Well, Mahjong is super hot now, and getting together with mom friends is something every woman needs — even when she thinks she doesn’t. While playing Mahjong (see our list of local clubs below!) or discussing Jodi Picoult’s latest book makes for a nice way to spend an evening, it can quickly become routine as everything else in a mother’s life.
So, are you looking for a new way to spend time with your BFFs? Try something different each month and transform your Mom’s Night Out from run-of-the-mill to remarkable!
Mahjong Night
It’s the new Bridge Night and its swept the nation by storm due to the intense desire for in-person social connection. It includes an engaging mix of strategy and luck, and the nostalgic resurgence is fueled by social media and popular culture.
Local Mahjong
Missy Mahjong
musiccitymahjong.com
Tuesday evenings at Sports & Social in Green Hills, open to anyone. Lessons for $30 a person.
The Mahjong Club
mahjongclubtn.com
130 Wilson Pike Circle, Brentwood
A dedicated space opening June 2 in the space next to Vignette’s. Membership required for unlimited daily play.
Mahj House Society
forkofthesouth.com
130 Wilson Pike Circle, Brentwood
Fork of the South (230 Franklin Road, Franklin) hosts nightly non-member Open Play Mahjong from 5 – 7 p.m. They also host events with the next coming up: Mahjong Boot Camp, May 27 & 28 from 5 – 7 p.m. for $115 per guest (includes a 2026 National Mah Jongg League Card). Learn from a certified instructor, bring a friend or come by yourself. Monthly memberships available for ongoing play at three different levels: $45/ $90 / $180. Each level includes different perks.
Merry Go Mahjong
Private and group lessons tailored for all experience levels; gatherings and game nights. Lead by a community of Middle Tenn women who come together to learn, play and enjoy Mahjong.Upcoming events include Mahjong Night at Berry Farms on Tuesday, May 19 from 4 – 8 p.m.; tickets are $35. Also, Mahjong for Memories Spring Soiree on Sunday, May 31 from 5 – 8 at Kendra Scott in The Mall at Green Hills. (A fundraiser for Alzheimer’s, donation amounts start at $35).
Mahjong in the Mansion
Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville
May 15 & 16
Mahjong players can show off their skills during this special fundraiser to raise funds for Cheekwood’s ice storm recovery. Two-hour sessions include options for free play or beginner lessons with an instructor. Free play is limited to 10 tables of four for each session. All ticket purchases include light refreshments, drinks and special takeaways.
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More Mom Night Ideas
All About Me Night
Get to know your friends better. Ask everyone to bring a baby picture of themselves and see if you can pick out your friends. Bring along your wedding albums and play a neighborhood version of, “Which Bridesmaids Wore it Best?” Ask your friends to list three things that you don’t know about them and to guess who wrote which one.
Project Party
We all have those projects lying around the house that we just can’t find the time to do. The hosting house will provide tables and chairs and the guests will bring their unfinished projects, like scrapbooks or Sunday School crafts. It is much easier to finish projects while surrounded by good friends and good conversation.
Volunteer Night
Feeling blessed? Go out there and give back to others. Find a place that needs several helping hands — PADS, Ronald McDonald House, a food pantry or animal shelter. Ask everyone to bring something that will help the cause you are supporting, such as towels for the animals or canned goods for the food pantry.
Dollar Tree Craft
TikTok and Pinterest are overflowing with Dollar Tree Craft ideas. Choose three seasonal crafts and set up stations with all the supplies and a finished sample. Divide your friends into three groups and rotate to complete the project at each table. Spend the night talking and crafting and leave with three finished crafts.
It’s New to Me
What do you do when you are tired of your old lamps, candlesticks or knick-knacks? Instead of saving them for the garage sale that never happens, why not exchange them with your friends? For every item you bring, you can take one home. This also works for books or clothes for you or your children. Donate leftovers to charity.
Yard Game Tourny
Enjoy the evening outdoors playing bocce, cornhole, croquet or pull out the volleyball net. Set up a few games around the yard and enjoy the night with a little friendly competition. Round out the evening with a potluck BBQ dinner.
Wine Tasting
Ask the girls to bring their favorite bottle of wine and host a blind tasting. The hostess pours everyone a tasting from each bottle and all make notes rating the wine on a one to 10 scale. When the tasting is done, ask for a show of hands to determine the most popular wine and reveal the wine bottles.
Create a Meal
Make some ready-to-crockpot meals to freeze for later. Choose a few family friendly recipes and spend the night chopping, bagging and laughing with friends. Take home some new recipes for your family to try on a night when you are too busy to cook.
Pajama Party
Ask the girls to come over in their pajamas and play games like Twister, truth or dare or sing karaoke. You can break out the 80’s tunes and have a dance party in the kitchen. Order a pizza and make plenty of popcorn. End the night with a chick flick and maybe even a good cry.
Favorite Things
We all have our favorite things — a Starbucks latte, scented lotion or an eyeliner we can’t live without. With a “Favorite Things Party,” you can share these things with your friends. Everyone brings three of the same favorite things ($10 per item is a good price range). Each item is assigned a number and your friends pull three numbers to determine which things she takes home.
Cocktails and Cards
Ante up, ladies! Poker is not just for the guys. Set up a few tables, pull out the cards and play Texas Hold ‘Em. To make the night more fun, have a western theme with Mexican food and margaritas. If poker is not your thing, but you still want to gamble, LCR is an easy dice game that can be played with a large group. Play with singles for the chance at a big pot.
