Mother’s Day Celebrations on the Coast

The mother figure in your life deserves to be celebrated and taken out on the town — whether that’s a brunch, spa service or an event, the options are abundant along the Emerald Coast.

ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival

Take mom to one of the coast’s most beloved arts and culture events — ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival, taking place on Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m.–7 p.m. and Sunday, May 14, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The event is presented by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and will take place at Grand Boulevard Town Center where hundreds of artists will have their art on display to peruse and purchase.

Select a piece of art for mom in the categories of ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, oils, acrylics, original digital art, photography, sculpture, wood and also works on paper — watercolors, printmaking, pastels, pencil and ink. Then, stick around for the juried art show.

The event will also include art demonstrations, live music, kids activities and food and beverage vendors. Plus, the shops at Grand Boulevard will be open for business. CulturalArtsAlliance.com/Arts-Quest

Brandi Carlile’s Mothership Weekend

Join Brandi Carlile, Hozier, Mavis Staples, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Danielle Ponder, The Milk Carton Kids, Katie Pruitt, and Fancy Hagood in Miramar Beach from May 12–14 for Brandi Carlile’s Mothership Weekend. The musical event will honor our life givers and all matriarchs properly — with rock ’n‘ roll. Presented by the Seascape Resort, enjoy curated activities, beach days and, of course, a ton of live music. For tickets visit: Tixr.com/groups/brandivacations/events/brandi-carlile-s-mothership-weekend-55696.

Gulf Coast Mom and Me Spa Day and Mother’s Day Expo

Seville Quarter in Pensacola will feature a day of treating and pampering mom with vendors that specialize in spa services, skin care, fashion, cosmetics, home decor, personal development, travel, food, beverages and more. Stroll and shop the event on May 13 from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. MomDayOutExpo.com

Mother’s Day Weekend at Hotel Effie

This Mother’s Day, treat the special women in your life to a luxurious and relaxing retreat with special offerings at Hotel Effie, located at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Guests who book by Friday, May 12, save 20% when booking two or more nights for a stay between Thursday, May 11, and Sunday, May 14, with complimentary late checkout on Sunday.

Pamper Mom with a rejuvenating spa day at Spa Lilliana, and receive 10% off spa treatments with promo code MOM23 while booking. The serene utopia dedicated to well-being and self-care treatments, Spa Lilliana, is located on the second floor of Hotel Effie. The spa features a vast menu of relaxing and rejuvenating treatments using clean, quality skin care products like OSEA and French luxury skin care brand Biologique Recherche.

To top off the experience, Ovide invites moms to enjoy elevated dishes, live music and more with a special Mother’s Day Brunch. Guests who take advantage of the celebratory offers at Hotel Effie save 10% when they reserve a table for Mother’s Day Brunch at Ovide. Brunch is priced at $90 per person, excluding gratuity and tax, $25 for children under 12 years old and free of charge for children under five years old. Breakfast includes eggs benedict, bacon, sausage and vegetable frittata, as well as an omelet station, French toast bar and stone-ground grits bar. Entrees and seafood include prime rib, roasted red snapper, gnocchi and bagel and lox, which can be paired with an assortment of salads and sides. Make sure to save room for dessert selections including peaches and cream, Nutella and mascarpone cannolis, blueberry cobbler and more. Reservations are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and can be made via Resy.

Mother’s Day Buffet at Beach House Bar & Grille

Celebrate and thank the moms in your life this Mother’s Day with a spring-inspired buffet hosted by Beach House Bar & Grille at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Navarre Beach on May 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The buffet menu truly caters to all, offering brunch classics, a fresh seafood bar, made-to-order omelets and herb-roasted prime rib stations. Also on the menu are delicious sweet treats ranging from warm cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting, turtle and traditional cheesecake, rich chocolate cake and an assorted dessert bar.

Mother’s Day Buffet at Beach House Bar & Grille is open to the public. Adults are $75 and children 10 and under are $25, not including tax and 20% gratuity. Reservations are required. Reserve a table by visiting opentable.com or by calling (850) 684-6022.

