Celebrate Mother’s Day by visiting a flower farm, enjoying a free concert, walking through a garden, buying great local chocolate and more. Here are some ideas to celebrate in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond.
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12, 2024.
After our list of ideas for celebrating, we have a list of Mother’s Day freebies and discounts, many (but not all) at restaurants. And after that we have a big list of all the events that are on our calendar for Friday, May 10, through Sunday, May 12, 2024.
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Enjoy Mother’s Day brunch from a Triangle restaurant
We are putting together a list of places in the Triangle for Mother’s Day Brunch. We will include both dine-in and take-home options.
Buy local chocolate
Treat your mom to delicious chocolates from one of the excellent chocolate makers in the Triangle.
Pick your own flowers
Firefly Farm in Hillsborough is opening up for U-pick flowers on Saturday, May 11, 2024. It’s only $20 for a basket of flowers, from which you can create several bouquets. You don’t need to buy a ticket for each person. It’s per basket of flowers. Not into DIY, and want a gift that keeps giving all season? Get a flower subscription for Mom! Learn more here.
Mother’s Day on the Farm
Phillips Farms of Cary is hosting its weekly Shop & Play on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Visit the farm and buy produce and products from a variety of local farms. The farm will be celebrating Strawberry Fest today.
Visit a garden
Check out one of these fabulous botanical gardens in the Triangle. Almost all of them are back open to the public now, and they are free to visit. We’ve listed gardens in Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, Wilson, Pittsboro, and Smithfield.
Save on flowers
If you’re not able to shop for flowers from a local shop or farm, shop on Groupon for flowers and other gifts. Make sure to look at the top of the page to see if there is an extra discount. Groupon often offers great deals. Make sure to order as early as possible.
Downtown Cary Food & Flea
Downtown Cary Food & Flea is returning on Mother’s Day! It will take place at Fidelity Bank Plaza, 100 W. Chatham Street in Cary, on May 12, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy browsing through the wares of local crafters and artists and food artisans, as well as vintage finds, local craft beer, and local music. There are several other markets taking place around the Triangle on Mother’s Day. Check out our list of spring markets in the Triangle.
Have an Animal Encounter
Is the mom in your life an animal lover? Here’s a list of 18 places in and near the Triangle to have an animal encounter. Some require tickets to be purchased in advance (and you might have to be a little flexible about the day of the visit) but browse through our list of opportunities to meet alpacas, goats, tigers and more.
Free Concert
There are a number of free outdoor concerts taking place all over the Triangle, on Mother’s Day Weekend. A few of the music series are Fridays on the Front Porch (Chapel Hill), Friday Night on White (Wake Forest), Bynum Front Porch (Pittsboro), Freight Train Blues (Carrboro), Music at Mill Bridge (Wake Forest, Six Sundays in Spring (Wake Forest) and Sunday Night Live Music (Chapel Hill.)
Ritmo Latino Festival
Celebrate Latino culture at Ritmo Latino Festival in Cary on Saturday, May 11, 2024. The free festival features music, dance, food, children’s activities, a car show and more.
Mother’s Day Freebies and Deals
All offers are at participating locations only. Call ahead to make sure the one you’re visiting is participating.
Morelia Gourmet Paletas
Moms get a free Paleta (gourmet popsicle) on Mother’s Day. You’ll find Morelia Gourmet Paletas at 500 N West Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Chicken Salad Chick
Chicken Salad Chick’s Deal is for Friday, May 10, 2024. Buy a large Quick Chick and get one for free. Limit of 3 per guest. While supplies last. Not valid for online or delivery orders. Announced on Facebook.
Starbucks
Starbucks is offering its Rewards Members a special deal on Mother’s Day from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Buy any handcrafted beverage and get another (equal or lesser value) for free at participating Starbucks cafés.
Hooters
Mothers enjoy 10 FREE wings (any style) with the purchase of 10 wings (any style) at Hooters on May 12, 2024. The offer is valid for dine-in only.
North Carolina Zoo
Moms get $2 off admission to the North Carolina Zoo on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Announced on Facebook.
