Mother's Day 2026 is coming up on Sunday, May 10th! How will you be celebrating this year?

Using Facebook and Google, we've put together a list of restaurants offering Mother's Day brunch this year, as well as other Mother's Day weekend events in the Corridor, the Cedar Valley, Dubuque, and other surrounding cities. If you're looking for ideas, there are plenty of options!

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*We will update the list as more information is released*

Mother's Day Brunch

Hotel Millwright, Amana

• Brunch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Reservations are required - call 319-838-5015

Ox Yoke Inn, Amana

• Deluxe 5 Entree Brunch Buffet from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (groups of 8 or less)
• Mother's Day Banquet at 11 a.m. (groups of 8 or more)
• Reservations are limited - call 319-622-3409

Price Creek Event Center, Amana

• Brunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Reservations are required - call 319-622-5254 or make them online HERE (deadline is April 26th)

Gilmore's Pub, Cedar Falls

• Brunch buffet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Make a reservation HERE

Hilton Garden Inn, Cedar Falls

• Brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Reservations required - call 319-859-3842

350 First, Cedar Rapids

• Brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Also featuring a photo booth and 5-minute massages
• Reservations are recommended - make them online HERE

Granite City Food & Brewery, Cedar Rapids

• Brunch buffet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Make a reservation HERE

The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, Cedar Rapids

• Ballroom Buffet Brunch beginning at 10:30 a.m.
  • For reservations call 319-848-8703
• Plated brunch at the Class Act Restaurant (times not listed)
  • For reservations call 319-848-8777

Kingston’s Steakhouse and Event Venue, Cedar Rapids

• Brunch buffet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Reservations are recommended - call 319-536-7898

Tavern Blue, Coralville

• Brunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Reservations are recommended - make them online HERE

Twelve01 Kitchen & Tap, Coralville

• Brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Reservations are recommended - call 319-351-5049 or 319-338-1201

Convivium Urban Farmstead, Dubuque

• Brunch buffet at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m.
• Reservations are required - email info@convivium-dbq.com (preferred) or call 563-557-2900

River Rock Kitchen & Tap, Dubuque

• Brunch buffet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Make a reservation HERE

O So Good Winery, Dyersville

• Breakfast buffet from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Reservations are encouraged - call 563-599-1262

Hills Firefighters Association Pancake Breakfast, Hills Community Center

• Pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Cost is a free will donation

Denali’s on the River, Independence

• Brunch buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Reservations are allowed for groups of 6 or more - call 319-334-6576

Brix Cheese Shop & Wine Bar, Iowa City

• Brunch beginning at 10 a.m.
• Featuring "3 different kinds of quiche, raclette service and specials on bubbles all day long"
• For reservations call 319-359-1999

The Heights Rooftop, Iowa City

• Brunch buffet & vendor market at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.
• Purchase tickets HERE

The Highlander, Iowa City

• Brunch buffet at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., & 1 p.m.
• Reservations are required - make yours online HERE or call 319-354-2000

Vue Rooftop, Iowa City

• Brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (last seating at 1 p.m.)
• Make your reservation online HERE

Wilson's Ciderhouse, Iowa City

• Family-style brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Reservations are required - make yours online HERE

Goldfinch Tap + Eatery, Marion

• Brunch buffet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last seating at 2:30 p.m.)
• Reservations are highly recommended - call 319-246-3238

Reds Alehouse, North Liberty

• Family-style brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• For reservations call 319-626-2100

Bridge View Center, Ottumwa

• Brunch buffet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Reservations are required - call 641-684-7000 or email info@bridgeviewcenter.com (deadline is May 8th at 5 p.m.)

