Mothers. They’re at the heart of why we do what we do. And for Mother’s Day, the ways in which one prefers to be celebrated by her children and family are as unique as each individual person. Still, if you’re looking for inspiration for an in-kind gift or to gift an experience, we have some ideas worth putting into the running. These range from elegant brunches worth dressing up for, spa retreats worth dressing down for, and more special and exciting ways for her to spend Mother’s Day weekend—either solo, with friends or with kids in tow.
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Brunch Spots
Mother’s Day Brunch at Saint Rocco’s
Details: When you’ve been craving pasta, there’s nothing better than an Italian restaurant like Saint Rocco’s New York Italian in Trinity Groves, which we love as much for the food as we do for the view of downtown. Their Mother’s Day brunch features a full spread: an antipasti table, “breakfast pizza,” and entrees like chicken scarpariello. For the carnivores in your family, the carving station serves up Wagyu beef and rosemary-crusted rack of lamb. And, it’s your day, so who’se to say you can’t order the desserts first? New York cheesecake and cannoli, coming right up.
Location: Saint Rocco’s, 3011 Gulden Lane, Suite 100, Dallas
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025; 11am–2:30pm
Pricing: Brunch is $59 per person and $15 for children under 12. Gratuity included. Get your tickets online at eventbrite.com.
Mother’s Day Brunch at Hotel Vin
Details: Speaking of Italy, an Aperol Spritz is the signature drink at the annual Mother’s Day brunch at Downtown Grapevine’s gorgeous boutique hotel, Hotel Vin. Head up to the fourth-floor ballrooms for a spread of pastries and lots of stations for waffles and French toast, eggs and omelets, seafood and pasta. And of course they’ll have mac and cheese and chicken tenders. See the full menu here and reserve your tickets for either the first or second seating. There’ll also be a photo station for some easy snapping.
Location: Hotel Vin, 215 East Dallas Road, Grapevine, Texas
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025; 11am–1pm and 1:30–3:30pm
Pricing: $99 for adults; $45 for children aged 6 and older; free for children 6 and younger. $10 Aperol Spritz. Reserve your table in advance. Craving something else? Take a walk through Grapevine’s Main Street Station to Harvest Hall, with eateries serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Mother’s Day Brunch at Movie Tavern
Details: Want to go super casual? How about dinner during a movie? Two locations for dine-in theater chain Marcus Movie Taverns, in Fort Worth and Denton, are both hosting a Mother’s Day brunch during a screening one of our favorite classic movies, The Wizard of Oz. While relaxing in their DreamLounger seats, which are super cushions and fully recline, you’ll get to feast on pancakes and pastries to brisket and shrimp cocktail.
Location: 4920 S. Hulen St., Fort Worth, Texas
916 W. University Dr., Denton, Texas
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025; 11am
Pricing: $40.40 adults, $20.40 children. Book your tickets here.
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Historic Home Tours
Swiss Avenue Historic District Mother’s Day Home Tour
Details: Fairmount isn’t the only district hosting a home tour this weekend. The Swiss Avenue Historic District in Old East Dallas is hosting its own annual tour. Take a look at the 2025 featured homes here. Two of them are a century old—and they’re all fabulously updated to their modern owners’ tastes. The neighborhood will be a lively scene, with live music and food trucks all weekend at the district’s Savage Park. There’s even a living history performance at one of the houses on Saturday, and on Sunday, a Mother’s Day brunch at Society Bakery with two seatings.
Location: Swiss Avenue Historic District, Dallas. Food trucks and a vendor market at Savage Park, 5501 Swiss Avenue, Dallas
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2025, 10am–6pm and Sunday, May 12, noon–6pm. Mother’s Day brunch seatings are at 10am, noon and 2pm on Sunday only.
Pricing: $30 ticket include access to all homes, plus shuttle rides or horse-drawn carriage rides between them. $70 brunch includes home tour tickets. Learn more at sahd.org.
Fairmount National Historic District Home Tour
Details: Fort Worth’s historic Fairmount district is much-admired for its Craftsman bungalows, and for everyone else who’s ever drooled while driving through the early 20th-century neighborhood, here’s your chance to step inside some of them. Six homes will be open to the public for this annual tour on Mother’s Day Weekend. Kids are welcome too, so bring them with you if you like, or head out with your friends to see inside some chic, drool-worthy homes.
Location: Fairmount National Historic District, Fort Worth
Date: Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11, 2025; from noon–5pm both day
Pricing: Presale tickets available through May 10 are $20 per person. Children 11 and younger are free and don’t need a ticket. On the tour weekend, tickets are $25. Learn more here.
Spa Getaways
Milk + Honey
Details: With perhaps the best possible name, this multi award-winning spa not only offers all the spa services to make your skin silky smooth but also medi-spa services like chemical peels and hair salon services. Its Fort Worth location is the only one in North Texas, so it’s worth venturing out to the Shops at Clearfork to take advantage.
Location: 5160 Marathon Avenue, Fort Worth
Date: Open daily, 8am–10pm
Pricing: Ask for the Mother’s Day special, available through May 31: Purchase one or more gift certificates of at least $300 and earn another $50 certificate to put toward any service or product. Shop the gift cards online or email with question to clearfork@milkandhoneyspa.com. Learn more at milkandhoneyspa.com.
The Spa at the Joule
Details: Also for mom-to-be yearning for a prenatal massage or quality R&R, book a treatment inside this boutique hotel’s luxury spa. See the full spa menu here. This spa is much sought after for the facials and clinical skincare treatments with French skincare line Biologique Recherche, for its vitality pool, sauna and steam rooms, and of course of the massage services. When you’re ready for some sunlight, head to the rooftop pool, 8 feet of which jut out over the ledge for an unforgettable view below. The Joule’s pool is open daily to resort guests and open Monday–Thursday to non-guests with a $40 day pass.
Location: 1530 Main Street, Downtown Dallas
Date: Spa open daily 7:30am–9pm
Pricing: Fees vary by service and are priced either by weekday or weekend. Discounts for overnight guests booking directly through thejouledallas.com.
Woodhouse Day Spa
Details: For anyone else who’s addicted to the HydraFacials, you can find these and many more facial treatments and spa services at Woodhouse Day Spas. All of its locations in Dallas-Fort Worth offer a full range of manicures and pedicures, waxing, massages for moms and expecting mothers. Take a look at their menu options and book in advance.
Location: 5760 Legacy Drive, Suite B14, Plano at The Shops at Legacy
5331 E Mockingbird Lane, Suite 172, Dallas at Mockingbird Station
1621 River Run, Suite 161, Fort Worth at West Bend
4081 Waller Creek, R120, Highland Village at The Shops at Highland Village
Date: All open daily. 9am–7pm Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm Saturday, 10am–6pm Sunday
Pricing: Varies by service. Learn more at woodhousespas.com.
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