Mother’s Day Events in Anaheim

The Disneyland Resort

Is there anywhere more magical to celebrate Mom? Typically, mothers receive a complimentary carnation within the park entrance. Once inside, explore Mom’s favorite attractions that make her feel like a kid again. Check out this deal on Disneyland Resort tickets for Socal residents.

Don’t forget that magical treats await guests at the Disneyland Resort, which has a variety of sweet treats for moms available. Satisfy her sweet tooth with a cake pop or candied apple from the Candy Palace or Candy Kitchen. Check out the official Foodie Guide for Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day brunch offerings are also available at resort hotels. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

Disneyland Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet:

• Goofy’s Kitchen – Join Goofy for a bountiful Springtime breakfast, brunch, or dinner buffet. Plus, Clarabelle makes her first appearance at a Disneyland restaurant. Delight in Poached Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Snow Crab Claw Cocktail, Orange Saffron Salmon, a carving station with Prime Rib, and much more.
• Plaza Inn (Available May 12 only) – Join in the celebration and drop “Inn” for brunch hosted by Minnie Mouse and her friends. Start with a memorable moment with Minnie Mouse and a special flower, picked just for mom. 

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Mommy + Me Tea at JW Marriott

1775 S. Clementine St., Anaheim, CA 92802

Sunday, May 12th

12 PM – 2 PM

Enjoy a delightful tea party in the Serenity Garden at the JW Marriott where attendees will enjoy tea sandwiches, muffins, and more, accompanied by a selection of teas. The celebration will include special activities, crafts, and photo memorabila. Tickets are $110 per adult, $35 for children.

Mother’s Day Buffet at Tangerine Room

1030 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92802

Sunday, May 12th

12 – 6 PM

Enjoy an upscale buffet at the Westin Anaheim Resort with salad, seafood, entree, and kid-friendly stations for the Mother’s Day buffet. The day is complemented with live entertainment. Tickets are $95 for adults, and $45 for children 12 and under, not including tip or gratuity.

Mother’s Day Brunch at The RANCH Restaurant

1025 E. Ball Rd., Anaheim, CA 92805

Sunday, May 12th

11 AM – 4 PM

Celebrate Mom with a luxurious multi-course brunch at The RANCH Restaurant. From Creme Brule French Toast to premium prime rib, the menu captures the all of her favorites. The adult menu is $165 per person, with a children’s menu offered at $45.

Art & Jazz at Muzeo

241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805

Sunday, May 12th

2 – 3:30 PM

Jazz Artist in Residence, Elena Gilliam, presents Art & Jazz is a series dedicated to combining music and visual art to heighten the enjoyment of both art forms in the main gallery.

Celebrate Mom at Brewery X

3191 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, CA 92806

Sunday, May 12th

12 – 5 PM

Brewery X invites you to the Blooms & Brews event with shopping, sipping, and celebrating Mom. The market will allow you to select local last-minute gifts perfectly paired with the menus from one of Anaheim’s favorite breweries.

Mother’s Day Concert at the Anaheim Marketplace

1440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA

Sunday, May 12th

12 PM – 5 PM

Come celebrate Mother’s Day with the entire family at the Anaheim Marketplace. There will be live music, and a free flower to the first 100 Mothers.

Don’t forget the gift for Mom! Moms love time with their loved ones, so pick up a copy of 100 Things to Do in Anaheim Before You Die for more memory making opportunities.

Celebrate Mother’s Day in Anaheim at one of these memorable celebration spots.

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With dining, entertainment, and memory making, Knott’s Berry Farm offers a day Mom will adore.

Mother’s Day at Knott’s Berry Farm

Mother’s Day Brunch

Mom’s got the day off from cooking! Treat her to the Mother’s Day Brunch at Knott’s, one of the largest buffets in Southern California. From fresh fruit to fried chicken, the chefs at Knott’s have the meal covered.

Reservations are available from 9 AM to 4 PM at Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant on both Saturday, May 8th and Sunday, May 9, 2021  or calling (714) 220-5055.

Price: Adults $32 + tax

Treat your mother to a beautiful brunch this Mother’s Day at Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant. With a variety of savory breakfast items like a Breakfast Chicken Croissant Sandwich or Fried Chicken Eggs Benedict, to sweet things she’s sure to love like our fluffy French Toast, there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

You can get more information here.

