Mother’s Day Events Happening Around Ohio.
Mother’s Day. A special day set aside to celebrate mom. Looking for things to do with mom on Mother’s Day or gift ideas? Below you will find information on upcoming brunches, special Mother’s Day events, as well as a few gift giving ideas.
MOTHER’S DAY EVENTS
CUYAHOGA COUNTY (NE OH)
EVENT: MOTHER’S DAY AT THE ZOO
DATE: May 11, 2025
TIME: 10am-1pm
LOCATION: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH
clevelandmetroparks.com
Mothers enjoy FREE admission to the Zoo.
EVENT: GREATER CLEVELAND AQUARIUM
DATE: May 10-11, 2025
TIME: 9am-5pm
LOCATION: 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland, OH 44113
greaterclevelandaquarium.com
Visiting moms/stepmoms/foster moms/grandmas save 50% at the Ticket Counter for in-person adult admission with the purchase of another adult or child ticket on Mother’s Day Weekend.
EVENT: MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens
DATE: May 11, 2025 (SOLD OUT)
TIME:
LOCATION: Cleveland Botanical Gardens, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
TELE: 216.721.1600 ext 100 for reservations
WEBSITE
HAMILTON COUNTY (SW OH)
MOTHER’S DAY at the CINCINNATI ZOO
Sunday, May 11, 2025
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45220
cincinnatizoo.org
The Cincinnati Zoo is wild about moms! On Sunday, May 11th, celebrate Mother’s Day with the special women in your life and your favorite animal moms! Make the moms in your life feel extra special this Mother’s Day at the Cincinnati Zoo. Every mom that comes to the Zoo on Mother’s Day will get in for FREE!
EVENT: 54th APPALACHIAN FESTIVAL
DATE: May 10-11, 2025 (Rain or shine)
TIME: Saturday 10am – 10pm | Sunday 10am-6pm
LOCATION: Coney Island, Cincinnati, OH
appalachianfestival.org
Spend time with mom at an Ohio festival. The festival includes mountain music on three stages, local bluegrass, mountain food, an Appalachian Market, and more.
LAKE COUNTY (NE OH)
Does mom like wine? Here are two brunches happening in Ohio’s Wine Country.
EVENT: MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH at Debonné
DATE: May 11, 2025
TIME: 11am-1pm
LOCATION: Debonné Vineyards
7840 Doty Rd., Madison, OH 44057
PHONE: 440.486.3485
debonne.com
Reservations.
EVENT: MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION
DATE: May 11, 2025
TIME: All-day
LOCATION: Grand River Cellars Winery & Restaurant
5750 S. Madison Rd., Madison, OH 44057
PHONE: 440.298.9838
grandrivercellars.com
“The day will feature entrée and dessert specials and best of all every mother will receive a potted flower to take home with them. We also have a children’s menu. Live music 4pm-7pm.
Reservations are strongly suggested.”
LUCAS COUNTY (NW OH)
EVENT: MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AND CELEBRATION – Toledo Zoo (SOLD OUT)
DATE: May 11, 2025
TIME: 9 – 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Malawi Event Center – Toledo Zoo
2 Hippo Way, Toledo, OH 4309
WEBSITE
Tickets required.
Treat mom to our popular Mother’s Day brunch! In addition to a delicious buffet, there will also be an animal demonstration, live entertainment and fun craft! Brunch ticket includes Zoo admission and parking.
MAHONING COUNTY (NE OH)
EVENT: FLEA at FELLOWS – Youngstown Flea
DATE: May 11, 2025
TIME: 11 am – 4pm
LOCATION: Fellows Riverside Gardens
123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509
TELE: 330-740-7116
exploremahoning.com
“We are super pumped to present #FleaAtFellows, a special edition, Mother’s Day Market, happening on Sun., May 14th, from 11A-4P, right at the beautiful Fellows Riverside Gardens; a free public garden located at the northern end of Mill Creek Park. This twelve-acre display garden features a landscape of remarkable beauty with diverse and colorful plant displays, roses of all classes, seasonal displays of annuals, perennials, etc.”
OTTAWA COUNTY (NE OH)
MOTHER’S DAY
Date: May 12, 2024
Time: 11am-4pm
Schedel Arboretum & Gardens
19255 W. Portage River S Rd.
Elmore, OH 43416
419.862.3182 | schedel-gardens.org
All Mom’s are admission FREE.
