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    Home » Alabama » Gulf Shores » Trip Planning

    Mother's Day Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

    Published: Apr 29, 2026 by Tammilee · This post may contain affiliate links

    Mother's Day Brunch and events in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama! Great food, fun events, and even a Mom & Wild Things Mother's Day dance!

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    Mother's Day Brunch & Events in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

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    Mother's Day Brunch & Events in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
    Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo - Mom & Wild Things Mother's Day Dance
    Swift Coles Historic Home - Mother's Day High Tea
    Tide and Table - Mother's Day Brunch
    GT's on the Bay - Mother's Day Brunch Buffett
    Wolf Bay Orange Beach - Mother's Day Menu
    CoastAL - Mother's Day
    Gulf Babe Wine Boutique - Candle Making
    The Hangout - All About Mom
    Zeke's Restaurant - Mother's Day Brunch
    Bellingrath Gardens - Mother's Day Plant Market
    Gelato Joe's Deck - Dolled up for Death, Murder Mystery Dinner
    Gulf Bowl - Memories with Mom
    Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tours
    Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Lodging

    Celebrate the Mom's in your life with these great Mother's Day events and brunch options in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama. So many great ways to celebrate Mother's Day.

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    Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo - Mom & Wild Things Mother's Day Dance

    • 📅 Saturday May 9, 6 pm - 8 pm
    • 📍 Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Gulf Shores

    Enjoy a fun dance party at the Zoo! Dance the night away with a live DJ spinning family-friendly favorites. Enjoy the popcorn bar, arts & crafts station, and meet some of the zoo's special animal ambassadors!

    Swift Coles Historic Home - Mother's Day High Tea

    • 📅 Saturday May 9, 1 pm, 2:15pm, and 3:30 pm
    • 📍 Swift-Coles Historic Home, Bon Secour

    Enjoy finger sandwiches, scones, and sweets along with assorted teas. There are three seating times available.

    Tide and Table - Mother's Day Brunch

    • 📅 Sunday May 10
    • 📍 Tide and Table, Embassy Suites Gulf Shores

    Tide and Table will have a Mother's Day brunch experience that includes a chef-curated buffet of Southern favorites.

    Full Menu:

    • Buffet - Potatoes O'Brian, Bacon, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Biscuits, Country Fried Steak, Pepper Gravy, Grits, Oatmeal, Root Vegetable Hash, Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens, Black Eyed Peas, Sisters Schubert's Rolls
    • French Toast Station - Berry Compote, Nutella, Chocolate Sauce, Crushed Pistachios, Whipped Cream, Lemon Cream, Candied Pecans, Strawberries, Blueberries, Bananas, Toasted Coconut, Syrup
    • Carving Station - Spiced Spiral Ham, Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream
    • Omelet Station - Peppers, Onions, Spinach, Sausage, Bacon, Ham, Mushrooms, Jalapeños, Cheddar, Swiss
    • Dessert Station - Chef's Selection
    Outdoor dining tables on the deck of GTs on the Bay Restaurant

    GT's on the Bay - Mother's Day Brunch Buffett

    • 📅 Sunday May 10, 10 am - 2 pm
    • 📍 GT's on the Bay, Orange Beach

    GT's on the Bay is hosting a Mother's Day Brunch Buffet that includes a trip to their famous salad bar. Enjoy eggs benedict, roasted pork loin, bourbon-glazed salmon, shrimp and grits, broccoli cheddar casserole, roasted asparagus, hashbrown casserole, country style scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, biscuits, sausage gravy, and more!

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    Wolf Bay Orange Beach - Mother's Day Menu

    • 📅 Sunday May 10, Open to Close
    • 📍 Wolf Bay, Orange Beach

    Wolf Bay in Orange Beach has a special Mother's Day Menu that includes:

    • Appetizer - Oyster Sampler
    • Entrees - Surf & Turf Florine Pasta or Prime Rib
    • Dessert - Sweet Potato Bundt Muffin with Caramel Cream Cheese icing
    • Drink - Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini
    Outdoor dining with a Coastal Orange Beach sign and the beach with boardwalk

    CoastAL - Mother's Day

    • 📅 Sunday May 10, 8 am - 10 pm
    • 📍 CoastAL, Orange Beach

    CoastAL is celebrating Mother's Day with brunch, dinner, or a round of drinks overlooking the beach.

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    Gulf Babe Wine Boutique - Candle Making

    • 📅 Sunday May 10, 2 pm
    • 📍 Gulf Babe Wine Boutique, The Wharf

    Gulf Babe is hosting a Mother's Day candle making experience where you can craft a custom candle to take home.

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    The Hangout - All About Mom

    • 📅 Sunday May 10, starting at 10:30 am
    • 📍 The Hangout Gulf Shores

    The Hangout is celebrating Mother's Day with photo ops, a special gift for Moms, Mother's Day prizes, live music and entertainment, and more.

