If April rains bring May flowers, then what do May flowers bring? Not pilgrims or furniture, May flowers bring mothers of all ages and types (even pets!) to witness the springtime splendor of the botanical gardens. Many gardens across America are hosting special events to celebrate Mother’s Day by offering free entry to special festivals.
Here are 10 sensational gardens to visit on Mother’s Day!
Bellingrat Gardens and House, Theodore, Alabama
Bellingrath Gardens and Home celebrates Mother’s Day with the annual Mobile Youth Symphony Orchestra concert. Although the world-famous azaleas have faded, the roses and daylilies are just beginning to bloom. This is the perfect time to visit the gardens and spend a romantic or family weekend in Mobile Alabama.
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Bellevue Botanical Garden, Bellevue, Washington
This Mother’s Day, why not invite your mom to a delightful Mother’s Day evening at the Bellevue Botanical Gardens. Garden guests will enjoy music, light refreshments, and docent-led tours of the extensive 53-acre gardens.
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Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida
Every Mother’s Day, moms get free admission to the beautiful 50-acre Leu Gardens.
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Rock City Gardens, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Rock City Gardens says, “Let’s treat Mom and your family to an Enchanted Mother’s Day dinner! Skip the “Mother’s Day Restaurant Crowds” and go straight to a beautifully set table just waiting for you. Enjoy a freshly prepared three-course lunch while enjoying the beautiful melodies of a live harp performance. After lunch, walk along the Enchanted Trail and enjoy the beauty and wonder of the Rock City Gardens. Mom will have memories for a lifetime!”
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Harvard University Arnold Arboretum, Boston, Massachusetts
The Arnold Arboretum at Harvard University celebrates Lilac Sunday every Mother’s Day. Enjoy a self-guided tour of one of the largest collections in the country. In addition, Lilac Sunday is the only day of the year when picnics are allowed in the arboretum. If the weather is good, you can take your mother to the city center for a walk in Boston Freedom Trail too much.
Chicago Botanical Garden, Chicago, Illinois
CGB says, “Treat your mom on Mother’s Day with brunch, spring flowers, and family fun at the Chicago Botanical Gardens. Enjoy an elegant and luxurious brunch buffet in the garden and spend the rest of the day admiring all that spring has to offer. The all-you-can-eat buffet includes cold cuts, made-to-order omelettes, a dessert station, and plenty of fresh, delicious options.” We say spring is the perfect time to visit the Windy City because the weather is usually nice and the flowers are in full bloom.
New York Botanical Garden, New York New York
Every year, NYBG hosts a one-of-a-kind garden party, showcasing New York’s most spectacular spring scenery with live music, games, picnics and more. Nothing says spring in a city like the New York Botanical Gardens.
Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, Arizona
Spring in the desert is filled with beautiful flowers and warm weather. If you’ve never seen a cactus in bloom, you won’t believe its iridescent colors! DBG honors moms by offering free admission to all moms with a purchased child ticket. They also have a special “Bouquets and Mimosas” event where you make a bouquet with a free mimosa.
Flower Fields, Carlsbad, California
Spring in Karlovy Vary means strawberries and festivals. Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers on 55 acres are almost ready for the season. Mother’s Day is the last day of the season, with colorful folk ballet dances of Rancho Buena Vista High School taking place throughout the day.
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Maine Coastal Botanical Garden, Boothbay, Maine
Spring arrives late in Boothbay, with spring bulbs like daffodils and hyacinths in full bloom over Mother’s Day weekend. Early flowering magnolias bloom, and in warm years you can catch a riot of tulips. What’s more, on their special day, moms get in for free.
A selection of the best gardens for Mother’s Day
Whether you’re hitting the road or staying close to home, Mother’s Day is the perfect time to visit the gardens. The weather is beautiful and spring is in the air. Plus, with all the incredible specials, your mom is sure to have a good time on her special day.
