Mother’s Day in Wichita will be fun if the weather cooperates! We have the ultimate list of Mother’s Day activities, Mother’s Day brunches, events, and more. We will help you find the perfect thing to do with the mother figure in your life in Wichita.
In this article, you will find:
- Free Admission for Moms
- Mother’s Day Brunch in Wichita, Kansas
- Mother’s Day Events near Wichita, Kansas
- Mother’s Day Specials
- Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
We’re continually adding to the list of things to do for Mother’s Day near Wichita, including free admission, things to do, restaurant specials, and shopping deals. If we learned anything over the last few years, it’s that you don’t need a long list of events. You can still celebrate Mom and all she’s done for you, and it doesn’t have to be super expensive.
When is Mother’s Day 2026? This year, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10, 2026.
We have some ideas based on what’s available here in the Wichita area. We finally have confirmed free admission deals (yay!). Other ideas might include a Mother’s Day brunch to go, a beautiful vase of spring tulips, and a heartfelt greeting card or note.
Mother’s Day Wichita, KS
This list is a work in progress that we’ll keep adding to as we find deals and changes start to unfold in the metro. If you know of a Mother’s Day special, please email us at wotcinfo@gmail.com.
Things to Do with Mom on Mother’s Day in Wichita
- Get a Wichita Explore Card and save $2 on admission to many Wichita area Attractions.
- Bramble Cafe, at Elderslie Farm, will be newly open for the summer season.
- Take Mom on a Bike Ride on one of the many trails. Not much is cheaper or more relaxing than biking outside.
- Visit Karg Art Glass and shop for one-of-a-kind blown glass art or watch the artists at work.
- Take Mom to the Exploration Place ParkRun, which takes place every Saturday and is free.
- Enjoy a FREE Yoga Class at Exploration Place every Saturday in the outdoor amphitheater.
- Sunday Funday Deal at Top Golf.
- Check out the Self-Service Kayak Rentals in Wichita.
- On Saturday, you can go with your mom to one of the many Farmer’s Markets in Wichita. FREE to walk around.
- Go to O.J. Watson Park and take a train ride, go kayaking, pony rides, play miniature golf, and more.
- Take a stroll outside. We have the ultimate list of Where to Walk in Wichita.
- Take Mom to the Keeper of the Plains and find the Wichita Troll. It’s always FREE and fun to go see.
- Have a fun and FREE day exploring Wichita Murals
- Catch a movie at the Starlite Drive-In
- Road Trip? Explore one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas.
- Visit a local Wichita attraction that has FREE admission for moms (see below).
Mother’s Day FREE Admission in Wichita (May 10)
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Fuel Points Dillons has a huge selection of gift cards available and – almost always in time for Mothers Day – you can load a coupon onto your card that will get you 4 times the fuel points on a gift card purchase. So, for example, a $50 gift card gets you 200 fuel points, which is worth 20 cents off per gallon on one fill-up. If your mom is frugal like me, the gift card is nice but the fuel points are awesome! Ha ha.
Give the Gift of Time If the mom you’re celebrating has young kids, giving her the gift of time is likely to be treasured. That could mean watching the kids for a few hours or maybe she just wants to spend the time with you! Give her the choice and make it happen.
Clean the House What a great gift this would be! Some moms wouldn’t appreciate you doing this and would consider it an affront, so proceed with caution. But you can clean MY house all day long and I would be thrilled. (Actually, let me revise that: if you live in my house, you have my wholehearted support in cleaning it. 🙂 )
Fresh bouquet or live plant. Many stores have special Mother’s Day items available for sale now. Aldi often has very affordable fresh flower bouquets throughout the season. Trader Joe’s is another good choice for fresh cut flowers, and they’ve got a handy how-to video for making a Fancy Schmancy Bouquet. Or you can pick up a pot of blooming flowers, a cool succulent planter, an easy-to-grow houseplant, or other kinds of live plant at almost any local garden center or farmers markets right now.
Give Her Something Classy. Give mom a copy of the newest Evolve Wichita Activity Guide and let her choose a class or activity. There’s something for every interest, and it’s very affordable.
Go ‘Junking’ With Her. If Mom likes antiques or unique treasures, consider giving her an IOU for the Wichita Flea Market, which is being held the weekend after Mother’s Day. You can do some thrifty shopping together at the flea market’s 200+ vendor booths.
Free Trees Mom is a big deal so if you’re going with plants why not go all out for some threes. The Arbor Day Foundation offers 10 FREE trees with a donation and completion of a survey.
Where to Shop for Affordable Mother’s Day Gifts in Wichita
- See what you can find at a Bin Store. They get their items from retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot, Dollar Tree, and Target. Prices you can’t beat. Wichita Bin Stores
- Visit Uptown Cheapskate Wichita. They have nice, gently used clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories.
- Check out our big list of Citywide Garage Sales near Wichita. Find your mom a unique gift!
- Shop at the Outlets and Discount Stores in Wichita. Some of our favorite stores are in this list!
