Forget Brunch! 19 Unique Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day [2024]

This is bound to be a nostalgic one! Learn the traditional Singaporean craft of mini tingkat painting with local nyonya atist Pei Lin. She'll guide you through the process, and you'll take home your own beautiful creation. It's a wonderful way to connect with Singaporean heritage and make a special keepsake.

Some of our fondest childhood memories revolve around being in the kitchen with Mum. While she cooked, we would be permitted to join in on the simple tasks like cracking an egg. So it became a bit of a tradition as we grew older to do cooking classes with our Mum - to create new cherished memories.

Learn to make dim sum, childhood kuehs in a organic garden or cook with a korean chef. The fun is endless! 🤗

If your mom loves jewellery, skip the store-bought gifts. Instead, craft a unique piece together at a jewellery-making workshop! Choose from wood, silver, pewter, or other cool materials. It's a fun way to bond while designing and creating a necklace or earrings she'll cherish because you made them together.

If you have ever gotten your Mum perfume as a gift, this is the next level up! Design a custom scent with your mom at a private perfume-making workshop. Guided by scent engineers, you'll select and blend a unique fragrance that perfectly captures her personality. It's more than a gift; it's an experience you'll share, and every time she wears her custom scent, she'll remember the special day.

If your mom loves art or history, ditch the galleries for an immersive street theater experience! Armed with an audio guide, you'll explore fantastical sets in a secret part of Singapore, stepping back into the swinging 1960s. It's a chance to glimpse the past, spark conversations, and create a special memory together. Your Mum can also relive fond memories, and tell you yet-untold stories of the time!

If your mom loves crafting, try Kintsugi – the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold. It's a beautiful metaphor for embracing imperfections. Together, you'll learn this unique technique, turning upcycled ceramics into one-of-a-kind treasures. It's more than just crafting; it's quality time and a meaningful keepsake you'll both cherish.

If your mom loves expressing her creativity, treat her to a unique Mother's Day experience: an oil painting session with a Master Painter! Explore this classic technique, its rich history, and create a beautiful piece together. A knowledgeable artist will guide you through oil painting basics, unlocking your artistic potential. All materials are provided in a serene Chinatown setting – perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to learn this timeless art form.

One of our favourite ways to celebrate a special occasion is to head to a private home kitchen. You get a personal look inside someone's home, plus food that's often way more delicious than what you'd find out on the town. We love the cozy atmosphere and how different it feels from the usual. Plus, you're supporting talented home chefs who are seriously passionate about what they cook.

Whatever your mom's taste – Peranakan, Spanish, Caribbean, you name it – someone's making it in their kitchen, and it'll be amazing.

This pottery class in a lush garden studio is a really special one. During this 2-hour class, you and your Mum will learn hand-building from a creative designer. Emily, your instructor, is really kind and patient, and encourages her guests to be super creative. As it's a private class, you'll get Emily's full attention to help you create magic ✨

Treat your mom to ultimate self-care with this unique skincare workshop! Learn double cleansing, Gua Sha techniques, and how to choose the right products in Singapore's only skincare lab. It's a perfect blend of skincare knowledge and relaxing pampering.

If your Mum loves all things Korean - this is a really fun one! Here you'll head into the cosy home of a Korean Chef and learn to make Kimchi from scratch. More than just a cooking class, your host loves to introduce guests to Korean culture and food - so you'll gain a deeper understanding of the stories behind what you cook. She'll also serve you delicious banchan (side dishes) so you can enjoy them alongside your kimchi making!

If your Mum loves crafting, this is a cool twist on the usual crafting - you get to handcraft your own soap that's so pretty it looks like art!

Here, you'll learn to make beautiful personal soap in the shape of a flower piecing it together petal by petal. These rose flower soaps look so realistic and pretty, you may not bear to use them afterward! 😘

If your mom loves history or exploring hidden gems, surprise her with a unique heritage walk! Discover Singapore's disappearing trades, hear stories from its last village residents, or even walk with former gang members. These tours offer an unforgettable glimpse into the city's hidden past, perfect for the curious and adventurous.

If your mum is a real tea enthusiast, treat her to a unique tasting experience with tea experts! Explore the nuances of single-origin teas, learn about different tea varieties, and discover hidden flavor profiles. This is a sensory and educational experience perfect for those wanting a deeper understanding of tea.

If your Mum isn't worried about candles burning the house down (like ours are 🙈 ), she may enjoy this candle-making workshop!

This is a private candle making workshop where you will work with a scent engineer to create an entirely bespoke scented candle from over 30 raw materials. The possibilities are endless - one guest even created a candle that smells like Chilli Crab!

If your Mum is into wellness or has trouble with sleep, a sound bath session is a lovely gift of relaxation. Here she can spend an hour immersing in beautiful sounds and vibrations created by the Tibetan singing bowls. Deemed as the medicine of the future, the waves of sound at this class will calm her nervous system and help her relax better.

Gift your mom a moment of serenity and cultural immersion at a Kimono tea ceremony experience. Slip into elegant kimonos, learn the history of Japanese tea ceremonies, practice mindful meditation, and witness a traditional tea preparation. This experience blends cultural appreciation with a focus on relaxation.

If your mom enjoys fragrance and creative experiences, this traditional Japanese incense workshop offers a unique sensory exploration. Learn traditional Japanese incense-making techniques, experiment with natural scents, and craft your own custom incense cones. It's a hands-on way to create a personalized and calming atmosphere at home.

One of our favourite family day outs is to head out to Lazarus Island on a private yacht. It's the perfect family getaway as the kids can do water activities, and grandparents can enjoy drinks, BBQ and even KTV! After we took my mum out on a yacht trip, she asked if we could do it every month 😂

It's definitely not a monthly activity (not for us anyway!), but budget yachts start at $50 per person, so it doesn't break the bank either!