Looking for something special to do this Mother’s Day? Well, look no further than Newport News! Below, you’ll find six ideas that your mother, grandmother, sister or any special woman in your life would love … we’re absolutely certain of it!
Patrick Henry Mall at 12300 Jefferson Ave. is celebrating Mother's Day with a giveaway for three lucky moms! Shoppers can enter to win a prize package valued at $100 that includes a $25 gift certificate to Hollywood Nails, a $50 gift card to Red Robin, and a $25 gift card to Dillard’s. By participating in the contest, money will also be raised for LINK of Hampton Roads to help families and individuals in the community. Visit Patrick Henry Mall’s Facebook page now through Thursday, May 5, to enter. Winners announced Friday, May 6.
City Center at Oyster Point at 701 Town Center Drive is celebrating Mother’s Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7, with a special event called, “A Touch of Spring.” Taking place along Mariners Row, across from the Market Stage, patrons can stroll through the center and enjoy a variety of vendors while listening to live music with the Joe Gosman Band. The first 250 women will receive a free flowering plant – a gift that will keep growing! Kids’ activities include face painting, balloon twisters, and crafts.
Cove Tavern at 711 Town Center Drive in City Center at Oyster Point is highly recommending reservations for their Mother’s Day Brunch, which they say will fill up fast! Show mom some love and treat her to brunch at The Cove, offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 8. Adult brunch is $33.95 and children’s brunch is $16.95. Call 757-596-1830 for reservations.
Second Street Bistro at 115 Arthur Way is offering a special menu this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8. Enjoy a delicious brunch strata – a layered dish – consisting of Chesapeake blue crab, arugula, asparagus, and parmesan cheese and served with a melon mint salad for $17.90. They are also offering citrus- and herb-seared striped bass with a spring vegetable medley for $28.90. Sunday Brunch is available from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. (Please note that the restaurant does not take “call-ahead seating” or reservations. They seat customers on a “first-come first-served” basis).
Tradition Brewing Company at 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd. is hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch, with a special menu by Saté from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 8. Along with brunch, Tradition will offer four craft-beer cocktails created by its brewer, Abbie. Additionally, Starving Artist Studio will set up some pottery to paint for the family that includes a “make-and-take flower pot” special. A selection of vendors offering unique gifts, along with fresh baked sweets by Sunrise Bakery and fresh pressed juice, will round out the day. CK Kelce will provide live music from 1 to 4 p.m.
- The Virginia Living Museum at 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd. is offering two very special gift ideas for moms:
• The first is a “Garden Lovers Behind-the-Scenes Tour,” which can be purchased as a gift. Visit https://thevlm.org/events/behind-the-scenes-tours/ for details.
• The other is an “At-Home Horticulturalist Consultation,” where the museum’s horticulturalists will visit a home garden and help with planning, identifying and choosing plants, plus more. To request this service, visit https://thevlm.org/events/spring-native-plant-sale-2022/. 