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Three events to enjoy this Mother's Day in the Des Moines metro

From gardens to baseball, there's no shortage of ways to treat Mom this Sunday.

IOWA, USA — Local 5 is on your side with a sampling of Mother's Day events in the Des Moines metro this Sunday. Here's what to check out. 

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

This Sunday, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Is offering free
admission to all mothers.

They'll also have a bouquet bar from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. where families will be able to create a personalized banquet. 

Entry to the gardens is $12 for non-mom adults, and the bouquet bar costs extra.

More information about tickets, parking and activities is available here.

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens in Ames is also offering free admission for moms this weekend. 

The gardens are currently home to an art exhibit named "Glass in Flight".

Visitors can enjoy glass sculptures of pollinators like butterflies and bees displayed among the flowers. There is also a plant sale in the parking lot. 

Find more information here.

Iowa Cubs


The Iowa Cubs will highlight Mother's Day during a game against the Toledo Mud Hens in Des Moines Sunday afternoon.

Tickets are available online and range from $10 to $40.

Families can also take advantage of the family fun pack, which includes four tickets, four hotdogs and four drinks for $64.

More information on ticket pricing and directions to Principal Park is available here.

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