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Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate. From strolling through local gardens to indulging in special treats, our roundup of Mother’s Day events around Greater Seattle has everything you need to make it a memorable weekend.
So start your day with a cup of coffee (that you don’t have to spend the morning reheating), and head out for an adventure.
Mother’s Day brunches and teas
Mother’s Day Train Rides, Chehalis
Date and time: Saturday, May 9, 11 a.m. departure
Cost: $59
Climb aboard a 1920s dining car for a river-view train excursion this Mother’s Day and enjoy a tasty brunch with petite sandwiches, salads and scones. After your treats, step into the open-air car for scenic views and a nostalgic experience.
Woodland Park Zoo Afternoon Tea in the Garden, Seattle
Date and time: Saturday–Sunday, May 9–10, 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Cost: $92 for ages 13 and older; $70 for ages 3–12; free for children 2 and younger
Enjoy a cup of tea on the Pollinator Patio, which is bursting with blooms this time of year. The menu includes gourmet tea sandwiches, petit fours, scones and more. Plus, tickets include zoo admission, so you can make a day of it.
Countryside Charm: An Elegant Mother’s Day Tea at Little Green Acres, Redmond
Date and time: Saturday–Sunday, May 9–10, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. or 3–5 p.m.
Cost: $85 per person, ages 13 and older; $40 per child, ages 3-12; children younger than 2 free
Indulge in a countryside tea time catered by a private chef. There will be gourmet teas, delicate pastries, small sandwiches and more served on fine china. Craft a teacup terrarium to take home as a keepsake, and make sure to allow for extra time to visit with the sweet farm animals.
Mother’s Day Brunch at Charlotte, Seattle
Date and time: Sunday, May 10, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Cost: $97 adults; $45 children
How about brunch with a view? The three-course brunch menu at Charlotte Restaurant and Lounge includes crab cake Benedict, smoked salmon, and coconut pandan French toast (yum!), all to be enjoyed with the restaurant’s sweeping views of Elliott Bay. End brunch on a sweet note with the dessert buffet.
Mother’s Day Botanical Brunch, Seattle
Date and time: Sunday, May 10, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Cost: Starts at $140 per adult; $70 per child younger than 12
Splurge on a fancy brunch for Mom this year at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. There will be live jazz music accompanying the floral-themed brunch, with a menu of savory charcuterie, fancy salads and sweet desserts. After brunch, you can shop from local businesses, make your own bouquet and snap family photos.
Lakeside Mother’s Day Brunch and Pop-Up Flower Show, Renton
Date and time: Sunday, May 10, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost: $75 for adults, $25 for children 5–12, free for children 4 and younger
Celebrate Mom with a lakeside brunch featuring all her breakfast favorites. Choose a doughnut from the wall, indulge in house-made pastries and order an omelet with all the fixings. Looking for more ways to show your appreciation? Consider booking a spa treatment for the mom who could use a little extra pampering.
Nature’s Nurturers: Mother’s Day at IslandWood, Bainbridge Island
Date and time: Sunday, May 10, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Cost: $53 for teens and adults; $22 for ages 6–12; ages 5 and younger free; preregister
For the mom who loves the outdoors, IslandWood offers 6 miles of trails with the soothing sounds of nature. The Mother’s Day brunch includes a delightful smorgasbord for the whole family, followed by outdoor activities that offer a closer look at how wild animal moms nurture and raise their young.
Mother's Day Brunch With Copperworks Kenmore and De La Soil
Date and time: Sunday, May 10
Cost: Varies by dish
Indulge in a specialty cocktail and farm-to-table meal at this special Mother’s Day Brunch. The menu ranges from familiar favorites (including pancakes for the kids) to unique offerings. You may end up celebrating with other families and making new friends — Copperworks has both standard and communal tables.
Gardens and nature walks
Mother’s Day Stroll, Federal Way
Date and time: Saturday–Sunday, May 9–10, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: $10; ages 12 and younger are free
Spend a relaxing day strolling through PowellsWood Garden, a 37-acre oasis with blooming flowers, tranquil forests and cheerful birdsong. You’ll want to bring a camera to capture the stunning setting (and a few photos with Mom).
