It’s time to celebrate all the moms out there. Take the mom in your life out in Greater Des Moines for a special outing. We’ve rounded up some food and event options you can all enjoy together this Mother’s Day!
BRUNCH
HoQ
What: Enjoy a locally sourced brunch menu featuring a variety of options like a raspberry spring roll, breakfast sausage stuff pancake, grass-fed steak and eggs, and peach crisp. Reservations are highly recommended.
When: 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., May 11
Price: Varies; $42 per person for three-course option
Either/Or
What: A brunch buffet and drink specials will be offered. There will also be live music on Saturday and surprises for mom on Sunday. Make reservations here.
When: May 10 and 11
Price: $25 for ages 13 and older, $12 for ages 6 – 2, and free for kids 5 and under
Jethro’s Jambalaya
When: Jethro’s Jambalaya is hosting a Mother’s Day buffet featuring prime rib, omelet station, wings, pulled pork, cheesy hashbrowns, cheesecake, and more.
When: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., May 11
Price: $24.95 for adults, and $12.95 for kids 12 and under.
Mulberry Street Tavern
What: Celebrate Mother’s Day with a chef-curated a la carte brunch menu featuring seasonal flavors. Reservations are encouraged. Or enjoy brunch at home with their Take + Bake package which includes food like French toast bake, mini quiche Lorraine, and chocolate dipped strawberries. Request your order by emailing jcshurts@suretyhotel.com.
When: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., May 10 and 11
Price: Varies
Opa!
What: All you can eat Mother’s Day buffet featuring items like chicken alfredo meatballs, Greek rice, beef ala Diane, shrimp fajitas Greek style, and more.
When: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., May 11
Price: $24.99
Latin King
What: Enjoy Latin King’s brunch buffet with mixed fruit, a salad bar, chicken spiedini, prime rib, toasted ravioli, dessert bar, and more.
When: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Price: $49.99
Paws & Pints
What: Join Paws & Pints for a mimosa bar, brunch, flowers for mom, a silent auction, and photo booth for mom and the pup.
When: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., May 10
Price: Free
Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad
What: Go on a two-hour train ride aboard the 1950s dining car with a Mother’s Day brunch menu and specials on mimosas and bloody marys. Prepaid reservations are required.
When: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., May 11
Price: $110
Splash
What: Splash will be open on Mother’s Day offering their normal menu.
When: 3 – 8 p.m., May 11
Price: Varies
Events
Mother’s Day Crepe Paper Flower Making
Spend Mother’s Day with your mom learning the basics of crepe paper flower making at Perennity Home. You will make three peonies to create your own bouquet. The workshop will also include bottomless wine and sweet and savory bites. The workshop is $150. Classes are offered on May 9, 10, and 11.
Mother’s Day Brunch and Bloom
Start Mother’s Day off at Middlebrook mercantile for Brunch and Blooms from 10 – 11 a.m. You will learn how to make a bouquet while enjoying a charcuterie brunch. Tickets are $55.
Mother’s Day Bouquet Bar
Flowers are always in bloom at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. From 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on May 11, you can create a personalized bouquet during their drop-in event. Bouquets are available while supplies last.
A-May-Zing Mother’s Day
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Warrior Lanes with an afternoon of glow bowling and music. For $59.95 you get 90 minutes of bowling, shoe rental, one large single-topping pizza, and one pitcher of pop.
