INDIANAPOLIS — Mother's Day 2019 is approaching fast and it's time to start finalizing those plans.
Things to do with Mom on Mother’s Day
The Indianapolis Zoo
- The Indy Zoo is celebrating all mothers – human and animal alike – over Mother’s Day weekend. The zoo will recognize mothers from the moment they enter the zoo with special treats, events and even a scavenger hunt throughout the day both Saturday and Sunday.
The Children’s Museum
- The Indianapolis Children’s Museum is celebrating Mother’s Day by giving the first 200 moms who visit the museum on Sunday a free “Legendary Mom” tote bag.
The Tinker House
- Mom’s Mimosas and Modern Calligraphy: A Special Mother’s Day Workshop begins at 2:30 p.m.
The Indiana Repertory Theatre: “You Can’t Take It With You”
- The theatre will offer $4 MOMosas for both performances.
Newfields
- Head outside and stroll around the gardens at Newfields from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Mother’s Day at Newfields where you can make your own MOMosa and gourmet sweet treats in the Beer Garden. You can also make a reservation for the High Tea with Mom that includes a five-course prix fix menu.
For a longer list of things to do on Mother’s Day visit the Downtown Indy website.
Free Food & Treats
HopCat
- To celebrate Mother’s Day HopCat is offering moms a free order of Cosmik Fries with any purchase.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fondue is $5 per person, mothers are free. RSVPs are appreciated but not required: 317-873-4099
- City Barbeque
Free Cake for Moms
- Free Cake for Moms
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Treat Mom to a Mother’s Day Brunch: Sunday, May 12
Conner’s Kitchen and Bar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Make your reservation at The Connors Indy website.
The Cyrus Place: 10 a.m. Brunch & Noon Brunch
- Tickets available at The Cyrus Place website.
Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- For more information click HERE.
Tiger Lily Tea Events: A Fancy Tea For Mommy and Me at 1 p.m.
- For more information click HERE.
8th Day Distillery: 11 a.m. – A Mother’s Day Brunch featuring 4Birds Bakery
- For more information click HERE.
OP Italian: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- For reservations and more information visit the OP Italian website.
Connor Prairie: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- For pricing and reservation information visit the Connor Prairie website.
BoneFish Grill: Opens at 10 a.m.
- For more information visit the Bonefish Grill website.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Treat mom to a specialty menu on Mother’s Day.
- For more information and reservations visit the Carrabba’s Italian Grill website.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
- For more information and reservations visit the Flemings Steakhouse website.
Metro Diner: Enjoy $2.99 mimosas and bloody mary’s with your meal.
- For more information visit the Metro Diner website.
Smokey Bones: Every mother who dines on Mother’s Day will receive a “bounce back coupon” for $10 off $25 on a future purchase.
For a longer list of restaurants to visit on Mother’s Day visit the Downtown Indy website.