Show mom how much you care this Mother’s Day by taking her out and about in Norfolk! There are many Mother’s Day events planned throughout the city that give you and mom a chance to be outside, brunch hard, get on the water and spend some time bonding. It’s a Mother’s Day that neither of you will forget!
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Mother’s Day Afternoon Sail
May 10, 2026
Waterside
Join us for a two-hour Cruise aboard the elegant sailing ship American Rover. Enjoy a gourmet snack box as you cruise the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads Harbor. Our top deck provides ample comfortable seating with plenty of shade. Relax with Mom and be entertained by our ship’s musician.
Includes: one complimentary mimosa or champagne for Mom plus a charcuterie snack box by Gourmet Gang.
Mother’s Day Brunch at Saltine
May 10, 2026
Saltine
Brunch Special | $16 Petite Quiche with spinach, tomato, and white cheddar, served alongside lump crab salad, a spring berry and candied walnut salad with lemon vinaigrette, and a slice of house-made coffee cake.
Dinner Special | $34 Herb & Grano Padano Crusted Salmon featuring a dill mustard crust, served with a creamy chickpea and spinach fricassée.
Mother’s Day Brunch at Green Onion
May 10, 2026
Green OnioN
A newly-revamped menu at Greenb Onion awaits Moms and their guests on Mother’s Day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Glass Studio Mother’s Day Sale
May 2, 2026
Perry Glass Studio
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Show those moms, moms-to-be, and mom-like figures a lot of love with a unique gift of glass. The Perry Glass Studio is hosting its annual Mother’s Day Glass Sale.
Members’ Presale, 9-10 a.m. sale continues for the public, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Support local makers and shop for unique gifts created by the Perry Glass Studio team. Find jewelry, décor, and more.
Clay Crafts: Mother’s Day Edition
May 8-9, 2026
All Hands Pottery Studio
Join Artesstry’s Tess O’Malley for a fun evening of crafting with clay!
You’ll use small cookie cutters to shape your charms, then pick your favorite colors to glaze your creations all in one workshop. For the Mother’s Day Edition of Clay Crafts, the main cutter shapes will be florals, leaves, and hearts! Other simple shapes will also be included. No previous art experience required, the studio will provide all materials, instruction, and basic techniques for working with clay. This class is a hand-building workshop and does not involve the use of a pottery wheel.
A Mother’s Day Tea
May 10, 2026
Hunter House Victorian Museum
Seatings at 12pm & 3 PM
$30 Members/$45 Not-Yet Members/$15 Children under 13
A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity. It dares all things and crushes remorselessly all that stand in its path” – Agatha Christie
Come honor the mothers and Mother figures in your life. Toast to those you love and enjoy floral themed delights and endless pots of tea.
Mommy & Me + The Village
March 28, 2026
Selden Market
Celebrate Women’s History Month with Mommy & Me + The Villge! Music, crafts & community.
Join us for a special Women’s History Month celebration honoring mothers, caregivers, and the beautiful village that helps raise our little ones.
This Mommy & Me experience is designed to create a safe, joyful space for connection, community, and fun. Enjoy music, kid-friendly activities, light refreshments, and meaningful moments with your little one(s) — while connecting with other amazing parents in the room.
Mothers Day at the Main
May 10, 2026
Norfolk Hilton the Main
Celebrate Mom in style at Grain’s Mother’s Day Brunch, a festive rooftop experience filled with delicious flavors and beautiful waterfront views. Treat the special women in your life to a plentiful buffet featuring brunch favorites, fresh seasonal selections, and indulgent desserts—all crafted to make her day unforgettable. Gather with family and friends, raise a glass, and enjoy a relaxed, celebratory atmosphere as we honor Mom with great food and even better company.
Mom Era Market
May 9, 2026
435 Monticello Ave.
Welcome to your Mom Era — where softness, strength, and self-care meet creativity.Mom Era Market is a curated celebration of motherhood in all its forms — the nurturing, the chaotic, the healing, the funny, and the deeply beautiful. This themed market invites guests to shop, connect, and celebrate the people who hold everything together (even when they pretend they don’t ).
Whether you’re shopping for Mom, bringing Mom, celebrating yourself, or honoring someone special — this experience is built for heart,
comfort, and community.
Mother’s Day Charcuterie Workshop
May 3, 2026
COVA Brewing Co.
Come join us at COVA Brewing Company for a festive and fun Mother’s Day Charcuterie Workshop with Boards and Moore! Learn how to create the perfect charcuterie board to impress your guests or have a quiet night in. Kellie, owner of Boards and Moore, will guide you through selecting the best meats, cheeses, and accompaniments.
Need more brunch options? Check out our brunch guide here! For more events? Here’s our full calendar. Happy Mother’s Day!
