Events

Mother’s Day Brunch

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a bountiful spread and a view overlooking the beautiful spring bloom near Meadow Lake on Sunday, May 11.

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Savor a delicious buffet-style brunch in the beautiful Ginkgo Restaurant as you celebrate a special mom on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

Gaze through the floor-to-ceiling windows to take in the gorgeous views of Meadow Lake while enjoying a variety of breakfast and lunch options, with made-to-order omelets, carving stations, and live music from solo guitarist Neil Dixon Smith. With your complimentary mimosa, raise a glass to celebrate mom!

After brunch, spend quality time connecting with nature by exploring the Arboretum’s grounds. You’ll see the gorgeous colors of fresh spring blooms while walking the scenic half-mile path around Meadow Lake, as well as the flowering trees, shrubs, and perennial plants that bring color to The Gerard T. Donnelly Grand Garden during one of the most popular times of year to visit.

Event Details

Please note that when buying your tickets, you will be asked to select a 90-minute seating time for your reservation.

Three Mother’s Day Brunch seatings are available:

9:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
2:00 p.m.

We kindly ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your reservation time, as reservation times cannot be extended.

Ticket Details

Cost
Infant (2 and younger): Free
Child (3 through 12): $40
Adult (13 and older): $78

Member Cost
Infant (2 and younger): Free
Child (3 through 12): $35
Adult (13 and older): $68

 

Your ticket purchase helps support the Arboretum’s vision of a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.

Mother’s Day Brunch Menu

Chilled Buffet

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (DF) (GF)
Spinach and Berries Salad (DF) (GF) (V)
Seasonal Fruit Salad (DF) (GF) (VG)
Caprese Pasta Salad (V)
Quinoa Salad (GF) (VG)

Charcuterie Board

Imported and domestic cheeses, dried fruit, preserves, flatbreads, crackers, Genoa salami, mortadella, prosciutto, and soppressata

Breakfast Bar

Buttermilk Pancakes with Blueberry Compote (CN) (V)
Cheese Blintz with Sour Cherry Sauce (V)
Stuffed French Toast with Orange and Mascarpone (V)
Spring Frittata (V)
Cheddar Cheese Scrambled Eggs (GF)
Applewood Smoked Bacon (DF) (GF)
Sausage Links (DF) (GF)

Omelets (Made-to-Order) (GF)

Peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, spinach, asparagus
Ham, bacon, sausage, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese
Egg whites, available upon request

Chef-Attended Carving Stations

Roasted Turkey Breast (GF)
Honey mustard sauce

Roasted Prime Rib of Beef (GF)
Au jus, creamed horseradish

Hot Lunch Buffet

Lemon Orzo Soup (VG)
Roasted Salmon with Citrus Cream Sauce and Mango Chutney (GF)
Gnocchi in Vodka Sauce (V)
Chicken Vesuvio with Rosemary Fingerling Potatoes (DF) (GF)
Fire-Roasted Vegetable Medley (GF) (VG)
Truffled-Mashed Potatoes (GF) (V)

Dessert Station (CN)

Tartlets
Macarons
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries (GF)
Assorted Seasonal Cakes
Mousse Cups (GF)
Mini Cupcakes
Cake Pops

Beverages

Regular and decaffeinated coffee
Assorted fruit juices to include apple, cranberry, and orange
Regular and chocolate milk
Soft drinks, iced tea
One complimentary mimosa per adult guest, served at the table

Premium Cash Bar

Bloody mary or additional mimosas $7
Wine selection $10
Domestic beer $7
Imported or craft beer $8
Mixed beverage $8

Icon Key

CN—Contains Nuts or Nut Products DF—Dairy Free GF—Gluten-Friendly V–Vegetarian VG—Vegan

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