Treat your biggest fan, best friend, and all-around superhero to a special Mother's Day the Downtown Raleigh way, because she deserves it.
This guide includes gift ideas, brunch spots to check out, events on Mother's Day weekend, and places to purchase flowers from Downtown Raleigh's small business community.
And for a limited time, if you buy one $100 Downtown Raleigh Gift Card (redeemable at 90+ downtown businesses), you'll get a $25 bonus gift card for yourself.
Offer valid 5/2/2026-5/10/2026. Limit 1 bonus card per person, while supplies last. For questions or to suggest downtown business additions to this list, contact communications@downtownraleigh.org.
* Accepts the Downtown Raleigh Gift Card
Gift Ideas
Adara Spa*
Massage gift certificate
Beem Light Sauna
Light sauna experience
BK Pilates
Pilates class membership
Crude Bitters & The Bittery*
Cocktail essentials
Curate Raleigh*
Cards and stationery
DECO Raleigh*
Candles
Kenda Kist Jewelry*
Artisan jewelry
Littlest Tea Room
Private tea room experience
NASHONA*
Handmade dresses
So & So Books*
New novels
Wine Authorities
Wine and cheese pairings
Brunch Spots
Ammi's Chaat Chai Cake
Irregardless Cafe
Parkside*
Press Coffee, Crepes, & Cocktails
Sitti Authentic Lebanese*
St. Roch Oysters + Bar
The Willard Rooftop Lounge
Whiskey Kitchen*
Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing*
Flowers and Plants
Copperline Plant Co.*
Fallon’s Flowers
Sweet Love Blossoms
TG Floristry
Weaver Street Market
Publix
Special Events & Offerings
The Willard Rooftop Lounge
Mother's Day Brunch. Sunday, May 10, from, 12 pm-4 pm
NC Museum Of History Shop*
Enjoy 20% your entire purchase now through May 10th.
Dram & Draught
Offering a Mother’s Day High Tea cocktail flight Friday–Sunday (May 8–10), featuring three drinks—My Lady Grey, Garden Party, and Afternoon Tea—available with or without alcohol.
Element Gastropub
Mother's Day Brunch on May 10th. Tix available here
The Dirty V
Moms Off Duty: Mother's Day Brunch on May 10th. Tix available here
F45 Training
$50 off any unlimited membership. 2 Week Trial for $29
Current Wellness*
Teen + Me: Dance Together, Be Silly, Savor the Moment. Special dance workshop, designed for teens and their mothers or other parent/nurturing figures, provides an opportunity to share quality time through movement. Sunday, May 10th, from 1 - 3 pm. Tix available here
Bricks & Minifigs*
10% off flowers all week from May 4th through May 10th
Super Rad Retro Lounge
Moms get $5 in free tokens plus free donuts (while supplies last) until 2 PM on Mother’s Day, May 10.
Hartwell
Mother’s Day Market on Sunday, May 10th, from 9 am-1 pm. 30 vendors, live music, coffee, and food trucks.
Polished Nail Bar
Offering 10% off and mimosas all day for Mother's Day, May 10th. Code: DT Polished 10%
Videri Chocolate Factory*
Mother's Day Market. Saturday, May 9th, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m
Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing*
Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday, May 10 (10 AM–3 PM) with a family-friendly spread featuring smoked salmon, build-your-own mac & cheese and salad bars, waffles, frittatas, herb-roasted chicken, and a full dessert selection. Tix available here
One For All Thrift
Offering 10% off all day for all mothers who shop on Mother's Day, May 10th.
TG Floristry
Mother's Day Floral Workshop on Saturday, May 2. Tix available here.
Mother's Day Bouquets: Enchanted Garden & Local Peony Cloud
Taverna Agora
Special Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet on Sunday, May 10th from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m
Morelia Gourmet Paletas
On Sunday, May 10th, Morelia Gourmet Paletas will celebrate Mother’s Day by giving a FREE Paleta to every mother who visits our stores and asks for her Free Paleta.
The Cupcake Shoppe*
Special Mother's Day Menu. View the menu and order here
DRFT Salon*
Give the gift of DRFT Salon this Mothers day. Purchase here
