Mother’s Day 2025 – Where to Take Mom for Fun & Food in the Corridor

Mother's Day is coming up on Sunday, May 11th!

We've put together a list of different Mother's Day-related events in and around the Corridor this month, as well as a list of restaurants to grab brunch or dinner on the big day - the list of events is first, and the list of restaurants is second.

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MOTHER'S DAY-RELATED EVENTS IN THE CORRIDOR

Made in Iowa Mother's Day Market

• Hawkeye Downs Expo Center, Cedar Rapids
• Saturday, May 3rd from from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• "Experience the best of Iowa's artisans, bakers, artists, farmers and crafters, all under one roof. Shop with 150 vendors from across Iowa. From unique handmade items to delicious local treats, there's something for everyone!"
• Tickets are $5 at the door and online HERE

Mom & Me Candle Pour

• Vue Rooftop, Iowa City
• Saturday, May 3rd from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• "At our Candle Pour Event, you’ll have everything you need to blend your own signature scent and pour a beautiful candle. Enjoy a refreshing Mimosa Bar and indulge in a sweet treat at our Dessert Table."
• Guests ages 8 to 18 are welcome - they require a paying adult (per child) to be present with them during all classes and will require a parental/guardian waiver
• Purchase tickets HERE

Mommy & Me Day

• Wild Hogs Saloon & Eatery, Walford
• Sunday, May 4th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Featuring bracelet making, face painting, and DIY flower pots
• Event is free, but reservations are required - call 319-846-4476

Mother's Day Creative Class: Floral Crowns and Faux Calligraphy

• Field Day Brewing Co., North Liberty
• Wednesday, May 7th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• "In this hands-on event, you'll learn the art of hand-lettering and create beautiful floral crowns with your friend, mother or daughter. All supplies will be provided—just bring your creativity and enjoy a memorable evening together."
• Ideal for ages 10+
• Purchase tickets HERE

Mommy & Me Bath Bomb Making

• Buff City Soap, Cedar Rapids (Blairs Ferry Rd)
• Dates/Times
  • May 7th through 9th from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • May 10th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • May 11th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Cost is $40 and includes 5-6 mini bath bombs made by you and your kids, plus a free shower oil for mom

Mom's Night Out

• Spare Time, Cedar Rapids
• Thursday, May 8th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• "Leave the family at home and join us for Unlimited Bowling, Shoe Rental, Lights, Music, Prizes, and More! PLUS: Restaurant & Bar Service Available!"
• Event is free - no reservations

Vintage Market Days of Eastern Iowa - "Let's Go Girls"

• Hawkeye Downs Expo Center, Cedar Rapids
• Dates/Times
  • Friday, May 9th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (9 a.m. with pre-purchased tickets)
  • Saturday, May 10th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (9 a.m. with pre-purchased tickets)
  • Sunday, May 11th from 10 a.m. to 4 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 our carefully curated vendors, enjoying live music and local yummy eats and treats while you shop!"
• Purchase tickets HERE

Mother's Day Pop Up Market

• NewBo City Market, Cedar Rapids
• Saturday, May 10th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mom’s Day Out

• Stillwater Coffee Co., Hiawatha
• Saturday, May 10th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Featuring food, mimosas, coffee flights, and local vendors

Macrame for Mom

• Iowa Farm Sanctuary, Oxford
• Saturday, May 10th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• "During this delightful workshop, you’ll learn the art of macrame while enjoying the serene environment of the sanctuary. We’ll provide all the necessary materials, along with a variety of beautiful plants to choose from."
• Purchase tickets HERE

Mom & Me Painting & Pancakes

• Goldfinch Tap + Eatery, Marion
• Saturday, May 10th at 10 a.m.
• Featuring a a step-by-step Mother’s Day-inspired painting class and a pancake breakfast
• Purchase tickets HERE

Flower Bar Class

• Fireside Winery, Marengo
• Saturday, May 10th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• "This Mother's Day weekend, grab your friends and family for the perfect spring celebration; building bouquets with local, seasonal florals! Play with flowers at our Flower Bar Class with Nicole from Fields of Grace while learning the best tips and tricks to floral arranging, and take yours home with you for a week of heavenly scented blooms!"
• Purchase tickets HERE

Mother's Day Bend & Brunch

• Backpocket Brewing Company, Coralville
• Saturday, May 10th - 10 a.m. yoga, 11 a.m. brunch
• Purchase tickets HERE (brunch not included)

Get Bendy With Your Momma

• Breathing Room Yoga, Cedar Rapids
• Saturday, May 10th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• "Pairs will be guided through coordinated breathing techniques, synchronized movements & shapes plus tips on gentle assists to deepen poses. The last half hour will be dedicated to playing with the techniques learned, and trying out some more challenging partner poses."
• Ages 10+
• Purchase tickets HERE

