Motherhood is a journey, isn’t it? For all the mountains of laundry, meals left uneaten, and sticky hugs, we deserve to be celebrated, dang it! How do you like spending this holiday? Are you a thrifty mom, a plant mom, a Monster Truck mom, or a music mom? Maybe you prefer a brunch, or even a nice dinner you’re not cooking yourself. Are you looking for ideas for you, or for your own mom? Maybe you’re looking for something totally new. We’ve got you covered with your guide to Mother’s Day weekend in Boise and the surrounding areas.
Mother’s Day Market (Boise)
Grab the fam and head out for a market day! Victory Gardens Nursery is putting on a Mother’s Day market with over 75 amazing vendors that include spring plants, a coffee shop, boutique, sourdough, beauty & skincare, candles, decor, giveaways, & more!
Date: May 10 & 11
Time: 9 AM-5PM
Mother’s Day Market (Caldwell)
Vintage Market, music, mimosas, and moms. You won’t want to miss Indian Creek Plaza as it transforms into a bountiful outdoor market. Come sip mimosas, enjoy live music and stroll around historic downtown Caldwell for this popular annual event. Find more info here.
Date: May 10
Time:10AM-3PM
The Boise Flea
Find some handmade or vintage treasures this Mother’s Day! The Boise Flea is a vintage & handmade market at the Boise State East Stadium Lot. It happens monthly, and one date in May happens to land on Mother’s Day! Find more info here.
Date: May 11
Time:10AM-4PM
Mother’s Day Meditation & Sound Bath
True North Yoga is hosting something to help you relax! The meditation will lead into a soothing sound bath, where the healing sounds and vibrations of crystal bowls help release tension, balance energy, and restore inner peace. Find more info here.
Date: May 11
Time:1PM-2PM
A Mother’s Day Celebration – “Created With Love”
This is a fun family pop-up event by Art Source Gallery to celebrate mothers! Activities include making “Mom and Me” coordinated friendship bracelets, painting a watercolor card, or tasting hot teas and mocktails. Baked goods and flower bouquets will also be available for purchase. Some activities will have a small fee. Entry to the gallery during this event is free.Find more info here.
Date: May 10
Time:10AM-3PM
Mother’s Day Food Trucks and Mimosas
Jordan’s Garden Center and Seasonal Market knows moms LOVE gifts from garden centers. They invite you to celebrate the special women in your life at their Mother’s Day Food Truck Rally. Live Music, food trucks, cocktails, and TONS of flowers. What else could she want besides you bringing her? Find more info here.
Date: May 10
Time: 2PM-6PM
Boise Depot
Tour one of Boise’s historic sites for free this Mother’s Day! The Boise Depot is a beautiful historic Spanish-style structure operated by the Boise Parks and Recreation Department and often offers free tours and an open house. Guided tours are available at noon and 1:30 p.m. Find more info here.
Date: May 11
Time:11AM-5PM
Mimosas with Mom
Kuna Parks and Rec urges you to come celebrate Mom with great shopping opportunities, music, food, and drinks at Mimosa’s with Mom in Kuna! It’ll be at the South End of Ave E on the Greenbelt. Find more info here.
Date: May 11
Time:11AM-3PM
Mother’s Day Music Fest
Celebrate Mother’s Day in style at the Heritage Club with an evening full of live music, good vibes, and community love at the Mother’s Day Music Fest! This family-friendly event features a stacked lineup of incredible local and regional talent, playing everything from rootsy reggae and jam-rock to soul and funky grooves. Find more info and tickets here.
Date: May 11
Time: 4PM doors -11PM
Mother’s Day Potting Party
If you’re a plant loving mom, this one is perfect. Join Edwards Greenhouse for their Mother’s Day Potting Party in the Legacy Garden! Kids (young and old!) can pot up annuals in a 10” pot for $15 to gift to mom! Includes soil, 6 pack annuals, and pot. Alchemist Coffee will be serving beverages, and Chimney Shack and Prospect Popcorn will be serving refreshments! Find more info here.
Date: May 10 & 11
Time: 11AM -3PM
Mama’s and Mutts
For all the dog moms! Head to The Portal for a one-of-a-kind event celebrating the bond between you and your furry baby that includes yoga, aura readings, chiropractic care, and refreshments for the whole family! Find more info here.
Date: May 10
Time: 10AM -Noon
Mother’s Day Birding
This is such a unique outing for Mother’s Day that combines the outdoors with a new hobby! Golden Eagle Audubon will have binoculars available. They are not limiting the numbers or ages on this adventure, but would appreciate pre registering if you can. Find more info here.
Date: May 11
Time: 9AM -11AM
Ste. Chapelle Mother’s Day Concert
Looking for wine and a show? Check out the Ste. Chapelle Mother’s Day Concert featuring Casio Dreams! There are food trucks and a vendor village, feel free to bring low chairs, blankets, and picnics. Find more info here.
Date: May 11
Time: 1PM
Single Parent Mother’s Day Family Picnic
The Anna Grace Foundation and Advocates for Single Parents are putting on a picnic welcoming all single-parent families at Lakeview Park in Nampa. They’ll have food, games, and a community for single parents to make friends with people in the same season of life and possibly set up future playdates for their children. Find more info here.
Date: May 11
Time: 2PM -3:45PM
Beltane Fantasy Festival
The Idaho Renaissance Faire’s annual Beltane Fantasy Festival is a fantastical and fun experience right on the carnival grass at Expo Idaho. Dress up, explore vendors, play games, and enjoy a fantasy experience with the whole family! Find more info here.
