Looking for fun things to do with mom this Mother’s Day? Families have some great options in St. Tammany Parish, including the Old Mandeville Historic Association’s Mother’s Day Home Tour, DIY home décor projects at Hammer & Stain Covington, group painting parties at Painting with a Twist Mandeville, and lots of great choices for dining out, especially at those restaurants offering special brunch menus for the holiday.
OLD MANDEVILLE HOME TOUR
History buffs, architecture lovers and interior design aficionados eagerly anticipate the Old Mandeville Historic Association’s Mother’s Day Home Tour each year. This year marks the 12th annual event, titled "Stepping Back in Time." This tour will explore 100 years of architecture in Old Mandeville. Six homes will be featured on the tour this year, plus the Jean Baptiste Lang House. Along with the tour, many local artists will be featuring their work at each location. The two featured artists are Steve Hasslock and Scott Withington. For more information regarding the tour tickets and times, visit our website.
DO-IT-YOURSELF ARTS & CRAFTS
Looking for a fun activity with the moms in your life this Mother’s Day? Make some memories that you can take home and put on your wall! Painting with a Twist – Mandeville, 2121 N. Causeway Blvd., has two activities to complete. Paint "Vibrant Sunflowers" with mom and even make a DIY candle. This event will take place on Saturday, May 13, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Multiple canvas choices allow participants to choose the ideal layout for their painting’s eventual place in the home. Register for any or all of the Mother’s Day sessions at PaintingwithaTwist.com.
Hammer & Stain Covington, 1027 Village Walk Rd., has a Mother’s Day event for the DIY crafter. Hammer and Stain’s workshop, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, and provides step-by-step instructions and all supplies needed for you to take home a complete project. Register for the class at HammerandStainCovington.com.
DINING OUT
Families always have lots of great choices for dining out on Sundays in St. Tammany, and Mother’s Day means specials just for mom. Following is brief list of locations offering special brunches for the holiday.
Annadele's, 71518 Chestnut St., Covington -- (985) 809-7669
Brunch, May 14, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Abita Springs Jazz Brunch, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs -- (985) 718-8146
Jazz Brunch, May 14, 10 a.m. Reservation Required.
Covington Country Club, 200 Country Club Dr., Covington -- (985) 520-4422
Brunch, May 14, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Reservation Required.
Copeland's of New Orleans, 1337 Gause Blvd. W., Slidell -- (985) 643-4951
Brunch, May 14, 11 a.m.
Crazy Pig Southern Kitchen, 4700 Hwy 22, Ste 1, Mandeville -- (985) 792-7900
Brunch, May 14, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The English Tea Room & Eatery, 737 Rutland St., Covington – (985) 898-3998
High Teas, May 10-17, Reservations highly recommended.
Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar, 2891 Hwy. 190, Mandeville – (985) 778-2176
Brunch, May 14, 11a.m.
Half Shell Oyster House, 70367 Hwy 21, Ste. 100, Covington -- (985) 276-4500
Brunch, May 14, 11 a.m.
Hambone, 544 Girod St., Mandeville -- (985) 778-0531
Brunch, May 14, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Impastato Cellars, 240 LA-22, Madisonville -- 9985) 845-4445
Brunch, May 14, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Keith Young's Steakhouse, 165 Hwy 21, Madisonville -- (985) 845-9940
Lunch, May 14, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Liz's Where Y'at Diner, 2500 Florida St., Mandeville -- (985) 626-8477
Brunch, May 14, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mandina's Restaurant of Mandeville, 4240 Hwy 22, Mandeville -- (985) 674-9883
Brunch, May 14, 11 a.m.
Palmettos on the Bayou, 1901 Bayou Ln., Slidell -- (985) 643-0050
Brunch, May 14, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Reservations recommended.
Pat's Rest Awhile, 2129 Lakeshore Dr., Mandeville -- (985) 951-2173
Brunch, May 14, 11 a.m.
Patton’s Catering at Salmen-Fritchie House, 127 Cleveland Ave., Slidell – (985) 645-3600
Brunch, May 14, 10 a.m. Reservation required.
Rips on the Lake, 1917 Lakeshore Dr., Mandeville -- (985) 727-2829
Brunch, May 14, 11 a.m.
Tchefuncte's, 407 St. Tammany St., Madisonville -- (985) 323-4800
Brunch, May 14, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Find more events, including live music and theatrical events on Mother's Day weekend and beyond, in our event calendar.
