Show your appreciation for the special women in your life this Mother’s Day, without breaking the bank. 

We’re including ideas for making the day memorable, along with Mother’s Day deals and discounts, and special events that are happening over the weekend of May 10th and 11th, 2025.

At the very end of the page is a list of all the free and cheap events on our calendar for Mother’s Day Weekend.

Ideas for Mother’s Day celebrations

Indulge in Mother’s Day Brunch

We’ve put together a list of Mother’s Day Brunch spots in the Atlanta metro area.
The list includes very affordable meal bundles to go, dine-in options for less than $35 per person (many are far cheaper than that!), and a few hidden gem brunch spots you may not know about — including some with bottomless mimosa deals.
Just click thru the link to browse the options. 

Visit a spring festival

There are a number of spring festivals happening on Mother’s Day Weekend, including:

• Dunwoody Art Festival
• Sweet Auburn Springfest
• Chastain Park Spring Arts Festival
• Loganville Carnival
• Georgia Renaissance Festival
• Georgia State Fair
  

Browse our complete list of spring festivals in 2025

Take advantage of a free museum day

The High Museum of Art is offering it’s popular Second Sundays free day on May 11th, which means everyone gets in FREE, not just moms!
Plus, the High will host a pop-up gift shop on site that day, and you can attend a FREE drop-in art-making class where kids can create a Mother’s Day card or other item. More info

The College Football Hall of Fame is offering FREE admission for moms, plus a complimentary mimosa. The first 50 mothers to arrive also get a free gift.
More info

Enjoy a FREE Shakespeare in the Park performance

The Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Amphitheater comes alive with the breathtaking magic of Shakespearean theater — showcasing a vibrant production of Twelfth Night.
All performances are FREE and open to the public.
In the half hour leading up to the play, there will be a musical performance.
Showtimes at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve Ampitheater:
May 10 at 2pm
May 10 at 5pm
May 11 at 2pm
More info

Visit Stone Mountain for half price

Thanks to a limited-time offer from Groupon, you can buy a daily Attractions Pass at HALF OFF — that’s just $19.99, for both children and adults. (The regular price is $39.99 for adults, and $34.99 for kids.)
Groupon adds sales tax to this offer, but does NOT add any other fees. Your total for this deal is just $21.59.
If you have kids 2 or under, they get in FREE.
Remember that parking ($20) is not included.

PLUS, you can save 25% on the NEW zip line adventure course — just $29.00 for a limited time! Get the deal at the links above or below.

Stroll through a garden to enjoy spring flowers

Metro Atlanta is just gorgeous in the spring!
If you want to see dazzling displays of flowers, you don’t have to buy that expensive ticket to the Atlanta Botanical Garden. There are plenty of other options on our list that are free or cheap. And most likely there are several you didn’t know about!
Browse our list of public gardens

Have an immersive experience

There are a couple of special immersive experiences happening in Atlanta this May.
You could either take someone out on Mother’s Day, or give tickets for a later date as a gift.

♦ Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience lets you step into a painting as you explore the painter’s work and life. It’s located at the Exhibition Hub in Doraville. Get tickets

♦ Candlight Concerts allow you to listen to music in an intimate setting by flickering candlelight. The concerts encompass many different musical styles in a wide variety of special settings — like the Inman Park Trolley Barn and Magnolia Hall at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. More info + tickets

♦ Spray Paint & Sip invites you to learn all the ins and outs of working with spray paint and other elements of graffiti and street art at this interactive workshop. Tap into your creativity and unleash your inner street artist! More info + tickets

♦ Titanic: An Immersive Voyage lets you virtually hop aboard the Titanic and walk through life-size recreations of the the infamous ship. Located at the Exhibition Hub Art Center in Doraville. More info + tickets

Walk or picnic in a park

You may have your favorite spot to walk in the woods and enjoy spring wildflowers. Or maybe you want to explore someplace new-t-you. Our favorites include:

• Murphey Candler Park — stroll around the lake and enjoy the wildflower trail
• Mary Scott Nature Preserve — walk in the woods and discover the ruins of an old homestead
• Peachtree Creek Greenway — a paved, multi-use trail and wildlife habitat
• Gibbs Gardens — there is always something in bloom here!

Enjoy a free concert

There are several FREE music events happening over Mother’s Day Weekend.

SATURDAY:

• 31 Days of Jazz concert in Washington Park
• Peachtree Corners summer concert: Dancing Dream (ABBA tribute act)
• Home by Dark concert series in Alpharetta
• Woodstock Summer Concerts: Taylor Swift tribute

SUNDAY:

• Music in the Park at East Cobb Park (Marietta)
• Alpharetta Sympony Youth Orchestra — at the Alpharetta High School auditorium

Check out our entire list of free outdoor concerts around metro Atlanta — it’s growing all the time!

