Charlottesville and Central Virginia are blooming with opportunities to celebrate the moms, stepmoms, grandmas, foster moms, and other mother figures in your life. From creative workshops and lively festivals to tea services and music-filled afternoons, these Central Virginia and Charlottesville Mother’s Day events offer families with children meaningful ways to connect and celebrate together.
Mother’s Day in 2026 is Sunday, May 10th, and there are celebrations happening around town all weekend long. There are even a few the week before! These events and workshops are always a popular way to celebrate Mother’s Day in Charlottesville, and many sell out early. Book your spots now and make time to celebrate with mom for Mother’s Day 2026.
Creative & Artistic Mother’s Day Events in Charlottesville
Learn new skills, make some art, and celebrate creativity! Workshops and artistic events are a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day in Charlottesville.
Goat’s Milk Soap-Making with Mom
Where: Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard (Keswick)
When: Saturday, May 9 @ 11am
Enjoy a creative and relaxing activity activity as you learn to make your own goat’s milk soaps while enjoying the beautiful, peaceful scenery at Merrie Mill. Attend with your favorite mother figure and learn together, or treat her to a session with a friend!
Mother’s Day Paint & Sip
Where: Central Library (Charlottesville)
When: Saturday, May 9 @ 1pm
Celebrate Mother’s Day with your favorite teen by your side at Central Library’s non-alcoholic paint and sip. Follow a painting tutorial, or make your own creation. No painting experience necessary. Fancy snacks and drinks will be provided!
Mother’s Day Candle-Making Workshop
Where: Random Row Brewing Company (Charlottesville)
When: Sunday, May 10 @ 1pm
Join Hand the Light at Random Row for a creative candle-making workshop. Participants can create two 8 oz. candles or one large triple wick candle. Choose from a variety of scents, jar styles, and custom touches like dried flowers. You’ll leave with new skills and a one-of-a-kind creation!
Strawberry Pompoms
Where: Central Library (Charlottesville)
When: Sunday, May 10 @1:30pm
Looking for an artistic adventure that the whole family can enjoy? Stop by the Central Library Makerspace with your kids to create fruit pompoms that can decorate your home for spring and summer! No registration required, materials and instructions provided.
“Swinging In The Spring” Paint & Sip
Where: Starr Hill Downtown (Charlottesville)
When: Sunday, May 10 @ 3pm
You don’t need any experience to create a beautiful work of art! This paint and sip workshop, hosted by Blue Ridge Brushes, will walk participant through each step of painting an 11×14″ spring scene. All materials are provided, and each ticket includes a beverage.
Floral Fun Mother’s Day Workshops
Anyone in Virginia knows that spring is the time for beautiful blooms! Treat the moms in your life to one of these floral workshops. You could even attend together and create a floral masterpiece together!
Birdhouse & Blooms Wreath Workshop
Where: Pactamere Farm (Glen Allen)
When: Friday, May 1 @ 6pm
Create a charming grapevine decorated with florals, eucalyptus, and seasonal greenery and topped with a rustic wooden birdhouse. All materials and instructions will be provided, including the step-by-step process for staining and attaching the birdhouse. A complimentary glass of wine will be included, and the farm’s baby goats will be on hand for photos and snuggles!
Mother’s Day Pressed Flower Workshop
Where: Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards (North Garden)
When: Sunday, May 10 @ 3pm
Bond with Mom while learning to press and preserve flowers in one of Virginia’s most beautiful vineyard settings. Each attendee will create a framed pressed flower piece. Materials and instruction are included.
Mother’s Day Flower Workshop
Where: Boar’s Head Resort (Charlottesville)
When: Saturday, May 9 @ 9:30am and 2pm
Learn the secrets of transforming fresh-cut flowers into stunning floral arrangements, guided by expert teachers. All materials are provided for the class, and you’ll leave with a beautiful arrangement of your own for your Mother’s Day centerpiece.
Sip & Bloom: A Mother’s Day Wine + Bouquet Workshop
Where: Chestnut Oak Vineyard (Barboursville)
When: Saturday, May 9 & Sunday, May 10, various times
Learn to create a stunning floral bouquet while enjoying one of Chestnut Oak Vineyard’s signature wines. Materials and flowers for bouquets will be provided, and attendees can choose a glass of red, white, or rosé wine.
Don’t forget to make a reservation for one of the many delicious Mother’s Day brunches around town.
Charlottesville Community Festivals & Live Music for Mother’s Day
Whether you’re looking for a festival the whole family can enjoy or a musical evening out for grown-ups, Charlottesville has plenty of festivals and live music happening during Mother’s Day weekend.
Jeremy’s Ten Pearl Jame Tribute Band
Where: Pro Re Nata Brewpub (Crozet)
When: Saturday, May 9 @ 7pm
Lovers of 90s music won’t want to miss one of the most authentic Pearl Jame tribute bands currently playing! Jeremy’s Ten delivers an unforgettable Pearl Jame experience, and Pro Re Nata delivers an unmatched craft beers and a chef-crafted menu.
Crozet Spring Arts & Crafts Festival
Where: Claudius Crozet Park (Crozet)
When: Saturday, May 9 & Sunday, May 10, all day
This popular juried festival is held twice a year, in May and October. It features over 120 artists, craft demos, live music, food trucks, children’s activities, and more. It’s a perfect choice for families seeking local charm and creative discovery.