Mother’s Day Weekend Events in Wichita
Sunday, May 3
Friday, May 8
- FREE Family & Kid Yoga at Wichita Art Museum geared more toward the littles (updated)
- FREE Riverflix Outdoor Movie at Exploration Place (updated)
- FREE Falcon Car Show (updated)
- WAM Night at the Wichita Art Museum (updated)
Saturday, May 09
- FREE Mini Used Book Sale at WAM (updated)
- FREE Wichita-Area Farmers Markets (updated)
- FREE Exploration Place ParkRun (updated)
- FREE Riverside Yoga at Exploration Place (updated)
- FREE Art Together at Mark Arts (updated)
- Mt. Hope Citywide Garage Sale
Sunday, May 10
- The Mama Market pop-up shop (updated)
- Moms get in Free to the Zoo with additional paid admission (updated)
- Moms Get in Free at Botanica (updated)
- Treehouse Concert at the Bartlett Arboretum (updated)
Mother’s Day Food Deals in Wichita
Free Meal for Mom at Meddys
Meddys offers a great Mother’s Day Deal: MOM eats for free. Find all the details in the link.
- Everyone loves a night out at a great restaurant, but let’s be honest, paying full price can take the fun out of it. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best Restaurant Deals in Wichita and Happy Hour Specials! Explore our guides and treat yourself without guilt.
- My personal favorite article I use the most is the Ultimate Guide: Eat Out for Less in Wichita.
- A great way to save when dining out with the family is to find restaurants that offer Kids Eat Free or Cheap, which can make a big difference on the final bill!
- If you want to see the Latest Dining Deals or Food Events in Wichita, we have an updated list of articles you might be interested in.
- If you love burgers as much as my husband does, you’ll want to check out our Recurring Hamburger Deals article! It’s our go-to guide for finding Wichita restaurants with burger specials to help keep costs down.
- Enjoy your favorite drink or slushy at Sonic’s Happy Hour. This is always a great mid-day treat.
- My personal favorite is the Free Fries every Friday at McDonald’s. I get this deal often with my unsweetened iced tea.
- Once a month, Carlos O’Kelly’s has $0.05 Queso. The date varies.
- Every Wednesday, you can get Free Nuggets at Wendy’s all year long.
- If you like wings, you can’t beat Buffalo Wild Wings Deals.
- All-you-can-eat is always a good choice, so dont miss CiCi’s Pizza Buffet Deal.
- A Wichita classic is NuWay Deals each week on Wednesdays and Sundays.
- Find out when you can get a Free Slice of Pie at Spears each week.
- Spangles All-American Meal Deal is available every day.
- The Pizza Ranch buffet is an all-you-can-eat deal, but check when they have Half Price FunZone Arcade.
- Village Inn is a budget-friendly option, and they have some great weekly specials.
- The most well-known day is Taco Tuesdays, so see what deals you can get.
- Sam’s Club Hot Dog Combo is a steal of a deal.
Stay Tuned for More Mother’s Day Food Deals
- Mother’s Day at Chicken N Pickle
- Still waiting for 2026 updates: Mother’s Day all-you-can-eat brunch, Mimosa Cart, Themed Activities, Freebies for Moms (while supplies last)
- Moms Eat Free at Meddy’s
- Still waiting for 2026 updates: On Mother’s Day, moms eat free from 5-10 pm for dine-in only. No purchase is necessary, and there is one free entree per person.
- Mother’s Day Breakfast Buffet at Stearman Airfield in Benton, KS
- Still waiting for 2026 updates: Delicious spread from 8 AM to 12 PM, featuring everything from classic breakfast favorites to sweet indulgences; live music from 9 AM to 12 PM
- Marco’s Pizza Mother’s Day Deal
- Still waiting for 2026 updates: Marco’s Pizza is celebrating moms in a big way this week
- Denny’s Mother’s Day Deals
- Still waiting for 2026 updates
- Firehouse Subs Mother’s Day Deals
- Still waiting for 2026 updates
- Olive Garden Mother’s Day Deals
- Still waiting for 2026 updates
- Top Golf Mother’s Day
- Still waiting for 2026 updates
- Whole Foods $10 Tulips
- Still waiting for 2026 updates: Whole Foods is selling 15-stem bunches of tulips for $9.99 at participating locations. This deal is for Amazon Prime Members. For flowers, that’s a pretty good deal.
Tulip bulbs from Botanica Still waiting for 2026 updates: It’s hard to predict how long they’ll last, but the annual Botanica tulip bulb sale is on now, every Friday morning until they sell out. Bulbs are just 15 cents. Of course, they’re not blooming so add these beauties to a basket of gardening gifts for Mom.
7 Responses
Have you found any restaurants that are serving mothers free? The last 2 years Hooters have served free food to all mothers
Hi Cheryl. I think I remember the Hooters deal. 🙂 I haven’t seen whether they’re doing it again this year, but I’ll check on that.
I am having a mother’s day special as well! I tried to email the attachment. BOGO half off therapeutic or prenatal massages at Therapeutic Massage By Rachel (located inside Reflection Ridge Chiropractic) 2290 N. Tyler Rd wichita, ks 67205
My 2 friends and I are looking to pamper ourselves for mother’s day. What is it your offering?
Old Cowtown Museum will also be admitting Mothers with a paying child on Mothers Day
Marty, that’s wonderful! Thank you for letting us know. I’ll add it to the list of Mothers Day deals!