Mother's Day, May 10, 2026: A Nisswa and Brainerd Lakes Celebration Guide
- Camp Nisswa
- Apr 13
- 6 min read
Updated: 1 hour ago

With Mother's Day just around the bend, seize this moment to plan an unforgettable surprise for your Mom, Grandmother, Wife or Loved One. Our comprehensive guide is your key to discovering the best local brunches, meals, and specials. Enhance the day with delightful candies and exquisite flowers! We're dedicated to keeping this guide up-to-date with the latest events and specials. Contribute to our list by emailing us at info@campnisswa.com or through our event submission page.
Mother’s Day Brunches, Breakfasts, Specials, and Dinners:
May 5, 2026
Cana Wine Bar (Crosby, MN)
Date:Â May 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Details: Cana Wine Bar will host a Spring Mother’s Day Wine & Fashion Event celebrating the wonderful moms in your life. The evening includes wine, fashion, and a festive Mother’s Day experience. Pricing is $50 per person, and space is limited.
May 9, 2026
Lake Latitude (Nisswa, MN)
Date:Â May 9-10, 2026 | Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend at Lake Latitude with permanent jewelry from Wandering Studio on both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday will also feature a Sip + Shop from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., making it a fun way to treat Mom to some new bling and enjoy a day out together.
May 10, 2026 | Mother's Day
Sunshine’s SummerHouse (Lake Shore, MN)
Date:Â May 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: Sunshine’s SummerHouse will host a Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet featuring Sunshine’s smoked meats, stuffed French toast, salads, desserts, and more. Pricing is $34.99 for adults and $13.99 for kids 10 and under. Reservations are recommended by calling 218-961-4300.
Luminary at Northern Pacific Center (Brainerd, MN)
Date:Â May 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: Celebrate Mother’s Day with a breakfast buffet at Luminary featuring a chef’s omelet station, Belgian waffles and French toast, pastries and yogurt parfaits, cheese quiche, a lox cream cheese bagel board, eggs Benedict, pit ham, shakshuka, shrimp and grits, slow braised short ribs, and a build-your-own crepe station. Pricing is $39 for adults, $19 for kids ages 6-12, and complimentary for children 5 and under. Reservations are recommended by calling 218-454-6688.
Celebrate Mom at The Woods! | Gather on 3 Event Center-Brunch Buffet OR Complete Take & Heat Dinner. (Brainerd, MN)
Date:Â May 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Details: The Woods is offering three ways to celebrate Mom for Mother’s Day. Option 1 is a Mother’s Day brunch at Gather on 3 with Sunday seatings from 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Pricing is $32.99 for adults, $15.99 for ages 5-12, and free for ages 4 and under. Option 2 is a Take & Heat Dinner with Saturday pickup, featuring pre-order dinner options for one at $27.99, for two at $53.99, or for four at $103.99, with an eight-person option also available. Option 3 is a Prime Rib Dinner at B’Merri Gastropub on Sunday, with the bar opening at 2:00 p.m. and dinner beginning at 4:00 p.m. Reservations are recommended, and brunch reservations or Take & Heat pre-orders can be made through the ticket link or by calling 218-822-4336.
Fairways at Madden’s (Gull Lake, MN)
Date:Â May 10, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Details: Celebrate Mother’s Day with brunch at Fairways at Madden’s. Guests can enjoy fresh salads, breakfast favorites, carving stations, chef-inspired entrées like Cajun shrimp and dirty rice, lemon caper salmon, Greek chicken breast, and prime rib, plus breads, desserts, and caramel rolls from Madden’s Bakery. Pricing is $55 for adults, $22 for ages 5-14, and free for ages 0-4. Reservations are required by calling 218-855-5924.
Taconite Canteen & Event Center (Ironton, MN)
Date:Â May 10, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Details: Taconite Canteen & Event Center will host its 4th Annual Mother’s Day Brunch with smoked salmon, muffins and pastries, cheese and cracker platter, salads, strawberry yogurt, creamy pea pasta salad, fresh fruit, veggies, chef-carved prime rib with au jus, champagne chicken, biscuits and country gravy, bacon, shrimp cocktail, scrambled eggs, cheese omelets, sausage links, blueberry pancakes, creamy scalloped ham, southwest corn, and assorted desserts. Reservations are required by calling 218-545-2220. Pricing is $32.75 for adults, $15.75 for kids ages 5-12, and free for kids 4 and under.
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet (Baxter, MN)
Date:Â May 10, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: Black Bear Lodge & Saloon will host a Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet featuring prime rib au jus, walleye, roasted chicken, smokey gouda mac, seafood boil, mashed potatoes, assorted cheeses, smoked salmon, dinner rolls, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, Belgian waffles, bacon and sausage, hash browns, fresh fruit, assorted salads, warm caramel rolls, and pastries and desserts. Pricing is $41 for adults and $16 for children ages 5-12. Reservations are being taken for groups of 5 or more by calling 218-828-8400.
