It’s nice to take a day and celebrate the moms and mother figures in our lives who have given us so much. You can find all sorts of activities and of course, brunches for Mother’s Day in Thurston County. Whether you want to take them to a festival or sip mimosas, we’ve got you covered. Here is a list of Mother’s Day brunches and events near Olympia and throughout Thurston County.
Mother’s Day Spa Cloths Weaving
April 29-30
2101 4th Avenue E. #103, Olympia
360.915.6943
Our Local Yarn Shop is hosting a workshop on how to weave spa cloths for Mother’s Day gifts! Bring your own loom or use one of theirs. Joan Hoffmeyer will be teaching the class using Cascade Yarns Nifty Cotton. You supply the yarn, available in the shop, and ask for your 10% discount!
Mother’s Day Happy Hour: Women, Wills & Wine: Estate Planning
May 2, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
430 Washington Street SE, Olympia
Spend an evening with mom at Rumors Wine Bar enjoying wine and sweet and savory bites (for purchase) while learning about wills, trusts, securing guardians for children, minimizing taxes, and strategies to keep your family out of court and conflict. Event is free, but you must reserve a ticket through Eventbrite.
Friends and Family Mother’s Day Appreciation Dinner
May 8, 5 p.m.
825 Lilly Road NE, Olympia
The Sequoia Assisted Living invites friends and family to enjoy a dinner with mom! Feast on coconut shrimp, lemon chicken pasta salad, focaccia bread and a spring favorite, strawberry shortcake! Call 360.999.5460 or email mhowell@thesequoia-olympia.com for more information.
‘The Sleeping Beauty’ Ballet
May 10-11, 2 p.m.
512 Washington Street SE, Olympia
See “The Sleeping Beauty” at it was originally meant to be–as a ballet! If you didn’t know, Disney used the music from the ballet written by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky for its animated film. See the original with Mom as a wonderful Mother’s Day event! Learn more about the production and get tickets on the Washington Center for the Performing Arts website or by calling the box office at 360.753.8586.
Rooted in Love: A Mother’s Day Retreat
May 10-11, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
3330 Pacific Avenue SE, Olympia
Kristen Rubis of Sacred Yoga and Sound Healing is leading this “My Body My Power” retreat for moms and daughters. There will be art, meditation, breathing exercises, positive affirmations and more. Aunts, caregivers, etc. are all welcome. You will even get to make your own bath salts. Learn more on Facebook.
Mother’s Day Brunch at 1889 Prime Steakhouse
May 11, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
406 5th Street, Olympia
360.628.8653
1889 Prime Steakhouse is having a Mother’s Day Brunch that includes all your favorite brunch menu items including an incredible benedict with steak tips and Dungeness crab, brioche French toast and more. Be sure to make reservations by calling the number above.
Mother’s Day Brunch
May 11, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Indian Summer Golf & Country Club
5900 Troon Lane SE, Olympia
Indian Summer Golf & Country Club is having a traditional Mother’s Day brunch on Mother’s Day. The buffet-style Mother’s Day brunch includes eggs benedict, fresh seafood, carved beef and bottomless mimosas for just $7/person. Call 360.459.4572 or email kristid@indiansummergolf.com to make your reservation!
Mother’s Day Brunch
May 11
Budd Bay Café
525 Columbia Street NW, Olympia
360.357.6963
Budd Bay Café will also be having a Mother’s Day Brunch with a large menu including London broil, wasabi salmon, scampi-style steamer clams, French toast, cheesecake, shrimp cocktails to name just a few delectables waiting for you! Call the number above for questions and reservations.
Olympia Wooden Boat Fair
May 10-May 11
Percival Landing Park
217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia
The Olympia Wooden Boat Fair is a free event that happens on Mother’s Day weekend every year. Enjoy wooden boats on display, activities for kids, vendors, food alley and live music! On Sunday there are paint and sip experiences.
