Aurora
Thu: Mother’s Day tea class for ages 3-6 with a parent, 10 a.m.-noon. $26; $20 residents. Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., , 303-326-8630
BakeMeAWish
Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan can order cakes for Mom for free, and 5 percent of proceeds go to support the benevolent Armed Forces Foundation, sending birthday cakes to soldiers overseas throughout the year. An additional 5 percent (and 5,000 cakes per year) supports the Make-A- Wish foundation. 1-888-987-9474; bakemea
Bombay Bistro
Sun: Offers dinner and drink specials.1942 Broadway St., Boulder, 303- 444-4721
Fireside Lounge tastings
The Fireside Lounge and executive chef Anthony Sinese offer wine, cheese and chocolate pairings. Inverness Hotel, 200 Inverness Drive West, Englewood, 800-832-9053
Cru: A Wine Bar
Sun: Celebrates Mother’s Day with a three-course brunch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $24.95, children ages 12 and under eat half price. 1442 Larimer St., 303-893-9463
Ellyngton’s
Sun: Hosts a brunch and live performance by the Danny Showers Trio, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Prices start at $54.95, $15.95 children ages 6-12. The Brown Palace, 321 17th St., 303-297-3111
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse
Sun: Hosts a Prix Fixe menu, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $30.95. 191 Inverness Drive West, Englewood, 303-768-0827
The Fort
Sun: Mother’s Day buffet, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $50, $22 children. 19192 Colorado 8, Morrison, 303-697-4771
Hotel Boulderado
Sun: Mother’s Day buffet, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $33.95, $15.95 children ages 6-12, free for children ages 5 and under. 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303-440-2880
Hudson Gardens
Sun: Hosts its annual Mother’s Day garden brunch, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $23, $12 children ages 3-12. Advanced paid tickets required.6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565, ext. 321,
LaMar’s Donuts
Sun: One free donut to every mom visiting any LaMar’s location.
Melting Pot
Sun: Offers family-friendly fondue for Mother’s Day. 2707 W. Main St., Littleton, 303-794-5666, meltingpot
Morton’s
Sun: Hosts a special prix fixe menu, 3-9 p.m. $59. 1710 Wynkoop St., 303-825-3353
Palace Arms
Sun: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $89. The Brown Palace, 321 17th St., 303-297-3111
Randolph’s Restaurant
Sun: Hosts a Mother’s Day brunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $45, $14 children ages 12 and under. 1776 Grant St., 303-861-2000
Rialto Cafe
Sun: Offers a buffet, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $34.95, $16.95 children, free for children under age 4. Reservations recommended. 934 16th St., 303-893-2233
Samba Room
Sun: Offers a la carte items, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 1460 Larimer St., 720-956-1701