First 100 moms will receive a plant from Bench’s Greenhouse & Nursery in Elmore.
Mimosa’s and other fun drinks are available for purchase. As well as Toft’s novelty ice cream.
Food Trucks: Holly’s Homeade Street Eats & Mac & Loaf Grille
Your visit includes access to the Blair Museum of Lithophanes and feature artist, Robert Garcia in the Brown Welcome Center.
PORTAGE COUNTY (NE OH)
EVENT: MOTHER’S DAY with Alpacas & Goats
DATE: May 11, 2025
LOCATION: Pure Passions Farm
7679 Seasons Rd. Kent, OH 44240
TELE: 704.564.6527
BOOK ONLINE: purepassionsfarm.com
RICHLAND COUNTY (NE OH)
EVENT: MOTHER’S DAY BLOOMS-TO-GIVE
DATE: May 10, 2025
TIME: 10am-1pm
LOCATION: Kingwood Center Gardens
50 N. Trimble Road, Mansfield, OH
kingwoodcenter.org/
All are welcome to participate and create small floral arrangements to be shared with local women in our community just in time for Mother’s Day. No experience necessary, just a giving spirit and desire to help others. All materials provided including pots, wet oasis foam, greens, floral materials and note cards for including personal messages to let the recipients know someone is thinking of them on this special day.
SUMMIT COUNTY (NE OH)
EVENT: MOTHER’S DAY AT THE AKRON ZOO
DATE: May 11, 2025
TIME: 10 am-5pm
LOCATION: Akron Zoo
505 Euclid Ave., Akron, OH 44307
COST: Free admission for all moms and grandmas. Parking rates apply.
akronzoo.org
Take a break from the hustle and bustle by joining us for free admission for all moms and grandmas. Parking rates still apply.
EVENT: HOWER HOUSE MUSUEM
DATE: Saturday May 10, 2025
TIME: Regular tour hours.
LOCATION: 60 Fir Hill, Akron, OH
uakron.edu
Free tour admission for all mothers.
EVENT: MOTHER’S DAY at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
DATE: May 11, 2025
TIME: New this year: tickets will be sold in two-hour windows of 10am-noon, noon-2pm, and 2-4pm
LOCATION: 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
TELE: 330.836.5533
ADMISSION: Complimentary admission for Mom.
stanhywet.org
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens invites all Moms to spend their special day on the Estate with family and friends on Mother’s Day. All moms receive a complimentary admission (accompanying family members pay regular admission prices), which includes a self-guided tour of the Manor House and the landscaped historic gardens and grounds.
EVENT: MOTHER’S DAY 5K
DATE: May 11, 2025
LOCATION: Munroe Falls Metro Park, 521 S. Rover Rd., Munroe Falls, OH
REGISTER: summitmetroparks.org
WASHINGTON COUNTY (SE OH)
EVENT: MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON TEA
DATE: Saturday, May 10, 2025
TIME: Noon
LOCATION: Riviera at the Valley Gem
601 Front Street, Marietta, OH 45750
TELE: 740.373.7862, ext 1
WEBSITE
For local hotel reservations visit mariettaohio.org.
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Enjoy a picnic in any one of Ohio’s beautiful State Parks.
Send flowers directly from a local florist. Did you know if you order through a service, a local florist pays additional fees?
Buy mom a Miller Ferry round-trip ticket to Put-in-Bay for a little island time. Make sure you check out the special island packages.
Spend the day exploring one of Ohio’s beautiful gardens.
Did you know that the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown and the Cleveland Museum of Art in Cleveland have no admission fees? Tour masterpieces, then plan a delightful dinner at one of the local restaurants.
Does mom have a sweet tooth? Then she needs a box of chocolates from Coblentz Chocolate Company. Visit in-person or online.
No matter what you decide, just remember “Mom” is happy just spending time with you. And if you live to far to meet in person, a simple phone call is something every mother looks forward to.
Article and photos, unless noted by: Diane, MyOhioFun.com
Diane is the owner and editor of MyOhioFun.com and the Tea Cup Rescue Society. She is an avid baker, gardener, Little Free Library owner, who loves to read and travel. She spends most of her days sharing her love of things to do in Ohio, as well as creating destinations and itineraries for group tours and individual travelers.
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