Sunday May 11, 2025 is Mother’s Day in Belgium! For the occasion, Bruxelles Secrète has put together a list of the best ways to spoil her! Whether it’s a deliciously decadent brunch, a ceramics workshop, a candlelit concert or an original piece of jewelry created by local artisans, here’s our selection of the best plans for pleasing your mother this year.
Our gift ideas for Mother’s Day :
Original jewelry made in Belgium for a golden Mother’s Day
Every mother loves to receive a beautiful piece of jewelry carefully chosen for her. And if it’s a totally original, local creation, you’re almost guaranteed to get it right! For example, Tiroir de Lou is a Brussels-based brand offering unique, delicate and feminine creations that are sure to charm your mom.
A workshop for an arty Mother’s Day
Want to think outside the box this year? Here’s a totally original idea that will relax your mother while awakening her creative side. Workshops come in all shapes and sizes! You could, for example, create your own ceramic masterpieces at BOUCAN (with breakfast included) or at C. Ramic Café, ideal for young and old alike. Or learn how to make superb dried flower bouquets at Pollen Atelier!
A relaxing massage to unwind
Modern life is stressful, and what better way to unwind than with a relaxing massage? The choice is yours: Thai massage, essential oil massage, Swedish massage, deep tissue massage… You’ll find plenty of quality massage salons in Brussels, just choose the one offering the specialty of your choice! And while we’re on the subject of massage parlors, many of them also offer other types of treatment, such as manicures, pedicures and facials. Guaranteed , your mom will feel more beautiful and rested than ever!
A delicious Sunday brunch for a gourmet Mother’s Day
What better way to celebrate Sunday than with a gourmet brunch in good company ? Mother’s Day is the perfect time to sit down with the family, chat, laugh and simply enjoy a delicious meal with Mom. Take a look at our selection of the best brunches in Brussels in this article. Those with a sweet tooth will be delighted to discover our list of all-you-can-eat brunches in the capital.
A gourmet break with the latest ice creams
For Mother’s Day in Brussels, surprise your mom with a gourmet break at Miska, the Lebanese ice cream parlour that’s melting the capital with its handcrafted creations. Let yourself be tempted by unique flavors such as ashta, Lebanese pistachio or orange blossom, true tributes to the culinary diversity of Lebanon. The gift of a tasting at Miska is to invite your mother on an unforgettable gustatory journey, between tradition and modernity, in the heart of Brussels.
A cinema screening for a mother-daughter/son getaway
Are you and your mom cinema fans? Enjoy a varied program of Belgian films, international productions and retrospectives in Brussels’ emblematic cinemas. These cinemas often offer exhibition spaces or bars, perfect for extending this moment of complicity over a coffee or pastry.
Mother’s Day: see a beautiful exhibition together in Brussels
What about sharing a unique cultural experience by discovering one of the must-see exhibitions of the moment? Whether you opt for the immersive universe of Mundo Pixar at Brussels Expo, the surreal magic of Magritte: The Immersive Experience at Galerie Horta, or the intimate emotion of “À partir d’elle. Artists and their mothers” at Fondation A, each exhibition promises a moment of sharing and escape. The gift of a cultural outing in Brussels is guaranteed to create a memorable souvenir, and to celebrate Mother’s Day under the banner of discovery and emotion.
An Italian feast for a special lunch
What if, for Mother’s Day, you were to treat your mother to a gustatory journey by reserving a table in one of the capital’s finest Italian restaurants? Whether it’s the intimate ambience of Osteria Bolognese, the authentic Roman cuisine of La Tana or the generous dishes of A Casa Mia, each address promises an unforgettable culinary experience. Let yourself be tempted by the fresh pasta of Pasta Divina or the regional flavors of Lunapontina for a lunch or dinner that’s all about sharing and conviviality. There’s nothing like an Italian meal, with lasagne, pizza and tiramisu, to celebrate this special day and create delicious memories with your mom.
Cut, color, brunshing… why not treat Mom to a hair appointment?
This year, surprise your mom with a relaxing interlude in one of the capital’s top hair salons, where hair treatments, scalp massages and a refined atmosphere promise a special moment. After this beauty treatment, your mother should feel beautiful and pampered!
An exceptional spa for an unforgettable Mother’s Day in Brussels
Treat your mom to a wellness break in one of Brussels’ finest spas, true havens of relaxation and luxury. From the Spa Deep Nature, with its breathtaking view over the canal and Cinq Mondes treatments, to the Good Beer Spa and its relaxing beer baths, each address promises a unique and rejuvenating experience. These establishments offer top-of-the-range facilities – swimming pool, sauna, hammam and massages – for a cocooning day to share as a duo, far from the urban hustle and bustle.
A gift card for a shared experience
A candlelit concert for a timeless moment
Spending some quality time with your mom is sure to make her the happiest she’s ever been. That’s why we’re offering you the chance to spend an extraordinary musical evening together. Surrounded by a myriad of candles whose flames dance to the rhythm of her favorite artist, share a magical moment. Choose from Coldplay, Hans Zimmer, Ludovico Einaudi, ABBA, Queen, Vivaldi… Bonus: with the Candlelight Spring edition, the capital’s most emblematic venues are decorated not only with candles, but also with flowers, to give the public a foretaste of spring.
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A deliriously immersive experience amidst bubbles
Doesn’t your mom have a minute to herself? If she never has time to breathe, offering her a moment to herself seems like an excellent alternative. Just the thing, at Tour & Taxis, the Bubble Planet experience invites visitors to spend time in their own bubble, thanks to crazy decors and themed rooms. The LED hall, the bubble ocean, the giant bubble gallery, the selfie room, the bubble bath, the infinite room… It’s the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to a moment out of time!
An interactive digital experience to get to know yourself better
Have you always wanted to know which animal guide would be your mom: a wolf, known for its protective nature, a fearsome bear, a sharp-eyed eagle or a cunning fox? In this immersive, introspective journey, it’s possible! With “Explore The True You” at MOIR (Museum of Infinite Realities), answer a series of questions, take part in a captivating holographic show, and let the magic of AI do its work There’s no better way to get to know yourself better!
A regressive exhibition at Brussels Expo
They rocked your childhood, and it was probably your mom who introduced you to them! The poetic, colorful world of Pixar animated films such as Vice-Versa, Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Cars, Ratatouille, L’Heure-Haut and Monstres & Cies is yours to discover in an intimate exhibition at Brussels Expo. This is your chance to spend some quality mother-daughter or mother-son time together, rekindling fond childhood memories at the Mundo Pixar Experience.
A moment suspended in time, between illusion and magic.
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For once, she’s going to enjoy being thrown for a loop by you! Thanks to its fascinating optical illusions and surprising magic tricks, the WOM (World of Mind) offers an unprecedented space in which to escape. From the hall of mirrors to the vortex, your visit is guaranteed to be full of surprises! And every weekend between 1:30 and 4:30 pm, you can even meet magicians and take part in an escape game. Enough to get your beloved mom out of her routine for a day.
An unusual creative workshop
This is undoubtedly one of the most original gift ideas! Let her arty side express itself with an absolutely unusual painting workshop: Neon Brush. The concept: under the retro-futuristic glow of neon lights, paint a picture using phosphorescent paint. There’s no set theme here, so you’re completely free to create. The little extra: it’s a 2-in-1 gift, as you can take the painting home with you after the session and give it as a souvenir. A lovely way to immortalize the moment!