Mother's Day is Sunday, May 9, 2027. Weekend brunch runs from 9 a.m. in Clarendon, three Sunday farmers markets open in the morning and MoCA Arlington is free.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Hours come from each restaurant’s, market’s and museum’s own website and our guides built from them. We list Mother’s Day menus, events and gift markets only when the organizer announces them; none had for 2027 on Oct. 19.
Mother’s Day 2027 is Sunday, May 9. In Arlington that means weekend brunch in Clarendon, Rosslyn and Crystal City, three Sunday farmers markets, a free contemporary art museum and spring walks along the Potomac. For Signature Theatre’s box office, call 703-820-9771.
What this means for you
- Brunch: most spots open between 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Reserve early.
- Markets: Columbia Pike, Westover and Fairlington farmers markets are open Sunday morning.
- Free: MoCA Arlington, noon to 5 p.m., with Sunday art making and live music.
Brunch
From our brunch guide, with each restaurant’s posted Sunday hours:
| Restaurant | Neighborhood | Address | Sunday brunch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Social | Clarendon | 3211 Wilson Blvd. | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; no reservations needed |
| The Liberty Tavern | Clarendon | 3195 Wilson Blvd. | 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Lyon Hall | Clarendon | 3100 N. Washington Blvd. | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Barley Mac | Rosslyn | 1600 Wilson Blvd. | 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant | Crystal City | 555 23rd St. S. | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. buffet |
Check each restaurant’s site in April for a Mother’s Day menu or special hours.
Sunday markets
Arlington’s Sunday farmers markets, from our farmers markets guide, are a morning outing for local food:
| Market | Where | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Pike | Pike Park, 2820 Columbia Pike | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
| Westover | 1644 N. McKinley Road | 8 a.m. to noon (April to November) |
| Fairlington | 3308 S. Stafford St. | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Outings
- MoCA Arlington, 3550 Wilson Blvd.: free admission, noon to 5 p.m., with free art making and live music on Sundays and a free parking lot.
- Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Shirlington: check the 2026-27 season for Sunday matinees on its site.
- Arlington House, inside Arlington National Cemetery: house and grounds open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, with no entrance fee listed by the National Park Service.
- Theodore Roosevelt Island and the Mount Vernon Trail: open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. See our walking and biking trails guide.
- Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road: gardens, a viewing pond and live animals.
Plan around the week
- Memorial Day follows three weeks later, on Monday, May 31, 2027. See our Memorial Day guide.
- Arlington Public Schools has a holiday Monday, May 17, 2027, for Eid al-Adha.
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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 Arlington?
Weekend brunch runs on Sunday at Northside Social (from 9 a.m.), The Liberty Tavern and Lyon Hall (from 10 a.m.), Barley Mac (from 10:30 a.m.) and Freddie’s Beach Bar’s buffet (from 11 a.m.). Book early; we add Mother’s Day menus when restaurants announce them.
Which farmers markets are open on Mother’s Day in Arlington?
The Sunday markets: Columbia Pike at Pike Park, 2820 Columbia Pike, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Westover, 1644 N. McKinley Road, 8 a.m. to noon from April; and Fairlington, 3308 S. Stafford St., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Is MoCA Arlington open on Sunday?
Yes. The Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, 3550 Wilson Blvd., is free and open noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday, with free art making and live music on Sundays.
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