Celebrate Mother's Day in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Handmade Homemade Sale
Hosted at the beautiful Salomon Park, pick up the perfect Mother’s Day gift at the Handmade Homemade Sale. All goods will be local, produced within a 75-mile radius of Salomon Farm Park! Afterward, enjoy an afternoon at the farm or walk the fully-paved trails.
Handmade Homemade Sale
Salomon Farm Park
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 12:00pm to 5:00pm
May Flowers
Celebrate Spring with mom at 2Tom's Brewing for their special May Flowers event featuring Arias and Ales where you'll hear some of your favorite tunes about nature, flowers, joy, rebirth, and all things pretty.
May Flowers
2Tom's Brewing
Friday, May 7, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mother's Day at the Zoo
Mom has probably taken you to the Fort Wayne Zoo many times in your childhood. Why not take her, for a special event in her honor? Admission for moms is free on Sunday, May 10th!
The Fort Wayne Zoo is open for the season, and there are many updates this year that you and Mom can enjoy, including the new, electric Z.O.&O. Railroad train, Bubby the seal, Rayna the baby orangutan and so much more.
Get your brunch tickets ahead of time ($40 per adult | $24 per child | Ages 1 and under eat free) to head over to the African Journey Parkview Physicians Pavilion for a delicious Mother's Day Brunch.
Mother's Day Brunch at the Zoo
Sunday, May 10, 9:30am – 11:00am & 11:30am - 1pm
Mother's Day in the Garden
If your mom loves plants, she'll have plenty to see at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory downtown. On Mother's Day, the conservatory is offering free admission to moms (they define "mom" loosely to include aunts, grandmas — anyone who is a "mom" to you). Enjoy the various gardens in the conservatory, and Mom will even leave with a free plant (while supplies last). While you're there, be sure to step into the butterfly tent and enjoy the Live Butterfly Exhibit going on now!
Mother's Day in the Garden
Saturday, May 8 - Sunday, May 10
Afterward, head to the Conservatory's Mother's Day Plant Sale at McMillen Park Friday, May 8 – Sunday, May 10.
Restaurants Offering Mother's Day Brunch
BakerStreet
Enjoy a boozie, bougie brunch at Bakerstreet from 10:00am to 3:00pm and make your reservations here.
BakerStreet Steakhouse
(260) 484-3300 | 4820 North Clinton Street
Charlie's Place
On Mother's Day from 11:00am – 3:00pm, come for handcrafted cocktails, delicious food, and smooth jazz. Make your reservation here.
Charlie's Place
(260) 368-8778 | 4201 N Wells St
Chop's Steaks and Seafood
Make a reservation for Mother's Day dining at Chop's Steaks and Seafood. Enjoy a brunch buffet from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Call 260.436.9115 to reserve your table.
Chop's Steaks and Seafood
260.436.9115 | 6421 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Conner's Kitchen + Bar
Reservations are required, so secure you spot for a Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at Conner's Kitchen from 9:00am - 4:00pm, complete with your favorite brunch items along with other scratch-made dishes from their culinary team.
Conner's Kitchen + Bar
260.467.1638 | 1150 South Harrison Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Copper Spoon
Reservations are strongly encouraged to save your seat for a delicious Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at Copper Spoon. 10:00am - 2:00pm.
Copper Spoon
(260) 755-1019 | 301 W Jefferson Blvd #100
Granite City Brewery
Enjoy Mother's Day Brunch at Granite City Brewery 9:00am to 3:00pm. Reserve your table soon and savor the delicious brunch options from carved ham, pesto tortellini, hot honey fried chicken, and don't forget the mimosas!
Granite City Brewery
260.471.3030 | 3809 Coldwater Rd.
Kekionga Craft Co.
For a special brunch menu complete with specialty bowls, chicken and waffles and more, head to Kekionga Craft Co for a special Mother's Day Brunch from 11am - 3pm.
Kekionga Craft Co.
260.493.0011 | 7328 Maysville Road
Trolley Steaks & Seafood
Reservations recommend to enjoy Mother's Day Brunch at Trolley Steaks and Seafood. Enjoy a brunch buffet from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Call 260.490.4322 to reserve your table.
Trolley Steaks & Seafood
(260) 490-4322 | 2898 E Dupont Rd
Sweet Treats
Surprise mom with something truly delicious! Fort Wayne has a variety of sweet treats that will make a great gift. See what's baking at Sassie Cakes, Cookie Cottage, Nothing Bundt Cakes, or check out one of the stops on this Dessert Trail. Does mom love ice cream? Check out some of the best ice cream around the city!
Looking for a gift mom will never forget? Purchase an incredible Mother's Day Tower from DeBrand Fine Chocolates.
Shop Local for Gifts
Looking for jewelry, perfume, coffee mugs, or other accessories? Many boutiques around Fort Wayne have special gifts in stock just for Mother's Day. Check out mom-themed collections at Fancy & Staple, The Find, or any of these local boutiques.
Consider shopping from many local vendors for fresh flowers, produce, and more every Saturday at the farmers market! Shop the YLNI Summer Farmers Market at the corner of Wayne and Barr Streets, or the Summit City Farmers Market at Electric Works. Both markets are open Saturdays from 9am-1pm.
Enjoy an Outdoor Stroll
While you may be gifting mom a bouquet of flowers, she still may enjoy some fresh air and a walk amongst the outdoor flowers. Take a stroll through the spring tulips at Foster Park or the Lakeside Rose Gardens. Find more suggestions for places to view the spring flowers here. Of course, if the weather is nice, exploring Promenade Park in downtown Fort Wayne is a great option. You won't want to miss the views from the Tree Canopy Trail!
If you want to get even more active outdoors, consider a bike ride or a long walk on one of our trails. Fort Wayne is home to more than 140 miles of trails, so the location and scenery are up to you. Check out our bike trail itineraries.
