The Chocolate Bar
What better way to celebrate than with mom's favorite thing: chocolate. A fruit display, traditional breakfast fare, fresh lunch options and assorted pastries and dessert accompany a delectable chocolate fountain. $12.95 kids, $25.95 adults. May 12 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., 347 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-622-2626, thechocolatebar.com
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Treat your mom to an unforgettable feast of herb marinated seared chicken breast, medallions of roasted salmon, grilled vegetables and more while surrounded by the beauty of the Cleveland Botanical Garden. The garden's thousands of spring blooms brighten your afternoon. $18-$54. May 12 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216-721-1600, cbgarden.org
Distill Table
Moms get half off of their meal at Distill Table this Mother’s Day so they can enjoy the ala carte brunch menu with the whole family. Along with drink specials — $5 mimosas, sangrias, and draft beer — enjoy the avocado and bacon deviled eggs topped with lemon zest and smoked paprika or house smoked salmon with potato salad, soft boiled egg, ciabatta and chive cream, and more. May 12 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., 14221 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-505-5188, distilltable.com
Emerald Event Center
Spoil your mom for the afternoon at Emerald Event Center with a mimosa, bloody mary or wine by the glass drink specials. The menu includes fresh crisp salad bar with all your favorite toppings and dressings, made to order omelet station and a dessert station with a variety of cakes, pies and cookies and more. $16.95 kids, $33.95 adults, $24.95 seniors. May 12 12 p.m. – 3 p.m., 33040 Just Imagine Drive, Avon, 440-937-0909, emeraldeventcenter.com
The Greenhouse Tavern
With seasonal inspired mimosas, hand-crafted bloody marys and a tastefully delicious brunch this Mother’s day special at Greenhouse Tavern is sure to not disappoint. May 12 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., 2038 E 4th St., Cleveland, 216-443-0511, thegreenhousetavern.com
Gunselman’s Tavern
Moms get a flower and a mimosa at this reservation-only buffet offering a hearty breakfast of sausage gravy and biscuits, Belgian waffles, scrambled eggs and more. The whole clan can enjoy the bloody mary bar. $10 kids, $20 adults. May 12 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 21490 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, 440-331-5719, gunselmans.com
Mother’s Day Champagne Buffet At 100th Bomb Group Restaurant
Moms are worth celebrating. So show your appreciation with 100th Bomb Group’s bottomless mimosas. Eat 'til you drop with the buffet menu featuring herb crusted round of beef, holiday ham, carved turkey breast, crab legs or oysters. $27.95 kids, $58.95 adults. May 12 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 20920 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, 216-267-1010, 100thbgrestaurant.com
The Plum
With sophisticated takes on all the dishes featuring locally source bites The Plum is the perfect way to show your mom how much she means to you. With an unlimited buffet and one select beverage you will leave the Ohio City hotspot plump. $40. May 12 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., 4133 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, 216-938-8711, theplumcafeandkitchen.com
Shooters on the Water
Take in the view of Cuyahoga River on the West Bank of the Flats with your mom for their brunch buffet. With an extensive breakfast and lunch menu featuring items like the top round sirloin, carved turkey, catfish, plain & velvet pancakes, bacon sausage and more. Seatings will be at 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.. $16.95 kids, $36.95 adults. May 12 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, 216-861-6900, shootersflats.com
StoneWater Golf Club & Event Venue
For a fun and memorable brunch honoring the moms we love check out StoneWater. The menu offers dark chocolate waffles, maple cinnamon French toast with citrus creme fraiche, rosemary shredded hash browns and more! $12 kids, $30 adults. May 12 10 a.m., 1 Club Dr., Highland Heights, 440-461-4653, stonewatergolf.com
Activities
Mother’s Day Paint with Goats
Feels Like Home Farm has the Mother’s Day plans for the animal-loving mama. While the paint dries from the two-hour paint session, tour the farm and meet the animals. After some time in the Wellness Barn, unwind with a sunset Goat Yoga class. Feel free to bring your own wine or beer to enjoy during the painting and tour portion of the class. $50. May 10 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Feels Like Home Farm, 10875 Sperry Road, Kirtland, 513-702-7927, feelslikehomefarm.com
Mother & Daughter Workshop
Bring a positive female role model in your life to celebrate the authentic connection you share through yoga, mindfulness and heartfelt reflection. The workshop includes activities such as partner yoga and journaling, peaceful meditation, and creating a mantra keepsake. $45 per pair. May 11 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Hope Yoga Studio, 21571 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, 440-665-0507, hopeyogacle.com
Mother’s Day Carriage Rides
Treat your mom like the queen she is and take her shopping in style with carriage rides at Crocker Park. Pick up will be at guest services, located between Barnes & Noble and Altar’d State. $5. May 12 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Crocker Park, 189 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, 440-871-6880, crockerpark.com
Mom & Me Paint Mothers Day
Those looking for something that’s a little more casual should look no further than Mellow Mushroom's afternoon of painting and pizza. A ticket gets you and your mom everything you need with painting materials including aprons, two canvases and instruction from owner Karla. $30 per pair. May 12 12 p.m. – 2 p.m., Mellow Mushroom, 19333 Detroit Road, Rocky River, 440-356-7171, mellowmushroom.com
Mother’s Day Kayaking
Burning River Adventures is the choice for the active matriarch. Paddle with your mom and family down the Cuyahoga River for Mother’s Day. This course has two swift moving water areas that are easy to navigate. Children must be 3 years or older to participate. $27-$65. May 12 4 p.m. – 5 p.m., Burning River Adventures, 2025 Munroe Falls Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, 330-969-2628, paddletheriver.com
Mom’s Rock 5k
Moms are experts at running around, so now it’s your turn to join them at the Mom’s Rock 5k. The race benefits the Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services “Hope for the Holidays” campaign. Participants receive a short sleeve T-shirt, a flower at the finish line, age group awards, chip time results, bag check, post-race refreshments, goodies and more. For those runners six and under there will be a kids dash. $10-$30. May 12 7:30 – 10:30 a.m., Market Square at Crocker Park, 239 Market St., Westlake, 216-623-9933, hermescleveland.com
Wine & Design
With three different design options this creative way to celebrate the moms in our lives can be a nice way to unwind from the day with a glass of wine. Choose from Mother’s Day Bouquet, Mother’s Day Goddess and Cottage on the River Mother’s Day. $35-$45. May 12 2:40 p.m., 5:40 p.m., 5:45 p.m., Wine & Design, 21194 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River, 440-494-6309, wineanddesign.com
Mother and Daughter Sip & Paint
Celebrate that special bond between mother and daughter and treat yourselves to an afternoon of creativity and sophistication. Sip on some wine while painting at Our Favorite Things Boutique & Event Center this Mother’s Day. $50 per pair. May 11 3 – 6 p.m., Our Favorite Things Boutique & Event Center, 12730 Larchmere Blvd., Cleveland, 216-536-7928
Mother’s Day Patsy Cline Show
Celebrate mom with dinner and a show. Listen to all your favorite ‘60s country Patsy Cline hits such as “Crazy" performed by Rachel & The Beatnik Playboys. $10. May 12 4 - 6 p.m., Music Box Supper Club, 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com
Mother’s Day Tea Party
Want a high tea experience for a classy Mother’s Day? Put those pinkies up at the Macaroon Tea Room. With a spread of delicate tea sandwiches and desserts on a three-tier cake stand these tea essentials come with a pot of organic loose leaf tea and a carnation for the guest of honor. $35. May 10 & 11 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., The Macaroon Tea Room, 203 E Royalton Road, Suite 114, Broadview Heights, 440-334-9119, themacarontearoom.com