Live Music ft. Josh Davidson & Rachael Karpo
Where: Keswick Vineyards (Keswick)
When: Saturday, May 9 & Sunday, May 10 @12pm
Enjoy live music, beautiful views, and house-made wine. Josh Davidson is a local artist playing outlaw country, southern rock, folk, and blues. Rachael Karpo will play music from the 80s, 90s, classic rock, and country while Barrel and Board serves sandwiches and charcuterie.
Maternal Mental Health 5K Walk/Run
Where: Old Mill Park (Fredericksburg)
When: Saturday, May 9 @ 9am
Community support group Unspoken Mothers hosts an annual 5K to bring awareness to maternal mental health during pregnancy and postpartum. This walk/run isn’t a competition. Instead, participants to go at their own pace, working together to celebrate community and support.
Mother’s Day Market & Live Music
Where: Eastwood Farm & Winery
When: Sunday, May 10 @ 12pm
This annual Mother’s Day market features artisan vendors, award-winning wine or beer, food trucks, and performances by harpist Vicky Lee from 1-4pm. You’ll find activities for kids, along with a flower bar where you can craft your own bouquet for mom, all set against the backdrop of the farm’s panoramic views.
Hope Grows Celebration
Where: King Family Vineyards (Crozet)
When: Sunday, May 10 @ 3pm
This community celebration supports Camp Holiday Trails, which provides empowering camp experiences for children and teens with medical needs. Tickets include live music, a full food menu, wine and beer for the grown-ups, pony rides, lawn games, caricatures, and more!
Uncommon Mother’s Day Experiences
Want to try something a little unusual for this Mother’s Day? Central Virginia has several fun options that you might not have considered before!
Origami with Ari
Where: Crozet Public Library (Crozet)
When: Saturday, May 9 @ 11am
Looking for a special Mother’s Day experience to share with a teen? Spend a morning learning to make modular origami shapes and creations. The workshop is free and materials are provided.
Goat Yoga
Where: Pactamere Farm (Glen Allen)
When: Sunday, May 10 @ 11:30am
Mom might have tried yoga before, but has she tried it with goats? Stretch, pose, and sweat, all while enjoying the antic (and snuggles!) or a crowd of friendly baby goats. Anyone in the family over age 10 can join in!
Mother’s Day House & Garden Tour
Where: Virginia Museum of History and Culture (Richmond)
When: Sunday, May 10 @ 1pm
This Richmond tradition, hosted by the Museum District Association, has been going on for 30 years. The tour is 2.5 miles, rain or shine, around some of the most beautiful homes and gardens in the Museum District. Pick up tickets at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. There is a free trolley that follows the tour loop as well and departs every 20 minutes.
Mother’s Day Glassblowing for 2
Where: The Glass Ceiling (Richmond)
When: Sunday, May 10 @ various times
Book a glassblowing class for two, then share it with mom or suggest that she take a friend! This class is designed for complete beginners, so no experience is necessary. You’ll be able to choose from a variety of option and colors for your creation.
Moms Lit Society: Books After Bedtime
Where: Starr Hill Brewery at the Dairy Market (Charlottesville)
When: Tuesday, May 12 @ 6:30pm
Close out your Mother’s Day celebration with our local book club, the Mom’s Lit Society. This month, we’ll be gathering to discuss Sadeqa Johnson’s The Keeper of Lost Children. Grab a drink from the bar and spend an evening chatting all things books with other local moms!
Mother’s Day Tea & Treats in Charlottesville
If your favorite mother figure has a sweet tooth, you’re in luck. Charlottesville has several Mother’s Day events featuring local businesses and sweet treats, including cake, cookies, and more.
Mom’s Day Sugar Cookie Decorating Class
Where: Daily Grind (Charlottesville)
When: Sunday, May 3 @ 2pm
Brittney’s Kitchen is hosting a beginner-friendly sugar cookie decorating class. Attendees will learn the basics of cookie design, including piping, icing, and managing dough. All cookies and supplies are provided, and you’ll take home a box of your own delicious and freshly-decorated creations.
Mother’s Day Tea Social
Where: Mudhouse Crozet
When: Saturday, May 2 @ 8am, Sunday, May 3 @ 9am
Give mom the royal treatment with a morning tea social. Enjoy a curated tea service paired with sweet and savory treats, served in beautiful china and set against an elegant tablescape. Take time to sip, savor, and celebrate the mother figures in your life!
Spring Floral Design Workshop with Liliharp Flowers
Where: Cake Bloom (Charlottesville)
When: Saturday, May 9 @ 7:30pm
Enjoy tea and cake while learning to make a garden-style flower arrangement in a small compote vessel. Lindsey of Lilliharp Flowers will teach the basics of foam-free floral design, with peonies taking center stage in the final arrangements.
Celebrating Mother’s Day 2026 in Charlottesville
Mother’s Day is a heartfelt occasion to honor the love, resilience, and care that mothers and maternal figures provide every day. It’s a time to express gratitude through thoughtful gestures, whether it’s a handwritten note, a shared meal, or a meaningful gift. In Charlottesville and Central Virginia, the abundance of local artisans, farmers, and small businesses offers unique opportunities to celebrate this special day.
It’s spring in Charlottesville, which means it’s time to get outside! Explore our kid-friendly hikes near Charlottesville, stop by one of our favorite local flower farms, or plan a berry picking excursion. There’s plenty to keep the whole family busy!
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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.