8 Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day in Orlando

Treat Mom to a Special Day in the Orlando Area

By Theresa Johnston

Updated 03/28/18

Treat your mother to a special day with gifts, dinner out or even a special card to show her that you care. Here are a few ideas for Mother's Day gifts and activities if you live in the Orlando area.

  • 01 of 07

    Enjoy Mother's Day Specials at Area Parks, Gardens and Museums

    Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
    ••• Albin Polasek Museum. Courtesy of Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens

    What better way to spend Mother's Day than doing something together? Check out the specials being offered for moms this Mother's Day:

    • Harry P. Leu Gardens: They have had specials for Mother's Day. Call 407-246-2620 for more information.
    • Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens: The garden is usually open free to moms on the big day. Call 407-647-6294 to get details.
  • 02 of 07

    Enjoy a Spa Day

    The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.
    ••• The spa at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.

    Let mom relax and indulge at the many day spas in Orlando. The deluxe area hotels offer Florida residents a way to relish some of the finest spa experiences available. Discover some of our favorite Orlando area spas.

  • 03 of 07

    Take Mom Out for Breakfast or Brunch

    Brio Tuscan Grille
    ••• Brio Tuscan Grille. Courtesy of Brio Tuscan Grille

    Don't let mom do any cooking on her special day. Check out some great restaurants in the Orlando area that have offered Mother's Day specials.​

  • 04 of 07

    Visit a Park or Garden in Full Bloom

    Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
    ••• Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Gene Duncan / Walt Disney World News

    A day outdoors visiting one of Orlando's beautiful parks or gardens is a nice way to spend Mother's Day. Pack a picnic lunch and have a relaxing day. Some top locations on where to see beautiful blooms and springtime flowers.

    If you are in the Winter Park area, the Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum has a live music series mom may enjoy.

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  • 05 of 07

    Spend the Day Shopping

    Winter Park Orlando
    ••• Winter Park, Orlando. Shlabotnik / Flickr / CC BY 2.0

    Take mom out for a day on the town shopping along Park Avenue in Winter Park. More cool shops are in the Orlando Premium Outlets, while ​Renniger's Antique Center is another nearby hub for good finds. You may also want to venture into the historic town of Mount Dora for a good window-shopping day.

    Consider getting her a mall gift certificate to spend during your shopping trip.

  • 06 of 07

    See a Show

    Garden Theatre, Historic Theatre in Winter Garden Florida
    ••• Garden Theatre, Winter Garden, Orlando. Courtesy of Garden Theatre

    See what's coming up at ​The Orlando Repertory Theater or the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden. ​Season tickets also make a great gift for mom.

  • 07 of 07

    Spend the Day at One of Orlando's Attractions

    JAZZ ON THE VINEYARD GREEN
    ••• Courtesy of Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards

    With over thirty million flowers in bloom, the beauty of the Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot will be a favorite with Mom! Check out the Florida resident's Disney Four-Day Dream Pass. Jazz on the Vinyard Green at Lakeridge Winery includes music and wine-tasting. Or soar to new heights with a  ​hot air balloon ride over the city.