Celebrate Mother’s Day in Corpus Christi with brunch in the aquarium, a free trip to a botanical garden, and receive a free clutch purse at a baseball game. And that’s just a few of the many options available to honor Mom this weekend, May 11-12, 2019.

Celebrate Mother’s Day in Corpus Christi with brunch in the aquarium, a free trip to a botanical garden, and receive a free clutch purse at a baseball game. And that’s just a few of the many options available to honor Mom this weekend, May 11-12, 2019.

For all you moms spending Mother’s Day Sunday on May 12 at the beach, check out our roundup of Fun Things to Do in Corpus Christi. Our list includes brunches, special attraction admissions, and events — all designed for your special day. The fun actually starts on Saturday, May 11! For other events happening across the Coastal Bend, visit 101CorpusChristi.com/EVENTS for an interactive calendar that allows you to email details to your friends or post them directly to your digital calendar.

SATURDAY, MAY 11

9-6 P.M.
PLANT A MOTHER’S DAY GIFT
Gill Landscape Nursery
2819 Airline Road
Plant flowers in a terracotta pot with card and bow, $10.

11 A.M.-2 P.M.
CREATE A PROJECT AND LUNCH
Board & Brush
1125 Airline Road
Mom’s let their creative juices flow with any project in the gallery while enjoying a pasta lunch and wine-a-rita bar. Call (361) 415-0540 for reservation and cost.

2-6 P.M.
MOMMY & ME MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY
Heritage Park
1581 N. Chaparral St.
Events by Dai transforms the Galvan House into a fairytale land where the Mad Hatter performs magic tricks and Alice spins her Wonderland tales. Paint a souvenir tea cup, have pictures taken by a professional photographer, and enjoy brunch and tea along with a candy and treats buffet. Email itseventsbydai@gmail.com for tickets.

CHARITY GIFT WRAP
NOON-6 P.M.
La Palmera mall
5488 S. Staples St.
Mom’s Day shoppers can have their packages gift wrapped for a donation to the suiting program at Dress for Success Corpus Christi.

SUNDAY, MAY 12

10 A.M.-2 P.M.
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
Texas State Aquarium
2710 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Brunch with Mom while enjoying spectacular views of downtown Corpus Christi. Combination brunch and aquarium discount tickets available. For ticket prices and to reserve a table, call (361) 881-1244.

BRUNCH

Eats Epicurea Restaurant & Bar
14353 Commodores Drive
Jazz brunch inside the Waves Resort of Corpus Christi featuring Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Includes omelet station, pasta, and a build-your-own Bloody Mary or Mimosa bar. Call (361) 589-4230.

FARM-TO-TABLE BRUNCH
Green Light Coffee Southside
7426 S. Staples St.
Eat local and fresh. Reservations recommended at (361)334-0194.

10 A.M.-3 P.M.
PORT ROYAL MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
Port Royal Ocean Resort & Conference Center
6317 Texas 361
Port Aransas
Brunch near pristine, white sand beaches while enjoying a mimosa. Reservations requested at (361) 749-5011

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT THE EXCHANGE
The Exchange
224 N. Mesquite St.
A full menu of breakfast and lunch items, including fried chicken, snow crab legs, omelet and carving stations, and more. Reservations required at (361) 414-9788.

BRUNCH AT ARA’S SEAFOOD & STEAKS
6917 S. Staples St.
Call (361) 334-2172 for reservations. Seating limited.

10 A.M.-5 P.M.
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH MENU
Katz 21 Steak & Spirits
5702 Spohn Drive
Regular menu also available. Reservations recommended at (361) 884-1221.

10:30 A.M.-1 P.M.
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
Glass Pavilion Restaurant
Omni Hotel
900 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Make reservations for this upscale brunch special at (361) 886-3525.

11 A.M.-2 P.M.
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
Corpus Christi Country Club
6300 Everhart Road
Bring family and friends. RSVP required at (361) 991-2811.

11 A.M.-8 P.M.
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
Bellino’s Ristorante Italiano
3815 Alameda St.
Normally closed on Sunday, Bellino’s opens for a special Mother’s Day Brunch. Call (361) 814-8998 for reservations.

NOON-9 P.M.
KROB 94.3 FM Radio’s 16th ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION
Heritage Park
1581 N. Chaparral St.
Free admission for live conjunto music, food trucks, and prize giveaways.

NOON-9 P.M.
BELLA LUNA BRUNCH
429 Schatzel St.
Live piano jazz from 5-9 p.m., along with a special Mother’s Day menu all day long. Regular menu also available. Reservations recommended at (361) 887-4777.

MORE

Mothers can get into some of the city’s most popular attractions either for free or just a dollar this weekend!

10 A.M.-5 P.M.
SATURDAY, MAY 11
FREE ADMISSION AND ROSE FOR MOM’S
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
1900 N. Chaparral St.
First 200 moms receive a free rose. Free admission for all mothers.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 11-12
MOTHER’S DAY FREE WEEKEND
South Texas Botanical Gardens
8545 S. Staples St.
Just say “moms love flowers” to get your mother in free for a full day at the gardens on both Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12. Don’t miss “Tortoise Tales” at 10:30 a.m. and “Parrot Talk at 1:30 p.m. both days.

1-5 P.M. SUNDAY, MAY 12
MOTHER’S DAY DOLLAR DAY
Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Admission reduced to $1 for non-members in honor of Mother’s Day.

2:15-5:15 P.M. SUNDAY, MAY 12
CORPUS CHRISTI HOOKS’ MOTHER’S DAY GIVEAWAY
Whataburger Field
734 E. Port Ave.
The first 1,250 fans receive an Astros clutch purse. Gates open at 12:45 p.m. Call (361) 561-4665 for ticket information.

WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING?

Other activities over the weekend that moms might enjoy are the Harbor Playhouse’s performance of ‘Peter Pan’ and the final weekend of the annual Buc Days festival.