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 9th and 10th, 2026.
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.
We are still updating for 2026 — so please check back for more current details.
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
- Woodstock Art on the Green
- Yaarab Shrine Circus & Fair
- Cherokee County PowWow & Indian Festival
- Snellville Beach Blast
Browse our complete list of spring festivals in 2026
Take advantage of a free museum day
The High Museum of Art is offering it’s popular Second Sundays free day on May 10th, which means everyone gets in FREE, not just moms!
The College Football Hall of Fame is also offering free admission for moms, when you purchase another admission ticket on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
They’ll also receive a complimentary mimosa.
Plus, the first 50 moms to arrive will receive garden flowers from Home Depot.
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 50% on the NEW zip line adventure course — just $19.00 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
Head to the Snapdragon Festival at Warbington Farms in Cumming
Three Saturdays:
May 2, May 9, May 16, 2026
$10 per person
Come to Warbington Farms on the Saturday before Mother’s Day and pick your own snapdragons.
More info
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 in 2026.
FRIDAY:
- Johns Creek Concert Series: Boy Band Review
- Alpharetta On the Green concert series
- Cumming City Center: Mic Check One-Two
SATURDAY:
- 31 Days of Jazz concert in Washington Park
- Peachtree Corners summer concert: Departure (Journey tribute)
- Home by Dark concert series in Alpharetta
- Woodstock Summer Concerts: Black Jacket Symphony presents Bon Jovi hits
- Smyrna Blanket Concerts: Edgewood String Quartet
- Conyers Concert Series: Nashville Nation
SUNDAY:
- 31 Days of Jazz: Sunday Jazz Jam Sessions at ASW Whiskey Exchange
- 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
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 10, 2026.
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 10, 2026 — and get FREE admission for moms and grandmas.
More info
2026 Mother’s Day deals and freebies
We are in the process of updating this section for 2026.
Some of these deals are still from last year, so check the date, and then check back.
2026 spring gift cards that come with a bonus card
We have a long list of restaurant gift cards that come with a bonus card offer in 2026.
You can buy a retail or restaurant gift card to give away, and then use the bonus card for yourself.
See the bonus offers here
Free plant from Lowe’s
On May 9, 2026, Lowe’s is giving away a FREE flowering plant in-store.
The offer is available to the first 150 customers at each location, starting at 10 a.m.
No other purchase is necessary. The type of flowers available will vary by location.
More info
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 6 to 12, 2026.
Amazon
There are tons of deals running now for mom’s day in 2026, 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.
There are tons of offers in 2026.
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 in 2026— up to 25% 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 in 2026, enjoy an extra take-home entrée for just $6. Choose from Fettuccine Alfredo, Five Cheese Ziti al Forno, and Spaghetti with Meat Sauce to take home.
More info
Red Lobster
The popular seafood restaurant is offering its popular Endless Shrimp special — price varies by location.
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, May 10, 2026.
More info
Tiff’s Treats
Get 25% OFF site-wide. Order by May 3, 2026 for delivery through May 10, 2026.
Use the code TREATED25.
The deal was announced on the website.
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