Sally's on Broadway, Springville

• Breakfast buffet - seatings at 9 a.m., 10:15 a.m., & 11:45 a.m.
• For reservations, text Sally at 319-431-6856 or call the restaurant at 319-854-9982

Cedar Ridge Distillery, Swisher

• Brunch buffet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Reservations are FULL - call 319-857-4300 to be placed on the waitlist

Waterloo Convention Center, Waterloo

• Brunch buffet from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Reservations are recommended - call 319-529-0538 or make them online HERE

Other Mother's Day Weekend Events

Brunch isn't the only activity you can do with mom this Mother's Day! Here are some of the other activities that are happening Mother's Day weekend, May 7th through 10th:

Glow Like a Mother

• Boondocks, Anamosa
• Thursday, May 7th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Featuring DIY facials & hands-on skincare fun with The Skin Society, personalized skincare tips, happy hour, and half-off appetizers
• Tickets are required - purchase yours HERE

Mother's Day Sip & Shop Social

• RISE Skin Rejuvenation & Body Sculpting, Cedar Rapids
• Thursday, May 7th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• "Join us for a pop-up filled with local vendors, complimentary drinks + treats, exclusive spa specials, and the sweetest atmosphere to sip, shop, and connect."

Mothers Night Out

• PrairieMoon On Main, Prairieburg
• Thursday, May 7th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• "Join PrairieMoon on the Go & Purely Crafted by Alycia to create the perfect Mother's day gift! Alycia will have a build your own bath salt bar & Mallory will have a build your own pastry box! PrairieMoon on Main will have the patio bar open for drinks & the restaurant will be open for you to enjoy some dinner!"
• Purchase tickets HERE

Moms Night Out

• Oh Grace Boutique, Cedar Rapids
• Thursday, May 7th from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Featuring shopping, cocktails, professional bra fittings, permanent jewelry, and giveaways

Mother's Day Sip & Shop Social

• RISE Skin Rejuvenation & Body Sculpting, Cedar Rapids
• Thursday, May 7th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• "Join us for a pop-up filled with local vendors, complimentary drinks + treats, exclusive spa specials, and the sweetest atmosphere to sip, shop, and connect.
  Bring your mom, your daughters, your besties — or come solo and treat yourself. You deserve it."

Bloom & Bowl- A Girls’ Night Out

• Spare Time, Cedar Rapids
• Friday, May 8th from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• "Enjoy FREE bowling + shoe rental, party lights, music, and a full-on girls’ night vibes, space to hang, laugh, and actually have fun. Plus: Food & drinks available for purchase"
• Reserve your spot HERE

Momprov

• Groundswell Cafe, Cedar Rapids
• Friday, May 8th at 7 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.)
• "Join us for a heartfelt and hilarious evening of storytelling and improv dedicated to mothers! Guest monologists will share their most heartwarming, funny, and sometimes challenging moments of motherhood. Then, the Department of Visions will bring these stories to life in improvised scenes that recognize the strength, humor, and enduring love of moms."
• Tickets are $15 in advance HERE or $20 at the door

Vintage Market Days of Eastern Iowa

• Hawkeye Downs Expo Center, Cedar Rapids
• Dates/Times
  • Friday, May 8th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 9th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 10th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• "Vintage Market Days is an upscale, vintage-inspired, indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, furniture, home decor, boutique clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, food trucks, seasonal plantings, and a little more. Join us for an unforgettable weekend full of shopping with our carefully curated vendors, enjoying live music, and local yummy eats and treats while you shop!"
• Pre-purchased ticket holders get in 30 minutes early on Friday & Saturday - get them online HERE

Iowa Tulip Festival

• Bloomsbury Farm, Atkins
• Dates/Times
  • Friday, May 8th from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Golden Hour Date Night)
  • Saturday, May 9th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Fields of Flight Kite Festival)
  • Sunday, May 10th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Fields of Flight Kite Festival)
• "Experience fields of breathtaking, colorful tulips that are perfect for photos, family fun, and unforgettable memories. Snap perfect spring photos and meet adorable baby animals! The ultimate tulip experience!"
• Purchase tickets HERE

