Mother’s Day in Charlottesville is a time to celebrate, savor, and create lasting memories with a Mother’s Day Brunch and Winery Events. With spring in full bloom and the Blue Ridge Mountains as a breathtaking backdrop, it’s the perfect season to treat the moms, grandma, stepmoms, and other mother figures in your life to a day as special as they are.
Mother’s Day this year is May 10, 2026, but you’ll find fun events happening all weekend long at local restaurants and wineries! From elegant brunches to laid-back afternoons among the vines, Charlottesville offers countless charming ways to celebrate the extraordinary women in our lives.
Elegant Mother’s Day Brunches in Charlottesville for 2026
Looking for something a little more special than a bagel and coffee in bed? Take the family out for one of Charlottesville’s many beautiful Mother’s Day brunches. Choose from fine dining expriences, casual brewery settings, curated farm-to-table buffets, and even a family-friendly sing-along. You’ll find plenty of delicious ways to celebrate this Mother’s Day in Charlottesville!
Celebrate Mother’s Day Buffet Brunch
Where: Birch & Bloom Restaurant (Charlottesville)
When: Sunday, May 10, 2026, seating starts at 11am
Enjoy a curated buffet of brunch classics, including a made-to-order omelet station and selection of desserts. Children under age 3 eat free. Reservations recommended.
Phone: (434) 365-2590
Elegant Mother’s Day Brunch
Where: Boar’s Head Resort (Charlottesville)
When: Sunday, May 10, 2026, seating starts at 10am
Try a lavish, chef-crafted brunch for the whole family at the resort’s Pavilion restaurant. Reservations are required. Children ages 3 and under dine for free.
Phone: (434) 296-2181
Tip: Make your reservations early! These popular brunches and events fill up quickly every year.
Goat Yoga + Farm-to-Table Brunch
Where: Pactamere Farm (Glen Allen)
When: Sunday, May 10, 2026, seating starts at 11:30am
Start your day with a playful, energetic yoga class featuring adorable and friendly baby goats. Then, enjoy a scratch-made brunch and bubbly. All levels welcome for yoga, and mats are provided.
Phone: (804) 362-7773
Mom’s Favorite Songs Sing-Along Brunch
Where: Harry’s at Hofheimer (Richmond)
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026, seating starts at 11am
Start your celebration early with a high-energy brunch while a DJ spins throwback hits that everyone can sing along to. The full brunch menu will be available, including mimosas.
Phone: (804) 372-3805
Mother’s Day at Restoration
Where: Old Trail Golf Club, Restoration Restaurant (Crozet)
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 & Sunday, May 10, 2026, seating starts at 11am
Restoration’s annual Mother’s Day event happens all weekend long. The special menu includes vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options, as well as desserts.
Phone: (434) 823-1841
Mother’s Day Brunch at the Brewery
Where: Blue Mountain Brewery (Afton)
When: Sunday, May 10, 2026, seating starts at 10am
Enjoy beautiful views and a special brunch menu in a laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere. The regular menu will also be available.
Phone: (540) 456-8020
Mother’s Day Brunch with Sips & Specials
Where: Oakhurst Café (Charlottesville)
When: Sunday, May 10, 2026, seating starts at 8am
Have an intimate brunch at the charming Oakhurst Café. The regular brunch menu will be available, along with specials like mimosa flights, strawberry biscuits, and more.
Phone: (434) 872-0100
Three-Course Mother’s Day Brunch
Where: Farm Bell Kitchen (Charlottesville)
When: Sunday, May 10, 2026, seating starts at 9am
Enjoy a chef-curated three-course brunch at this cozy downtown favorite, including scratch-made biscuits and scones, cocktails, and a three-course children’s menu. Reservations are required.
Phone: (434) 906-1806
Charlottesville Winery Events for Mother’s Day
Would the mothers and mother figures in your life enjoy a special celebration that includes something fun in addition to great food and drinks? Many of Charlottesville’s local wineries are hosting Mother’s Day events all weekend long.
Goat’s Milk Soap-Making with Mom
Where: Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard (Keswick)
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 @ 11am
Learn to make your own goat’s milk soaps while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Make sure to leave time for a wine tasting afterward!
Live Music ft. Josh Davidson & Rachael Karpo
Where: Keswick Vineyards (Keswick)
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 & Sunday, May 10, 2026 @12pm
Enjoy scenic views and house-made wine with live music. On Sunday, Barrel and Board will be serving charcuterie and sandwiches.
Sip & Bloom: A Mother’s Day Wine + Bouquet Workshop
Where: Chestnut Oak Vineyard (Barboursville)
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 & Sunday, May 10, 2026, various times
Try one of the vineyard’s signature wines while learning to create an elegant floral bouquet. Materials and flowers provided.
Vineyard Brunch
Where: Hardware Hills Vineyard (Scottsville)
When: Sunday, May 10, 2026 @ 11am
Enjoy a brunch buffet with beautiful vineyard views, including mimosas for adults and “juice flights” for kids!
Mother’s Day Market & Live Music
Where: Eastwood Farm & Winery
When: Sunday, May 10, 2026 @ 12pm
Explore artisan vendors, award-winning wine or beer, food trucks, activities for kids, and performances by harpist Vicky Lee from 1-4pm.
Mother’s Day Pressed Flower Workshop
Where: Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
When: Sunday, May 10, 2026 @ 3pm
Each attendee will create a framed pressed flower piece. Materials and instruction are included.
Hope Grows Celebration
Where: King Family Vineyards
When: Sunday, May 10, 2026 @ 3pm
The whole family will enjoy live music, a full food menu, wine and beer, pony rides, lawn games, and more. Ticket sales support Camp Holiday Trails.
Planning Your Mother’s Day in Charlottesville
To ensure the best experience, make reservations early as many brunches and winery events fill up quickly. For even more festive ideas, explore CharlottesvilleFamily’s helpful resources, including our guide to Mother’s Day events and our full calendar of family-friendly events.
Whether you’re sharing a farm-fresh brunch, sipping wine overlooking the mountains, or simply soaking up quality time together, Charlottesville offers so many heartfelt ways to celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, and nurturers who make life so sweet.
If you’re dreaming of pairing brunch with a scenic tasting, be sure to check out our favorite family-friendly wineries. Or, to enjoy more time outside, visit one of Charlottesville’s nearby flower farms to pick up a bouquet. Or, take the whole family berry picking for the afternoon!
Sign up for our free CharlottesvilleFamily e-Mag so you’ll receive weekly or monthly (you choose!) family news and events right in your inbox. Plus, meet the amazing local businesses and partners who help families thrive in our community.
ELLEN SEWELL has a degree in Communications and Media Studies and a gift for the written word. She especially enjoys interviewing local people making a positive difference and sharing events with other parents. Passionate about hands-on learning and being active, Ellen loves to explore museums, playgrounds, and outdoor attractions of all kinds with her three amazing children.
KATHARINE PALJUG is a freelance writer and novelist. She lives in Charlottesville with two busy kids and proudly owns an unreasonable number of books. Find her on Instagram as @katharinewrites.