Grand View Lodge Spa and Golf Resort (Nisswa, MN)
Date:Â May 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: Celebrate Mother’s Day with a family brunch at Grand View Lodge’s Gull Lake Center featuring made-to-order eggs and omelets, chef-carved entrées, a full seafood bar, breakfast favorites, seasonal salads, Grand View’s signature doughnuts and fresh bakery items, plus a dessert spread. Juice, coffee, tea, and more are included. Pricing is $59 for adults, $14 for children ages 5-12, and free for children 4 and under.
Big Axe Brewing Company (Nisswa, MN)
Date:Â May 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: Celebrate Mother’s Day with an annual AYCE buffet-style brunch at Big Axe Brewing Company. The menu includes Caesar salad, avocado toast, cauliflower saffron soup, fresh fruit, smoked trout, chili and roasted poblano dip with chips, brisket hash, smoked chicken sliders, cheeseburger sliders, scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, bacon, pancakes with maple syrup and whipped cream, and assorted desserts. Pricing is $32 for adults and $16 for ages 12 and under. Reservations are available by calling 218-961-2337.
Green Lantern Bar and Grill (Brainerd, MN)
Date:Â May 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: Green Lantern Bar and Grill will host a Mother’s Day brunch buffet featuring NY strip, carved ham, French toast bake, egg scramblers, caramel roll pull-aparts, sausage links, biscuits and gravy, Swedish meatballs, corn, cheesy potatoes, fresh fruit, creamy mac and cheese, and assorted desserts. Pricing is $24.95 for adults, $15.95 for kids under 12, and free for kids under 5. No reservations are being accepted.
Cragun’s Legacy Grill (Brainerd, MN)
Date:Â May 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: Celebrate Mom with a Mother’s Day brunch buffet at Cragun’s Legacy Grill featuring breakfast pastries, made-to-order omelets, fresh seafood, carving station prime rib, chef-inspired brunch favorites, seasonal salads, decadent desserts, and family-friendly options. Specialty brunch cocktails will also be available, including Bloody Marys, mimosas, and Mom’s Espresso Martini. Pricing is $45 for adults, $15 for kids ages 5-12, and free for kids 4 and under. Reservations are recommended by calling 218-825-2700.
Baxter’s Bar and Grill (Baxter, MN)
Date:Â May 10, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: Baxter’s Bar and Grill will host a Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet featuring mini egg omelets, breakfast potatoes, kielbaska sausage, fresh fruit, mac and cheese, potato salad, roasted parmesan green beans, pork ribs, chicken marsala, lasagna, assorted mini desserts, and mini muffins and pastries. Purse Bingo will also take place during brunch from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Reservations are recommended by calling 218-822-3663.
Candies, Sweets, Treats, and Chocolates
Wildflower Chocolate (Online Orders) -Â wildflowerchocolate.com
Northern Gifts and Sweets (Nisswa, MN) -Â Facebook Page
The Chocolate Ox (Nisswa, MN) -Â Facebook Page
Knotty Pine Bakery (Nisswa & Brainerd, MN) - knottypinebakery.com
Fancy Pants Chocolates (Brainerd, MN) -Â fancypantschocolates.com
The Yellow House (Crosslake, MN) -Â yellowhousecrosslake.com
Flowers & Floral Arrangements
North Country Floral (Brainerd, MN) - northcountryfloralmn.com
Brainerd Floral (Brainerd, MN) -Â brainerdfloral.com
Cub Foods Floral - (Brainerd & Baxter, MN) -Â Cub Foods Floral
Sherwood Florist and Garden Center (Pine River, MN) -Â sherwoodfloristmn.com
Copper Creek (Nisswa, MN) - coppercreeklandscapes.com
Lodging Specials
Grand View Lodge (Nisswa, MN)
Dates:Â May 8-12, 2026
Details: Grand View Lodge’s Mother’s Day Weekend package is designed to give Mom a relaxing and memorable getaway with a mix of luxury, fun, and special touches throughout the weekend.
Package Includes: Bouquet of flowers and chocolates in the room, breakfast on Saturday, Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday, exclusive offers for Mom on spa, coffee, dining, and cocktails, plus daily scheduled activities. Rates are inclusive of resort fees and subject to sales tax.
Reservations:Â Book online or call 218-963-8756.
Madden’s on Gull Lake (Gull Lake, MN)
Dates:Â May 10-12, 2026
Details: Madden’s Mother’s Day Getaway package offers a relaxing lakeside escape to celebrate Mom with family-friendly activities, spa specials, and special Mother’s Day perks throughout the stay.
Package Includes:Â Lodging rates starting at $125 per night, a free Recreation Pass for Mom, access to a family golf clinic, free golf for moms on Sunday, and additional Recreation Passes available for $35 per person.
Reservations:Â Book online.
Please note that events, specials, and prices may change and reservations could be required. We aim for accuracy and will update any known changes.
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