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How to Celebrate Mother's Day in Auburn & Beyond

Restaurant, gift, and craft ideas, plus itinerary suggestions she's sure to love in Central MA!

By Ashley Clifford - Auburn Macaroni KID Publisher April 19, 2024

Let's make this Mother's Day extra-special in Central MA because moms deserve it! So on May 12, let's celebrate the Central MA moms and mom-figures in our lives by letting them know how much we appreciate everything they do for us the other 364 days of the year.

Here are restaurant and gift ideas to spoil her, itinerary suggestions she'll love in Auburn & Beyond, and even a few craft ideas children can do to show their love: 


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A Special Meal Out

Looking for restaurants in Auburn & Beyond to enjoy a special meal out for Mother's Day? Here are Central MA restaurants offering Mother's Day specials:


110 Grill
70 RT-146, Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-8110

Tip: 110 Beignets, Crab and egg flatbreads, short rib benedict, cinnamon toast crunch martini, and more delicious items on their Brunch menu!


Bistro Eighty Ates
172 Gore Rd, Webster, MA 01570
(508)949-8888

Tip: Pecan Salmon, Lobster Mac N Cheese, Sticky Buns, Blueberry Pancakes...we love the sound on everything on this Buffet menu!


Eller's Restaurant
190 Main Street, Cherry Valley, MA 01611
(508)892-3925

Tip: Kids 5 and under are free!


Samuel Slater's Restaurant
15 S Shore Rd, Webster, MA 01570
(508)943-1639

Tip: There's something for everyone at this awesome Mother's Day Buffet!


The Stave & Still
2 Airport Road, Dudley, MA 01570
(508)943-1933

Tip: Mom's favorite a la carte brunch options as well as champagne bottle service & handcrafted cocktails!



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Where to Shop for Mother's Day in Auburn & Beyond

Searching for that special gift? Get her a great gift and support a locally-owned Central MA business all at the same time! Here are some of our favorites:


Booklovers' Gourmet
72 East Main Street, Webster, MA 01570
(508)949-6232


District V House
356 Manchaug Road, Sutton, MA 01590
(774)314-0022


Ladybug Florist
407 Main Street, Oxford, MA 01540
(508)987-2550


LuLu's
1223 Providence Road, Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508)266-0966


Vaillancourt Folk Art
9 Main Street, Suite 1-H, Sutton, MA 01590
(508)476-3601





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A Special Day Out in Auburn & Beyond

Whether she's into hiking, spa treatments, or thrills, we have ideas on ways to spend Mother's Day in Central MA doing something she'll love:

Purgatory Chasm State Reservation 
198 Purgatory Rd. , Sutton, MA 01590
(508)234-3733

Tip: Hiking trails to rock formations and breathtaking views of the chasm. Plus, an awesome playground for the kiddos and super close to West End Creamery.

Creative Nails & Spa 
70 Worcester Providence Turnpike, Millbury, MA 01527
(508)865-4900

Tip: Pedicures, Manicures, Facials...will make for a special relaxing day for mom!





Crafts for the Kids to Make

Handmade gifts are all about the heart. Help the kids make gifts for mom she's sure to treasure: