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Cool Ideas for Mother’s Day: Brunches, Attractions and Free Activities
Give your mom an unforgettable weekend with this list of local restaurants, shops and attractions offering Mother’s Day activities in Colorado Springs. We will help you make your mother feel like a queen as you spoil her with fun, food and, her favorite, quality time. Our list offers ideas for every budget, from fancy high-end brunches to fun and free hikes on the best trails in the Pikes Peak region. Show the moms in your life just how much they mean to you — and have a good time yourself!
Free Mother's Day Activities
You don’t need a lot of money to make your mom feel special — especially with all of the great free Mother’s Day activities in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region.
Take a Hike in Garden of the Gods
Colorado’s favorite geological park is always and forever free and it’s a great place to take your mom for a budget-friendly Mother’s Day. The Garden of the Gods offers miles of hiking trails, stunning rock formations, interpretive signage and lots of chances to check out wildflowers and local wildlife.
To maximize your fun in the Garden, it’s a good idea to carpool, as it’s a very popular location and parking can fill up fast. Arriving earlier in the day or waiting until the evening can also help you beat the crowds. Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes. If you have the budget for a little treat, pay a visit to the Garden of the Gods Trading Post for ice cream, fudge or coffee. It’s located near Balanced Rock and the locals’ entrance to the Garden.
Why We Love Garden of the Gods for Mother's Day ...
- Hiking for all experience levels and paved, accessible walkways for strollers, walkers and wheelchairs.
- Endless family photo opportunities in one of the most beautiful places in Colorado.
- Free! You don't have to pay to enjoy Garden of the Gods. It's always free to enter.
- Picnic areas for snacks and lunch.
Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum
Is your mom into Colorado history and local lore? The Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum is a free favorite located right in Downtown Colorado Springs. It’s housed in the historic 1903 El Paso County Courthouse — artifacts within a historic artifact! The exhibits in the museum vary, with diverse topics ranging from the rich cultural heritage in the region to camping and guest exhibitions.
Art on the Streets
Colorado Springs is home to some incredible outdoor art, thanks to the hard work of the Downtown Partnership, and, of course, incredibly talented artists. Visitors can take themselves on a self-guided tour to view them all with an easy-to-use app that includes commentary from the artists themselves about their work.
This freebie tour will take you all about the downtown area, stretching from Boulder Street all the way to Costilla Street. In between, you can pop into various galleries for indoor art, or do a little window shopping. Don’t forget that the current tour only includes select works for the year. You will see many other sculptures and murals during your walk.
Note: The Downtown Partnership will be on Tejon Street at 11 a.m. handing out flowers and tote bags while supplies last.
BOGO Admission to Pikes Peak for Moms
Take mom on an epic adventure with BOGO admission to the Pikes Peak Highway on Mother’s Day! It has everything you could want in an excursion, like quality time, beautiful scenic views and hot donuts. Donuts, you ask? Yes, made fresh to order using a specialty recipe made for high altitude.
The Pikes Peak Highway is a beautiful ascent through multiple life zones, with plenty of places to stop and hike, picnic or relax and enjoy nature. You’ll climb above the clouds, above the guardrails and way, way above the world below to discover the panorama of five different states stretched out to the horizon.
At the Summit House, you can explore the interpretive signage, pick up a little present for mom at the gift shop and enjoy some of those tasty donuts. On the way back down, you can be sure to stop in all the cool spots you missed on the way up to capture more moments for mom.
Mother's Day Brunches, Lunches and Teas
Gather the whole family for a special outing at any one of these local restaurants offering Mother’s Day brunch, special luncheons and high teas.
Crown Mom Queen with Mother's Day Tea at Miramont Castle
Friday, May 9 – Sunday, May 11 | 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. | $55 for adults), $35 for children under 12
Give mom the royal treatment at the Queen’s Parlour Tearoom at Miramont Castle. The beautiful space is decorated with Victorian splendor. The fact that it is located in an actual castle only adds to the ambiance. Not only that, the staff makes any visitor feel majestic with friendly, knowledgeable and sincere service.
Let’s talk about the tea and food. After all, you can’t sip the atmosphere. Fortunately, the teas and eats simply cannot be beat. The Mother’s Day tea typically includes a little special something for the holiday and offers multiple courses, including a giant scone with toppings, elegant sandwiches and adorable and tasty desserts. While the Miramont Castle Mother’s Day Tea almost always sells out quickly, the High Tea is quite fun and fancy and it’s offered year-round. If you missed your chance, we suggest a gift certificate and a few dates you’re available with some flowers and wait for the happiness.
