Mother's Day is coming up, which means it's time to stop scrolling and start planning. The good news? You don't need to battle highway traffic or spend a fortune to give Mom (or Grandma, or the whole crew) a genuinely memorable day. Lake Orion, Rochester Hills, and Oxford are packed with special events, heartfelt brunches, and outdoor adventures tailor-made for families this May 10th.
🌿 LAKE ORION
Hawk Woods Lodge · 3799 Bald Mountain Rd, Auburn Hills📅 Saturday, May 9 at 12pm
Grab your girl squad or treat your mom for this Mother's Day Wellness Retreat!
At the scenic Hawk Woods Lodge, enjoy a 4-hour retreat led by the wonderful Reggie Harrison designed to sooth your soul and awaken your senses. All levels welcome and no experience is necessary! There will be time in nature, gentle yoga, reflective journaling, a small creative project, small snack and a quartz bowl sound bath leaving you feeling grounded and inspired. Sign up today and secure your spot for this relaxing and invigorating program!
Mother's Day Brunch at Waterside Social
Waterside Social · 256 S Broadway, Lake Orion📅 Sunday, May 10 | Seatings from 11am - 3pm
Celebrate mom by the water this Mother's Day! 
Treat your favorite lady to a delicious, scratch-made meal with the best view in Lake Orion!
Enjoy a select Brunch/Lunch Menu with new brunch features & a few Waterside favorites!
Regular Dinner Menu - 3pm-Close
Book Mother's Day Brunch or Dinner now on Open Table, or call for parties of 10 or more: 248-690-7021
Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at Irish Tavern
Irish Tavern· 51 N Broadway, Lake Orion📅 Sunday, May 10 | Seatings from 10am - 4pm
Make a reservation for IT's delicious Mother's Day Brunch Buffet for the whole family! Carving station featuring Prime Rib & Ham and the buffet items are French toast, waffles, Dublin crash hash, quiche, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits & gravy, shepherd's pie, pulled pork, buttered cod, corned beef dinner and our famous brussels sprouts for $30.95/adult, $14.95/child 5-12 & kids 4 & under free. Mimosa bar $10 +$2 refills and Bloody Mary bar $8/ea. Call 248-845-4476 or email cad@itlakorion.com for reservations!
Check out more Lake Orion family events and activities on the Macaroni Kid calendar!
🌸 ROCHESTER HILLS
Mother's Day - FREE 3 Hour Climbing for Mom
TreeRunner Rochester, 7553 Meadow Brook Rd, Rochester📅 Saturday, May 9 10am - 7pm & Sunday, May 10 10am - 3pm
Take Mom somewhere she'll really remember — high up in the treetops at TreeRunner Adventure Park in Rochester! Nestled right at Oakland University, TreeRunner features 60+ exciting obstacles, rope courses, and zip lines across 5 trails with 3 difficulty levels — so whether Mom is a seasoned thrill-seeker or just wants to cheer the kids on, there's something for everyone in the family.
Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market
Downtown Rochester at the corner of E. Third and Water Street, Rochester📅 Saturday, May 9 from 8am - 1pm
Back for its 27th season, the Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market is the perfect first stop of your Mother's Day weekend! May is peak season for blooms, so expect gorgeous fresh flowers and hanging baskets perfect for gifting Mom — plus farm-fresh eggs, artisan cheeses, handmade pasta, fresh-baked cookies, and so much more from local growers and makers. This is a growers-only market, so everything you find comes straight from the people who grew it, baked it, or crafted it. Dogs are welcome on leash, and the market runs every Saturday through October 31 — but this weekend is an extra special one! 💐
Mother's Day Brunch Buffet
Royal Park Hotel · 600 E University Dr, Rochester📅 Sunday, May 10 | Seatings at 10am, 11:30am & 1pm 💰 $83/adult · $39/child ages 3–10 · under 2 FREE
The Royal Park Hotel's Grand Ballroom brunch is one of the area's most beloved Mother's Day traditions — and it's designed with families in mind. A strolling buffet features a fresh seafood display, carved beef tenderloin and ham, made-to-order omelets and waffles, composed pastas, and a full decadent dessert bar. While the grown-ups graze in style, the kids get their own craft station to make Mom a card, plus an on-site photo booth to capture the memories. One of the prettiest settings in the area, right along Paint Creek River in charming downtown Rochester.
🌸 Tip: Reservations go fast — book at royalparkhotelmi.com.
Looking for more things to do with the family this spring? Browse our Rochester Hills family activity guide on Macaroni Kid!
🌼 OXFORD
Mother's Day Craft & Plant Show
LakePoint Community Church · 1550 W Drahner, Oxford📅 Saturday, May 9 | 9am–3pm
Still need a gift for mom? Here's your chance! Check out their Mommy & Me photo booth, raffles, and cafe for lunch and ice cream. A $3 per person entrance fee supports mission travel. Something for everyone! Home Decor, Body care, Books, Clothing, Jewelry, Non-perishables, Plants, Artwork and more! Don't miss it!
Mother's Day Open Barn
Pan Equus Animal Sanctuary (PEAS) · 940 Hummer Lake Rd, Oxford📅 Saturday, May 9 | 10am–1pm | Rain or Shine
For the Mother's Day that's a little different — the kind that makes the heart swell rather than the waistline — head out to Pan Equus Animal Sanctuary for their annual Mother's Day Open Barn. This is a special chance to visit rescued animals, learn about their journeys, and support a local organization doing genuinely beautiful work. Kids will love meeting the resident animals, and it's the kind of outing that sparks real conversations about compassion and community.
🌼 Tip: Contact Anne at 586-604-6902 to learn about sponsorship opportunities. Donations welcome via Venmo or at the PEAS website. Rain or shine — wear close-toed shoes and dress for the weather!
Opening Weekend at the Oxford Farmers Market
Davis Family Farmers Market · Seymour Lake Park, 2795 Seymour Lake Rd, Oxford Twp📅 Saturday, May 9 | 9am–2pm
The Oxford Township Farmers Market at Seymour Lake Park kicks off its 2026 season the Saturday before Mother's Day — so opening weekend and Mother's Day weekend are one and the same! Grab Mom a bouquet of fresh flowers, pick up local Michigan-made goodies, and let the kids pick out a treat or two. It's a relaxed, joyful way to start the weekend, with the added bonus of a scenic lakeside park setting.
🌼 Tip: The market runs Saturdays 9am–2pm from May 2 through October 10.
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Make It a Whole Weekend
The beauty of living in northern Oakland County is that you don't have to choose just one thing. Start Saturday morning at the Oxford Farmers Market at Seymour Lake Township Park for fresh flowers and local treats, then swing by the PEAS Open Barn for an afternoon of rescued-animal magic. On Sunday after church, head to one of the amazing brunches in Rochester or Orion Township, and finish the afternoon relaxing at Rochester's Innovation Hills or Lake Orion's Children's Park.
However you spend it — whether you're booking a table at the Royal Park Hotel or packing a picnic blanket and heading somewhere simple — the best Mother's Day is the one where everyone slows down long enough to actually enjoy each other. And thankfully, right here in our little corner of Michigan, there's no shortage of ways to do exactly that.
All event details are subject to change — always verify directly with event organizers before heading out.
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, grandmas, stepmoms, and every wonderful person who shows up. You deserve the whole day. 💐
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This article got a little help from AI but has been fact-checked and edited by Publisher, Krista Nesbit.