Plant Sales

• Linn County Master Gardener Plant Sale
  • Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center, Marion
  • Friday, May 8th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 9th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Jones County Master Gardener Plant Sale
  • Lawrence Community Center, Anamosa
  • Saturday, May 9th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Center Point-Urbana FFA Plant Sale
  • Center Point-Urbana High School, Center Point
  • Saturday, May 9th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Delaware County Master Gardener Plant Sale
  • Delaware County Fairgrounds, Manchester
  • Saturday, May 9th at 9 a.m.
• Plant Sale & Flea Market
  • Johnson County Fairgrounds, Iowa City
  • Saturday, May 9th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Jackson County Master Gardener Plant Sale
  • Jackson County Fairgrounds, Maquoketa
  • Saturday, May 9th at 9 a.m.

Mom's Day Out

• Stillwater Coffee Co., Hiawatha
• Saturday, May 9th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• "Join us for a special morning & treat yourself to delicious food, drinks, mimosas, drink specials and shopping from local vendors!"

Mother’s Day Pop-Up Market

• NewBo City Market, Cedar Rapids
• Saturday, May 9th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• "...explore a thoughtful collection of locally made products and support the amazing entrepreneurs behind them. It’s the perfect way to celebrate all the moms in your life!"

Shed Happens

• Buildings on the Boulevard, Fairfax
• Saturday, May 9th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• "Mark your calendars for a day of fun, fashion, and fabulous finds—because our sheds are transforming into boutiques bursting with spring style, local charm, and the perfect gifts for mom (and maybe a little something for you too). Stroll the Boulevard, sip something sweet, and shop to your heart’s content while discovering treasures from so many amazing local vendors. From jewelry and décor to candles, clothing, and handmade goodies, every shed is a new surprise!"

Pedals & Petals Ride

• Begins at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, Cedar Rapids
• Saturday, May 9th at 9 a.m.
• "Pedals & Petals Ride is a women-only bicycle ride along the Cedar Valley Nature Trail. It's designed for connection, conversation, and joy. Ride at your own pace, stop in charming trail towns, and spend a spring Saturday doing something just for you."
• Register online HERE

Celebration of Mothers Event

• Brucemore, Cedar Rapids
• Saturday, May 9th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Featuring free professional family photos, a flower bouquet pop-up, kids' activities, Jay’s Water Ice, and tours of Brucemore

Mother’s Day Bouquet Making Class

• Big Grove Brewery, Iowa City
• Saturday, May 9th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Ticket includes a guided design session, all floral materials, a signature Big Grove Grenade Glass, and one Big Grove beer or non-alcoholic beverage - purchase them HERE

Mother's Day "Make and Take" Event

• Petersen & Tietz Florists and Greenhouses, Waterloo
• Saturday, May 9th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• "Stop by to create a charming arrangement for all the special moms in your life. No registration is required, and the event is open to all ages (please note that we will be using real scissors and clippers). The cost is $20 per arrangement."

Made for Mama: Mother's Day Experience

• Goose & Giggles Play Cafe, Dubuque
• Saturday, May 9th at 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 2 p.m.
• Event features professional photography, a DIY canvas tote activity, a DIY flower bar, a treat box, a customized t-shirt, an individual charcuterie box, open play, and more
• Ticket includes one adult and two children - purchase them HERE

Mother's Day Skate

• ImOn Ice Arena, Cedar Rapids
• Saturday, May 9th at 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.
• All mothers will receive FREE skate rental and admission throughout the day

Mother's Day Garden Pavers Craft

• Hurstville Interpretive Center, Maquoketa
• Saturday, May 9th at 2 p.m.
• "Come out to the center and enjoy a relaxing afternoon painting garden pavers! This is a great activity for a girls day, parent/kid day, families and friends! This class will be held outside on the lawn unless there is rain, then it will be moved to the community room. Wear clothes that could get dirty. All supplies will be provided, there will be a $5/paver cost."
• Registration is required by May 7th at 12 p.m. - register online HERE

