Mother’s Day freebies, events and dining deals for 2024

Treat Mom to a meal out on Mother’s Day on May 12, 2024, without breaking the family budget. Lower the bill by taking advantage of one of the many Mother’s Day freebies or deals. 

To celebrate moms everywhere, many restaurants and businesses are offering Mother’s Day specials and discounts. Bonus gift cards, free food and discounted gifts are all in the mix this Mother’s Day.

Most of the discounts are only valid on Mother’s Day. However, dates vary, so be sure you review the fine print.

After you’ve settled on your Mother’s Day plans, check out our Mother’s Day gift ideas. You definitely don’t want to show up without a gift in hand. 

South Florida Mother's Day Deals

Flamingo Gardens

Moms receive free entry May 12 when entering with another person paying full price. Flamingo Gardens regular prices are $24 for ages 12 and older and $17 for ages 3-11.  Flamingo Gardens is at 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie 33330. For information, call 954-473-2955.

Esplanade at Aventura

Esplanade at Aventura, 19505 Biscayne Blvd., in Aventura, will give moms dining in any of their restaurants a complimentary flower bouquet from noon to 4 p.m. on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12, 2024.

Restaurants

Whether Mom wants brunch or dinner, enjoy a frugal feast with these Mother’s Day restaurant specials. The offers are only available at participating locations, while supplies last. Limit one per person. 

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse

Let BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse make your Mother’s Day meal more affordable. 

From March 20 1 to May 21, 2024, the restaurant is offering 50% off appetizers via BJ’s site or app — use promo code HALFOFFAPP at checkout. 

The offer is only available for take-out or delivery through BJ’s site or app. 

California Pizza Kitchen

Enjoy slicing into a pizza with Mom at California Pizza Kitchen.

From May 10 to 12, 2024, customers can order their favorite CPK pizzas on a heart-shaped crispy thin crust at no additional cost — available for dine-in or take-out. 

Edible

Send Mom a big arrangement of fresh fruit or other treats.

Edible offers a variety of special offers for Mother’s Day — up to 50% off. Check out the shop’s variety of fresh fruit arrangements, dipped fruit, cupcakes and more for a special gift for mom. 

Hooters

Mothers enjoy 10 FREE wings (any style) with the purchase of 10 wings (any style) at Hooters on May 12, 2024. 

The offer is valid for dine-in only. 

LIME Fresh Mexican Grill

Free margs for moms on their day: The restaurant is offering a complimentary margarita with the purchase of any entrée on Mother's Day. It's their little way of saying thank you for all the love and care moms provide every day. Find a location near you in South Florida at limefreshmexicangrill.com.

Olive Garden

If you take Mom to Olive Garden, enjoy an extra take-home entrée for just $6. Pick up enough for the whole family. Choose from Fettuccine Alfredo, Five Cheese Ziti al Forno and Spaghetti with Meat Sauce. 

Panda Express

Enjoy a family feast on Mother’s Day! 

Panda Express is offering a 5 Person Family Meal for just $30. The bundle includes two large sides and three large entrées — enough food to feed the whole family with some leftover for a midnight snack. 

The meal deal is available from May 1 to 12, 2024. 

Pizza Hut

Everyone loves pizza, including mothers! Celebrate Mother’s Day with an inexpensive pizza party, thanks to Pizza Hut’s ongoing deals and discounts. Share a slice of pizza and fun with Mom…plus, it’s an easy clean-up after the gathering. 

Shake Shack

Shake Shack is shaking up Mother’s Day!

The popular eatery is offering a FREE shake for online orders placed from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The giveaway requires an additional purchase of $10 or more.

The offer requires this promo code at checkout. The sweet special runs daily through June 26, 2024. 

Smokey Bones

Give a little, get a little! Buy a $25 Smokey Bones gift card and earn $5 Bonus Bucks. The offer is valid for in-store purchases only on Mother's Day. Bouncebacks will be valid from July 1 to Aug. 31, 2024

Sonic Drive-In

If you’re looking for an inexpensive date with Mom, check out the current deals from Sonic Drive-In.

You can also always stop by for the chain’s daily happy hour to enjoy half-price drinks. 

Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar

This Mother’s Day, give mom the gift of authentic Mexican flavor and expertly crafted cocktails at Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar, where she'll receive her choice of a complimentary margarita, and kids under 10 years old will enjoy a free dessert.

TCBY

Chill out with Mom at TCBY!

Mom’s first 6 ounces of frozen yogurt and toppings are FREE on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024 at the popular froyo shop. Just pay for any additional ounces. 

Gift Card Bonus Offers 2024

Many restaurants are celebrating Mom by offering gift card bonuses and discounts. Buy the gift card as a treat for Mom or a way to save on dining out with the whole family.

Most gift card bonuses are only available online. However, some are available online and in-restaurant. Before buying, be sure to confirm the bonus. 

Anthony’s Coal-Fired Pizza & Wings

Slice into a bonus at Anthony’s Coal-Fired Pizza & Wings. For every $100 spent on gift cards, receive a $40 Bonus Card — from May 1 to July 17, 2024. The bonus can be redeemed from July 18 to Aug. 26, 2024. Gift cards are available for purchase in-restaurant, online or via the Anthony’s app.

Applebee’s

Buy a $50 gift card and Applebee’s will throw in a $10 Bonus Card — from April 8 to June 23, 2024. The bonus card expires Aug. 4, 2024. 

Auntie Anne’s

Buy $25 in gift cards at Auntie Anne’s and enjoy a $5 Reward Code. The bonus is available from May 6 to June 23, 2024. (The offer is available online starting April 29, 2024.) Each purchase of gift cards in increments of $25 (in one transaction) will receive a $5 Rewards Code. The reward is valid April 29 to July 21, 2024. 

Bonefish Grill

Buy a $50 gift card at Bonefish Grill and get a $10 Bonus Card — from April 22 to June 23, 2024. The bonus card can be redeemed from June 24 to Aug. 25, 2024. 

BurgerFi

Bite into a bonus at BurgerFi. For every $25 spent on gift cards, receive a $10 Bonus Card — from May 1 to July 17, 2024. The bonus can be redeemed from July 18 to Aug. 26, 2024. Gift cards are available for purchase in-restaurnant, online or via the BurgerFi app.

California Pizza Kitchen

Fresh from the pizza oven at California Pizza Kitchen! From April 23 to May 12, 2024, send a $50 eGift Card online and enjoy a $10 eBonus Card. The bonus card is valid April 24 to May 28, 2024. (The offer is not valid on plastic gift cards.) 

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

Gather the family and enjoy a meal at Carrabba’s Italian Grill. For every $50 spent in gift cards, receive a $10 Bonus Card — from April 22 to June 23, 2024. The bonus card can be redeemed from June 24 to Aug. 25, 2024.

Cinnabon

Spring is so sweet! For every $25 gift card purchased at Cinnabon, get a $5 Reward — from May 6 to June 23, 2024. (The bonus is available online starting April 8, 2024.) The bonus must be unlocked in the Cinnabon loyalty program and is valid July 1 to Aug. 25, 2024. 

Chili’s

Celebrate any occasion with lunch or dinner at Chili’s. Buy a $50 gift card and get a $10 eBonus Card — from April 18 to June 22, 2024. The bonus is only available online. The bonus card is valid April 19 to July 31, 2024. 

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Need bargain bagels for a celebratory brunch? All Einstein Bros. Bagels gift cards purchased online are 20% off — from April 24 to June 25, 2024. 

Fogo de Chão

Fogo de Chão can make springtime sizzle. For every $125 in gift cards purchased online, get a $25 Bonus eCard — from April 16 to June 16, 2024. The bonus card is valid June 17 to Aug. 25, 2024. 

IHOP

Hop over to IHOP for breakfast for any holiday or celebration. From April 1 to June 30, 2024, buy a $25 gift card and get a $5 Bonus Card. The bonus card expires Aug. 25, 2024. 

Jamba

Get fresh and fruity for spring at Jamba. From April 30 to June 16, 2024, buy a $25 gift card and get a $5 Reward Code. Each purchase of gift cards in increments of $25 (in one transaction) will receive a $5 Rewards Code. The reward card is valid June 17 to Aug. 31, 2024. 

McAlister’s Deli

Slather on the savings at McAlister’s Deli. Receive a $5 Reward Card with the purchase of a $25 gift card — from April 15 to June 16, 2024. The reward is valid June 17 to Aug. 11, 2024. 

