Mother's Day 2027 is Sunday, May 9. Last year's downtown brunches, the free Mother's Day event at Manatee Lagoon and local gift ideas.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Facts come from the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, Manatee Lagoon and each venue’s own website. This page is updated each year. Restaurants post Mother’s Day menus in April; until then this page shows what they offered on Mother’s Day 2026 (May 10).
Mother’s Day 2027 is Sunday, May 9. No West Palm Beach restaurant had posted a 2027 Mother’s Day menu when we checked. Last year downtown hotels and rooftop bars ran brunch buffets, and Manatee Lagoon held a free family celebration with flowers for moms.
Good to know
- Manatee Lagoon: 561-626-2833; free admission and parking
- Downtown events calendar: DowntownWPB, 561-833-8873
- Parking downtown: see getting around
Free: Mother’s Day at Manatee Lagoon
Manatee Lagoon, the FPL Eco-Discovery Center at 6000 N. Flagler Drive, holds a Mother’s Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.:
- a free three-stem bouquet for mom, while supplies last
- an arts and crafts station to make a card
- a photo booth with Mia the Manatee
- food trucks by the waterfront picnic area
Admission and parking are free. Its 2027 date will be posted on the center’s events page.
Brunch in 2026
From the Downtown Development Authority’s listings for Mother’s Day 2026:
| Venue | 2026 |
|---|---|
| The Ben, 251 N. Narcissus Ave. | Brunch buffet, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a ticket for each mom to make a bouquet at a pop-up flower stand; discounted valet |
| Treehouse Rooftop Bar, 380 Trinity Place | Brunch buffet with live entertainment and shell painting; children 3 and under ate free |
| West Palm Cowboy Club | Brunch from 10 a.m., live music 1 to 4 p.m. |
| Hotel AKA West Palm | “Breathe, Bloom and Decorate”: yoga from 9 to 10 a.m., then a creative session |
For restaurants that serve brunch every weekend, see our brunch guide.
Gifts and experiences
The Downtown Development Authority’s gift guide suggested experiences from downtown businesses instead of things:
- A salon visit at AG Hair and Beauty Loft
- A manicure at Bliss Beauty Lounge
- Dance lessons at The Dance Hub, from ballroom to salsa
- Yoga classes at The Yoga Society, all levels
For flowers, plants and baked goods, the West Palm Beach GreenMarket runs Saturday mornings at Waterfront Commons during its season; last season ran from early October to the end of May. See farmers markets.
Holding a Mother’s Day market or event in West Palm Beach? Send it through our contact page.
What this means for you
- 2027 brunch menus come out in April; popular seatings fill.
- The free pick is Manatee Lagoon’s morning celebration.
- If the GreenMarket runs to the end of May again, Saturday, May 8, 2027, is the day-before stop for flowers.
Related: Easter, Father’s Day and brunch in West Palm Beach.
Frequently asked questions
When is Mother’s Day 2027?
Sunday, May 9, 2027, the second Sunday in May.
Where is Mother’s Day brunch in downtown West Palm Beach?
In 2026 The Ben held a Mother’s Day brunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a pop-up flower stand, and Treehouse Rooftop Bar and West Palm Cowboy Club held brunches too. 2027 plans are usually posted in April.
Is there a free Mother’s Day event in West Palm Beach?
Manatee Lagoon, 6000 N. Flagler Drive, holds a free Mother’s Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with bouquet-making for moms, crafts, food trucks and photos with Mia the Manatee. Admission and parking are free.
What are unique Mother’s Day gift ideas in West Palm Beach?
The Downtown Development Authority suggests experiences: a salon visit, a manicure, dance lessons at The Dance Hub or yoga classes at The Yoga Society, all downtown.
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