Rapunzel Mommy & Me Garden Party

• The Humming Arrow, Maquoketa
• Saturday, May 9th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Event features a meet & greet with Rapunzel, garden-inspired hors d’ouvres, floral crown-making, a flower pot painting + planting activity, a professional photo ops
• Purchase tickets HERE

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea

• The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, Cedar Rapids
• Saturday, May 9th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• "Featuring delicate pastries, savory bites, and a premium tea selection"
• Reservations are limited - call 319-848-8777

Mother's Day Workshop

• Engelbrecht Farm, Waverly
• Saturday, May 9th at 2 p.m.
• "Join us for a fun and relaxing workshop where you’ll create your own beautiful arrangement using fresh, seasonal blooms grown right here on our farm. We’ll guide you step-by-step through the design process, sharing tips and techniques so you can confidently arrange flowers at home."
• Purchase tickets HERE

Mother's Day Celebration

• Wanderlust Studio Market, Evansdale
• Saturday, May 9th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• "We'll have in-store specials for the perfect gift, free mimosas from 10 am to Noon, and a fresh flower bar to build a unique bouquet for Mom. Our featured guests are fabulous handbags & accessories from Mimi's Boujee Boutique & Delicious baked goods from At the Table Micro Bakery. Don't forget - the Evansdale Farmer's Market will also be going on right outside our doors from 9 AM to Noon!"

Mother’s Day Deluxe Afternoon Tea

• Panache Tea Boutique, Waterloo
• Dates/Times
  • Saturday, May 9th at 11 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 10th at 11 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
• "Join us for our 3rd Annual Mother’s Day Deluxe Afternoon Tea, a thoughtfully prepared experience featuring savory selections, freshly baked scones with traditional accompaniments, delicate sweets, and our curated loose-leaf tea service."
• Tickets are required - purchase them HERE

Mother's Day Weekend at Bass Family Farms

• Bass Farms, Mount Vernon
• May 9th & 10th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• "Stop by and shop our beautiful selection of annual flowers, perennials and hanging baskets! Buy ANY hanging basket (full price) and get a bottle of wine OR two pints of ice cream added on for just $10! Sample our delicious wine and grab a scoop of ice cream! Don't forget to enter our drawing for a gift basket of $150+ value!"

Once Upon A Mother's Day Event

• Goose & Giggles Play Cafe, Dubuque
• Sunday, May 10th at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
• Events includes a royal princess experience, catered brunch from Perkins, a mommy & me bracelet-making activity, a DIY flower bar, professional photography, and open play
• Ticket includes one adult and one child - purchase them HERE

Mother's Day Tea Party

• Whittier Community Building, Springville
• Sunday, May 10th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Featuring finger foods, tea/pop/water, a photobooth, music & dancing, and board games
• Tickets are $15 for adults & $10 for children - to purchase tickets in advance, Venmo @Jennifer-Gregorich-2 or Cash App $JenniferGregorich2

Mother’s Day Patio Music

• Millstream Brau Haus, Amana
• Sunday, May 10th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• "Join us out on the patio as Joel Berger performs live—bringing a mix of acoustic favorites, smooth vocals, and feel-good energy perfect for a spring afternoon. Bring Mom out for a drink, enjoy the fresh air, and relax with great music in a laid-back setting."

Mamas & Llamas

• Prairie Patch Farm, Shueyville
• Sunday, May 10th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Featuring llama snuggles & photo ops, a family-friendly farm experience, a flower bar add-on, and a build-a llama fiber bird nesting ball add-on
• Tickets are required and go on sale April 15th HERE

Mommy and Me Dance

• 2nd Hand Play Room, Dubuque
• Sunday, May 10th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Join us for a sweet Mommy and Me Dance — a chance to share laughs, music, and simple playtime together. Every ticket helps 2nd Hand Play Room keep quality, gently used toys in the hands of kids who love them. By signing up, you’re supporting sustainable play and local families, while creating memories on the dance floor. Feel free to bring a gently used toy to donate and keep the joy going for another child."
• Purchase tickets HERE

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