Mother's Day Skate

• ImOn Ice Arena, Cedar Rapids
• Saturday, May 10th from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. & 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• All moms skate free (skate rental included)

Mommy & Me Painting Luncheon

• Thou Art Gallery, Anamosa
• Saturday, May 10th at 11 a.m.
• "Join us for brunch and painting for a Mothers Day outing with your mom, your grandma, your grandkids or your kiddos and create matching canvases. Brunch consists of assorted croissants, fruit and assorted muffins. Mimosas will be available. We also carry Lubben wines, beer and seltzers."
• Purchase tickets HERE

Mommy & Me Garden Party

• Fairyland Fields, Maquoketa
• Saturday, May 10th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Featuring a tea party, craft stations, storytime in the garden, a nature walk, flower picking, and photo ops
• For tickets call 270-306-1067 or email FairylandPhotoStudio@gmail.com

Momprov

• Nordic Lights, Cedar Rapids
• Saturday, May 10th from 7 p.m. to 9 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 improv group will bring these stories to life in side-splitting scenes that recognize the strength, humor and enduring love of moms."
• Ages 16+
• Purchase tickets HERE

Mother's Day Weekend Celebration

• Culver's Garden Center & Greenhouse, Marion
• May 10th & 11th at 11 a.m.
• Featuring live music, food trucks & wine slushies

Mother's Day Drag Brunch

• Ideal Theater & Bar, Cedar Rapids
• Sunday, May 11th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• "Give Mom the queen's treatment at our second annual MOTHER'S DAY DRAG BRUNCH! Enjoy an all-star line-up of queens from near and far, with your fabulous host, Vidal, and a magnificent brunch spread catered by The Hangry Lady! Your purchase includes a ticket to the show, brunch, and a mimosa!"
• Purchase tickets HERE

Cork N Canvas Mother's Day Flowers

• Ideal Theater & Bar, Cedar Rapids
• Sunday, May 11th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Class will be painting on a 16x20 inch canvas - food & drinks will be available for purchase
• Ages 18+
• Purchase tickets HERE

Mother's Day + Bee Keepers + Family Movie Night

• Kitty Corner Social Club, Iowa City
• Sunday, May 11th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• "Buzz over to Kitty Corner Social Club for a family-friendly celebration that’s the cat’s meow! Snuggle up with our adorable kitties, treat yourself to sweet self-serve snacks, and stick around for a special screening of the Bee Movie after a fun chat with local beekeepers Laurie & John Canady!"
• Purchase tickets HERE

Mother's Day Jewelry Workshop

• NewBo City Market, Cedar Rapids
• Sunday, May 11th - classes at 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
• "Give Mom something truly special! Join master craftsman Luke Swearingen for an unforgettable hour of jewelry demonstration. Learn the art of silver wire wrapping and transform a cherished stone into a stunning pendant or earrings. Choose from a selection of beautiful stones provided, bring your own family heirloom stone, or purchase a stone from those available at the class."
• Purchase tickets HERE (tickets are per FAMILY)

Mother's Day Meditation

• Vella Yoga, Marion
• Sunday, May 11th from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• "Soak up some goodness and enjoy this Sunday evening meditation with Jodi as you dive inward. This class session is all about calling forth the love you need for your heart. Whether you have/had a good relationship with your own mother or not, you will feel held by mother Earth in a peaceful loving meditation I wrote just for this evening!"
• Purchase tickets HERE

Looking for a full list of big events in Eastern Iowa this May? Click HERE!

RESTAURANTS HOSTING SPECIAL MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH/DINNER ON MAY 11TH

350 First, Cedar Rapids

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Includes a complementary photo booth and a 5-minute massage for mom
• Cost is $44 per person
• Reservations are recommended - make yours HERE

Bistro at Blooms, Cedar Rapids

• 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (kitchen closes at 2 p.m.)
• Special Mother's Day menu

BowlDogs, North Liberty

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Call 319-693-5084 for reservations

Brix Cheese Shop & Wine Bar, Iowa City

• 10 a.m. to close
• Featuring champagne specials by the glass & bottle, 3 different quiches from Humble Baking Project, and sweets from Molly’s Cupcakes
• Reservations are $50 per table (will be deducted on the bill)
• Reserve a table by emailing brixcheeseshop@gmail.com or calling 319-359-1999

Delhicacy, Cedar Rapids

• 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Cost is $29.99 for ages 13+ and $13.99 for ages 3 to 12
• Make a reservation online HERE

