Mother's Day is Sunday, May 11, and there are many events and activities taking place starting in advance of the holiday. We're also sharing our top picks for Mother's Day brunches in Kansas City. You can find more Mother's Day fun on our Calendar of Events.

May 9
Moms Night Out @ Nebraska Furniture Mart
Enjoy seeing a room transformation, enter to win giveaways, and enjoy free snacks and refreshments. First 100 people receive a free gift. 

May 10
Celebrate Moms on Metcalf
Join local merchants and unique vendors for a special day to celebrate moms. Special gifts and prizes, drawings, live music, and activities for the kids.

May 10
Mom and Me Mother's Day Breakfast @ Williams-Sonoma Town Center
Bring your mom and together we’ll make waffles along with scrumptious 
toppings. For ages 5 and up. Call store to register.

May 10
Cupcake Decorating for Mom @ Price Chopper Stores
Kids will love decorating a cupcake for mom in honor of Mother's Day.

May 10
7th Annual National Train Day @ Union Station Kansas City
Celebrate current rail travel with FREE events from Union Station, Amtrak, and Kansas City Southern with free activities, displays, and admission to KC Rail.

May 10 and 11
Cinetopia's Social Media Fair
Bring mom (and the whole family) to enjoy free movies, fun, and prizes at the new Cinetopia Overland Park 18. or two full days, customers will be able to watch free movies, sample concessions food and restaurant items from Vinotopia for free, partake in wine & beer tastings and classes, spin a wheel for extra prizes in the Movie Immersion Tunnel and much more!

May 11
8th Annual Mother's Day for Mother Earth Festival
Join Stone Lion Puppets for a community festival featuring a performance, hands-on workshop area and games, environmental information tables and refreshment area. Free and open to the public.

May 11
The Wizard of Oz @ Alamo Drafthouse Kansas City
Bring mom for a special showing of The Wizard of Oz at 6 p.m. Tickets are $11.50.

May 11
Mother's Day @ The Kansas City Zoo
Moms will enjoy complimentary admission to the Zoo and receive an ice cream treat available at any Zoo concession stand. Pick out something special for Mom in the gift shop and receive a free gift for Mom with any $20 purchase. Visit the Kangaroos and see them hop along with their joeys riding in their pouch. Visit our Orangutan exhibit and learn about Missing Orangutan Mothers (M.O.M.), a project from Orangutan Outreach that helps protect orangutans in the wild. 

May 11
Moms Enjoy FREE Admission to Science City on Mother's Day
All Moms get in free with the paid admission of a child (ages 3-12). A day full of Maker activities just for Mom is planned and is included with Science City admission!  

May 11
Mother's Day Brunch @ Ophelia's Restaurant & Inn
Enjoy a brunch buffet in celebration of mom. $28 for adults; $12 for kids.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

May 11
Mother's Day Brunch @ La Bodega - Leawood
Celebrate Mom with a Mother's Day Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $24.95 per person.

May 11
Mother's Day Brunch @ Ritz Charles
Celebrate the Moms in your life by treating them to a stress-free, deluxe buffet celebration, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients, a seafood buffet, and an amazing display of items to please a champion sweet tooth. 

May 11
Mother's Day Brunch @ Harvey's Union Station
Treat mom to a carving station, omlette station, desserts, and more in this wonderfully prepared brunch offering. Reservations suggested.