There’s no one-size-fits-all gift when it comes to mothers, so check our list below for all kinds of activities to choose from this May 12.
The Palms Hotel & Spa Mother-Daughter Spa Retreat. Treat your hardworking mom to some well-deserved relaxation with a day of Zen at this spa inspired by nature. For the entire month, the Palms Hotel is offering a mother-daughter mini-spa retreat including a 50-minute side-by-side personalized aromatherapy massage, along with a manicure and a bento box lunch, for $170 per person. For an extra $109, Mom can also get a custom 50-minute invigorating facial treatment. You two can also use the steam room, stretch out on plush beach loungers on the hotel's sandy shores, or relax poolside in a private tiki cabana while sipping colorful cocktails. You'll both leave feeling like a million bucks. 3025 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-534-0505; thepalmshotel.com.
Exquisito Chocolate Factory Tour. If you and your mother share a sweet tooth, head to Exquisito Chocolates on Calle Ocho, where you can take a tour through the factory and learn everything about turning cacao into chocolate — and even make your own bonbons. The journey begins with a virtual-reality visit to one of
Special Mother's Day at Jungle Island. Nothing is as therapeutic as time spent in nature, so why not gather the family for time out at Jungle Island? Mothers will enjoy free all-day admission to spend their special day among rare animals and enjoy new attractions such as Adventure Bay, an action-packed playground overlooking Biscayne Bay. There will also be a pop-up outdoor spa on the park's Banyan Deck offering à la carte services such as nail art and massages, along with a complimentary mimosa. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami; 305-400-7000. Admission is free for mothers. General admission is $49.49 per adult and $37.34 per child from 3 to 10 years old at jungleisland.com.

It's hard to find a prettier vista than the one from the Deering Estate.
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Nia Holloway as “Nala,” Buyi Zama as “Rafiki” and “The Lionesses” in The Lion King North American Tour.
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Salsero Sundays at Ball & Chain. Sometimes moms need a wild night out. So this Mother's Day, sweat the night away Latin-style with your mama as you two show off your dancing skills at this Little Havana nightclub, bar, and lounge. Enjoy a delicious drink served with a side of guava pastries. The 84-year-old Calle Ocho mainstay offers a roster of vibrant local bands and serves some of the city's best Cuban bites and a drink list of mojitos and pastelito daiquiris. Sundays, Ball & Chain hosts its Salsero party with live Latin jazz. 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, May 12, at Ball & Chain, 1513 SW Eighth St., Miami; 305-643-7820; ballandchainmiami.com.
New Times' Brew at the Zoo. If your mom loves a good brew, start your Mother's Day celebrations early with a perfectly decadent evening of music, fun, and suds. Saturday, May 11, New Times will host its tenth-annual Brew at the Zoo, which will offer beer by dozens of brewers, including Concrete Beach, Guinness, Veza Sur, Hop Life, the Shed, Gulf Stream, and Biscayne Bay Brewing. The event will also include a performance by Grammy-nominated Locos
Mother's Day Extravaganza at the Fillmore. Is Mom a music fan? Take her to the Fillmore for a special concert. The show will feature R&B/Soul platinum recording and Grammy-nominated artist Keyshia Cole, singing hits such as "Never," "I Changed My Mind, and "(I Just Want It) To Be Over." 7 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at the Fillmore Miami Beach, 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-673-7300; fillmoremb.com. Tickets cost $44.