BonsaiFest!, Federal Way
Date and time: Saturday–Sunday, May 9–10, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Treat your special mom to the company of hundreds of beautiful bonsai at the height of spring bloom. Watch demonstrations, talk to artists, tour the collection and enjoy kids activities.
Mother’s Day Weekend in the Garden, Federal Way
Date and time: Saturday–Sunday, May 9–10, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: $12 adults; $9 seniors (age 65 and older) and students (with school ID); free for children 12 and younger and military personnel
Take a beautiful outing to the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden and experience the blooms at their peak. Food trucks will be on-site so you can enjoy a delicious picnic lunch on the patio.
Mother’s Day Stroll at Lakewold Gardens, Lakewood
Date and time: Saturday–Sunday, May 9–10, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost: $12 adult; $6 youth
Spend the day exploring the gardens and smelling the flowers at Lakewold Gardens in celebration of Mother’s Day. There will be children’s activities and light refreshments.
Mother’s Day at Bloedel Reserve, Bainbridge Island
Date and time: Sunday, May 10, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Cost: Included with admission ($9–$26; ages 4 and younger free) or membership
Spend the day outside, strolling through the garden and playing lawn games. There will be live music and engaging activities. Build your own Mason jar bouquet, make nature-inspired crafts and shop from local vendors.
Farm and animal experiences the whole family will love
Mother’s Day Picnic With Alpacas, Duvall
Date and time: Saturday–Sunday, May 9–10, 12:30–2:30 p.m.
Cost: $40 per person; free for infants younger than 2
What better way to celebrate spring (and moms!) than on an alpaca farm? This charming farm hosts a picnic with friendly alpacas. You can feed and pet the alpacas, goats, sheep and rabbits. Be sure to get your tickets in advance, and bring your own food and drinks to enjoy too.
Baby Animals and Blooms Days at Maris Farms, Buckley
Date and time: Saturday–Sunday, May 9–10, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost: $20 for ages 3 and older; ages 2 and younger free
Book tickets to enjoy a day on the farm during Maris Farms’ final weekend of its spring celebration. There is something for the whole family to enjoy, including a tulip field, big and baby critters, fun activities for kids and tasty treats for all.
Arts and entertainment
Ballet Northwest Presents ‘Sleeping Beauty,’ Olympia
Date: Friday–Sunday, May 8–10
Cost: $24–$47
If you want to surprise Mom with a day at the ballet, consider this gorgeous production. Ballet Northwest brings a classic fairy tale to life with outstanding choreography, beautiful costumes and stunning sets.
Olympic Ballet Theatre Presents ‘Giselle,’ Edmonds
Date: Saturday–Sunday, May 9–10
Cost: $24–$47
Seeing this classical ballet is a delightful way to spend Mother’s Day. Prepare for a romantic story filled with deception, heartbreak and redemption. The choreography and costumes are not to be missed.
Mother’s Day Improv Comedy Show, Seattle
Date and time: Sunday, May 10, 7:30–8:30 p.m.
Cost: $20; moms are half price with discount code IMAMOM
Celebrate with a good laugh this Mother’s Day. Gather your mom squad for a night of off-the-cuff comedy about the joys (and horrors) of parenthood. Plus, all moms get half-price tickets.
Mother’s Day workshops and kids activities
Muffins With Mom, Kent
Date and time: Friday, May 8, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Cost: Free for members; $15 for non-enrolled children; $10 for siblings
Moms with younger kids will delight in this special story time with games, dances, puppet shows and gymnastics. Snack on muffins and juice, and let the kids get the wiggles out before the weekend begins!
Kids Plant Event at Edmonds Summer Market, Edmonds
Date and time: Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Cost: $10
With the help of volunteers, little gardeners can pick a colorful pail and flowering plants, and then get their hands dirty creating a living bouquet for the special moms in their lives.
Sip and Paint Plus Candle Pouring Class at Hyatt Regency Lake Washington, Renton
Date and time: Saturday, May 9, 2–4 p.m.
Cost: $65
Local artist Jonarra Swansom will be leading a Mother’s Day paint and sip class, with all materials included (plus beverages available for purchase). The class also includes candle pouring with Colina Bruce of Luxe Noir Candle Bar. Take in lakeside views while you create special keepsakes to take home.
