Mother's Day in Kalamazoo

Mother’s Day Weekend at Henderson Castle

Kalamazoo’s historic Henderson Castle will host a Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday, May 10 at 12:00-2:15 p.m. or 3:00-5:15 p.m. The tea will include a ballet in the castle’s ballroom and a tour of the building. Price is $40 per person and advance reservations are required. For further questions or to make reservations, call 269.343.9242.

Henderson Castle will host a Brunch Buffet on Sunday, May 11 from 12:00-2:15 p.m. and a dinner buffet from 3:00-5:15 p.m. The cost is $46 per person and includes the buffet, a ballet in the castle’s ballroom and a tour of the building. Advance reservations are required. For reservations or inquiries, call 269.343.9242.


Mother’s Day Buffet at Full City Café

For over 15 years, the Full City Café has featured some Kalamazoo’s most unique and seasonally changing menus. The café features foods prepared fresh from whole foods at two locations: 7878 Oakland Drive and 2026 Parkview Avenue.

The 2026 Parkview location will feature a Mother’s Day Buffet on May 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For pricing details and to preview the menu, visit Full City Café.


Mother’s Day with Mother Nature

The Kalamazoo Nature Center is holding a special golf cart tour on Sunday, May 11 at 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. The Mother’s Day tour will chauffer participants through the Pioneer Woods to observe wildflowers. In addition to regular admission (if applicable), the cost is $5 per person. Participants are asked to park in the DeLano Homestead parking lot, located at 555 W. E Avenue. Registration and payment for this event is required by May 7. To register, call 269.381.1574 ext. 0. For more information, visit the Kalamazoo Nature Center online.


Happy Mother’s Day from Millennium Group

Millennium Group Restaurants will feature special holiday menus throughout the day on May 11.

Black Swan
Located at 3501 Greenleaf Boulevard in Kalamazoo, the Black Swan will feature a Mother’s Day Menu from noon to 6 p.m. For more information or to make reservations, call 269.375.2105.

Epic Bistro
Located at 359 S. Burdick in downtown Kalamazoo, Epic Bistro will add a special “pick three” feature, which offers Chef’s selection and wine pairings, to their a la carte menu. To make reservations call 269.342.1300.

The Union
Located at 125 S. Kalamazoo Mall, The Union will feature live jazz and a holiday menu from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information or to make reservations, call 269.384.6756.

Fieldstone Grill
Located at 3970 W. Centre Street, Fieldstone Grill will offer a Mother’s Day buffet brunch from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The cost is $24.99 per person and $7.99 for children ages 2-10. Call 269.321.8480 for reservations and questions.


Mother’s Day during The Gilmore Keyboard Festival

Treat mom to a world-class jazz performance during The Gilmore Keyboard Festival on Sunday, May 11 at 4 p.m. or 7 p.m. Featured performer and jazz-vocalist Kurt Elling has been highlighted on CNN, NPR and CBS Sunday Morning. Down Beat Critic’s Poll named him Male Vocalist of the Year 8 times and according to Jazz Review, “Elling may be the greatest male jazz singer of all time.” Elling will perform with his trio at Williams Theatre in the Gilmore Theatre Complex, located on the campus of WMU. To purchase tickets or to learn about additional Gilmore events scheduled for May 11, visit The Gilmore Keyboard Festival online.