Edith Lucielle's Bait Shack & Wing Depot, Cedar Rapids

• 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Cost is $18.95 for adults and $12.95 for kids
• No reservations

The Flamingo, Cedar Rapids

• 10:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
• Cost is $34.99 for ages 13+ and $15.99 for ages 5 to 12
• Call 319-365-1534 for reservations

Goldfinch Tap + Eatery, Marion

• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Cost is $34.95 for ages 11+ and $10.95 for ages 5 to 10
• Reservations are encouraged - 319-826-2047

Granite City, Cedar Rapids

• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• $34.99 for ages 13+ and $10.99 for ages 6 to 12
• Make a reservation online HERE

The Heights Rooftop, Iowa City

• Seatings at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
• Includes live music from Eva Maeve and a vendor market
• Cost is $50 for ages 13+ and $25 for ages 5 to 12
• Purchase tickets HERE

The Highlander Hotel, Iowa City

• 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Cost is $35 for ages 18+, $45 for ages 21+ with open bloody mary/mimosa bar, $15 for ages 9 to 17, and $6 for ages 8 and under
• Reservations are required - call 319-354-2000 or email hello@highlanderhotel.us

The Hotel at Kirkwood Center/The Class Act Restaurant, Cedar Rapids

• Ballroom Buffet
  • 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Cost is $45 for ages 14+ and $15 for ages 5 to 13
  • Reservations required - call 319-848-8710
• The Class Act (Hotel Restaurant)
  • Plated brunch specials
  • Reservations are required - call 319-848-8777

Hotel Millwright, Amana

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Cost is $37.50 for ages 13+ and $15 for ages 5 to 12
• Call 319-838-501 for reservations

Hy-Vee, Coralville/Johnson Ave (CR)

• 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Cost is $24.99 for ages 13+ and $7.99 for ages 6 to 12

Jerseys Pub and Grub, Cedar Rapids

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Cost is $20.95 for ages 11+ and $10.95 for ages 5 to 10
• Reservations are recommended - call 319-848-2210

Kingston’s Steakhouse and Event Venue, Cedar Rapids

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Reservations are encouraged - call 319-536-7898

Kula's It's Just Sauce, Walker

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (last seating at 12:30 p.m.)
• Cost is $24.99 for ages 14+ and $17.99 for ages 13 and under - ages
  4 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult meal (1 child per adult)
• No reservations

Lubben Vineyards & Wines, Anamosa

• 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Featuring brunch flatbreads, mimosas, wine, and a pop-up flower shop & build-your-own basket station (full menu options available, too)
• No reservations required

Micky's Irish Pub & Grill, North Liberty

• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Build-your-own plate brunch (regular breakfast menu also available until noon)
• For reservations email sarah@mickysirishpub.com

Ox Yoke Inn, Amana

• Deluxe Brunch & Four-Entree Dinner Buffet
  • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • For groups of 8 or less
  • Cost is $35.99 for ages 11+ and $16.99 for ages 5 to 10
• Mother's Day Banquet
  • Begins at 11 a.m.
  • For groups of 8+
  • Cost is $35.99 for ages 11+ and $16.99 for ages 5 to 10
• Reservations are required - call 319-622-3409 or email info@oxyokeinn.com

Paradise Indian Grill, Hiawatha

• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Includes a photo booth, music, and a free drink for mom
• Reservations are recommended - call 319-318-2070 or reserve a table online HERE

Sally's on Broadway, Springville

• Seatings at 9 a.m., 10:15 a.m., and 11:30 p.m.
• Cost is $17.99 for ages 11+ and $7.99 for ages 10 and under
• Includes unlimited mimosas/bloody marys for moms
• For reservations call 319-854-9982 or text 319-431-6856

Tavern Blue, Coralville

• 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Special Mother’s Day three-course menu - $25
• Make a reservation by calling 319-569-1136 or online HERE

Twelve01 Kitchen & Tap (Holiday Inn & Kinnick Event Center), Coralville

• 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Cost is $29.95 for ages 13+, $25.95 for seniors, and $17.95 for ages 5 to 12
• Reservations are encouraged - call 319-351-5049 or 319-338-1201

Vue Rooftop, Iowa City

• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Cost is $39.95 for ages 13+ and $19.95 for ages 5 to 12 (20% gratuity applied to all checks)
• Make a reservation online HERE

Watermill Kitchen + Bar, Coralville

• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Cost is $40 for ages 11+ and $18 for ages 4 to 10
• Reservations are required - call 319-887-5018

Whiskey River Grill, Palo

• Begins at 8 a.m. - last seating at 1:30 p.m.
• Cost is $27.95 for ages 13+ and $15.95 for ages 5 to 12
• No reservations accepted