She has been your primary supporter, your midnight confidante, and your consistent role model.
Mother’s Day,
it’s time to give back.
Are you uncertain about how to celebrate? We’ve gathered some distinctive options.
Mother’s Day deals
right here in Alabama.
What date will Mother’s Day be in 2025?
In the U.S., Mother’s Day is observed on the second Sunday of May. This particular year, the date for Mother’s Day is set for May 11.
Where does the origin of Mother’s Day come from?
According to
The Farmer’s Almanac
Mother’s Day started as a daughter’s homage in 1906 following Anna M. Jarvis losing her mother the previous year. The next year, in 1907, she arranged a church event where she distributed carnations to celebrate all the mothers present.
Jarvis dedicated years to advocating for this observance, penning letters to churches, political figures, and municipal leaders. She also enlisted the support of notable individuals such as John Wanamaker and Henry J. Heinz from Heinz Ketchup in her efforts. By 1911, all states were celebrating Mother’s Day, and in 1915, President Woodrow Wilson officially designated it a federal holiday.
Dixie Heart Railway Museum
Address: 1919 9th Street, Calera, Alabama.
On May 10th, the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum will host a picturesque train journey, vendor stalls, outdoor games, and refreshments.
The trains will leave at 10 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM. For only $5, mom can travel when buying one or more full-price coach tickets. Please note that this discount doesn’t include caboose or locomotive tickets.
Bienville Bites Food Tour
Location
: 658 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama
Eager for stunning vistas, authentic tastes, and listening to tales handed down generations? The Bienville Bites Food Tour presents Mother’s Day brunch excursions each Saturday in May across historic Downtown Mobile.
Guided by a local expert, this walking tour features visits to five well-known dining spots, offering opportunities for visitors to taste fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, as well as steak and egg tacos.
The tours have a maximum of 16 participants, are suitable for all age groups, and come with a price tag of $75; adding cocktails raises the fee to $95. Interested in participating? Reserve your place via the Bienville Food Tours webpage.
Alabama Safari Park
Location
: 1664 Venable Road, Hope Hull, Alabama
Raising kids might make you feel like you’re managing a zoo, but why not experience an actual one this Mother’s Day? At Alabama Safari Park, mothers get a complimentary bucket of feed to interact with the adorable animals and their young ones.
Jennifer Lindahl serves as a reporter specializing in breaking news and trends for the Deep South Connect team at Gannett/USA Today. Reach out to her via X using the handle @jenn_lindahl or send an email to jlindahl@gannett.com.
The article initially appeared in the Montgomery Advertiser.
Enjoy Mother’s Day in Alabama with meals, merriment, and familial excursions. Here’s where you can bring your mom.
