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 7th and 8th, 2022.
At the very end of the page is a huge 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:
- Tucker Day
- Roswell Spring Arts & Crafts Festival
- Dunwoody Art Festival
- Decatur Arts Festival
- Sweet Auburn Springfest
Browse our complete list of spring festivals in 2022
Take advantage of free museum days
You have a few options for free museum admission this Mother’s Day Weekend.
The High Museum is offering it’s popular Second Sundays free day.
And the Museums On Us program offers free admission to 4 local venues on both Saturday and Sunday, to those who qualify — including the Tellus Science Museum, High Museum of Art, Atlanta History Center, and the Center for Civil and Human Rights.
Get discounted tickets for an attraction or a show
Browse our list of ticket discounts for musical theater, summer concerts, local attractions, and more. You can find something special to do on Mom’s Day, or give tickets as a thoughtful gift. Also, check out the Live Nation $25 ticket offer for upcoming concerts!
Take a walk in a park or garden
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 outdoor concert
Spring / summer concert season is just starting, but there are several FREE music events happening over Mother’s Day Weekend, including:
- Spring Music Break at The Works (Saturday)
- Sunday Funkday at The Works
- Concerts by the Springs (Sunday)
Check out our entire list of free outdoor concerts around metro Atlanta — it’s growing all the time!
2022 Mother’s Day deals and freebies
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.
Auntie Anne’s: Get salty with Mom at Auntie Anne’s for Mother’s Day. From May 6 to 8, Pretzel Perks members enjoy a buy-one-get-one FREE pretzel product. Join the loyalty program here by downloading the app.
Door Dash: Send a Mother’s Day floral arrangement of $30 or more, and get 30% OFF with the promo code FLWRMD2. You must enter the code before checking out. Maximum savings is $20.
Edible Arrangements: Fresh fruit is a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day. Edible Arrangements is offering a special Mother’s Day Chocolate & Cheesecake Platter — featuring limited rose vanilla white chocolate-dipped strawberries. Through May 6, select platters are 20% off for pick up only — use promo code PICKUP20.
Marble Slab Creamery: On May 8, Slab Happy Rewards Members enjoy a buy-one-get-one FREE Regular Ice Cream. The deal is available in-store and online.
Massage Envy: Give Mom the gift of relaxation at Massage Envy. Through May 8, the mini-spa is offering buy-one-get-one FREE facial. The offer only applies to a 60-minute Customized Facial session purchased at non-member, non-intro rate.
Moe’s Southwest Grill: Moms can save money on dining out at Moe’s Southwest Grill. Every Sunday, including on Mother’s Day, May 8, kids (12 and under) eat FREE at all locations nationwide. Limit one complimentary kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entrée of $6 or more.
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.
Schlotzsky’s: Enjoy a sweet treat on Mother’s Day at Schlotzsky’s. From May 6 to 8, Schlotzsky’s Rewards members get a FREE Classic Cinnabon with an entrée purchase. To get the deal, download the Schlotzsky’s app and the offer will automatically be added into your account.
Subway: Get sandwiched by savings at Subway on Mother’s Day. Enjoy a buy-one-get-one FREE Footlong Sub online with this promo code. The offer runs through May 21.
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.
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 4th thru 10th. When you click thru the link, don’t forget to change the store location to the one you want to shop at.
Also, select locations are giving away FREE planting kits to the first 200 moms at each participating location, on May 7th between 10 a.m. and noon. It looks like there are participating stores in Kennesaw and Alpharetta.
