2017 Mother’s Day Freebies and Restaurant Deals in Texas and Beyond

Mother’s Day 2017 offers a variety of complimentary items, discounted meals, and special experiences for mothers across the United States, with specific events and restaurant specials noted in Texas communities. These promotions are primarily concentrated within the restaurant and hospitality sectors, providing complimentary entrees, beverages, and bonus gift cards. Additionally, a limited number of non-food related freebies, such as family photo sessions and zoo admissions, were available at participating locations. Consumers were advised to verify offer details with individual locations prior to visiting.

The following guide details the verified freebies and deals available during the Mother’s Day period in 2017, focusing on restaurant promotions, local Texas events, and specific terms regarding purchase requirements and eligibility.

Restaurant Freebies and Meal Deals

Restaurants nationwide offered significant incentives to celebrate Mother’s Day in 2017, ranging from entirely free meals with beverage purchases to "buy one, get one" specials and prix fixe menus.

Free Entrees and Meals with Purchase

Several national chains provided complimentary entrees to mothers, often contingent on the purchase of a beverage or a minimum spend by the rest of the party.

Hooters: Hooters offered mothers a free meal from a special Mother’s Day menu with the purchase of any beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). The complimentary entrée options included 10-piece traditional wings, 10-piece boneless wings, grilled or buffalo chicken sandwiches, grilled or buffalo chicken salads, or a Hooters burger. This offer was valid for dine-in customers only at participating locations, such as the Lumberton location mentioned in relation to the Triangle area.
Champps: Participating Champps locations provided mothers with a free entrée bonus card when they dined in between May 12 and May 14, 2017. This card was valid for a free entrée valued at up to $15 on a return visit between May 15 and June 11, 2017.
Texas Steakhouse: Mothers who dined at Texas Steakhouse on Mother’s Day received a certificate for a free entrée to be used on their next visit.
LaMar’s Donuts: To start the day, LaMar’s Donuts provided mothers with a free small coffee and a red velvet cake donut, or "any donut with a hole," on Mother’s Day.

Prix Fixe Menus and Buffets

Other establishments focused on special menus and all-you-can-eat options for the occasion.

Outback Steakhouse: Outback featured a specific Mother’s Day meal deal priced at $18.99. This included one signature entrée (Victoria’s Filet Mignon crowned with jumbo lump crab and Béarnaise sauce, Parmesan Crusted Salmon, Natural Cut Bone-In Ribeye, or Slow-Roasted Prime Rib), two fresh side dishes, and cheesecake topped with chocolate, raspberry, or caramel. Prices and availability varied by location.
Los Cucos Mexican Restaurant (Katy, Texas): Locations in Katy Mills and Historic Katy offered a Mother’s Day Combination Special for $44.99. The meal included four grilled shrimp, one fish filet sautéed with crab, pico, and lemon butter, chicken and beef fajitas, and a small queso with chorizo with rice and beans. They also offered Mother’s Day cocktails like blackberry sangria and watermelon margaritas.
Agave Rio Patio Oasis & Restaurant (Katy, Texas): This location provided an all-you-can-eat buffet on Mother’s Day from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Brio Tuscan Grille and Bravo Cucina Italiana: Both chains offered special Mother’s Day menus, with Brio featuring a brunch that included Sicilian omelets, berries and cream French toast, and shrimp and grits.

Discounted Meals and Bonus Gift Cards

Several chains offered financial incentives such as discounts or bonus gift cards with purchase, which could be used for future visits.

Applebee’s: Applebee’s offered a promotion where customers who spent $50 on gift cards received a free $10 bonus gift card.
Olive Garden: Similar to Applebee’s, Olive Garden hooked moms up with a $10 bonus gift card if customers purchased a $50 gift card for Mom.
Boston Market: Boston Market provided a $5 off coupon for a Family Meal purchase on May 14, 2017.
Abuelo's: Dine-in customers on Mother’s Day received a free Mother’s Day t-shirt at participating locations.
Charlie Brown's: This restaurant offered a three-course dinner starting at $19.99.

Specialty Beverages and Treats

Starbucks: Starbucks offered half-price Frappuccinos every day from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. through May 14, 2017.
Bahama Breeze: The chain featured a "Mama’s Crush" cocktail made with pineapple cotton candy, Cruzan Coconut Rum, crème de banana, passionfruit, and pineapple juice.
Bonefish Grill: They highlighted seasonal specialties including Kate's Wild North Atlantic Haddock, Cedar Plank Norwegian Salmon, and the Wild Orchid Hawaiian martini.
TCBY: Mothers received a "free treat" on Mother’s Day. While not explicitly specified for 2017, previous years offered a small cup of frozen yogurt.
Tijuana Flats: Participating locations offered a free entrée to moms on Mother’s Day, with details posted on their Facebook page.

Non-Food and Local Event Freebies

While restaurant deals dominated the 2017 Mother’s Day landscape, a few non-food freebies were available, particularly in specific geographic regions like Central New York and Katy, Texas.

Family and Entertainment

Bass Pro Shops: Bass Pro Shops offered free family photos on the Saturday and Sunday preceding Mother’s Day from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Utica Zoo (Central New York): Mothers received free admission to the Utica Zoo on Mother’s Day.
Biltmore Estate: The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, offered a $50 savings on regular daytime admission. Mom’s ticket was priced at $25 with the purchase of one regular adult or youth daytime admission on Sunday, May 14. Passholders received complimentary admission for Mom upon presentation of the annual pass.

Local Texas Events (Katy, Texas)

Specific community events were scheduled in Katy, Texas, offering free activities for mothers and families. * Free Mother’s Day Boot Camp: Held on Saturday, May 13, at LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch (Central Green Park). The event required participants to bring a stroller, water, and snacks. * Mother’s Day Card Crafting: Held on Saturday, May 13, at Cane Island. This event allowed children to make cards for their mothers. * Whiskey Cake Katy: Opened one hour early on Mother’s Day to offer their usual brunch menu items.

Gift Card Promotions

For those looking to give a gift card, several retailers offered bonus values. * Outback Steakhouse: In addition to their meal deal, Outback offered a $10 discount if a customer purchased a $50 gift card for Mom.

Digital and Printable Freebies

American Greetings: Consumers could personalize and print free Mother’s Day cards or send free e-cards via their website.
Coloring Pages: Websites like coloringcastle.com offered printable coloring pages for children to color for their mothers.

Important Considerations for Consumers

When seeking out these offers, consumers should keep the following factors in mind based on the source data: * Participating Locations: Most restaurant offers are valid only at participating locations. It is highly recommended to call ahead to verify if a local restaurant is honoring the offer. * Terms and Conditions: Offers often come with specific restrictions. For example, the Hooters free meal required a beverage purchase and was for dine-in only. The Outback Steakhouse meal deal had a specific price and menu structure that may vary by location. * Dates: Many offers are valid only on Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 14, 2017), while others, like the Champps bonus card or the Los Cucos special, span specific dates (May 12–14). * Verification: Sources advise checking social media pages (e.g., Tijuana Flats, Texas Steakhouse) or official websites for the most up-to-date details and confirmation.

Conclusion

The 2017 Mother’s Day celebration provided a diverse array of freebies and deals, with a heavy emphasis on restaurant promotions. Consumers could choose from free meals with beverage purchases at chains like Hooters, prix fixe meals at Outback, or bonus gift cards at Applebee's and Olive Garden. For those in specific regions like Katy, Texas, or Central New York, additional local events such as boot camps and zoo admissions added to the celebratory options. As with all holiday promotions, verifying participation and terms with individual locations ensured the best experience for honoring mothers.