Make this Mother’s Day a special one in Santa Cruz County. Below are a few Mother’s Day events happening around the county, plus we’ve included some great gift ideas that mom is sure to love!

Mother’s Day 2024 Events

Annieglass: Flower Plate Workshop With Annie
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 1pm – 2:30pm
If Mom knows hospitality to the point of southern charm, Mom knows Annie. Don’t miss this chance to craft with award-winning artist & founder Annie Morhauser to make this whimsical 7” square glass plate for your Mother’s Day gift!
Phone: 800-347-6133
Location: 310 Harvest Drive, Watsonville 

Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds: Goat Hill Unique Antique and Artisan Fair
Friday, May 10, 2024, 10am – 4pm and Saturday, May 11, 2024, 9am – 4pm
If Mom has a love for vintage and styling her home with old-style objects, wearing vintage jewelry & clothing, and collecting unique art and objects then this is somewhere you need to visit!
Phone: 831-724-5898
Location: 2601 E Lake Ave, Watsonville

Aptos Village Park: High Tea
Friday, May 10, 2024, 3pm – 4:30pm
Head to Aptos Village Park for afternoon tea to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend. There will be insturmental music, assorted teas, pastries, cheese & cracker platters to enjoy. You must register online to attend.
Phone: 831-454-7901
Location: 100 Aptos Creek Rd, Aptos

She.Is.Beautiful Santa Cruz Race
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 8am – 2pm
A great place to make memories with Mom, or a solo gratitude moment! Enjoy the views as you watch or join this female focused race that welcomes all people and all abilities.
Email: info@runsheisbeautiful.com
Location: 700 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

Tannery Arts Center: Spring Art Market 
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 10am – 5pm
Shop local art and fresh flowers, dine with a variety of local food vendors, and enjoy live music and family-friendly activities as you find Mom something as unique and beautiful as she is.
Email: tannery@artscouncilsc.org
Location: 1010 River Street, Santa Cruz

Thomas Farm: Pamper Your Mother Tea Party
Saturday, May 11, 2023, 11am – 1:30pm
They’re breaking out the good china for this special celebration to honor Moms in the most delightful way. They’ll be enjoying a traditional creme tea with scones & farm jams with an assortment of savory & sweet finger food, fresh fruit, soup, sorbet and beverages. They’ll be sharing stories of Motherhood and every Mom gets a bouquet of fresh flowers from the farm to take home.
Phone: (831) 768-7262
Location: 1690 Pleasant Valley Road, Aptos

Capitola Village: Sip & Stroll
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 12pm – 5pm
Have Mom be a part of this event in the village or simply shop for her as you enjoy fabulous boutiques while sipping amazing wine!
Email: admin@capitolavillagebia.com
Location: Esplanade, Capitola

Pinto Lake County Park: 40th Annual Mother’s Day Run & Walk
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 7am – 12:30pm
A fun way for families to work up an appetite for their Mother’s Day brunch! The Mother’s Day Run & Walk will include a 1K Kids’ Fun Run starting at 7:45am. The main 5K event will begin at 8am.
Phone: 831-728-5649
Location: 757 Green Valley Road, Watsonville 

Roaring Camp Railroads: Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 9am – 4pm
Treat Mom to something memorable on her special day with a delectable Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet accompanied with live music by Pat Hull. After a lovely brunch, relax with a train ride through the towering redwoods.
Phone: 831-335-4484
Location: 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton

Downtown Santa Cruz: Mother’s Day Antique Fair
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 9am – 5pm
The Downtown Antique Fair is held the second Sunday of every month, and in May, that falls on Mother’s Day! Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more.
Phone: 831-476-6940
Location: Lincoln Street, Santa Cruz

Chaminade Resort and Spa: Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 12, 2024. 9am – 4pm
Head to The View, a Treeside Restaurant at the Chaminade, for a special Mother’s Day Brunch overlooking Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay. Enjoy a variety of farm-to-fork-focused buffet offerings including prime rib, roasted chicken, eggs benedict, leg of lamb, wild king salmon, artisanal charcuterie, opulent salad & fruit displays, and local wine offerings. Reservations Required
Phone: (831) 465-3452
Location: 1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz

Shadowbrook: Mother’s Day Brunch or Dinner
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 10am – 8:45pm
Enjoy live music and beautiful vistas over the river or gardens. Have Mom’s grand entrance through the garden walkway or by cable car. If your hotel is nearby, check out the old fashioned taxi service. Reservations can be made after April 12.
Phone: 831-475-1511
Location: 1750 Wharf Rd, Capitola

Sevy’s Bar + Kitchen: Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 10am – 3pm
The restaurant has a lovely setting at the Seacliff Inn with patio seating by the koi pond available. Casual local cuisine. Last seating is at 3 pm. The Mother’s Day Buffet concludes at 4 pm. Listen to the Steve Velasquez Latin Jazz Band 12 pm – 3 pm.
Phone: 831-688-7300
Location: 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos

West Cliff: Mother’s Day Outdoor Market
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 10am – 6pm
This Mother’s Day Market features artisan goods, specialty food and music – there’s something for everyone! Head out and enjoy shopping with the best views in Santa Cruz!
Email: info@brotherspromotions.com
Location: 700 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

Jack O’Neill Restaurant: Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 11:30am – 2pm
With up close views of the ocean and Santa Cruz Wharf, you can enjoy Mother’s Day in the heart of surf culture. The menu is available online and has Gluten Free and Vegan options for every course.
Phone: 831-740-8137
Location: 175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz

Discretion Brewing: Mother’s Day Live Music
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 3pm – 5pm
Treat mom to a night at a brewery that uses solar energy and sustainable farming practices and hear the rich acoustic mix of varied musical genres of Wild Iris for an afternoon outside treat!
Phone: 831-316-0662
Location: 2703 41st Ave. Ste. A, Soquel

More Gift Ideas

We’ve got a hunch that mom would love a coastal retreat in Santa Cruz County. Bed and breakfasts, hotels with amazing ocean views, mountain stays, or vacation rentals where she can get the family under one roof for a relaxing vacation (just don’t let her do the dishes!), Santa Cruz County has a variety of accommodations to give Mother’s Day an extra special touch.

Looking for some other unique gift ideas? Pamper mom with products and spa services at Yoso Wellness. Find keepsakes and treasures from Annieglass and the Craft Gallery, stylish succulents and plants at Dig Gardens or The Garden Company, fresh outfits from Shoe Fetish or Pacific Trading Co., fun (and sometimes funky) socks from Sockshop and Shoe Company, or everyone’s favorite sparking apple juice from Martinelli’s Company Store, Santa Cruz County has something special for all the moms out there. And of course, there’s always wine! Get mom a bottle (or case) of wines from around the county.

However you choose to celebrate, we hope that this Mother’s Day is truly a special one!

Updated 2022