Mother’s Day Brunch at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Treat your mom to a decadent brunch at The Island Resort this Mother’s Day. Visit the newly revamped restaurant, Coastal Kitchen, with the whole family on May 14 from 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy brunch offerings to include a strawberry and feta salad, smoked gouda shrimp and grits station, crepe station with fresh fruits and compotes and more. Mother’s Day Brunch is open to the public. Brunch is $65 for adults and $30 for children under 12. Reservations can be made by calling Coastal Kitchen at (850) 337-9182.

The Henderson Beach Resort Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet

Whether staying at the resort or stopping by, The Primrose at Henderson Beach Resort will be serving up a scrumptious brunch buffet from 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Don’t forget to book a spa appointment for the mom in your life before or after brunch. Ticket prices are $95. HendersonBeachResort.com/events/mothers-day-buffet

Mother’s Day Brunch at Hilton Sandestin Beach

Celebrate Mom at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa with a delicious brunch by the beach. Indulge in a full breakfast buffet complete with made-to-order omelets, pancakes, artisan charcuterie and cheese boards and more. Join the fun at Sandcastles Restaurant on Sunday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (850) 267-9691 to reserve your table.

Mother’s Day Brunch at The Wine Bar on Palafox

Pour and raise a glass to mom at The Wine Bar on Palafox in Pensacola. In addition to the usual menu, enjoy brunch specials to include: duck confit crepes Florentine with poached eggs and duck fat hollandaise; honey and goat cheese stuffed French toast with mixed berry compote; and blackened shrimp and grits with Nassau cream and wilted spinach. For dessert, indulge in the banana pudding cheesecake. Call (850) 607-2089 for reservations.

Mother’s Day Brunch at Bluegreen’s Bayside Resort

Honor mom with brunch on the bay. Join Bluegreen’s Bayside Resort for their annual Mother’s Day brunch at Tides Restaurant & Lounge overlooking St. Andrew Bay. The menu will include: an omelet bar; salmon and cocktail shrimp display; salad bar; herb-crusted prime rib with au jus and horseradish cream; pineapple and cherry glazed ham; Tuscan chicken; shrimp and grits; orange honey pepper glazed salmon; and more. Don’t forget the bottomless mimosas. For reservations, visit BluegreenBaysideResort.com or call (850)236-6070.

Mother’s Day Brunch at Stinky’s Fish Camp

On Sunday, May 14, from 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Stinky’s Fish Camp will serve up complimentary mimosas for mom and a special menu for the day alongside Stinky’s full menu. Special menu items include house-cured smoked salmon, heirloom tomato caprese, crawfish and asparagus frittata, and Meyer lemon tart. While you dine, enjoy live music from The Steenos and John Reinlie. StinkysFishCamp.com/santa-rosa-beach-in-santa-rosa-beach-on-scenic-hwy-30a-stinky-s-fish-camp-events

Mommy and Me Picnic

The Mommy and Me Picnic, hosted by La Luna Children’s Boutique and presented by Henry Haus, will take place on Grand Boulevard’s North Lawn from 3–5 p.m. on May 21. Mothers and their children will delight in a Southern coastal picnic with fare by Blue Mountain Bakery, sweet treats from Kilwin’s and Sweet Henrietta’s, live music by Tyler Acosta Music, and arts and crafts sponsored by Beau Interiors. Salty Girls Beach Setups will set the scene with beautiful chairs, blankets and picnic decor. Rose and Co. Flowers will add their special touch with gorgeous floral arrangements. And photographer Lexi Arielle will capture special memories from the day.

This special afternoon party will benefit a worthy cause with all proceeds going to Caring and Sharing of South Walton. A limited number of tickets will be available at www.LaLuna4Kids.com for $100, which includes Mom plus one child. Each additional child is only $15.

Compiled by Rebecca Padgett Frett