Mother’s Day

Celebrate Mother’s Day (and Mother Nature) at the Wildflower Center! Guests can enjoy spring wildflowers, order–ahead picnic boxes, music performances, and much more.

Sunday
May 10, 2026
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Veggie picnic boxes are SOLD OUT! A limited amount of jambon beurre sandwiches are still available. Orders close at 11:59 p.m. on May 9.

Registration Info

• Admission is free for members. Celebrate mom with a Wildflower Center membership!  
• Pre-registration is required for picnic boxes and craft participation.

Food & Drink

Wildflower Café remains closed at this time for renovations. Enjoy a variety of food and drink options available throughout the day:

• Boxed lunches from Spread & Co. available for pre-order*
• Food trucks onsite, including Garbo’s, Kold Kutz sandwiches, and Sweet Frida
• Charcuterie cart options available for purchase (no pre-order required)
• Bar serving alcoholic beverages and coffee

* Picnic boxes must be picked up in the Auditorium between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Wildflower Birdhouse Craft

Add a creative touch to your Mother’s Day celebration. Bring the little ones for a special craft they’ll be proud to give!

• Paint a wooden birdhouse
• Add embellishments of flowers and butterflies
• Leave with a hand-painted gift crafted just for mom

You will be provided with acrylic paint and brushes, so please make sure to wear worn-in clothes you’re not afraid to stain!

• Supplies are limited and pre-registration is required.
• Craft station open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Little House Garden — select the arrival window that you prefer and show up anytime during that window (9-10 a.m., 10-11 a.m., 11-12 p.m., 12-1 p.m., 1-2 p.m.)
• All ages welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult)

Music in the Courtyard

• 9 – 11 a.m.: Deer Fellow
• 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Kelsi Creek
• 1 – 3 p.m.: Ryan DeSiato

Photo Opportunities

Stop by our giant flower installations, courtesy of Flowerette, for a picture-perfect moment with mom.