Date: May 10 & 11
Time: 10AM -7PM
Mother’s Day Celebration at Proletariat
Proletariat Wine Company is hosting a Mother’s Day celebration complete with live music, books, and, of course, wine! Live Music by Olivia Frost & Vibeka Amador and Pop-Up Book Seller – Sip & Snark. Find more info here.
Date: May 11
Time: Noon -6PM
Fiddler on the Roof
What’s better than seeing a Broadway musical at the Morrison Center? Boise Music Week, continuing their 105-year tradition of free musical events in the Treasure Valley, is showing “Fiddler on the Roof” for the 2025 Music Week Production under the direction of Patti Finley. Find more info here.
Date: May 8-11
Time: Times vary depending on date
Monster Jam
Get ready to be the cool mom for Mother’s Day this year! Celebrate with roaring engines, flying dirt, and wide-eyed excitement at Monster Jam! Watching your kids cheer on their favorite trucks while you soak in the adrenaline-fueled action? That’s a memory-making day like no other. Find more info and tickets here! Use code BWK20 for a discount on select tickets!
Date: May 9, 10, 11
Time: 1PM or 7PM with additional Pit Pass times
The Melting Pot Mother’s Day Dinner Special
The Melting Pot has a special Mother’s Day menu so you can treat your mom (or get treated yourself!) to some fondue. The regular menu will also be available May 9 & 10. May 11th will have a prix-fixe 4-course experience. Regular Menu, nor any Ala carte options will be available on the 11th. The menu offers specials like “Moms Indulgence” and “Moms Delight.” You can even order flowers or dipped treats for the table as extras. Find more info here.
Date: May 9, 10, & 11
Time: Times vary depending on date
Mother’s Day Tea
Mother’s Day Tea Fundraiser at The Bishops’ House
Sip, Savor & Celebrate Mom at The Bishops’ House! Treat the special moms in your life to an elegant afternoon at the Mother’s Day Tea Fundraiser! Complete with savory sandwiches, sweet treats, and a delightful variety of teas. Enjoy live music from Dutchlin Stull (Saturday) and Liam Perkins (Sunday) in the charming, historic setting. Find more info and tickets here.
Date: May 10 & 11
Time: 10AM -3PM
Mother’s Day Tea at Hidden Gem Events
Come celebrate motherhood in all its beautiful forms at the annual Mother’s Day Tea Party, hosted at Hidden Gem Events—a charming 1907 Victorian home in the heart of downtown Meridian. It includes a three-course menu, small tea selection, a take-home bag of tea, and special prizes. Find more info and tickets here.
Date: May 10
Time: 10AM & 2:30PM
Mother’s Day Forest Tea Party Fundraiser
Join EverWild Forest School to celebrate Mother’s Day! Guided by EverWild Forest School instructors, this lovely gathering will welcome children and adults of all ages to join a community of nature-loving families for an outdoor tea party! Sip and enjoy fragrant & delicious herbal teas, make fairy crowns, and share the afternoon surrounded by nature. Find more info and tickets here.
Date: May 11
Time: 2PM
Mother’s Day Tea on the Patio
Celebrate the women who mean the most with a beautiful Mother’s Day Tea Luncheon at Olive and Vyne. Get ready for a traditional English Tea experience—complete with a three-course luncheon, a selection of flavored black or caffeine-free herbal teas, and the option to add bubbly beverages to your table.Seating is extremely limited (just 25 seats available) so we recommend calling soon to reserve your spot. Find more info and tickets here.
Date: May 10
Time: 1PM
Mother’s Day Brunch Specials
Zoo Boise Mother’s Day Brunch
Celebrate mom and treat her with a buffet breakfast, zookeeper talk, photo-op, and a special gift! Zoo admission is included so you’ll have the rest of the day to explore. Mimosas and Bloody Marys will be available for purchase for those 21 years and older. Registration is required and space is limited. Children two years and under are free but still require a reservation. Find more info and tickets here!
Date: May 11
Time: 9AM-10AM
Sockeye Mother’s Day Brunch
Treat Mom to a morning full of good food, great drinks, and zero stress. Enjoy mimosa flights, beermosas, and other delicious drink specials. Family-friendly atmosphere with something for everyone! Advance ticket purchase required—no walk-ins for this event. Find more info and tickets here.
Date: May 11
Time: 10AM or 11:30AM
Baraboo Supper Club Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a spread designed to impress. This brunch buffet is stacked with hearty classics, signature twists, and morning favorites. Come hungry, leave happy, and make it a morning a mom won’t forget. Reservations are encouraged.
Date: May 11
Time: 10AM – 2PM
Mother’s Day Brunch at Chandlers
If you’re feeling super fancy, head to Chandlers where they’ll be serving up a special brunch, including a prix fixe menu of breakfast favorites this Mother’s Day. Grab the special women in your life for great live piano music by Frank Marra and an amazing meal. Full menu also available. Find more info here.
Date: May 11
Huston Vineyards Mother’s Day Brunch
Round up your mom, your fam, your crew—whoever makes your heart happy—and head to Huston Vineyards in Caldwell for their annual Mother’s Day Brunch. They’re serving up good vibes, great food, and even better wine—including the brunch-perfect Huston Rosé and Estate Grüner Veltliner. Find more info and tickets here.
Date: May 11
Time: 10AM-Noon
If you attend any of these events for your Mother’s Day, tell me how it was! And make sure you get your flowers today (literally or figuratively). You spend so much time making magic, finding the fun, and researching everything your kids need in Boise. I hope this guide to Mother’s Day weekend in Boise helped. Happy Mother’s Day!