29 Fun Mother’s Day Games and Activities for the Whole Family

1. Who Wore it Best?

Check out “Who Wore it Best?” – it’s a goofy clothing competition where everyone tries to dress just like mom! Here’s how you play:

Option 1 – rummage through your own closet to put together an outfit that matches her style, hit the “runway,” and have her vote for the one who nailed it.

Option 2 – raid mom’s closet, pick out an outfit combination that’s wild and wacky, strut your stuff on the “runway,” and have her vote on the most outrageous ensemble!

2.Give-Mom-a-Break Game

Introducing the “Give-Mom-a-Break Game”! This will prove just how often family members rely on mom for anything and everything, all day long. But what would happen if that lifeline was gone? At the start of the game, each player is given five safety pins.

The catch? No one can say “mom”! If someone does slip up, the first person to notice gets to steal one of their pins. Whoever has the most pins when the game ends is declared the winner. Ready to give it a go? Need safety pins? Link to safety pins above.

3. Two Truths and a Lie

Get ready for an exciting game of Two Truths and a Lie! Here’s how it works: share two outrageous statements based on family memories or traditions, along with one false statement. Can you convince the other players that all three are true? Everyone else will be guessing which one is the lie. Let the fun begin!

4. Treasure Hunt

Organize your crew into groups and embark on a thrilling treasure hunt! Establish a unique theme – such as collecting items for each letter of mom’s name or hunting for objects in her favorite color – and set specific goals that the teams need to achieve. Get creative with the challenges! Don’t forget to reward the winners with exciting prizes and immortalize the memory by taking pictures of each group with their items.

5. Pass the Poetry

Get the creative juices flowing in a group by playing ‘Pass the Poetry’! Gather everyone in a circle and hand out paper. Start a poem about mom by writing a line, and then pass it to the next person to add their own. By the end of the game, you’ll have a set of unique, heartfelt poems bound together for mom to cherish. Feeling intimidated? Keep it simple with haikus, limiting each line to just five or seven syllables!

6. What’s In Your Purse?

This Simply Midori Printable game is sure to keep your crew engaged, all without needing any technology! Players find any of their mom’s purses for items on the printable list, and earn points for each one they find. It’s a fun and easy way to bring everyone together. Circle all the items that your Mother has in their purse. The person with the most points at the end wins a prize!

7. Famous Moms’ Guessing Game

Get your fam together this Mother’s Day for a fun nostalgic guessing game. Jot down the names of famous moms throughout history on scraps of paper. Think actresses, singers, political figures, history-making icons and anyone else who fits the bill. Here is a list of famous moms! Stick a name discreetly on each family member’s head and then let the fun begin! By asking strategic questions of each other, family members get to guess the name on their tag. Happy guessing!

8. Mom Trivia

Test your knowledge of mom with a fun trivia game! Build your questions around her favorite things to do, holidays she loves (and hates!), keepsakes she cherishes, memorable firsts, comical fumbles, and special moments. You can even add little-known facts about her, for those who are really paying attention. Get creative and award prizes for the family members who know mom best!

9. Limbo

Get ready for a thrilling game of limbo! You can purchase this limbo set using the link below or pick two lucky family members to hold the end of a broom handle or length of string or ribbon while everyone else takes turns passing underneath it. But there’s a catch: everyone has to bend backward precariously while the height gets lower and lower with each pass. The winner is the one who hangs on the longest–and goes the lowest without collapsing! Link to limbo above.

10. Bake-Off

Here’s an exciting idea for your Mother’s Day gathering: a Bake-Off! First, pre-bake a batch of plain sugar cookies or cupcakes and set out an array of decorating tools and supplies. Challenge each person to design the best-decorated treat, and have mom be the judge, awarding prizes for categories like “Prettiest”, “Funniest”, “Fanciest”, or any others you come up with. The best part? You can make your own rules for this one – the fun is in the baking… and the sampling! Link to baking set above.

11. Mother’s Day Friendly Feud

Get ready for a fun-filled time with a Mother’s Day Friendly Feud – perfect for all you Family Feud fans out there! Celebrate Mother’s Day by bringing the excitement of the show to the comfort of your own home. Link to family feud (Mother’s Day Edition) set above.

12. Get-to-Know-Mom Game

Introducing the “Get-to-Know-Mom” Game! Want to delve deeper and get to know the shining star of your family? Simply write out a list of questions and gather around mom. Ask her about her quirky hobbies, favorite foods & misadventures; or go ahead, ask her about her first date! Whether you choose to go profound or silly, rest assured, you’ll leave with a newfound understanding of what makes mom, mom! So gather ’round and let the games begin!

13. 4in1 Printable Game Bundle

Elevate your Mother’s Day celebration with the PrintJoyStudio Printable Game Bundle. Instantly add extra fun with four exciting games and activities, including a word search, word scramble, Mother’s Day scattergories, and an A-to-Z challenge. Link to Printable Game set above.

13. Sack Race

Spice up your backyard party with an epic sack race! Pit moms against dads or set up mom-kid relays – the options are endless. Get ready to feel the energy soar!

14. Charades

Charades, the age-old party game, is not only completely free but also requires no preparations whatsoever. Simply scribble some fun cues on strips of paper and toss them into a bowl. Jazz things up Mother’s Day style by jotting down mom-specific topics, such as her catchphrase or favorite vacation destination. Ready, set, go — start the 60-second timer and try to guess each player’s mime, guaranteed hilarity will ensue!

15. Karaoke

Want to surprise your family on this Mother’s Day? Make karaoke even better by selecting songs that celebrate the special lady in your life. Choose from a whole range of themes and artists like The Shirelles, Tupac, Kanye West, and Dolly Parton! If you don’t have a karaoke machine, no worries, just grab a toothbrush and use it as a microphone to sing your heart out! Make this day memorable with karaoke, love, and family! Karaoke machine link above.

16. Scavenger Hunt

Participate in the LittleHaloJ Scavenger Hunt with your squad and rev up the excitement. Get these printable sets of clues now and revel in a thrilling Mother’s Day scavenger hunt. Link to Printable Game set above.

17. Bingo

Make Mom’s Day special with a personalized game of bingo that’s sure to have everyone laughing. You can purchase one using the link below or create your own by making grids on each card filled with words and phrases that define her, from favorite catchphrases to dependable habits. Then designate a caller and hand out prizes to those who call out “Bingo!” after filling their boards. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the wonderful mother figure in your life! Link to Bingo Game above.

18. Mother’s Day Riddles

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a fun challenge of pun-filled riddles! This easy printable is perfect for racing against the clock to see who can finish first. But let’s be real, since it’s Mother’s Day, Mom should get first prize no matter what. Link to Printable Riddles set above.

19. Playing Cards for Mom

Beat boredom with a deck of cards featuring cartoon illustrations of Moms doing different things, like dancing, walking the dog, and working on pottery. From Go Fish to Rummy, the options are endless. Bring in a set of cards, and never worry about downtime again! Link to Mother’s day cards above.

20. Mad Libs

Transform a beloved childhood game into a heartwarming tribute to mom this Mother’s Day with a round of mad libs. Personalize a story about your mother–whether real or imaginary–by replacing key words with blanks. Then, provide the part of speech (noun, verb, adjective) corresponding to each blank and watch as everyone fills in the blanks with their favorites. Once complete, settle in for some seriously hilarious moments as you read each iteration aloud. Mad Libs link above.

21. Breakfast-in-bed Relay Race

Here’s a fun and engaging idea – The Breakfast-in-bed Relay Race! Divide into two groups – one team of parents and one team of kids. Label an area in the house as ‘the bed’ and mark out an area as the starting point.

Place items like plates, coffee cups, bowls, and utensils at the other end, and give each team a serving tray. The race is on! Competitors race to the end of the course, pick up one of the items, balance it on their tray, and race back, trying not to drop it. The first team to get all the items and serve “breakfast in bed” wins! Link to breakfast tray above.

22. Movie Moms

Let’s play a fun trivia game called “Movie Moms”! First, create a sheet with two columns. In one column, jot down the names of some famous moms from movies and TV shows, such as Carol Brady, June Cleaver, Claire Huxtable, Lucy Ricardo, and Sophia Petrillo, to get started. (Here is a list of famous movie moms)

On the other side, list the first names of their fictional children. Now, it’s challenge time! Gather your friends and family and challenge them to match up all the pairs correctly! Time to put your knowledge to the test!

23. Painting Trade-off

Get the brushes, paints, crayons and anything you need to start creating your next masterpiece. Mom can kick it off and let the kids take over. At the end, Mom gets to showcase the beautiful new artwork on the fridge! Link to paint materials above.

24. Picture Hunt

Looking through old photos can be a lot of fun, especially when you turn it into a game! Try creating a picture hunt by making a list of specific photos of your mom to find, like “mom wearing a party hat” or “mom on vacation.”

You’ll be surprised by how many hilarious and heartwarming stories come up while you’re searching for those pictures. So grab your scrapbooks and get ready for some laughs and walks down memory lane! Need frames? Check link above.

25. Presents Hide and Seek

For a fun and thoughtful twist on the classic game of hide and seek, try “Presents Hide and Seek”! All the kids can get in on the action, but the real surprise is for mom. Before the game starts, have each child choose a special present for their mom and hide it somewhere in the playing area.

When mom finds each of her young ones, she gets to unwrap a personalized gift – how sweet! If you prefer to play without gifts, use flowers instead; after a few rounds, she’ll have a beautiful bouquet. Get ready for a game that will excite and delight the whole family! Here is a list of 23 Unique and Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts if you need some inspiration.

26. Makeover Contest

Get ready for some fun! In our makeover contest, Mom gets pampered while siblings showcase their makeup skills. Capture the final look in photos and Mom will cherish the memories forever. Washable makeup link below.

27. Mother, May I?

Looking to put your memory skills to the test? Look no further than the classic game of Mother, May I? The premise is simple: whenever anyone needs to ask their mom something, they have to say “Mother, may I?” before carrying out even the smallest of tasks, like getting a glass of water or brushing their teeth. Just make sure not to forget to say it, or you’ll be kicked out of the game!

28. Fishbowl

Fishbowl is a perfect choice for a group game night that caters to both teens and adults. To play, jot down a range of Mom’s favorite movies, TV shows, celebrities, and activities on slips of paper and toss them into a bowl.

Once split into two teams, the battle begins with three rounds of heated competition. In the initial stage, players have one minute to describe the word or phrase on their slip of paper. If their team can guess correctly, they keep pulling out slips of paper until the time expires.

In round two, players can offer only one-word clues. Finally, in round three, the players can only act out the word or phrase. Keep a tally of the score and declare the ultimate victor! Need a fishbowl? Link above.

29. Ballon Stomp

Get ready for an energetic game of Balloon Stomp! All you need is some string or rope and a few balloons. Attach a blown-up balloon to each player with a long piece of string or rope. When someone yells go, players run around trying to stomp on others’ balloons while keeping their own intact. The one left with an unpopped balloon wins! Need balloons? Link above.