Show your appreciation for the special women in your life this Mother’s Day, without breaking the bank. We’re including ideas for making the day memorable, along with Mother’s Day deals and discounts, and special events that are happening over the weekend of May 13th and 14th, 2023.

At the very end of the page is a huge list of all the free and cheap events on our calendar for Mother’s Day Weekend.

 

Ideas for Mother’s Day celebrations

Indulge in Mother’s Day Brunch

We’ve put together a list of Mother’s Day Brunch spots in the Atlanta metro area. The list includes very affordable meal bundles to go, dine-in options for less than $35 per person (many are far cheaper than that!), and a few hidden gem brunch spots you may not know about — including some with bottomless mimosa deals. Just click thru the link to browse the options. 

 

Visit a spring festival

There are a number of spring festivals happening on Mother’s Day Weekend, including:

• Dunwoody Art Festival
• Sweet Auburn Springfest
• Kirkwood Spring Fling & Tour of Homes
• Chastain Park Spring Arts Festival
• Georgia Renaissance Festival

Browse our complete list of spring festivals in 2022

 

Take advantage of a free museum day

You have a great option for free museum admission this Mother’s Day Weekend.
The High Museum is offering it’s popular Second Sundays free day.

 

Get discounted tickets for an attraction or a show

Browse our list of ticket discounts for musical theater, summer concerts, local attractions, and more. You can find something special to do on Mom’s Day, or give tickets as a thoughtful gift. Also, check out the Live Nation $25 ticket offer for upcoming concerts!

 

Take a walk in a park or garden

You may have your favorite spot to walk in the woods and enjoy spring wildflowers. Or maybe you want to explore someplace new-t-you. Our favorites include:

• Murphey Candler Park — stroll around the lake and enjoy the wildflower trail
• Mary Scott Nature Preserve — walk in the woods and discover the ruins of an old homestead
• Peachtree Creek Greenway — a paved, multi-use trail and wildlife habitat
• Gibbs Gardens — there is always something in bloom here!

 

Enjoy a free outdoor concert

Spring / summer concert season is just starting, but there are several FREE music events happening over Mother’s Day Weekend, including:

• Home by Dark Concert Series — Brooke Street Park in Alpharetta on Saturday
• Night Music Concert Series at Peachtree Corners Town Green on Saturday
• 31 Days of Jazz concert in Jonesboro on Saturday
• Weekend Wind Down concert in Avondale Estates on Sunday
• Sunset Sessions concert at Park Tavern on Sunday

Check out our entire list of free outdoor concerts around metro Atlanta — it’s growing all the time!

 

2023 Mother’s Day deals and freebies

Groupon: Shop for flowers, spa certificates, and other gifts on Groupon’s Mother Day sale page. In some cases, you can get an extra discount with the code SAVE at checkout.

Auntie Anne’s: Get salty with Mom at Auntie Anne’s for Mother’s Day. From May 6 to 8, Pretzel Perks members enjoy a buy-one-get-one FREE pretzel product. Join the loyalty program here by downloading the app. 

California Pizza Kitchen: Enjoy slicing into a pizza with Mom at California Pizza Kitchen. On May 14, customers can order their favorite CPK pizzas on a heart-shaped crispy thin crust at no additional cost. Plus, on Mother’s Day, all dine-in customers receive a $10 bonus card for use on a future visit, valid May 15 to 21. The bonus card is valid for $10 off a purchase of $50 or more. 

KFC: Kentucky Fried Chicken is offering a KFC Nuggets of Appreciation meal deal — from May 10 to 14. The holiday bundle includes 12 FREE KFC Nuggets and a Mother’s Day card.

Lowes: Offering a free flowering plant and in-store activities.

Marble Slab Creamery: On May 8, Slab Happy Rewards Members enjoy a buy-one-get-one FREE Regular Ice Cream. The deal is available in-store and online. 

Massage Envy: Give Mom the gift of relaxation at Massage Envy. Through May 8, the mini-spa is offering buy-one-get-one FREE facial.  The offer only applies to a 60-minute Customized Facial session purchased at non-member, non-intro rate. 

Michael‘s: Bring the family or come to solo to the FREE Sunday MakeBreak craft activity, at participating locations from 2 to 4 p.m. Craft kits are available while supplies last.

Moe’s Southwest Grill: Moms can save money on dining out at Moe’s Southwest Grill. Every Sunday, including on Mother’s Day, May 8, kids (12 and under) eat FREE at all locations nationwide. Limit one complimentary kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entrée of $6 or more. 

Olive Garden: If you take Mom to Olive Garden, enjoy an extra take-home entrée for just $6. Pick up enough for the whole family. Choose from Fettuccine Alfredo, Five Cheese Ziti al Forno and Spaghetti with Meat Sauce. 

TCBY: After lunch or dinner, chill out with Mom at TCBY. Mom’s first 6 ounces of frozen yogurt is FREE on Mother’s Day.

Whole Foods: (This deal not yet updated for 2023). Amazon Prime members can get a bouquet of 15 tulips for just $9.99 at participating locations. Regular price is $14.99. The deal is valid from May 4th thru 10th. When you click thru the link, don’t forget to change the store location to the one you want to shop at.
Also, select locations are giving away FREE planting kits to the first 200 moms at each participating location, on May 7th between 10 a.m. and noon. It looks like there are participating stores in Kennesaw and Alpharetta.

 

Things to do on Mother’s Day weekend in 2022 :

Saturday, May 7, 2022

Sunday, May 8, 2022

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