If you still want more — or you just want to walk around after all that tea and food — Miramont Castle offers a discount on tickets for tearoom guests. You can explore a unique piece of Manitou Springs history and enjoy the unusual architecture of the space.
Mother's Day Brunch at the Fine Arts Center
Sunday, May 11 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | $115 for adults, $25 for children 12 and under
Give your mom a little culture with her breakfast with a special Mother’s Day brunch hosted at the Fine Arts Center. The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center is a stunning museum and school located in Downtown Colorado Springs, and yes, your admission to the exhibits is included in the brunch. There are a variety of rotating exhibitions in the gallery right now, as well as their year-round exhibitions, so you do not want to skip the post-brunch tour.
The brunch menu is excellent. Guests can expect an omelet and scrambled egg stations, waffles, bananas foster, prime rib, pasta and hot and cold buffets. Dessert includes chocolate cake, cheesecake and flan and the drinks are brunch-approved with bellinis, mimosas and a bloody Mary bar.
The event also includes a craft station for kids, making it a friendly option for moms with busy kids.
Make Brunch Extra Special
Mother's Day at the Mona Lisa Fondue
Sunday, May 11 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | $115 for adults, $25 for children 12 and under
Moms eat free with the purchase of two full-course meals at the Mona Lisa fondue during Mother’s Day weekend. This is an amazing deal on one of the best meals in the Pikes Peak region. The Mona Lisa offers an exceptional fondue dining experience in Manitou Springs, with a classy atmosphere and a stocked wine bar that is sure to make the wine moms in your life quite happy.
Plan for about 2 hours for this dining experience, as it offers multiple courses. That’s just more quality time with mom! Make you reservations ahead of time to ensure you get a table. If you can’t make it this weekend, you can gift mom a certificate for a future fondue experience (without the deal). Check out this link for reservations and more details and restrictions.
Stroll & Shop on Mother's Day
Take mom out for a day of shopping in some of the Pikes Peak region’s popular historic districts.
Hunt for Unique Mother’s Day Gifts at the Garden of the Gods Trading Post
Skip the malls and websites and shop where the gifts are as unique and interesting as your own dear mum — the Garden of the Gods Trading Post. This hidden gem is tucked away beside the world-famous Garden of the Gods and boasts that it is the oldest and largest gift shop in Colorado. Thousands of square feet of gifts await, with options ranging from art and apparel to jewelry and sweet treats. As a bonus idea, take mom on a lovely stroll through the garden and then pop in for lunch, a hot coffee or a cool treat. The Post has one of the most epic patios around for relaxation and good conversation.
Celebrate Mom with a Day in Manitou Springs
If you want to take mom out for the day on Mother’s Day, the west side of Colorado Springs is bursting with eclectic shops and good food (in case you missed brunch). Not only that, Manitou Springs is home to the best penny arcade around, including actual penny machines, arcade horse races and everyone’s favorite, Skee-ball. But first, let’s talk shopping.
You’ll find a variety of locations with options for unique snacks and treats. There’s an olive oil bar where you can make custom creations for gourmet meals. For more rustic options, there’s an entire store dedicated to beef jerky. If you’re more excited about clothing or art, you’ll still find plenty of both, with multiple galleries and collectives for paintings, pottery and handmade jewelry, and boutiques for accessories, metaphysical gifts, Colorado clothing and much more. There’s even a shop for house plants!
Forgot about food? Manitou Springs won’t let you down. Is mama a vegetarian or vegan? Check out Adam’s Mountain Café, renowned for their tasty veggie-based options with a menu for meat-friendly folks, too. Of course, there’s also Mo’s Diner for a traditional hearty breakfast (they have beer and Bloody Marys, too) or Uncle Sam’s Pancake House for sweet surprises. The further you head into Manitou Springs, the more varied the options.
Spend Mother's Day in Old Colorado City
Old Colorado City is also one heck of a place for shopping and family time with a little brunch or lunch on the side. Browse an eclectic collection of shops and unique restaurants that range from light bites at Tapeteria to a full breakfast at Bonton’s. Jake and Telly’s offers amazing Greek fare and an inviting atmosphere and Slice 420 provides a walking lunch with pizza-by-the-slice options. Old Colorado City is also the perfect place to satisfy your sweet tooth. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Colorado City Creamery and La Baguette all have delightful treats that you can pick up and enjoy while you wander. Just be sure to call ahead for any sit-down locations.
More Stuff to Do on Mother's Day
Still searching for that perfect way to celebrate mom? These activities may just be exactly what you’re looking for!
