ORLANDO, Fla. – Mother’s Day is right around the corner, happening this year on Sunday, May 12. So, are your plans and gifts in order?
Read on for some of our suggestions to make it a Mother’s Day to remember.
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For the planners and gift-givers in the audience, consider spending your Saturday trawling Central Florida for a fun gift to hand over during your Sunday soirée with dear mom. Orlando just on its own is packed with stores selling just about everything.
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Shop along Corrine Drive for all sorts of gifts, such as flowers from Palmer’s Garden & Goods (or perhaps more farm-centric supplies such as live chicks and hay bales at Palmer Feed Store in Parramore), curios and vintage clothing from The Lovely Boutique Market, music or funny socks from Park Ave CDs or any number of handmade creations — edible or otherwise — at East End Market.
Edgewater Drive in College Park has been bustling lately, drawing streetwalkers into shops such as The Jungle Room for lush potted plants, Dechoes for discounted high-fashion pieces and Foundation Records for good times on vinyl.
On Sunday, guests can take advantage of buy-one-get-one-free passes to the Orlando Auto Museum. For each children’s pass purchased for the Orlando Auto Museum, guests can receive a free adult ticket. That means even If mom isn’t a car enthusiast, dad can bring the kids and give mom a day all to herself. To redeem this offer, tickets must be purchased in person.
Helena Modern Riviera will host an extravagant Mother’s Day brunch with a lavish menu featuring both traditional favorites and Mediterranean-inspired dishes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The price is $59 per adult and $19 for children under 12 with the option to add on a mimosa package for $24.
We’ve got more shopping options below, but you could otherwise try one of many day-of events scheduled this weekend, such as a pottery festival happening Saturday near Orlando that promises handmade gifts for every taste and budget.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of the fun, mom-centric events currently on ClickOrlando.com’s Community Calendar:
- Orlando Outdoor Market — 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12 @ Central Florida Fairgrounds
- Free admission and parking to shop among more than 300 vendors.
- Mother’s Day at the Central Florida Zoo — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12 @ Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
- Moms and grandmas receive complimentary admission with each purchase of a general admission ticket.
- Volusia County Orchid Society orchid show and sale — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 11-12 @ Volusia County Fairgrounds
- $5 admission to attend what’s billed as Central Florida’s largest orchid and plant sale.
- Mother’s Day @ Harry P. Leu Gardens — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 12
- Moms receive free admission, but note that picnics and blankets are not allowed in the gardens.
- Tour, Taste, Teach & Take Away at “Here on the Farm” — 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. May 12
- Register for $5 to tour a 7-acre farm in Clermont and experience sustainability up close.
- Mother’s Day U-Pick with Kid Zone — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12 @ Southern Hill Farms in Clermont
- Complimentary admission and parking to pick farm-fresh fruits and flowers at varying prices per pound or unit. Keep in mind that Southern Hill Farms is a cashless venue.
- Mother’s Day Brunch @ City Works — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12 at Disney Springs
- Reservations are recommended for “a brunch spread that’s fit for a queen.”
- Mother’s Day Brunch @ The Alfond Inn — 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 12 in Winter Park
- Adult tickets cost $139 for this lavish brunch featuring gourmet delights at the luxurious Alfond Inn.
- MOM-mosa buckets and brunch — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 12 @ Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ in Lakeland
- Mount Dora Village Market — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 12 @ Sunset Park
- Orlando Farmers Market — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12 @ Lake Eola Park
- A dog-friendly market advertising seasonal fresh produce and more.
- Monthly Plant, Seed Swap and Sale — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12 in Deltona
- Admission is free to the Deltona Garden Club’s monthly seed swap and plant sale.
- Art & History Museums of Maitland — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12 in Maitland
- Free admission for mom at the Maitland Art Center, Maitland History Museum and the Telephone Museum.
- Dog Mom’s Pet and Family Photos at Woof Gang Bakery Conway — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Winter Garden
- Packages start at $29 for dog mom pet photos.
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