Go strawberry picking

Fresh, local strawberries are a sign of spring in Georgia!  It’s the perfect time to plan a pick-your-own outing or enjoy a strawberry festival at a Georgia farm. We’ve put together a list of you-pick fields within an hour’s drive from downtown Atlanta.
More info

View the Wonderland exhibit at Atlanta Botanical Garden

Alice’s Wonderland Returns opens at Atlanta Botanical Garden on May 10, 2025. It features amazing topiary-like installations that reflect the classic tale of Wonderland. 
Unfortunately, we don’t have a discount for this one!
More info

These whimsical, larger than life pieces are on display at ABG. Photo: H. Brucker

Moms get in FREE at North GA Wildlife Park

Take a road trip to north Georgia and see the animals! Moms get in FREE with a paid admission for an accompanying child or adult, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 11th.
You must buy your tickets at the ticket booth on Mother’s Day to get the deal. The attraction is located in Cleveland, GA.
More info

Moms get in FREE at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Visit The Chattahoochee Nature Center on Mother’s Day — Sunday, May 11, 2025 — and get FREE admission for moms and grandmas.
More info

2025 Mother’s Day deals and freebies

Whole Foods
Amazon Prime members can get a bouquet of 15 tulips for just $9.99 at participating locations. Regular price is $14.99. The deal is valid from May 10th thru 16th.

Gate City Brewing
Offering a FREE draft cocktail or beer to all moms. Limit one free drink per person. Gate City is located at 43 Magnolia Street in Roswell. More info

Amazon
There are tons of deals running now for mom’s day, and they change daily. We’ve recently seen up to half off on Echo smart speakers. You can also shop by category — like Pet Mom, Bookworms, Grandma, New Moms, etc. Check out the deals!

Groupon
Shop for flowers, spa certificates, and other gifts on Groupon’s Mother Day sale page. In some cases, you can get an extra discount with the code SAVE at checkout.

California Pizza Kitchen
Enjoy slicing into a pizza with Mom at California Pizza Kitchen. 
On May 10 and 11, 2025, customers can order their favorite CPK pizzas on a heart-shaped crispy thin crust at no additional cost. Available for dine-in or take-out.
PLUS, there’s a gift card deal — purchase a $50 eGift card from April 29 thru May 11, 2025 and get a $10 bonus card.

Denny’s
From May 9th to 11th, 2025, Denny’s is offering $10 OFF an order of $30 or more at participating locations. The discount is only available for digital orders placed via Denny’s site or app for delivery or pick-up. Use promo code MOMDAY at checkout.

Edible
Send Mom a big arrangement of fresh fruit or other treats.
Edible offers a variety of special offers for Mother’s Day — up to 50% off. Check out the shop’s variety of fresh fruit arrangements, dipped fruit, cupcakes and more for a special gift for mom. 

Hooters
Mothers enjoy 10 FREE boneless wings (any style) with the purchase of 10 wings (any style) at Hooters on May 11, 2025.  The offer is valid for dine-in only. 

Olive Garden
If you take Mom to Olive Garden, enjoy an extra take-home entrée for just $6. Pick up enough for the whole family. Choose from Fettuccine Alfredo, Five Cheese Ziti al Forno and Spaghetti with Meat Sauce. 

Subway
Through May 31, 2025, you can buy one footlong sub and get another for free with promo code 699FL at participating locations. The offer is only available through the Subway website or mobile app. More info

TCBY
After lunch or dinner, chill out with Mom at TCBY. Mom’s first 6 ounces of frozen yogurt is FREE on Mother’s Day.
More info

Tiff’s Treats
Get 50% off all cookies through May 10, 2025.
Use the code MAYLOVE.
The deal was announced on Facebook.

Outback Steakhouse
Get the 3-course Aussie Meal Deal, including soup or salad, an entree, and a cheesecake slice — starting at just $14.99.

Panda Express
Offering a 5 Person Family Meal for just $30. The bundle includes two large sides and three large entrées — enough food to feed the whole family with some leftover for a midnight snack. The meal deal is available from May 1 to 11, 2025.

Rita’s Italian Ice
In celebration of Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 11, Rita’ss Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is offering a $1 Small Italian Ice with a $1 minimum purchase to their app users. New and existing Rita’s app users can claim the deal with a single-use reward in the app, redeemable on May 11 only.

Cirque du Soleil
Get up to 30% off on select seats for “Luzia,” coming to Atlantic Station in the fall of 2025. Limited time deal!
Info + tickets

Georgia Aquarium
For a limited time, save $10 on the Aqua Pass — which gives you unlimited visits to the Aquarium for the rest of 2025. Blackout dates apply.
More info

Regal Cinemas
Through May 11, 2025, buy $50 in gift cards and get a FREE $10 concessions bonus bonus card.
More info + purchase

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