Mother's Day is always observed the second Sunday in May. In 2026, it falls on May 10.
When it's time to let the moms and maternal figures in your life know how much they’re appreciated, treat them to a long Mother's Day weekend in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach for a wide array of fun activities and events, scrumptious meals, and quality time together.
Here's a taste of what typically pops up around Mother's Day to help you start planning:
Mother’s Day Brunch
Mother's Day is one of the best brunch days of the year. While not all of the restaurants below have confirmed a Mother's Day brunch, many have been known to offer it, and often, weekend-long specials, so keep an eye on them. Since reservations are usually required, please contact the individual restaurants for details:
Confirmed Mother's Day Brunch locations:
88 Keys at the Wyvern Hotel: brunch cetails on Facebook
Islands Kitchen & Cocktail House: brunch details on Facebook
Lock 'N Key Restaurant & Pub: 941.474.1517 or make reservations online
Magnolias on the Bay: 941.460.8219 or make reservations online
Spinnaker Bar and Patio Dining
The Grill at 1951: brunch details on Facebook.
The Hills Restaurant at Rotonda Golf & Country Club
Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio by Hilton
The restaurants below have previously hosted Mother's Day Brunch. Please contact individual businesses to verify before heading over:
Ken & Barb's Grove City Kitchen
K's Family Pizzeria and Restaurant
Spinnaker Bar and Patio Dining (at the Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside)
It's also great to just enjoy a drink and a nice conversation in a beautiful setting. You'll find the perfect atmosphere for a wind-down at unWined Wine & Beer Bar, Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine, Downtown Kava, or Perch 360 atop the Wyvern Hotel.
Adventures Mom Will Love
Head over to the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens and stop by the Gift Shop to let mom pick out her perfect botanical-themed gift, then setting in under the pergola with a bottle of wine and just enjoy the gardens and quality time together.
Treat mom to an entire weekend of fun at M'Xuma Tacos - Mexican Grill in Babcock Ranch! Attend one or all three fun days: Friday features shopping and wellness; Saturday is about breakfast, coffee, Pilates, and whimsy; and Sunday is for Margaritas & Mamacitas Brunch! Details on Facebook.
One of the most unique Mother's Day events—Mamas, Mimosas & Minis at Motor City Mini Acres—is sold out for this year. This fun even features small brunch bites, mimosas, and amazing quality time with the "Mini Moo Crew": cuddly mini cows, a couple of donkies, and maybe even some goats, so keep it on your radar for next year. Details on Facebook.
As more events are planned and confirmed, we'll keep updating this space. In the meantime, here's a taste of previous Mother's Day events that might happen again this year:
The Yoga Sanctuary and Loving Light Yoga have each offered special Mother's Day wellness events.
Laishley Park in Punta Gorda has been home to a Mother's Day Arts and Crafts Fair.
Anytime Fun
If mom or anyone else in the party is a pickleball player, they’ll be very happy with the options in the area, from our crown jewel, the Pickleplex® of Punta Gorda, to easy drop-in courts from one end of our area to the other. Or, if someone wants to golf, they’ll find over 15 beautiful courses to enjoy.
Beach time is always great, no matter if you’re lazing in the sun, swimming, or collecting shells and fossilized shark teeth. Bonus: there are great restaurants within walking distance of Englewood Beach, our main sand-and-surf spot.
Theater & Entertainment
Nothing beats the energy of a live stage performance!
Comedian Maryellen Hooper returns to Visani Italian Steakhouse and Comedy Theater for a special Mother's Day Show. The Grill at 1951 has been known to present a special Mother's Day lunch with live music, so it's worth keeping an eye on their calendar too.
You'll also find live music at many of our restaurants throughout the weekend, so keep an eye out for special events as Mother's Day approaches.
However you celebrate, we think mom is going to love it here.
