Celebrate Yo Momma With These 10 Beijing Mother's Day Events
Very few of us are lucky enough to have our mother's with us in Beijing during Mother's Day but that shouldn't stop us from celebrating them from afar. If you're a mother yourself, even better! Grab the kids (or ditch them) and go pamper yourself silly this Sunday, May 13. Below are the best events in which to do so.
Thru May 20: Mother’s Day at Park Hyatt Beijing
Give your mother a break in the kitchen this week and beyond with a relaxing meal at China Grill or The Lounge. A special menu at both restaurants has been designed with mothers in mind. L66, China Grill (until May 13), L63, The Lounge (May 13-20) Noon-10pm. Park Hyatt Beijing (8567 1098, 8567 1795)
May 7-11: Mother’s Week Buffet at Swissôtel Beijing
This Mother’s Week, all mothers can enjoy a 50 percent discount on Café Swiss' daily buffet, including dishes such as sausage with potato, raclette, and Zurich-style veal. RMB 124 (lunch), RMB 149 (dinner). 11.30am-9.30pm. Swissotel Beijing (6553 2288)
May 12: Bake a Cake for Mum at Domain
Head to Domain this Saturday for a special bakery class for you and your little one. Domain's pastry chefs will guide attendees through frosting, decorating, and the final touches, ensuring that you leave with a cake that's fit for the occasion. Price includes refreshments and materials. RMB 268. 2pm onwards. Domain
May 13: Mother's Day Brunch at Mosto
Mosto invites all the mothers out there to dine on a special Mother’s Day brunch this Sunday. The RMB 188 menu includes three courses featuring dishes like fresh New Zealand green mussel casserole, royal eggs, and bitter chocolate soufflé. For an extra RMB 188, you can also make an afternoon of it with two hours of free-flow house red, white, or sparkling wine. RMB 188. 11am-3pm. Mosto
May 13: Mother's Day Brunch at Zarah
Zarah is also holding a Mother's Day brunch this Sunday, which includes an all-you-can-eat brunch, a complimentary strawberry mimosa, and kindergarten workers on hand to take care of your little ones while you sit back and feast. There's also an option to add free-flow on wine, prosecco, Jing-A beer, and Zarah’s secret-recipe cocktails for RMB 298. Kids eat for RMB 98. 10am-3pm. RMB 198. Zarah
May 13: Mother's Day at The Opposite House
The Opposite House invites mothers and families to enjoy this Sunday amidst their stylish Village Café or Sureno downstairs. There'll be a specially prepared set lunch designed to be both light and healthy, featuring fresh organic veggies and lean protein, as well as a signature Sureno green smoothie. Sureno will serve a two-course modern Mediterranean meal, capped off with their signature tiramisu. 6am-midnight. The Opposite House
May 13: Gift Making Family Workshop
Atelier presents a family workshop that will teach you and your child how to make a handmade hairpin this Mother's Day. Fablab teachers will be on hand to walk you through designing and creating your trendy mom a nice piece of jewelry/hair decoration with love. RMB 400 (for parent and child). 2-4.30pm. Atelier Sanlitun (WeChat ID atelier_apas)
May 13: Jewelry Workshop with Suzhou Embroidery
Alternatively, The Local hosts this workshop by Suzhou Embroidery on May 13 to teach you how to make a brooch or bracelet. Use Suzhou-style embroidery techniques and beading to find inspiration during this bilingual class, which includes all materials, but you’re invited to bring any old jewelry pieces that you may be able to incorporate into your design. RMB 358, RMB 298 (advance). 11am-5pm. The Local (158 1071 3743, mr_j.c.zhang@hotmail.com)
May 13: A Brickyard Retreat in Mutianyu
The Brickyard certainly knows how to treat mothers. Head out to the fresh air in Mutianyu and enjoy the hotel's flower-filled Brickyard garden, complete with champagne, roses, live jazz, a buffet, and activities for the kids. Prices upon request. 11am onwards. The Brickyard Retreat Center at Mutianyu Great Wall (6162 6506)
May 13: Mother’s Day High Tea Celebration
The Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast celebrate Mother’s Day this year with a special afternoon tea. Dress code for the event is smart casual, and ladies should wear dresses and hats. RMB 280. 3-6 pm. Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast (151 0151 7496)
An alternate version of this post first appeared on our sister site beijingkids. These events can be found via our Mother's Day events page here.
Images courtesy of the organizers