Explore the Park

Mothers of young children will be delighted by the charm of Camp Snoopy where they can get in on the fun on rides like Camp Bus or the Rapid River Run.

For returning guests, the nostalgia of Knott’s Berry Farm is captured on strolls through Ghost Town or aboard the Calico Railroad. It’s the perfect day to select rides perfect for the whole family.

Knott’s Rides for the Whole Family

• Butterfield Stagecoach
• Sky Cabin
• Timber Mountain Log Ride
• Merry Go Round

If Mom is a thrill seeker, add Fast Lane passes to your day. She’ll feel like a star as she skips the line on Silver Bullet or GhostRider.

Shopping

Stroll through the California Marketplace for unique gifts and treats. She’ll adore the Peanuts Headquarters for all things Charlie Brown. You can stock up on boysenberry flavored gifts. The Knott’s biscuit mix is the same as what’s served in Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant. Grab it alone or in a gift pack with boysenberry jam.

Inside the park, you’ll find everything from themed apparel to a delightful line of bath products.

Treats for Mom

Satisfy her sweet tooth with one of the numerous bakery items at Knott’s. Order a cake from the Ghost Town Bakery or enjoy a cone filled with boysenberry soft serve.

Did you know you can get a free fudge sample at Ghost Town Candy?

If Mom is fueled by coffee, head to the Starbucks outside of Knott’s Berry Farm for the Boysenberry Frappuccino. You can also nab your favorite coffee beverages at the Gourmet Coffee Hut where Starbucks coffee is proudly served.

Capture the Memories

Commemorate the special day with tons of pictures of your day at Knott’s. Some special places to capture family photos include at the entrance of the park underneath the windmill, by the Charleston Circle Fountain, and with the iconic miner or lovely lady statues.

You can leave the photography to Knott’s by adding FunPix to your visit or annual pass. Knott’s photographers can snap your family photos, plus you’ll have access to the ride photos to prove Mom really did ride HangTime.

Looking for Knott’s Berry Farm inspired dishes to make at home?

• Boysenberry Shortcake Recipe

• Easy Homemade Peanuts Gummies

If Mom is looking for a lovely brunch, a thrilling coaster, or time with her family, Knott’s Berry Farm has the making for the berry best Mother’s Day.

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I don’t know what I want for lunch today, so it may not come as a huge shock that I also don’t know what I want to be when I grow up (if I ever grow up). But one thing I’ve known my entire life is that I wanted to be a mom.

I feel incredibly lucky that I get to be their mom!

Mother’s Day is coming up so quickly. Dads, take note! Time is ticking!

My favorite way to spend Mother’s Day is entrenched with these people of mine. It doesn’t have to be fancy, but a day filled with love. I know that in lots of families it’s the mom who does the planning.

Want to know Mom’s secret to planning all of those perfect days? The internet! Yup, the internet gives her inspiration, tips, and recipes.

Here are some tips from Smart & Final for a simple to execute but special Mother’s Day breakfast with can’t miss expressions of love and appreciation.

5 Mother’s Day Tips from Smart & Final

1.      Cards – Homemade from the kids are the best! Set aside some time in the week leading up to Mother’s Day to have the kids sit down and create a personalized masterpiece that she is sure to adore. Have a crazy schedule? Cards can quickly be accomplished in the morning as you let mom sleep in. One from you should definitely be in the stack, Dad.

2.      Decorate – Add a little pizzazz to the celebration. Mini-posters with messages like “I Heart Mom” add a festive touch. You can make personalized signs that include family pictures or other things Mom adores. And don’t forget the flowers. Yes, they’re cliche’, but they are also so sweet.

3.      Breakfast – Breakfast in bed made by the kids with an assist from you is a must-do. And wait until you see how easy this is! Here is a recipe for a delicious Monte Cristo Pancake Sandwich from Celebrity Chef Jamie Gwen that includes a link to purchase the main ingredients with one click of the button. Add in some fresh fruit and a mug of her favorite coffee, and her Mother’s Day will be off to a tasty start!

There are tons of yummy recipes on the Smart & Final website.

• Blueberry Pancake Coffee Cake
• Serious Boost Morning Smoothie (made with cold brew coffee)
• Mascarpone Berry Brownie Pizza

4.      Clean Up After Breakfast – This is straight up critical. Kids in the kitchen equals a huge mess. Whatever you do, do not leave her with a disaster zone of a kitchen. Take a few minutes to clean up with the kids after you make her a delicious breakfast and while we’re at it, make sure it is a mess free day in general.

