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What to do and where to eat for Mother’s Day in Lexington 2019

Mother's Day: woman holding her child and giving her a kiss on the cheek

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12, 2019. Here is a sampling of what to do and where to eat to celebrate moms in Lexington, KY.

The Lexington Public Library is hosting Mother’s Day events throughout May.

Mother's Day: happy mother's day! baby son congratulates mother on holiday and gives flowers
  • Get crafty during after school snack time by making unique Mother’s Day cards with supplies from the art cart on Wednesday, May 1 and 8 from 4 pm until 5 pm at the Northside Branch.
  • With the Kentucky Derby right around the corner and Mother’s Day coming up quick, join the Eastside Branch for a Skin Care Saturday to learn how to make Derby style sugar scrub as a gift for Mom on Saturday, May 4 from 11 am until 1 pm.
  • Drop-in to design, print, and fold your own unique cards using Microsoft Publisher at the Central Library on Sunday, May 5 from 1 pm until 3 pm. Each card should take about 20 minutes to complete, first come, first served. Card-stock provided and for all ages.
  • Celebrate Mother’s Day a little early with your special adult and make a Mothers Day gift and card as you enjoy tea, lemonade and cookies on Thursday, May 9 from 1 pm until 2:30 pm at the Tates Creek Branch.

May 5

Create a handmade card for Mom, Grandma, or any special lady in your life at Lexington Art League on Sunday, May 5 at noon.

Mom & Me Tea Party at Cut and Paste Craft Studio on Sunday, May 5 at 1 pm. Mom and kids will work together to paint a ceramic tea cup planter and saucer and then plant a pretty flower. After painting, there will be cookies and juice.

May 9

The 8th Annual Chrysalis House Mother’s Day Luncheon is on Thursday, May 9 at 11:30 am. Luncheon is catered by the Apiary Fine Catering and events with Chef Cooper Vaughn.

Mother's Day: woman and three years old girl with painted faces, smiling and looking closely, in terrace of house

May 11

Starting at 8 am on Saturday, May 11, Martine’s Pastries is having brunch for Mother’s Day. Menu options include eggs, waffles, mimosa’s, and more.

Find the perfect gift for mom and join The Summit at Fritz Farm for great food & drink specials all weekend long starting Saturday, May 11 at 11 am.

Mother and Daughter Tea at Shakespeare & Co. on Saturday, May 11 at 1 pm. There will be fine teas, savories, and desserts. Limited seating.

Enjoy a Mother’s Day luncheon with the Georgetown Street Neighborhood at Douglass Park on Saturday, May 11 at 1 pm.

May 12

Mother’s Day breakfast to show appreciation for all mothers and mother figures at New Life Community on Sunday, May 12 at 9:30 am.

CRÚ Food and Wine Bar celebrates Mother’s Day with a delicious springtime brunch featuring classics on Sunday, May 12 at 10 am.

Edley’s Bar-B-Que in The Summit is having a Mother’s Day celebration with Frosé and a flower arrangement on Sunday, May 12 starting at 10 am.

Mother’s Day brunch with Bayou Bluegrass Catering at Copper Roux. Enjoy breakfast, salad, entree, carving, and dessert on Sunday, May 12 at 10:30 am.

The Children’s Chapel in Christ Church Cathedral are creating gifts for mom’s on Sunday, May 12 at 11 am.

Mother’s Day Brunch at J. Render’s Southern Table & Bar is on Sunday, May 12 from 11 am until 3 pm. Brunch items with Bloody Mary and Mimosa specials.

Bring a mat and relax for Mother’s Day Rooftop yoga at The Kentucky Castle on Sunday, May 12 at 9 am. All levels are welcome. There is also two separate brunch times, one starting at 11 am and the other at 1 pm.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Baby/Child Dedication at Russell Cave Baptist Church on Sunday, May 12 at 11 am.

Treat that special mom to lunch at Wilson Nurseries’ (Frankfort) Sage Garden Cafe to  sample specialty herbal teas on Sunday, May 12 at 11 am.

Mother's Day: woman holding her child and giving her a kiss on the cheek

HopCat is offering Cosmik Fries to every mother who visits on Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12 all day.

Have Mother’s Day lunch at the My Old Kentucky Dinner Train – RJ Corman in Bardstown, KY on Sunday, May 12 at 11:30 am.

Join the Lexington Legends for Mother’s Day brunch in the Kentucky Ale Taproom before the game on Sunday, May 12 at 11:30 am.

Mother’s Day Ice Cream & Dessert Buffet at Crank & Boom in the distillery district on Sunday, May 12 at noon.

Mother’s Day Cheesecake Takeover at Pivot Brewing is on Sunday, May 12 at 2 pm. There will be a pairing of four cheesecake bites with a flight of four ciders.

Paint with your mom at Ethereal’s paint party on Sunday, May 12 at 2 pm. You’ll paint a “HOME” sign with that special woman in your life.

May 18

Pediatric Congenital Heart Association hosts a day of Mexican food, painting, and fun at El Espolon Mexican Restaurant on Saturday, May 18 at 2 pm.

Events may require preregistration or tickets.

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