Moe’s Southwest Grill

Enjoy burritos and more at Moe’s Southwest Grill. For every $25 in gift cards purchased online or in-restaurant, receive $5 eReward Code — from April 21 to June 16, 2024. Get two bonuses with the purchase of a $30 gift card. The reward code can be redeemed April 23 to Aug. 31, 2024 by unlocking it through the Moe Rewards program. 

Outback Steakhouse

Take a spring break “down under.” Buy a $50 gift card at Outback Steakhouse and get two $10 bonus cards.  Bonus card 1 is valid June 24 to Aug. 25, 2024.  Bonus card 2 is valid Aug. 26 to Oct. 27, 2024.

Panda Express

Get bowled over at Panda Express. Enjoy a FREE Panda Bowl with the purchase of $30 or more gift card online. The bonus is available April 22 to May 12, 2024. The redemption code for the complimentary bowl expires July 31, 2024. 

RA Sushi

Time for a sushi party! Buy a $60 gift card at RA Sushi and enjoy $10 Promotional Card. For a bigger bonus, buy a $200 gift card and receive a $60 Promotional Card. The bonus offer is available April 9 to May 12, 2024. The promo cards are valid May 13 to June 23, 2024. 

Red Lobster

There’s nothing fishy about saving money! From April 29 to July 1, 2024, buy a $50 gift card at Red Lobster and receive two coupons — each good for $10 off your next order of $40 or more. The first coupon is valid July 2 to 31, 2024 and the second coupon is valid Aug. 1 to 31, 2024. 

Red Robin

Get a juicy deal at Red Robin. Buy a $50 gift card and get $10 Bonus Bucks. The bonus offer is available April 22 to June 17, 2024.  See Bonus Bucks for redemption dates.

Subway

Stop at Subway for a great deal! Get a FREE 6-inch sub with the purchase of a $25 gift card — from April 30 to June 30, 2024. The complimentary sub voucher is valid through July 31, 2024. Limit four bonuses per transaction. 

The Cheesecake Factory

Celebrate any occasion with an extravagant lunch or dinner at The Cheesecake Factory. From April 29 to May 12, 2024, purchase a $50 gift card online and receive a $10 Bonus Card. The bonus card is valid May 13 to June 5, 2024. 

Mother’s Day Retail Specials 2024

You can celebrate Mom with more than just food. There are also a few Mother’s Day retail specials or review our list of frugal gift ideas.

Groupon

Save big on gifts and flowers for Mom through Groupon. The money-saving site is offering a wide variety of deals on spa treatments, jewelry, flowers, gift baskets and more. 

Live Nation

Take Mom to see her favorite artist in concert this summer!

Live Nation’s Concert Week offers $25 All-In Tickets for more than 5,000 shows nationwide this.

The discounted tickets include all fees upfront. Tax is not included. The special is available from May 8 to 14, 2024. 

Lowe’s

Give Mom a plant for Mother’s Day! 

Lowe’s is giving away a FREE one-pint annual plant over Mother’s Day weekend, May 11 and 12, 2024. Registration is required. 

Massage Envy

Give Mom the gift of relaxation at Massage Envy!

Buy a 60-minute session and enjoy a second one for 50% off. Both sessions must be purchased at the non-member, non-intro rate.

The offer is available from April 22 to May 12, 2024.

Whole Foods Market

Spoil Mom (or even treat yourself) and stock up on beauty, bath, candles and personal care picks.

Whole Foods Market is offering 33% off all body care and candles — from May 1 to 14, 2024. The grocery store bans more than 240 ingredients from all body care and beauty products on its shelves.

The sale is only available to Amazon Prime members. 

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• Easy Mother’s Day crafts for kids
• Mother’s Day gift ideas she’ll love
• Free or cheap Mother’s Day gift ideas
• Great gifts for a first Mother’s Day
• DIY spa day gift basket
• Thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts on a budget

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More Mother's Day deals and events

• Monthly Sensory Saturdays at Manatee Lagoon, Riviera Beach
• Free entry for moms on Mother's Day at Flamingo Gardens in Davie

This deal is from Living on the Cheap, our sister site.