Mother's Day is May 9, 2027. The city's Mother's Day Celebration brunch, last year's Secret Garden Tour, Sunday brunch hours and the Saturday market.
Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: the City of Melbourne’s special events list and news releases, the restaurants’ own sites and Melbourne Main Street’s downtown calendar.
Mother’s Day 2027 is Sunday, May 9. The City of Melbourne’s own Mother’s Day brunch has run on the first Saturday in May the last two years, and last spring’s Secret Garden Tour fell on the day before Mother’s Day. Neither has a 2027 date yet. Below are last year’s dates, which show what to watch for, plus regular Sunday brunch hours and the Saturday market.
Who to call
- Eddie Lee Taylor Sr. Community Center (city Mother’s Day Celebration): 3316 Monroe St., 321-608-7450
- Wickham Park Community Center (Teddy Bear Tea Party): 2815 Leisure Way, 321-608-7490
- Chart House: 321-729-6558
- Hotel Melby and The Landing Rooftop: 321-361-3663
- Melbourne Main Street (farmers market): 321-724-1741
City events (2026 dates; 2027 not out yet)
| 2026 date | Event | Where | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, April 25, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Teddy Bear Tea Party: light lunch and tea, a craft and photos with a teddy bear, for a parent and child | Wickham Park Community Center | $16 adult, $8 child |
| Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m. to noon | Mother’s Day Celebration: a fashion show, games and brunch | Eddie Lee Taylor Sr. Community Center, 3316 Monroe St. | $8 a person |
Both needed pre-registration, and tickets for both went on sale Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The city’s 2025 Mother’s Day brunch was also on the first Saturday in May, May 3, 2025, at the same center and the same price. Watch the city’s special events list in March.
The Secret Garden Tour
Last year the City of Melbourne, Brevard County, the City of West Melbourne and the Florida Native Plant Society teamed up with Keep Brevard Beautiful on the Secret Garden Tour, a self-guided visit to private gardens across Brevard on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Garden addresses were printed in the ticket booklet. In 2026 tickets were sold in advance at:
- Melbourne City Hall, 900 E. Strawbridge Ave.
- Melbourne Public Works and Utilities Administration, 2885 Harper Road
- Sun Harbor Nursery, 920 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach
- Native Butterfly Flowers, 82 SW Irwin Ave., West Melbourne
- Vision 43 Garden Center, 2795 Palm Bay Road NE, Palm Bay
The 2027 date had not been announced.
Mother’s Day brunch
Mother’s Day menus are usually posted in April. These are regular Sunday brunch hours from each restaurant’s own site; confirm holiday hours and reserve:
| Restaurant | Address | Regular Sunday brunch |
|---|---|---|
| Chart House | 2250 Front St. | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| The Landing Rooftop | 801 Strawbridge Ave., 11th floor of Hotel Melby | 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday |
| Meg O’Malley’s | 812 E. New Haven Ave. | Sunday Jazz Brunch menu |
| Moon River Cafe | 728 E. New Haven Ave. | Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays |
More on our brunch guide.
Gifts and markets
- Farmer’s Market at Riverview Park, 2400 Riverview Drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 2027, the day before Mother’s Day. Vendors sell produce, baked goods, honey, plants and crafts; see our farmers markets guide.
- Downtown shops along East New Haven Avenue: galleries, boutiques and gift stores are in Melbourne Main Street’s directory.
- Melbourne Square, 1700 W. New Haven Ave., posts daily hours on its hours page.
What this means for you
- Register for the city’s Mother’s Day Celebration when tickets go on sale; in 2026 that was March 31.
- Reserve Mother’s Day brunch early; Sunday seatings fill first.
- Saturday, May 8, is a good day for flowers and gifts at the Riverview Park market.
More: date night in Melbourne, free things to do and things to do this month.
Frequently asked questions
When is Mother’s Day 2027?
Sunday, May 9, 2027, the second Sunday in May.
Does the City of Melbourne hold a Mother’s Day event?
Yes. The city’s Mother’s Day Celebration, with a fashion show, games and brunch, was Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Eddie Lee Taylor Sr. Community Center for $8 a person, with pre-registration. The 2027 date is not out yet.
Where can I take Mom to brunch in Melbourne?
On a regular Sunday, Chart House at 2250 Front St. serves brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Landing Rooftop at Hotel Melby serves weekend brunch until 3 p.m., and Meg O’Malley’s on New Haven Avenue lists a Sunday Jazz Brunch. Book early for Mother’s Day.
What is the Secret Garden Tour in Brevard?
A self-guided tour of private gardens organized by the City of Melbourne, Brevard County, West Melbourne, the Florida Native Plant Society and Keep Brevard Beautiful. In 2026 it was Saturday, May 9, the day before Mother’s Day, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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