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Need Ideas for Mother's Day? Here's 30 of them:

Restaurant, gift, and craft ideas, plus itinerary suggestions she's sure to love in Wilmington, DE

By Leslie Hudson, Wilmington-New Castle Macaroni KID Publisher May 3, 2024

There are so many reasons we love our moms, so let's celebrate them on Mother's Day! 

It doesn't matter if the appreciation of Mom's hard work comes via a sticky hug, a handmade card, breakfast in bed, or an expensive gift. 

We've compiled Mother's Day events, celebrations, gifts, and craft ideas around Wilmington, DE, and neighboring towns. 

Markets, Teas, & More! Make new memories with Mom during these exciting Wilmington Mother's Day events.



Saturday, May 4 

Mother/Daughter Luncheon

North Wilmington Public Library, 19802. 1 - 4 PM.


Monday, May 6
Secret Message Mother's Day Card Making

New Castle County Art Studio, 19804. 5:30 - 7 PM


Friday, May 10

Wine & Design: Mother’s Day Arrangement

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, 19735. 5:30 - 8 PM


Saturday, May 11

Love Your Mother! Environmental Fair

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, 19735. 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM


Floral Design Workshop for Mother's Day

Buzz Ware Village Center, 19810. 10 - 11:30 AM


Mother’s Day Concert with the Kennett Symphony

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, 19735. 11 AM - 12 PM


Mommy & Me Tea

Cabernet Candles, New Castle. 11 AM - 1 PM


Mommy and Me Tea

 Auburn Heights Estate, Yorklyn. 1 - 2:30 PM


Mother's Day Wheel Throwing Workshop

New Castle County Art Studio, 19804. 1 - 2:30 PM


Sunday, May 12

Mother's Day Cruises departing the Riverfront

Paradise Tiki Tours, 19801. 11:30 AM, 2 PM, 4 PM and 6:30 PM.


Mother's Day Special - Wilmington & Western Railroad

Greenbank Station, 19808. 12 - 2:30 PM


Artworth Creations Mother's Day Paint Party

Stitch House Brewery, 19801. Two Sessions: 12 - 2 PM & 3 - 5 PM


TREYTAINMENT Present Mothers Day Comedy Jam!

The Queen, 19801. 4 - 6 PM


 Rockwood Jazz High Tea

Rockwood Park. 19808. 4 - 6 PM


DIY photo coasters
Kids holding frames for dad


Where to shop for Mother's Day in Wilmington & New Castle


Saturday, May 4 

May Market

Historic New Castle. 9 AM - 3 PM


Scout Cafe Garden Market

19802. 10 AM - 3 PM


Wilmington Manor Fire Company Spring Fling

New Castle. 10 AM - 4 PM


Sunday, May 5

Scout Cafe Garden Market

 19802. 10 AM - 3 PM


The Market at CCArts

 Center for Creative Arts, Yorklyn. 11 AM - 3 PM


Thursday, May 9

Wilmington Flower Market

Rockford Park Tower Area, 19806. 10 AM - 8 PM


Friday, May 10

Wilmington Flower Market

 Rockford Park Tower Area, 19806. 10 AM - 8 PM


Saturday, May 11

The WMFCLA Mother's Day Flower Sale

Wilmington Manor Volunteer Fire Company - Station 28. New Castle. 9 AM - 5 PM


Sweet Treats, Books, & Coffee: What More Could Mom Ask For?

Finist and the Owl: Bookstore, 19809. 10 AM - 3 PM


Wilmington Flower Market

 Rockford Park Tower Area, 19806. 10 AM - 7 PM


Paiya Mother's Day Party Event

Paiya, 19807. 11 AM - 4 PM


Bouquets and Bubbly

Little Treasure Shoppe, Newark. 11:30 AM - 3 PM


Sunday, May 12

The WMFCLA Mother's Day Flower Sale

Wilmington Manor Volunteer Fire Company - Station 28. New Castle. 9 AM - 5 PM


child painting


Searching for that special gift? Get her a great gift and support a locally-owned Wilmington small business simultaneously! Here are some of our favorites:










Need more ideas? Check out these organizations for small businesses to support!



Kid Craft: Easy DIY Puzzle Piece Frames

Did we miss something? Send an email to leslieh@macaronikid.com. Happy Mother's Day!