Floral Arranging with Mom: Mother’s Day at the Farm, Redmond
Date and time: Sunday, May 10, noon–2 p.m.
Cost: $20–$24
Bring Mom, Grandma or another special mom figure to this fabulous class and arrange a whimsical bouquet to take home. Bonus: There will be ducks and bunnies frolicking around the farm.
Remlinger Farms Family Fun Park Opening Weekend, Carnation
Date and time: Saturday–Sunday, May 9–10, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Cost: $29.95; ages younger than 2 are free; $8 optional pony rides
Enjoy endless thrills and more than 25 rides and attractions at this local amusement park. Visit the animals in the petting farm, enjoy the arcade, float in a canoe and make memories.
Mother’s Day Weekend Train Rides, Snoqualmie
Date and time: Saturday–Sunday, May 9–10, 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost: $28 for adults; $14 for children (2–12), free for children younger than 2
The whole family will enjoy a scenic steam train ride through the upper Snoqualmie Valley to view beautiful Snoqualmie Falls. Book tickets in advance to depart from either the Snoqualmie or North Bend depot.
Markets and festivals
Carnation Spring Market, Carnation
Date and time: Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost: Free; items for purchase
Start a Mother’s Day garden with plant-starts, pick up handmade goods from local vendors or enjoy a hot slice of pizza at this spring market. Crop and livestock tours happen hourly, where you can see sheep in the pasture and learn more from local farmers.
Kruckeberg Mother’s Day Plant Sale, Shoreline
Date and time: Friday–Sunday, May 8–10, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost: Free; items for purchase
If plants and flowers are her thing, don’t miss the annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale with specially sourced offerings of native shrubs and ferns, spring bulbs, houseplants and more.
Olympia Wooden Boat Festival, Olympia
Date: Friday–Sunday, May 8–10
Cost: Free
Head toward the water and check out wooden boats of all vintages and sizes displayed throughout Percival Landing. Saturday brings an evening block party and live performances, while Sunday celebrates Mother’s Day with special experiences.
Edmonds Spring Fest, Edmonds
Date and time: Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost: Free entry; items for purchase
Celebrate your favorite moms at Edmonds Spring Fest with vendors, food trucks and plenty of Mother’s Day gift ideas.
Tilth Alliance’s May Edible Plant Sale, Seattle
Date and time: Saturday–Sunday, May 9–10, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost: Free entry; items for purchase
Give Mom the gift of a growing garden this year. Bring the whole family to browse the largest selection of organically and sustainably grown vegetable starts, from cherry tomatoes to edible flowers and fresh herbs. If she’s new to gardening, there will be tools and books to help her get started.
18th Annual Pike Place Market Flower Festival, Seattle
Date and time: Saturday–Sunday, May 9–10, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: Free
This year’s Flower Festival will include more than 30 tents featuring local farmers selling bouquets of their best blooms. Make a day of it and shop the local vendors and retail shops at the market, enjoy the live music, and grab a bite to eat at one of the fantastic restaurants.
Peony Festival, Seattle
Date and time: Saturday–Sunday, May 2–3, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: Donations welcome
Visit the Seattle Chinese Garden to take in the sight of peonies in full bloom. There will also be crafts to make and performances to enjoy.
Bonus: Take a trip to Portland
Lego Botanicals Garden Oasis Mother’s Day Event, Portland
Date and time: May 2–3; 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Cost: Free
If you want to surprise Mom with a weekend getaway, plan a road trip to Portland. This free Lego event at Everett West offers a creative outlet for moms with hands-on building opportunities. Plus, there will be plenty of photo ops with colorful Lego Botanicals and real florals. (While you’re in Portland, indulge in brunch at one of these foodie-favorite restaurants.)
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Editor’s note: The article was originally published in 2017 and is updated every year to include new activities and events for Mother’s Day in Seattle. It was most recently updated on April 23, 2026, by ParentMap’s family fun editor, Meredith Charaba. Over the years, Tiffany Doerr Guerzon, Devon Hammer and Julie Dodobara have contributed to this article.
