Mother’s Day is approaching, and finding the right way to celebrate the mother figures in your life can feel overwhelming. From waterfront cruises to interactive experiences, the Tampa Bay area offers a variety of events to make the day memorable.
Here are several options in Tampa, Clearwater and St. Petersburg.
TAMPA
Bush Gardens
Celebrate outdoors with a Mother’s Day brunch at the park’s Treetop Kitchen, which includes a family-friendly indoor animal encounter. Menu highlights include lobster Benedict, bananas Foster French toast and a build-your-own crêpe station.
Guests also can opt for a safari and brunch buffet experience. The guided tour takes visitors through the 65-acre Serengeti Plain, offering up-close views of African wildlife. The safari is open to guests ages 5 and older.
Reservations are limited.
Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza
Families can enjoy a brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the hotel’s ballroom, featuring live music and a menu of breakfast and dinner favorites, along with a dessert spread.
Pricing is $69 for adults and $18 for children ages 5 to 10. Guests can add a bottle of Veuve Clicquot for $150 or a mimosa and Bloody Mary package for $20.
Reservations are limited, with select morning time slots remaining.
Yacht StarShip
Celebrate on the water with a brunch or dinner cruise through downtown Tampa. Each cruise includes a buffet prepared by the executive chef, a DJ on the top deck and access to the house bar.
Early brunch: boards at 10 a.m., sails 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets start at $89.95.
Late brunch: boards at 1:30 p.m., sails 2 to 4 p.m. Tickets start at $109.95.
Dinner cruise: boards at 5 p.m., sails 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $89.95.
Choose a mothers day brunch or dinner while exploring the sights of Downtown Tampa. There will be a buffet prepared by the executive chef and a DJ on the top deck. The house bar is included with tickets.
To view menu, buy tickets and view dress code visit Yacht StarShip.
Rusty Pelican
Celebrate Mother’s Day with bayfront views and a three-course chef’s brunch at Rusty Pelican. The menu features a raw bar with fresh coastal selections, along with dishes such as French toast, hot honey fried chicken and waffles, and lobster Benedict. Desserts are served family-style for the table.
Guests can add a mix-and-match bottomless mimosa package with flavors including watermelon lime, cucumber mint, mango Tajín and classic orange.
Brunch is $105 for adults and $35 for children. Bottomless mimosas are available for an additional $30 per person.
CLEARWATER
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Guests can enjoy brunch, family-friendly activities and marine life encounters at the aquarium. The event features a chef-crafted buffet catered by Puff ’n Stuff Catering in the Jacobson Ballroom, along with one complimentary mimosa or specialty nonalcoholic beverage per guest.
Children can create mini bouquets, and desserts will be available for all attendees. After brunch, guests can explore the aquarium with an included all-day admission ticket.
Schedule:
Early entry: 9 a.m.
Brunch: 9:30 a.m. to noon
Buffet service ends: 11 a.m.
Tickets are $80 for adults and $55 for children. Members receive a 10% discount and early seating access.
Yacht Starship
Celebrate on the water with a brunch or dinner cruise through downtown Tampa. Each cruise includes a buffet prepared by the executive chef, a DJ on the top deck and access to the house bar.
Early brunch: boards at 10 a.m., sails 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets start at $89.95.
Late brunch: boards at 1:30 p.m., sails 2 to 4 p.m. Tickets start at $89.95.
Dinner cruise: boards at 5 p.m., sails 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $89.95.
Choose a mothers day brunch or dinner while exploring the sights of Downtown Tampa. There will be a buffet prepared by the executive chef and a DJ on the top deck. The house bar is included with tickets.
To view menu, buy tickets and view dress code visit Yacht StarShip.
Island Way Grill
Enjoy an all-day buffet , featuring over 14 food options and eight desserts. Complimentary mimosas will be available for guests from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tickets are $65 for adults and $15 for kids 10 and under.
ST. PETERSBURG
Blending Table
For a more interactive experience, The Blending Table will host a hands-on wine blending event May 9 at DeCosmo Italian Market.
The session begins at 6 p.m. and features red blends including Barbera d’Asti, Grignolino d’Asti and Ruchè. Participants will learn about flavor profiles, create their own blend to be judged and design a custom label for a bottle to take home.
Tickets are $65.
FloridaRAMA
For those looking for a creative outing, FloridaRAMA offers an immersive art experience featuring interactive exhibits and scavenger hunts.
On Mother’s Day, mothers can enjoy a buy-one-get-one drink special, including mimosas, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Don Cesar
Go inside the monumental pink building that catches your eye by St. Pete Beach. From 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. enjoy brunch classics with smoked fish and other carved specialties. There will be a selection of pastries and gourmet desserts along with live music.
Tickets are $150 for adults and $75 for children 12 and under.