out old photo albums, home videos, or baby books and spend some time reminiscing. Let the kids ask questions about when they were little (or when you were little!) and share favorite family stories. Add in some fun treats or a DIY snack board to make it feel like an occasion.

5. Make a “Reasons We Love Mom” Poster or Video

Give each family member a chance to say what they love most about Mom—then turn those sweet thoughts into a colorful poster, a video compilation, or a scrapbook. Even little ones can contribute with drawings or one-word answers. It’s a gift that will be treasured long after Mother’s Day is over.

6. Cook (or Order) Mom’s Favorite Meal

Let Mom take a break from kitchen duty and serve up her favorite meal. Older kids can help prep, younger ones can decorate the table, and the whole family can help clean up afterward. If cooking isn’t your thing, order takeout from her favorite local spot and enjoy it picnic-style or with a movie night at home.

7. Plant Something Together

Grow something together for Mother’s Day this year. Choose a pot of herbs, a small flower garden, or even a tree you can watch grow year after year. Bonus points if it becomes a new Mother’s Day tradition! One fun idea: Pick a flower bed and add one new plant each year that your kids pick out. 

8. Try a “Yes Day” for Mom

Inspired by the idea of “Yes Days” for kids, this version flips the script. The family says “yes” (within reason!) to Mom’s requests for the day—maybe it’s sleeping in, going out for coffee alone, watching a movie of her choice, or going on a spontaneous adventure.

No matter how you choose to celebrate, the best gift you can give is your presence. Mother’s Day is about honoring the love, care, and sacrifices moms make—and doing it in a way that feels joyful and meaningful to your family.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there!

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Each pot project is $5 and this make and take is perfect for all ages. A great gift idea for yourself or a thoughtful handmade surprise for Mother’s Day!

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Join us for FREE Mother’s Day-themed Kids Club!

Give mom a homemade gift she will LOVE! This Saturday, kids can celebrate mom, grandma, etc. by designing a FREE flowerpot for Mother’s Day!

(KIDS CLUB IS AT THE 41ST & MINNESOTA STORE ONLY)

Note: Registration is not required for Kids Club, but HIGHLY PREFERRED so we can make sure we have enough supplies!

To register, call (605) 336-6474.

We hope to see you there!

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Fresh Flowers by 605 Petals & Pines
 Handcrafted Jewelry from Style by Kiersten
 Handmade Sourdough from Daily Bread Co.
 Local Honey from Honeycomb Acres Honey
 Flower Candles from Spring Creek Family Farm

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Mother’s Day is almost here! We love everything that Moms do for their families. A good mom is very easy to celebrate! Take the time this year to make the Mom in your life something handmade that lets her carry a piece of you everywhere she goes. Make Shrinky Dink Keychains! 

Shrinky Dink keychains are a delightful and nostalgic craft that is both fun to make and heartwarming to give. Derived from a type of plastic, these keychains allow you to transform simple drawings or designs into miniature works of art that can be carried with your loved ones wherever they go.

This craft is perfect for every age! Younger kids can scribble away, while anyone older can create as intricate of a design as they want. Kids and adults alike will be fascinated by how much smaller their design shrinks with heat. This craft is also durable and practical! Something that many Moms love! 

If you are wanting to get more ideas of what to gift Mom for Mother’s Day this year, check out our top gifts here! If your mom loves self-care products then we have the perfect list here! 

Let’s Get Crafting! 

To begin your Shrink Dink adventure, gather your materials.

What You Need:

• Shrink Plastic Sheets
  • These can be found at most craft stores or online here. They typically come in opaque white or translucent varieties.
• Permanent Markers
  • Choose your favorite colors to bring your designs to life. This pack of bright colors would be great for this craft! 
• Scissors
  • For cutting out your designs.
• Hole Punch
  • To create a hole for the keychain.
• Keychain Rings
  • There are so many choices for keychain rings! Which is wild. We like these keychains for smaller designs. Not what we used here, but would be great. 

How To: 

Design

Let your creativity soar as you color your designs on the shrink plastic sheets. Remember to use permanent markers! Bright and bold colors tend to work best, as they will intensify during the shrinking process.

Whether it’s a simple heart, a personalized message, or a miniature portrait, the possibilities are endless. We love little letters from older kids for Mother’s Day or something that is unique for that kiddos that Mom will love. Remember that your design will shrink to about one-fourth of its original size, so keep that in mind while drawing.

For younger kids let them scribble away! Then cut them out into fun shapes/write on them. For Mother’s Day write out Mom, Mama, I love you, or have your kids draw hearts all over them as a gift for Mom! 

Cut

Carefully cut out your designs using scissors or a craft knife. If you’re creating keychains, don’t forget to leave space for the hole punch near the top of your design.

Punch Hole

Use a hole punch to create a hole near the top of your design. This is where the keychain ring will go.

Shrink

Preheat your oven according to the instructions on your shrink plastic packaging. Usually it’s around 300-350 for oven temperature. Place your designs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and pop them in the oven. Watch in amazement as your designs curl up and then magically shrink down to size. If you prefer, you can also use a heat tool to shrink your designs.

This process takes about 2-4 minutes. It depends on how large the items you are shrinking are!

Pro Tip: Things will curl. Keep it eye on them, but know that most of the time they curl right back down flat! Keep a metal spatula on hand to push down flat a curl that looks like it’s going to touch the other side (since once they stick they can be hard to unstick). 

Cool and Assemble

Once your designs have cooled, attach a keychain ring through the hole you punched earlier. Your Shrinky Dink keychains are now ready to be gifted!

Mother’s Day Love

This Mother’s Day, go beyond the ordinary and give the gift of handmade charm with DIY Shrink Dink keychains. Not only are they a joy to create, but they also serve as a tangible reminder of the love and appreciation we have for the incredible mothers in our lives. So, gather your supplies, unleash your creativity, and craft something truly special for the one who deserves it most. Happy crafting!

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