Landry Vineyards Concert

Who doesn't love a good glass of wine and live music? Sip on Landry Vineyards wine while you and your mom sing along and dance to Code Blue & the Flatliners.

Children's Fun Day at the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens

Let's face it - moms love their kid's artwork! At the Children's Fun Day, enjoy creative activities and explore the stunning Elsong Gardens.

Go Shopping on Antique Alley

Antique Alley is full of boutiques, antique shops, and specialty shops that your mom is sure to love! From Eleven 26 Boutique and The Trenton House, to Cotton Port Antiques and more, there is so much to choose from. Get ready to shop 'til you drop!

Find the Perfect Flower Bouquet

Surprising your mother or the mother figure you admire with a flower bouquet would make her day bloom. Petals and Pearls in Monroe has designers ready to create a beautiful bouquet that will help spruce up or her home and make her smile when you present the flowers to her at brunch. Vee’s Flowers in Monroe can help you make those arrangements that would consist of your mother’s spring season favorites like pink roses, lavender stock, and pink tulips. In downtown Monroe, Henderson’s Flower Shop is always a choice for floral designs when choosing a mixed bouquet for your mother or a lovely flower basket. When trying to find the perfect bloom for your mother, Southern Flower Exchange in West Monroe can help with putting together some delights for a memorable Mother’s Day.

Explore the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens

From beautiful gardens and architecture, to historical exhibits and Coca-Cola memorabilia, there is a lot to love about the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens! This perfect Mother’s Day destination is ready to take you and your mom on a day full of adventure. After you get to see what all the museum and gardens has to offer, be sure to pick up a 5-cent bottled coke. Yes, you read that right...5-cent bottled coke!

Go Mural Hunting

Local artists in MWM have painted vibrant murals across the Twin Cities that are waiting to be discovered! Start with the postcard murals in Monroe-West Monroe. West Monroe’s is located in Antique Alley on the backside of JAC's Craft Smokehouse, and Monroe’s can be found across the parking lot from the Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum. Next, visit Art Alley, where you can find changing murals that feature fun backgrounds such as "Hello Sunshine!", planets, rainbows, a giant purple iris and more. There are also four Coca-Cola murals to check out. After, make your way to the Ouachita Candy Company, whose outside wall showcases colorful murals created by 13 local artists.

Biscuits for Breakfast

If you've never been to Delta Biscuit Co., a Mother's Day breakfast is the perfect time to go! Start the day off right with their buttery biscuits and whipped cane butter. With menu items ranging from sweet beignets and waffles, to savory omelets and quinoa bowls, you and your mom are guaranteed to find the best breakfast spread here.

Lunch Date with Mom

Enjoy the view of Bayou DeSiard while having lunch with mom and family. Waterfront Grill is hosting a Mother’s Day Lunch from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 11. Fill your mom with happiness as she experiences char-grilled burgers, po’boys, or a Black Angus steak. *Reservations are highly recommended for this special day*

Coffee Break

Need a little midday pick-me-up after a fun day of quality time with your mother? Then of course, coffee is what you need! Swing by The Coffee Bean to pick up a cup of joe to fuel the rest of this exciting weekend!

A Delectable Dinner

Milano's Italian Grill will have all of your mother's favorite Italian cuisines. Lasagna, authentic Italian pizza, and breadsticks are just a few of the incredible dishes they have to offer. Don't forget about dessert...Their tiramisu is a must for the perfect end to a perfect Mother's Day weekend!