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How to Celebrate Mother's Day in Concord

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

By Kelsey Stone, Macaroni Kid Concord Publisher May 10, 2024

Let's make this Mother's Day extra-special in the Concord area!

On May 12, let's celebrate the Capital Area 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 Concord area restaurant and gift ideas to spoil her, itinerary suggestions she'll love in Concord, and even a few craft ideas children can do to show their love: 



A special meal out in the Concord Area

Looking for restaurants in the Concord area to enjoy a special meal out for Mother's Day? Here are Concord restaurants offering Mother's Day specials:

Alan's of Boscawen
133 N Main St.
Boscawen, NH 03303

(603) 753-6631

They will be having their annual Mother's Day brunch buffet from 9:00am till 3:00pm plus dinner specials available from noon till they close. Call today to make a reservation- (603) 753-6631.

The Common Man Concord
25 Water Street (Use 1 Gulf Street for GPS)
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 228-DINE

Want to take Mom out to a really great dinner? The Common Man in Concord (and other Common Man restaurants state-wide) are celebrating Mother's Day with some delicious Mother's Day specials. It is a very popular place especially on Mother's Day, so reservations are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

New England's Tap House Grille
1292 Hooksett Rd.
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 782-5137

Celebrate Mom with a visit to the Tap House. Sunday, May 12th from 9am - 1pm, when they convert the entire restaurant into bunch heaven. Treat yourself and Mom at the same time!
First come first served. 

Tucker's
1328 Hooksett Rd.
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 206-5757

OR

80 South St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 413-5884

They will be offering breakfast all day with specials (to be confirmed) on the menu just for Mother's Day. Open 7:00am-2:00pm with lunch menu available at 11:00. 



Where to shop for Mother's Day in the Concord Area

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

True Confections Candy & Gifts
211 Loudon Rd. Suite D
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 226-3536

They have gifts of all kinds to suit your mom no matter what she likes. Some goodies mom may love include: chocolate, puzzles, maple products, fudge, NH-made products, cards, and nostalgic candies.

Bona Fide Green Goods
25 N. Main St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-9700

They carry a huge selection of eco-friendly products. Some things mom may love from Bona Fide Green Goods include: natural makeup, lotion bars, essential oil products, water bottles, reusable paper towels, and tons more!

Cole Gardens
430 Loudon Rd. 
Concord, NH 03301
603-229-0655

They have a garden center and full service florist to help brighten your mom's day. Some products mom may love include: flowers, windchimes, body care products, trellises, honey, and maple syrup.

Little Vintage Venue
155 Main St. 
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 892-0445

They carry beautiful vintage items from decor and furniture to locally made items. Some items mom may love include: repurposed china dishes with flowers, candles, soup mugs, or Garden in a Bag herbs.




A special day out in the Concord Area

Whether she's into spa treatments, thrills, or spending time with you, we have ideas on ways to spend Mother's Day in Concord doing something she'll love:

Block Party Social
51 Zappora Dr.
Hooksett, NH 03106

Moms Play Free- Block Party Social will be celebrating Mother's Day this year with FREE fun for moms! Bring the  moms will be able to enjoy laser tag or the sky course for FREE. Open 10:00am-10:00pm.

Chucksters Family Fun Park
9 Bailey Rd.
Chichester, NH 03258
(603) 798-3555

Whether you want to just take mom or bring the whole family, this is a great place to go for a fun Mother's Day. Attractions include: mini golf, go karts, Jumpster, ice cream, batting cages, a climbing wall, and more! Also, check out Chucksters Hooksett as moms golf free at that location, too.

New Hampshire Climbing and Fitness 
10 Langdon Ave. 
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 715-9171

They offer indoor and outdoor rock climbing, climbing classes, yoga, aerial yoga, and spin class! It is closed on Sundays, but you surprise mom with a gift card to enjoy anything that she wants to do.

Serendipity Day Spa 
23 Sheep Davis Rd.
Pembroke, NH 03275
(603) 229-0400

They were voted as the Best Self Care business in our 2021 Gold Daisy Award Contest! You can get mom a gift certificate or take her to enjoy services such as facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, and more.

Freebies for Mom!
Head to the New England Aquarium in Boston, mom can get in free.
Stop by Friendly's to get mom a free scoop of ice cream.
At Charmingfare Farm mom can get in free and get 10% off at the gift shop.
Davis Farmland Moms get free admission!



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: