No matter what the mom in your life is into, there are fun ways to celebrate her all over the Richmond area in the days leading up to Mother’s Day. The RFM calendar is filled with Mother’s Day events, and we teamed up with Sarah Bloom at 12 on Your Side for their RVA Parenting segment to round up a few ideas the whole family is sure to enjoy:
Agecroft Hall & Gardens
On Mother’s Day, the gardens and grounds will be free to visit from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM ($12 to tour the house). They’ll have food trucks and other vendors, and there will be Mother’s Day concert with the Richmond Concert Band from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM. DuCard Vineyards will be selling wine for the 21+ crowd to enjoy throughout the event. You can bring a picnic and blankets and chairs and make a fun free day and evening of it. Get the full event details on their website.
Richmond Flying Squirrels Games at CarMax Park
If Mom’s a sports lover (and maybe even if she’s not!), she’ll love checking out the new CarMax Park. The Richmond Flying Squirrels are in town on Mother’s Day weekend, and on Saturday, they’ll be unveiling their new Nutasha uniform, making them the first baseball team to feature a female mascot jersey. They will also have in-your-face fireworks on Saturday, and on Sunday, they’ll wear their Nutasha jerseys again, and kids ages 14 and under can run the bases after the game. Gates open at 12:30 on Mother’s Day, with the first pitch at 2:05PM.
Our favorite thing about this new stadium is that there is seating all the way around the field, and there are these fabulous $10 standing room only spots, either the picnic tables and bar rails along 3rd base line or at the terrace green in the outfield by the playground, where there’s probably room to spread out a blanket and make a picnic of it. Get all of the details on their website.
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
If museums are mom’s thing, Virginia Museum of History & Culture has free admission for all moms on Mother’s Day, which includes access to all galleries, including current special exhibitions, We The People: The World in Our Commonwealth and UnBound: Free Black Virginians, 1619-1865, plus the display Revolutionary Allies.
We really love their Commonwealth Café, featuring delicious food from Stella’s Grocery (you’ll also see beloved Richmond restaurateur Stella Dikos in the We The People exhibit!). Get more details on their website.
Riverfront Canal Cruises
See the city from a whole new perspective as you glide through the James River and Kanawha Canal in a covered boat. Each 40-minute, narrated tour brings Richmond’s story to life, from the era of Chief Powhatan to the rise of the city’s industrial and transportation history, all while passing iconic sights like the Triple Crossing, the Virginia Capital Trail, and scenic riverfront views.
On Mother’s Day weekend (May 8- 10), Riverfront Canal Cruises is offering $1 off your online ticket purchase when you use code MD2026 at checkout.
Historical tours run Monday to Friday from noon to 7 PM, Saturdays from 11 AM to 8 PM, and Sundays from 11 AM to 7 PM. For more information and tickets, visit their website.
The Freckled Flower Farm
Just up Staples Mill Road in Montpelier, The Freckled Flower Farm is having a Mother’s Day ParTEA on Saturday, May 9th from 10:00 AM until noon or from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. There will be a variety of sweet and savory delicacies, plus springtime tea inspired by florals and the classics. You can pick your own bouquets of flowers, play yard games, fish in their pond, and moms get a complimentary mimosa or bellini. More information is on their website.
KEVA Studio Make Your Own Earrings Event
If you haven’t been to KEVA Studio, you’re in for a treat! You can shop local women-owned businesses featuring home accessories and jewelry, and on Saturday, May 9, from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM, they are hosting a Make Your Own Earrings Party to celebrate Mother’s Day. This hands-on jewelry-making experience lets you design unique, personalized earrings—perfect for gifting or keeping. Enjoy a relaxed, festive atmosphere with all materials provided. Ideal for moms, daughters, and friends looking to create something special together. $25 per pair. You’ll find more information here.
Fit4Mom
Fit4Mom is hosting a free Mother’s Day Mash Up Class on Saturday, May 9, at 9:00 AM at Libbie Mill. You’ll experience all of their formats (Stroller Strides, Strides 360, and Body Ignite) during this 45-minute fun, energizing, and totally free workout alongside an amazing community of moms. It’s the perfect way to sample their programs, get a great workout in, and connect with other local moms.
Bring your stroller (if your kiddos are joining), a mat or towel for core work, water, and a resistance band with handles (they’ll have extras if you need one). After class, they’ll keep the fun going with a cute keepsake craft for the kids to do, and they’ll grab brunch at Yellow Umbrella or RVA Bakehouse. More information is available on their website.
Peak Experiences
Great news for moms who love to rock climb or who have been wanting to try it out — Peak Experiences is offering free climbing for moms on Mother’s Day! More information can be found on their website.
James River Cellars Winery
James River Cellars Winery is celebrating Mom on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 8-10, with live music, food trucks, a special strawberry shortcake wine slushie, and plenty of space for guests to relax on the patio, under the pavilion, or spread out with a picnic on the lawn. It’s a laid-back, family-friendly, and welcoming atmosphere, and guests are also welcome to bring leashed dogs. More info is on their website.
Center of the Universe Brewing
Center of the Universe Brewing is having a Mother’s Day event on Sunday, May 10, from 12:00 PM until 8:00 PM, including “Speed Bingo,” free mini massages from Revival Spa, and mimosa specials. More info can be found on their website.
Area Libraries
Check out your local library for some fun Mother’s Day crafts. Richmond Public Libraries have some fun ones, detailed here, and here:
STEAM Team: DIY Bath Bombs
Make a fizzing bath bomb to keep or gift. Perfect for Mother’s Day! Ages 5-18.
West End Library 5/2 10:00am https://rvalibrary.libcal.com/event/15742083
Mother’s Day Plantable Seed Paper Cards
Recognize moms with eco-friendly Mother’s Day cards made from seed-filled biodegradable paper. Ages 5-18.
Ginter Park Library 5/5 4:30pm https://rvalibrary.libcal.com/event/15747500
Belmont Library 5/6 4:30pm https://rvalibrary.libcal.com/event/15748079
Mother’s Day Card Making
Make a Mother’s Day card! Use our templates or create your own.
Ginter Park Library 5/6 All Day https://rvalibrary.libcal.com/event/15203697
Mother’s Day Buttons from the Heart
Make Mother’s Day special with a heart craft and special messages showing moms they’re the buttons that hold it all together.
Hull Street Library 5/8 4:30pm https://rvalibrary.libcal.com/event/15500806
Other Ideas Moms Love
- Make her a card or gift.
- Wash her car.
- Do the housework for her.
- Make her breakfast in bed (we suggest Margaret’s crepes!) or her favorite dinner (and clean it up!)
- Plant flowers together.
- Go on a nature hike.
- Just spend time with her and give her a day off from chores, that’s all she really wants!
