This Mother's Day treat your mom to something special.
1. Mother's Day Specials At Area Parks, Gardens and Museums
- Harry P. Leu Gardens - Free admission for moms on Mother's Day. Open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, visitors can explore the 50-acre botanical park, which includes the largest camellia collection in eastern North America. More info: 407-246-2620.
- Orange County Regional History Center - Free admission for moms on Mother's Day. The History Center explores 12,000 years of the area’s rich history with interactive exhibits, artifacts, archives and special shows. More info: 407-836-8500.
- Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens are open free of charge to all mothers. Regularly scheduled docent tours will take place at 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm. Additional tours will be added as needed. More info: 407-647-6294.
2. Send Mom To A Day Spa
Relax, Rejuvenate, Indulge your mom! Day spas geared to pamper are scattered throughout Orlando. The deluxe area hotels offer Florida residents a way to indulge in some of the finest Day Spas available. Area Spas3. Take Mom out for Breakfast or Brunch
Don't let mom do any cooking on her special day. Check out some great restaurants in the Orlando area that are offering Mother's Day Specials this year.More:
- Top Restaurants that feature a Sunday Brunch.
- Top Hotel Restaurants that feature a Sunday Brunch.
- Great Breakfast Restaurants for any day of the week.
4. Weekend Getaway
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, The Magical Mother’s Day Weekend Package, which starts at $499, includes:- 3 day/2 night stay
- One 50-minute Swedish massage for mom at the Mandara Spa
- A free meal for mom on Sunday morning at the resort’s character buffet at Garden Grove when she is accompanied by her child(ren)
- A box of chocolates from the resorts two-time world champion pastry chef, Laurent Branlard
- 4pm late check out (subject to availability)
- One night stay in a deluxe room
- Complimentary Continental Breakfast for two
- $100 food and beverage voucher
- Complimentary Valet Parking
- $299 per night including tax, additional nights $199
5. Give A Mall Gift Certificate, Always The Perfect Size
Stop in or order on-line. Select you Mom's favorite area mall and purchase a gift card that can be used at all shops within that mall. Area Malls
6. Spend The Day Shopping - Spend Some Quality Time With Mom
Favorite spots to peruse, stop for lunch and enjoy the day together:
- Shopping along Park Avenue in Winter Park you will find a Treasure Trove of Creative, Stylish Stores.
- Renniger's Antique Center is just 20 miles northeast of Orlando.
- Venture into the Historic town of Mount Dora.
7. Perfect Weather For The Beach
What is your favorite thing to do at the beach? Here are 10 reasons to take mom to the beach this Mother's Day. Top 10 Things to do at the Beach8. Shows & Performances
The season is almost over, but a few local venues do have shows until the end of May. See what's coming up at the The Orlando Rep or the Helen Stairs Theatre in Sanford.
9. Spend The Day At One Of Orlando's Attractions