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    Zeke's Restaurant - Mother's Day Brunch

    • 📅 Sunday May 10, starting at 10:00 am
    • 📍 Zeke's Restaurant, Orange Beach

    Zeke's is hosting a fantastic Mother's Day Brunch starting at 10am, they do suggest reservations. Here's a look at the Mother's Day Brunch special menu:

    • Starters - Tuna Carpaccio, Chicken Salad Dip, Tuna Stack, Baked Oysters
    • Mains - Pecan Crusted Gulf Grouper, Royal Reds, Berry French Toast, Surf & Turf
    • Dessert - Strawberry Shortcake

    They will also have their full menu available. Get the hummus! It is soooo good.

    Bellingrath Gardens bridge with plants growing off the side of the bridge

    Bellingrath Gardens - Mother's Day Plant Market

    • 📅 Saturday May 9 & Sunday May 10
    • 📍 Bellingrath Gardens

    Bellingrath Gardens is hosting a Mother's Day Plant Market in the parking lot in front of the cafe and gift shop. There will be members of the horticulture team on hand to answer your gardening questions.

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    Gelato Joe's Deck - Dolled up for Death, Murder Mystery Dinner

    • 📅 Friday May 8th, 7pm, doors open at 6:30 pm
    • 📍 Gelato Joe's Deck

    Enjoy a thrilling interactive mystery dinner. There will be a full three course buffet meal along with a 2 hour interactive mystery with prizes.

    Gulf Bowl - Memories with Mom

    • 📅 Sunday May 10, starting at 11 am
    • 📍 Gulf Bowl, Foley

    Gulf Bowl is celebrating Mother's Day with bowling specials along with Mom's eat ½ off (exclusions apply).

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    Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tours

    These are some of our favorite tours available in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama.

    Dolphin Tours - Book a dolphin cruise here

    Check out our experiences on Hammock Time Tiki Tours, Explorer Dolphin Cruise, Southern Rose Dolphin cruise, Cruise OB (Orange Beach), Sail Wild Hearts, Sunset Sail and Dolphin Tour, and the Sunny Lady Dolphin Cruise.

    Slingshot Rentals - Use code GULFJOURNEY To save 10% off a Slingshot Rental with Gulf Coast Rental Co in Orange Beach

    Pontoon Boat Rentals - Enjoy cruising the waters of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach on a Pontoon. Check out the pontoon boats with slides for extra fun. Book your Boat Rental Here

    Parasailing - Check out the epic views as you parasail in the Gulf of Mexico. Look for wildlife and you float high above the water. Book your Parasailing Trip Here

    Jet Ski Rentals - Jet Ski Tours and rentals are a great way to explore the back bays of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Book your Jet Ski Rental Here

    Click here to see all of the top rated tours and activities available in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

    Gulf of Mexico views with Turquoise Place condo and white sand beach

    Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Lodging

    If you are visiting and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations. We have personally stayed at each of these lodging options (except Margaritaville, coming 2027!):

    Use code GULFJOURNEY at checkout with Spectrum Resorts and Beachball Properties for an exclusive discount!

    🏖️ Beachball Properties - Vacation houses and condos throughout Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount. Book with Beachball Properties

    🏖️ The Beach Club Resort and Spa (Fort Morgan) - Beachfront condos with amazing amenities, a spa, and the incredible Coast Restaurant on-site. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount with Spectrum Resorts. Book The Beach Club

    🏖️ Turquoise Place (Orange Beach) - Our favorite resort in the area! Luxury amenities, epic Gulf-front views, and stunning condos. Truly unforgettable. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount with Spectrum Resorts. Book Turquoise Place

    🏨 The Tides Hotel (Orange Beach) - Gorgeous beachfront hotel with a great breakfast buffet, outdoor pool, and top-notch customer service. Book The Tides

    🏨 Island House Hotel (Orange Beach) - Right on the beach with epic views from every room. Book Island House

    ⛺ Timberline Glamping (Orange Beach) - Stay in an amazing glamping tent with a private bathroom, right next to Gulf State Park. Book Timberline

    🏨 The Lodge at Gulf State Park - Beachfront Hilton hotel in Gulf State Park offering epic views, sustainable practices, and great on-site restaurants. Book The Lodge

    🏨 Springhill Suites Orange Beach - Located next to The Wharf with a gorgeous pool. Perfect location for shopping and dining. Book Springhill Suites

    🔜 Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach (Coming 2027) - The highly anticipated Margaritaville resort is coming to Orange Beach! The first phase opens in 2027 and will include beachfront cottages, bungalows, condos, pickleball courts, and an entertainment district.

    The map below shows the current hotels and vacation rentals available in the area. You can select the dates you are visiting to see current availability.

    Don't miss our other Gulf Coast destinations, including Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Dauphin Island, Fairhope, Fort Morgan, Foley, Mobile, Bayou La Batre, Alabama, and so many more!

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