DoRaleighDowntown Raleigh Weekend Event Guide: Mother’s Day Brunches, Spring Festivals, Markets & More (May 9-10, 2026)
Looking for the best things to do in Downtown Raleigh this weekend? From Mother’s Day brunches and rooftop tea experiences to spring festivals, live music, markets, cocktail classes, and family-friendly events, Downtown Raleigh is packed with activities for May 9-10, 2026.
This weekend’s highlights include Raleigh’s Spring Festival at Moore Square, the Ma & Pa Festival on Fayetteville Street, Mother’s Day rooftop brunches, jazz Sundays, artisan markets, cocktail flights, and free family programming at the City of Raleigh Museum. Whether you’re planning a girls’ day out, family weekend, or date night in Raleigh, there’s something happening across downtown all weekend long.
Saturday, May 9, 2026 Events in Downtown Raleigh
Mother’s Day & Spring Celebrations
- Mother’s Day High Tea Cocktail Flight — Dram & Draught
- Raleigh’s Spring Festival – A Mother’s Day Tribute — 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Moore Square
- Raleigh’s Spring Festival — 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Moore Square
- Mother’s Day Market @ Videri — 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Videri Chocolate Factory
- Made with Love: A Mother’s Day Bracelet Workshop — 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Artspace
- Shake it with Mom! A Mother’s Day Cocktail Class — 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at Killjoy
Festivals, Markets & Family Fun
- Ma & Pa Festival — 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Fayetteville Street
- TBL Spring Market — 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at The Bike Library
- Family Fun Day: Airplanes — 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at City of Raleigh Museum
- Black Joy in the Springtime — 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. at Pope House Museum
Live Music, Nightlife & Entertainment
- Bright Modern — 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. at Slim’s Downtown
- Saturday Night Spins — 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. at Boatman Spirits Co.
- TIKI FEST — 5 p.m. – 12 a.m. at Wolfe & Porter
- Late Nights at Neptunes! — 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. at Neptunes Parlour
- SIR WALTER SUMMER DAY PARTIES — 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Sir Walter Coffee & Kitchen
Arts, Culture & Wellness
- Cary Ballet Company – Peter Pan — 1:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
- Mahjong at Parcero — 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Parcero Studio
- Pilates Mat Class — 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. at Heights Pilates
- A Taste of Downtown Raleigh Food Tours — 2:30 p.m. starting at City of Raleigh Museum
- BOATMAN DISTILLERY TOUR — 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Boatman Spirits Co.
Sunday, May 10, 2026 Events in Downtown Raleigh
Mother’s Day Brunches & Rooftop Experiences
- Mother’s Day Rooftop Tea — 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 10th & Terrace
- Mother’s Day Rooftop Brunch — 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. at The Willard Rooftop Lounge
- Mother’s Day Brunch at Good Day Good Night — 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Mother’s Day at Sullivan’s Steakhouse — 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Wye Hill Mother’s Day Brunch — 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing
- Mother’s Day Brunch — 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Taverna Agora
- Momosa Brunch at The Flying Saucer — 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
Markets, Tours & Community Events
- Mother’s Day Market — 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Hartwell
- Raleigh African American History Tour — 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Jimmy V’s Osteria + Bar
- Sunday Run Club — 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at The Bike Library
- Artspace Open Studio — 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Artspace
Music, Games & Entertainment
- Jazz Sundays with Workbook — 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Incendiary Brewing Taproom
- FREE Air Hockey Tournament — 1 p.m. at Super Rad Retro Lounge
- BOATMAN DISTILLERY TOUR — 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Boatman Spirits Co.
Shopping & Specials
- Free Paleta For Mother’s Day at Morelia Gourmet Paletas
- Mother’s Day High Tea Cocktail Flight at Dram & Draught
- Closing: May Day 20% Off Sale through May 10 at The Museum Shop
Plan Your Weekend in Downtown Raleigh
From rooftop brunches and spring festivals to live music, art workshops, cultural tours, and nightlife, Downtown Raleigh is full of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend. Whether you’re exploring Fayetteville Street, Moore Square, Glenwood South, or the Warehouse District, there are plenty of opportunities to support local businesses, enjoy great food, and experience Raleigh’s vibrant community atmosphere.
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