FREE and Cheap Events and Deals for Mom on Mother’s Day Weekend

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It’s time to think about something special for Mom!  Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14, 2023.  Treat that special person in your life, who’s nurtured you through triumphs and tragedies, to something very special and uniquely from you.

Mom certainly understands operating on a budget, so she’ll have no problem with you suggesting some of the events and deals listed below.

The following list will be added to daily as more local deals for Mother’s Day become available.  Please keep checking back. Click on each event’s title for more information.

Historic Glendale’s 16th Annual Mother’s Day Celebration

On Saturday, May 13, enjoy a pleasing and relaxing celebration with Mom by perusing Historic Glendale’s downtown area.  Take Mom to her favorite delicious local restaurant and have her pick out a distinctive gift at a specialty shop or boutique.

While this celebration is FREE, donations Event attendees are encouraged to bring new or gently read books to donate for the Glendale Public Libraries to the Arizona Information Center.

Find the Arizona Information Center at 5836 West Palmaire Avenue, Glendale, 85301 (including Catlin Court and Old Town).

The Celebration begins at 10 am and ends around 4 pm on Saturday, May 13.

3rd Annual Mompalozza at the Arizona Boardwalk

On Saturday, May 13 , join Family Fun Arizona for the FREE 3rd Annual MOMPALOOZA Festival inside The Arizona Boardwalk. The kiddos can enjoy live entertainment and games on center stage, play on bounce houses/slides and obstacle courses, get their face painted, and enter a coloring contest while Mom relaxes.

Moms can enjoy spring shopping from dozens of local vendors, chair massages, and win prizes in the Family Fun Arizona Prize Drawing.

This is a FREE family event, but if you REGISTER HERE for a FREE ticket, bring it with you to the festival, you’ll be entered into the Family Fun Arizona Giveaway Drawings.

You could win a number of prizes from Local Attraction Tickets, a Family Staycation, Restaurant Gift Cards and more. One entry per family. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased at the door (10 for $5.00).

The Arizona Boardwalk is located at 9500 East Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, 85256. While in the area, treat Mom to Butterfly Wonderland and OdySea Aquarium.

Momapalooza is from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, May 13.

Restaurant Gift Card Deals: 

Please check the links to websites as some bonus gift cards have limitations of use.

Mother’s Day at Cracker Barrel
Order All-Day Pancake Breakfast Family Meal To-Go and receive a $10 bonus card for Mom. Eat from the comfort of your home with someone else cooking. Click on the above heading for details. Click here for Valley Cracker Barrel locations.

Panera Bread, Mother’s Day Gift Card Deal
Surprise Mom with a Panera Bread brunch at home or send her an e-gift card if you’re remote from her.  Panera Bread is offering a $10 Bonus gift card for every $50 spent on gift cards through May 31. Click on the heading above to purchase. For Panera Bread locations in the Phoenix area, click here.

Red Robin, Mother’s Day Gift Card Deal
Does your Mom enjoy a thick juicy gourmet hamburger? Consider taking her to Red Robin. Earn a $5 bonus gift card for every $25 spent on gift cards. Check out this offer and purchase gift cards by clicking the above link or purchase gift cards in-person at these locations around the Valley.