OHIO — Mother's Day is around the corner, and the day is already looking a lot different than it did last year.

COVID-19 shuttered many events across Ohio in 2020, but this year, several places are hosting special events or offering deals to make the day even more special. 

Cleveland

1. Carriage Rides at Crocker Park

  • Tickets cost $10 per rider, but children under 2 can ride for free
  • Where: Center Circle in front of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory — 177 Market St. Westlake, Ohio
  • When: Sunday, May 9 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

 2. Cleveland Zoo

  • Free admission for all moms
  • Where: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, Ohio
  • When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

3. Akron Zoo

  • Free admission for all moms and grandmas
  • Where: 505 Euclid Ave
  • When: Sunday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

4. Brunch!

  • There will be special menus offered with a variety of treats like shrimp cocktail, pineapple upside down cake and more
  • Where: ThornCreek Winery — 155 Treat Rd. Aurora, Ohio
  • When: Sunday, May 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

5. Mother's Day Hike at Geauga Park District

  • Where: Holbrook Hollow — 7250 Country Ln., Chagrin Falls, Ohio
  • When: Saturday, May 8 at 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Columbus

1. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 

  • Free admission for moms and grandmas
  • Where: 4850 Powell Rd. Powell, Ohio
  • When: Sunday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

2. Franklin Park Conservatory

  • Reservations must be made in advance
  • Where: 1777 E Broad St, Columbus, Ohio
  • When: Starting Saturday, May 8

3. Mother's Day 1K, 5K and 10K

  • There are in-person and virtual options
  • Where: Liberty Park in Powell, Ohio
  • When: Sunday, May 9 at 9 a.m.
  • Register here

4.  Columbus Modern Dance Company's Mother's Day in the Sculpture Garden

  • No tickets needed for 20-minute presentations, and there will be a livestream on the Columbus Museum of Art YouTube page
  • Where: North Garden at the Columbus Museum of Art.
  • When: Sunday, May 9 at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Cincinnati

1. 25th Butterfly Show

  • Registration is required
  • Where: Krohn Conservatory
  • When: Saturday, May 8

2.  Spring Bird Walk 

  • Registration is required
  • Where: Withrow Nature Preserve
  • When: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

3. "Kindness Matters" Brunch

  • Enjoy games, dancing and activities for the entire family, as well as a special auction
  • Tickets can be purchased here
  • Where: Manor House Event Center — 7440 Mason Montgomery Rd. Mason, Ohio
  • When: Doors open at 10:30 a.m.

4. Spa Day

  • For prices and how to make an appointment, click here
  • Where: TriHealth — 625 Eden Park Dr. Cincinnati, Ohio
  • When: Appointments must be scheduled

5. Sip and Shop: You To The Rescue Raffle and Wine Tasting

  • All proceeds benefit Animal Adoption Foundation, a no-kill shelter
  • No reservation required
  • Where: 9510 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio
  • When: 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Dayton

1. Mom's Night Out

  • Enjoy pottery painting, make-up demonstrations and more
  • Registration is required
  • Where: The Mall at Fairfield Commons — 2727 Fairfield Commons, Beavercreek, Ohio
  • When: Saturday, May 8 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

2. Carriage Rides Around Springfield

  • Tickets cost between $50 to $90
  • Where: Stella Bleu Bistro — 20 North Fountain Ave. Springfield, Ohio
  • When: Saturday, May 8 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

3. Springtime Path Painting Party

  • Tickets are $35
  • Where: Luther Lodge — 122 West National Road in Vandalia, Ohio
  • When: Saturday, May 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

4. A Keepsake Mother's Day Cabaret & Talent Showcase

  • Tickets are $23.50
  • Where: 1860 Radio Rd. Dayton, Ohio
  • When: Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

5. Mother's Day Downtown

  • Families will be able to make handmade gifts with their painted pots and freshly-picked flowers
  • Tickets are $5
  • Where: Main Street, Celina, Ohio
  • When: May 8 — registrants can pick which time they wish to attend by clicking here