Mother's Day in Alexandria 2027: brunch, events and markets

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Facts come from the city’s events calendar, the restaurants’ and venues’ own websites and Visit Alexandria. We list Mother’s Day menus and events only when the venue announces them.

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9, 2027. It is months away, so no Alexandria restaurant or venue had posted Mother’s Day plans when we checked. Here is where to look: the restaurants that serve brunch every weekend, last year’s city event and the Saturday market for flowers and gifts. We will add Mother’s Day menus and events as they are announced.

Plan ahead

• City events: the city calendar; Alex311, 311 or 703-746-4311
• Visitor information: Alexandria Visitor Center, 221 King St., 703-838-5005
• Getting there: the free King Street Trolley runs every 15 minutes; see our getting around guide

Brunch

These restaurants serve brunch every weekend, according to their own websites. Book as soon as reservations open for Mother’s Day.

The full list, with more neighborhoods, is in our brunch guide.

Last year’s events

• Mother’s Day Sip and Paint, Saturday, May 2, 2026, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. The city billed it as an afternoon of creativity honoring mothers, grandmothers and mother figures (2026 listing).
• Rec Fest, the same day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave.: the recreation department’s showcase of games, sports, arts, nature, food and a DJ (2026 listing).

The 2027 dates had not been posted when we checked.

Gifts and flowers

• Old Town Farmers’ Market, Saturdays 7 a.m. to noon, year-round. Visit Alexandria says it has run since 1753 and draws more than 70 vendors selling produce, cheese, bread, cut flowers, jewelry and art. While City Hall is renovated it sets up in the 100 block of North Royal Street and the Tavern Square courtyard. The Saturday before Mother’s Day is May 8, 2027. See our farmers markets guide.
• Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., free and open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., where artists sell from their studios.
• King Street, with more than 100 independent boutiques, according to Visit Alexandria.

A day out

George Washington’s Mount Vernon, about eight miles south of Old Town, has gardens, the Mansion and the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant, 703-799-5296, which posts holiday menus on its holiday menus page. For a walk, the Mount Vernon Trail follows the river from Old Town to the estate; see our walking and biking trails guide.

What this means for you

• Reserve brunch as soon as restaurants take Mother’s Day bookings.
• Shop the farmers market on Saturday, May 8, for flowers.

Related guides: brunch, date night and Father’s Day.

Frequently asked questions

When is Mother’s Day 2027?

Sunday, May 9, 2027.

Where can I get Mother’s Day brunch in Alexandria?

Restaurants that serve weekend brunch include Del Ray Cafe (daily, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), Vermilion on King Street (10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), Vola’s Dockside Grill on the waterfront (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and Blackwall Hitch (Sunday from 10 a.m.). Book ahead; check each restaurant’s site for Mother’s Day menus.

Does the city hold a Mother’s Day event?

In 2026 the city’s recreation department held a Mother’s Day Sip and Paint at Mount Vernon Recreation Center on Saturday, May 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The 2027 schedule is not out yet.

Where can I buy Mother’s Day flowers or gifts in Alexandria?

The Old Town Farmers’ Market runs 7 a.m. to noon every Saturday, including May 8, 2027, the day before Mother’s Day, with produce, cut flowers and crafts. The Torpedo Factory Art Center’s studios are open daily.