Mother’s Day Brunches and Deals

Saturday, May 10

MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST WITH BARBIE
Moms are icons, just like Barbie! Cincinnati Museum Center is pairing a delicious, perfectly pink breakfast experience with a visit to the Barbie: A Cultural Icon exhibit. Cincinnati Museum Center, 8-9:30am $60. cincymuseum.org

Sunday, May 11 

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH @ THE BELL EVENT CENTER
This relaxing afternoon, filled with delicious food, live music and a touch of creativity, is a perfect treat for moms! Swing by the flower bar to create a beautiful bouquet for just $15! The Bell Event Centre, noon-2 p.m. $40-75. thebelleventcentre.com

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH @ THE CAM
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a delicious brunch at the Terrace Café before enjoying the CAM’s exhibitions. Cincinnati Art Museum, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $47.95+. cincinnatiartmuseum.org

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH BUFFET @ FORNO
Get a stack of Forno’s famous pancakes and other brunch favorites like biscuits and gravy and check out the carving stations, too. Forno Hyde Park and Forno Montgomery, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $25-50. fornoosteriabar.com

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH BUFFET @ SUBITO
Spring-inspired dishes and Italian flare will be a real treat for Mom! Highlights include strawberry Nutella French toast, lemon spring pea campanile, made-to-order cacio e pepe, sugar cane waffles and more. Subito, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $45-79. subitoatlytlepark.com

MOTHER’S DAY BUFFET @ THE LEMPICKA
Celebrate Mother’s Day with an unforgettable gourmet buffet at The Lempicka by Jeff Ruby in Cincinnati. The Lempicka by Jeff Ruby, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. eventbrite.com/e/mothers-day-buffet-tickets-1287112009669

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH @ NEWPORT AQUARIUM
Enjoy a Mother’s Day Brunch in the Riverside Room, which includes a special meet&greet with one of the Newport Aquarium’s Animal Ambassadors. Mom will receive a unique piece of art created by one of the Penguin Picassos! Families can then enjoy time at the aquarium, including the new exhibit Jellies: Go with the Flow.
Noon. $49.99 children, $69.99 adult. (Members, brunch price $30 children, $42 adult). newportaquarium.com

MOTHER’S DAY CRUISE
Join BB Riverboats for a fabulous cruise down the Ohio River, live music, a delicious meal and souvenir photo!
1 p.m. $42 children, $64 adults.  bbriverboats.com

MOTHER’S DAY TEA PARTY
This three-course tea will be served with delicious local foods from the Cincy area! The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum, 1:30-3 p.m. $40 a person. thecarnegiecenter.org

MOTHER’S DAY TRAIN RIDE AND BRUNCH/DINNER
A delicious meal will be served in downtown Lebanon, Ohio at Watkins Catering and Event Venue before families take off on the LM&M train.
9:45 or 11:45 a.m./ 1:45 p.m., $55 per person. lebanonrr.com

Deals Around Town

Cincinnati Museum Center in Cincinnati, OH
Moms (and the women who raised you) receive free admission on May 10 and 11 (does not include OMNIMAX or featured exhibition admission).

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden in Cincinnati, OH 
Moms receive free admission on Mother’s Day! While supplies last, pick up a free seed pack from General Electric Credit Union.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Columbus, OH
Mother’s Day Deal: Moms get in free and receive 50% off admission or up to 3 of their family members.

LM&M 
Moms ride free during the Mother’s Day Special train rides at 11 am/1 or 3 pm, additional tickets for the family range from $18-25, free for infants under 2.

Mitchell’s Salon & Day Spa
Gift Card deal for Mother’s Day, through May 11: $500 for $400 // $100 for $80 // $75 for $60 // $50 for $40.

Newport Aquarium in Newport, KY 
The first 500 moms to visit on Mother’s Day will receive a beautiful flower from Kroger.

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On Mother’s Day, moms receive an all-day unlimited attraction pass! In-park only.

Snooty Fox 
Gift Card deal for Mother’s Day, through May 11: Receive 20% off gift cards.

This article was originally published in May 2025.