5.      Gift Time – It doesn’t have to be expensive. As a matter of fact, it can be free, but a token from you and the kids should also be on the breakfast menu. A nice piece of jewelry or a gift card to her favorite store (along with time to shop solo!) are always winners.

For a gift of your time vs. something material, now that you know how easy it is to order groceries online based on your experience making the Monte Cristo Pancake Sandwich, offer to be in charge of buying groceries and have the kids put them away for the next week, or month, or forever. Forever totally works.

The itinerary after this will be different for each family. Will she want to go on a hike with the family or enjoy some alone time at the spa? If you know for sure, schedule it, if not, ask to make sure the rest of her Mother’s Day is perfect for her. You’ve got this, dad!

What’s on the Mother’s Day itinerary for you? Share you plans in the comments!

We were treated to a complimentary meal to facilitate this review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Growing up in a family with six kids, you’d think it would be challenging to find somewhere we agreed upon.  But we did, and we had one destination — Mimi’s Cafe.  Each visit is filled with French-inspired meals with the feeling of home.  It became our go-to for family celebrations.  There are so many memories of “dirt cup” desserts from the kid’s menu and so many cups of corn chowder. When I call my sisters to wish them happy birthday, I sing the Mimi’s Cafe birthday song from our youth.  Do we have a birthday here? Yes, we have a birthday here!  Birthday where? Birthday here. Mimimimi…

This is just one evening at our local Mimi’s with just a few of my siblings.  It’s still a family favorite, allowing for continued celebrations.

Mother’s Day 3-Course Menu at Mimi’s Cafe

I was able to celebrate an early Mother’s Day dinner with my mama.  The 3-course menu was a great way to sample some of our favorites, plus try new menu items.  The starter course gave us a choice of house salad, Caesar salad, or cup of soup (tomato basil, corn chowder, or French onion).  I may look just like my dad, but I’ve inherited my mom’s soup preferences.

We both opted for the corn chowder.  Paired with a bread basket, we were both thrilled with our long-time favorite.

The main course choices include:

• Asian Chicken Chopped Salad
• Chicken Cheddar Mac
• Fire-Grilled Shrimp Brochette
• Mushroom & Brie Burger
• Slow-Roasted Turkey
• Quiche Lorraine
• Grilled Atlantic Salmon (additional $2)

My mom selected the homestyle flavors of the Slow-Roasted Turkey dinner featuring hand-carved turkey and gravy, with cornbread dressing, orange-apple cranberry relish, mashed potatoes and broccoli.  It’s a classic Thanksgiving meal, bringing up fond memories of holidays past.  But really it’s a great meal for any celebration.

Being a vegetarian, I opted for the Asian Chicken Chopped Salad.  Our helpful waitress swapped the chicken for a serving of avocado.  The dressing was very light, allowing for the flavors of added avocado, mandarin oranges, and bell peppers to shine through.  A bit of crunch came with fried wontons and sesame seeds on top.

My mom taught me many important lessons in life.  Clean up after a party immediately.  Double your recipe and freeze half.  But the most important lesson: leave room for dessert.

The dessert offerings for the Mother’s Day Menu include a choice of Molten Lava Cake or Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding.  Upon our arrival, I had seen the Molten Lava Cake listed on the chalkboard as one of their new features.  Also new to the menu was the Mimi’s Ribeye Steak.  Father’s Day is just around the corner, and I know my husband will love this one.

Once again, my mom and I were menu twins and both opted for the Molten Lava Cake.  The plate came with a gooey cake, large serving of vanilla ice cream, and gigantic strawberry.  Plenty of dessert to share, but in order to really be able to recommend it I felt it was imperative to eat every bite.  After almost licking the plate, I can attest through my “research” that you must save room for dessert.

In the midst of raising three little girls, running a business, and just life, there aren’t enough opportunities to reconnect with my mom.  It was wonderful to chat over each of the three courses.  The Mother’s Day 3-course Menu starts at $18.99 and is available from 11 AM through closing.  With a menu this yummy, you’re encouraged to make reservations.  Look for your nearest Mimi’s Cafe location.

How will you celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day?