There are plenty of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Charlotte in 2026!
After our list of ideas for celebrating, we have a list of Mother’s Day freebies and discounts. And after that we have a big list of all the events that are on our calendar for Friday, May 8, through Sunday, May 10, 2026. We encourage you to always shop locally if you can!
Mother’s Day Gifts, Meals and Celebrations
Enjoy Mother’s Day brunch from a Charlotte restaurant
We have put together a list of places in the Charlotte area for Mother’s Day Brunch. We include both dine-in and take-home options.
Sullenberger Aviation Museum
Sullenberger Aviation Museum is offering FREE admission to moms on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, 2026.
The museum is at 4108 Minuteman Way, Charlotte, North Carolina. Sunday hours are 12 to 4:30 p.m.
The museum honors Captain C.B. “Sully” Sullenberger, who, with his crew, safely landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River in New York, with no loss of life. This flight had just taken off for Charlotte. The safe landing is known as the “Miracle on the Hudson.”
Play Mini-Golf
Moms play mini-golf at Mr. Putty’s Fun Park for free on Mother’s Day. There will be a plant seller. 2333 Dam Road, Tega Cay, South Carolina.
Play Ball!
The Knothole Foundation is hosting a FREE mother-daughter softball clinic on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Learn more here.
Go on a hike
Get out and enjoy one of our beautiful greenways, parks or nature preserves. Not sure where to start? Here’s a list of more than 50 hikes and walks near Charlotte.
Enjoy a free outdoor concert
The Charlotte area boasts a huge number and variety of free outdoor concerts, and Mother’s Day Weekend is no exception. This weekend there are free concerts at Birkdale Village, Stowe Park in Belmont, the Whitewater Center, Camp North End, the Davidson Village Green, and more. Check out the whole list of free outdoor concerts around Charlotte.
Take a walk in a garden
Visit one of these Charlotte area botanical gardens. There are 8 on the list to choose from and all are wonderful. On May 10, 2026, the first 500 moms at Gardens at Stowe get a free plant.
Buy a museum membership
Buy your mom a membership to one of Charlotte’s great museums, so that she can visit as much as she’d like.
Here are the links to join some Charlotte museums:
Mother’s Day Freebies and Deals
All offers are at participating locations only. Call ahead to make sure the one you’re visiting is participating. There will be a ton of offers in this section! Check back soon!
Gilde Brewery
Moms get a free entrée at brunch at Gilde Brewery on May 10, 2026. Dine-in only. Not valid with other offers. 3530 DeWitt Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
TCBY
On Sunday, May 10, 2026, moms get their first 6 ounces for free at participating TCBY shops.
More discounts?
These are some businesses that sometimes offer Mother’s Day discounts. We’ll update if we see announcements.
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