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How to Celebrate Mother's Day in Irvine

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

April 28, 2021

Let's make this Mother's Day extra-special in Irvine because it has been, well, let's say... a challenging year for moms.

So on May 9, let's celebrate the Irvine 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 Irvine restaurant and gift ideas to spoil her, itinerary suggestions she'll love in Irvine, and even a few craft ideas children can do to show their love: 




A special meal out

Looking for restaurants in Irvine to enjoy a special meal for Mother's Day? 

Stack's Pancake House
14421 Culver Dr. Irvine CA 92604
(949) 679-1233

Haidilao Hot Pot
2710 Alton Pkwy. Ste 215 Irvine, CA
(949) 566-1766

Houston's Restaurant
2991 Michelson Dr Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 833-0977

Del Frisco's Grille
772 Spectrum Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 341-0376

Agora Churrascaria
1830 Main St Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 222-9910




Where to shop for Mother's Day in Irvine

Searching for that special gift? Get her a great gift and support a locally-owned Irvine business all at the same time! Sign up for some classes and create something special for Mom! Here are some of our favorites:

Amy's Hallmark Shop
3850 Barranca Pkwy Ste M Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 552-9000

Liberty Diamonds
18009 Sky Park Cir Ste A Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 261-8663

Thai Moon Spa
17801 Main St Ste G Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 744-5306

Irvine Florist Marketplace
4 Acacia Tree Ln Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 504-8806


Make Some Gifts for Mom!

Sign up for some classes and create your own gift for mom!


Photo Pop-Up with Mom! May 1-8. Pick up a free springtime craft kit (while supplies last)

Hours: 10am - 6pm Monday - Saturday; 1pm - 6pm Sunday

Participating parks include:

  • Heritage Community Park, 14301 Yale Ave., Irvine;
  • Portola Springs Community Park, 900 Tomato Springs, Irvine;
  • Turtle Rock Community Park, 1 Sunnyhill, Irvine;
  • University Community Park, 1 Beech Tree Lane, Irvine;
  • and Woodbury Community Park, 130 Sanctuary, Irvine.








A special day out in Irvine

Whether she's into the outdoors or the indoors, we have ideas on ways to spend Mother's Day in Irvine doing something fun for the whole family:

Fire Loop VR
2710 Alton Pkwy Ste 111 Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 336-4600

Boomers! Irvine
3405 Michelson Dr
(949) 559-8341

Hello Kitty Grand Cafe
860 Spectrum Center Dr Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 536-5357

Quail Hill Trailhead
34 Shady Canyon Dr Irvine, CA 92603
(714) 508-4757





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: