10 Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day Right Here in Ridgefield
You don't have to drive to Portland to make Mom feel special this year. From leisurely brunch tables to local boutiques, spa gift cards, and a stunning new art show, Ridgefield has everything you need for a genuinely lovely Mother's Day — and most of it is walking distance from each other.
Whether you're planning a full day out with the family or just looking for a thoughtful last-minute gift, the Ridgefield community has pulled together some genuinely great options. Here's what's happening — and what's worth knowing before you go.
Brunch & Dining
Two of our favorite local restaurants are doing Mother's Day right with special menus and a whole lot of warmth. Make your reservations now — these will fill up.
The Refuge is doing a full spread for Mother's Day — classics done right with a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar and endless mimosas alongside their brunch menu. Think Classic Eggs Benedict, Chicken & Waffle, Berry Yogurt Parfait, and their Southwest Chicken Scramble. Good food, great drinks, and a room full of people celebrating the women who do it all.
Reservations are required — contact them at [email protected] before you make plans.
Bev Ridge is welcoming moms with champagne and flowers upon arrival — which honestly sets the tone perfectly. They'll be running kitchen and bar specials all day, so whether you're doing a late brunch or an afternoon out, you've got options. Reservations are recommended; email [email protected] to lock in your spot.
Make a reservationShopping & Special Events
If you want to put together a meaningful gift — or just make a day of it — the local shops are making it incredibly easy this year. Hallstrom Home is running a sitewide sale all weekend, and the Jojo + Coco celebration is one of those events worth circling on the calendar.
One of our favorite local shops is pulling out all the stops for Mother's Day weekend: 20% off everything at Hallstrom Home. If you've been eyeing something — or if you need a gift that feels genuinely considered — this is the moment. Hallstrom Home carries beautiful home goods, decor, and gifts that feel curated without being fussy. The kind of shop where you go in for one thing and leave with three.
20% off the entire store, Mother's Day weekend. No hunting for a code — it's everything, all weekend.
"Think gifting made easy with a build-your-own gift bar, beautiful pieces to shop, local vendors, and a fun day to celebrate the women in your life."
The Ridgefield location of Jojo + Coco is hosting a full-day Mother's Day event on Saturday the 9th, with local vendors, a build-your-own gift bar, beverage stations, and giveaways. Come in early for VIP Hour — the first hour (10–11am) gets you 30% off your entire purchase. At noon, Jojo and her team are doing a styling session, and the giveaway drawing happens at 1:30pm.
Featured vendors include Blooming Bouquet, Lemondrop Aesthetics, Custom Creations by Madi, and Chip & Chisel — a great mix of florals, aesthetics, handmade goods, and woodcraft.
Arrive first thing and enjoy 30% off your entire purchase. Worth setting an alarm for.
Self-Care & Gift Ideas
Sometimes the best gift isn't a thing — it's time. These local businesses are making it easy to give Mom something she'll actually use and love.
A fresh set of nails is one of those gifts that genuinely feels like a treat. Pioneer Nails is a local favorite for good reason — reliable, quality work right here in town. Book a gift card or appointment for Mom and let her pick what she wants.
Right now through May 10th, Ridgefield Massage is offering $20 off all gift cards — with no limit on how many you can buy. If you've been meaning to treat someone (or yourself), this is the window to do it. The gift of rest and renewal is genuinely hard to beat, and there's no expiration pressure — stock up while the deal is on.
ridgefieldmassage.comViva Aesthetics is running a gift card deal that's genuinely generous: for every $100 you spend on a gift card, they add $20 — so you're giving Mom $120 in value right out of the gate. It's one of those offers that makes the decision easy, especially if she's been wanting to try a treatment or has been a client for a while. Give her something she'll actually use.
Spend $100 on a gift card, and Viva adds $20 — giving Mom $120 in value to use on services.
Beyond the Gifts: Things to Do Together
Mother's Day doesn't have to be a transaction. Some of the best ways to celebrate are just about getting out and experiencing something together. Ridgefield has a few genuinely special options this weekend.
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See "GLOW" at the Ridgefield Art Gallery
The Ridgefield Art Gallery is currently showing GLOW: Exploring the Light, featuring local artist Lori O'Haver. The show runs through May 31st — her fluid, luminous paintings are genuinely striking, the kind of work you stand in front of a little longer than you planned to. The gallery is free to visit, easy to walk through together, and worth a stop whether art is your thing or not. Find them at RidgefieldArtGallery.com.
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Take a Walk at the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge
The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge is one of those places that feels like a secret even though it's right here. The new community center has made the experience even more welcoming — it's a beautiful place to bring Mom, stretch your legs, and see what's moving on the water. We wrote a full guide to the refuge if you want the details before you go.
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Make a Day of Downtown Ridgefield
Combine the Jojo + Coco event on Saturday with a walk around downtown, a coffee stop, and lunch or dinner at one of the Main Street restaurants. The downtown core is small enough to feel manageable but has enough going on to fill a genuinely good afternoon. It doesn't take much planning — just show up.
Several of these events happen on different days — the Jojo + Coco celebration is Saturday the 9th, while both brunch spots are doing their Mother's Day specials on Sunday the 10th. You could absolutely do both weekends, or plan a full Saturday-to-Sunday stretch if you want to do it all.
Whatever you end up doing this Mother's Day, we hope it's genuinely good — unhurried, warm, and local. Ridgefield is a small town with big heart, and weekends like this one are when that shows the most.
If you're a local business with a Mother's Day special we missed, drop us a note — we're always happy to help spread the word.
