Mother's Day 2027 is Sunday, May 9. Sunday brunch spots in Short Pump, Lewis Ginter's Mother's Day programs and library crafts, with last year's dates.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Mother’s Day 2027 is about seven months away; the 2026 events below are labeled and will be replaced with 2027 dates as organizers post them. Sources: each restaurant’s own site, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s events calendar, the Henrico County Public Library calendar and Short Pump Town Center’s visit page.
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9, 2027. In Short Pump the day mostly means brunch and a garden visit. Restaurants post holiday menus on their own sites, and we list them here only once they do. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is 804-262-9887.
Mother’s Day planning
- Brunch: book early at the restaurants below; see our brunch guide
- Gardens: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave., 804-262-9887
- Shopping: Short Pump Town Center, Sunday hours 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 804-364-9500
Sunday brunch in Short Pump
These restaurants serve brunch on Sundays year-round, according to their own websites. Mother’s Day hours and menus may differ; check before you go.
| Restaurant | Address | Sunday brunch hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Watch | 11721 W. Broad St. | 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (daily) | 804-533-4335 |
| Firebirds Wood Fired Grill | Short Pump Town Center, 11800 W. Broad St. | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | 804-364-9744 |
| The Daily Kitchen and Bar | 12201 W. Broad St. | 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 804-360-3800 |
| Tazza Kitchen | 3332 Pump Road | 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | 804-716-6448 |
| Casa del Barco | 11800 W. Broad St., Suite 2516 | Weekend brunch menu; opens 11 a.m. | 804-729-5088 |
First Watch lets you join its waitlist online or by phone.
Garden programs
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, about 8 miles east of Short Pump in Henrico’s Lakeside area, schedules spring programs around Mother’s Day. In 2026 they included:
- Lewis Ginter Spring Plant Sale, Thursday and Friday, April 30 and May 1, 2026
- Spring in Bloom: A Mother’s Day Floral Design Workshop, Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The 2027 programs will be on the garden’s events calendar in the spring.
Crafts and gifts for kids to make
Henrico County Public Library ran Mother’s Day programs at the branches near Short Pump in 2026:
- DIY Mother’s Day Card at Tuckahoe Area Library, Monday, May 4, 2026
- Mother’s Day Massage at Twin Hickory Area Library, Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Watch the library’s calendar in late April for the 2027 versions.
Shopping
Short Pump Town Center keeps its regular Sunday hours of 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. unless it posts otherwise; it listed no special hours for Mother’s Day 2026. Individual stores and restaurants may keep different hours, the center says. West Broad Village, 2250 Old Brick Road, has its own mix of stores and restaurants.
What this means for you
Book brunch as soon as restaurants open Mother’s Day reservations, and pair it with a garden walk. For other ideas any weekend, see our date night and free things to do guides.
Frequently asked questions
When is Mother’s Day 2027?
Sunday, May 9, 2027, the second Sunday in May.
Where can I get Mother’s Day brunch in Short Pump?
Restaurants post Mother’s Day menus on their own sites. Regular Sunday brunch in Short Pump includes First Watch (7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily), Firebirds at Short Pump Town Center (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), The Daily Kitchen and Bar (10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Tazza Kitchen (11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.).
Does Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden do anything for Mother’s Day?
In 2026 it held a Mother’s Day floral design workshop on Wednesday, May 6, and its Spring Plant Sale on April 30 and May 1. The 2027 programs are not posted yet.
Is Short Pump Town Center open on Mother’s Day?
Sundays are regular 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. days at the town center, and it posted no special hours for Mother’s Day 2026.
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