Mother's Day 2013: Where to Take Your Mom in West Des Moines

Sunday is Mother's Day, and moms all across West Des Moines will receive a little extra attention on a day set aside just for them.

Still not sure how to spend this Mother's Day? Here are a few ideas:

Mother's Day Brunch - Johnny's Italian Steakhouse

• When: May 12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• What: Enjoy chef-carved prime rib, coconut shrimp, crab cakes and more for $24 per person. Make your reservations by calling 515-333-5665. Kids are $12 per person, and children 4 and under eat free.

Mother's Day Flower Show - Historic Valley Junction, 218 Fifth St.

• When: Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• What: Treats, drinks, fairy gardens & lots of salvaged and reclaimed planters filled with moms favorite blooms! Free admission.

Sunday Brunch - Jimmy's on 8th Street, 1238 Eighth St.

• When: May 12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• What: Featuring all you can eat breakfast & lunch entrees, along with a carving station & dessert bar. $14.99 for adults; $7.99 for children.

Take Mom to the Tropics - Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines

• When: May 12. Seating 1: 9:45, 10 & 10:15am; #2: 11:45, Noon & 12:15pm; #3: 1:45, 2 & 2:15pm
• What: Celebrate Mother's Day with a customized specialty buffet created by top-notch Johnny's Italian Steakhouse chefs. Enjoy overlooking views of the tropical rainforest and waterfall. Make your reservations today by calling 515-287-0848. $22 for Zoo Members; $24 Non-Zoo Members; Ages 12 & Under $12.

Celebrate Mother's Day - Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens

• When: May 12, all day.
• What: Free admission for Mothers. The Gardens are located at 909 Robert D. Ray Drive in Des Moines.

See a full list of Des Moines metro Mother's Day events.