Things to Do for Mother’s Day in Cincinnati {2023}

Looking for something special to do on Mother’s Day?  Here are a few ideas for some great local fun.

All events are for Mother’s Day 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

And Mother’s Day is May 14, 2023 by the way.  🙂

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We’re starting off the list with some things you can do all weekend long (and after Mother’s Day as well!). We have our list of Mother’s Day weekend events at the end.

Want to celebrate Mom with a meal at home? Check out our list of
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Keep it simple with a delicious trip to one of our local Creamy Whips. 

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Does your family like to ride bikes? A day out on a bike trail might just be what Mom needs!

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The weather is finally warming up and this spring couldn’t be prettier! Pack a picnic and experience spring in Cincinnati at one of these great picnic spots.


Mother’s Day Weekend Events in Cincinnati

Please be sure to check your event’s website on the day of your event as things do change.

Saturday, May 13:

The 52nd Annual Appalachian Festival will be at Coney Island. Enjoy food, music, Pioneer Village, storytelling, crafts, and more. Admission charged.

The Krohn Conservatory hosts the Butterflies of the Meadow. Purchase tickets online. 

Smoke on the River BBQ Fest will be at Covington Plaza all weekend. The fest features some of the city’s best BBQ vendors, continuous live entertainment, and cold beverages. Hours are Friday: 5-11pm, Saturday: noon-11pm, and Sunday: 12-9pm.

Head to the  Loveland Food Truck Rally! This family friendly event features an assortment of food trucks, entertainment and live music, and more. Happening 3-10pm along the Loveland-Madeira Corridor.

Enjoy an outdoor market with mom! The Hamilton Flea, Hamilton’s first curated, urban artisan market, will be at Marcum Park from 10am to 4pm. The City Flea will be at Washington Park, 10am-4pm. The O.F.F. Market makes its 2023 debut at Summit Park, 11am-5pm.

 

Sunday, May 14:

The Cincinnati Zoo will, once again, offer free admission for all moms. This has been an annual event each year for the zoo. When you arrive at the Zoo, please let their employees at the turnstiles know that you are a mother in order to receive free admission for the day.

Vinoklet Winery is hosting a Mother’s Day Lunch and Craft Show. Reservations are required for their buffet style lunch. You can enjoy the craft show without lunch and they will have grilled burgers and hot dogs available outside. 

Art on Vine is happening at Washington Park, 12-6pm. This is a monthly local fine art and hand made goods market hosting up to 60 local makers.

The Krohn Conservatory hosts the Butterflies of the Meadow. Purchase tickets online. 

The 52nd Annual Appalachian Festival will be at Coney Island. Enjoy food, music, Pioneer Village, storytelling, crafts, and more. Admission charged.

Smoke on the River BBQ Fest will be at Covington Plaza all weekend. The fest features some of the city’s best BBQ vendors, continuous live entertainment, and cold beverages. Hours are Friday: 5-11pm, Saturday: noon-11pm, and Sunday: 12-9pm.

Treat Mom to a Mother’s Day Buffet at the Taft Museum of Art. Seatings are 11:30am and 1pm. You’ll enjoy a wonderful meal under the garden tent on the grounds. Reservations are required.

 

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Bridgett Raffenberg
My name is Bridgett Raffenberg and I am the creator of 365Cincinnati. I've been uncovering and sharing all of the best things to do in Cincinnati since 2010. I enjoy exploring new spots, discovering local events, and meeting the people who call Cincinnati home!

6 thoughts on “Things to Do for Mother’s Day in Cincinnati {2023}”

  1. My Daughter has a Special Needs Child. Going thru a Divorce. Would Love to Show Her Butterfly Exibit

  2. I haven’t been to the Krohn Conservatory, but am thinking of going for Mother’s Day this year. I will be traveling about 90 minutes to get there and don’t want to be disappointed if there is a long wait. Does anyone know if it is very crowded usually on Mother’s Day.

    Thank You

  3. I volunteer at the Butterfly Show about once a week. Weekends are fairly crowded. When there is a line, 10 minutes is about the average wait. The warmer and sunnier it is, the more active the butterflies are. Worth the trip.

  4. There is a line to get in, but due to the way they let people in once you get inside it is not crowded. Since you walk through the conservatory almost single file, and they only let so many people in, it is still nice once you get into the building.

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