Explore additional Mother's Day events beyond dining in restaurants in Napa Valley. Here are a few of our favorites compiled by long-time wine and event writer Paul Franson.
Free admission to Napa Valley Museum
On Mother's Day, moms get into Napa Valley Museum free if accompanied by one full-price adult or two full-price kids’ admissions. Bring your mother to the "Pollyanna Valley" exhibition. There, you can view rare behind-the-scenes photographs, including some of Walt Disney, taken at local filming locations.
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville
Cost: Free
Cheese and wine pairing at Bouchaine
Bouchaine is hosting a Mother’s Day cheese and wine pairing class. It matches the winery’s cool-climate Carneros wines with four cheeses and includes a deep dive into different types of cheeses, recommendations for crafting the perfect wine and cheese pairing and tips for composing a photo-worthy cheese board.
Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Bouchaine Vineyards, 1075 Buchli Station Road, Napa
Cost: $125
Wine and food pairing at Cuvaison
Celebrate at Cuvaison on the patio with views of the estate vineyards. Begin with the 2020 Brut Cuvée, Méthode Champenoise and try the four bites paired with favorite Mother’s Day wines.
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m
Location: Cuvaison, 1221 Duhig Road, Napa
Cost: $100 at pairing
Oysters and caviar at Grgich Hills Estate
Celebrate Mother's Day at Grgich Hills Estate with a special oyster and caviar bar hosted by Oyster Girls plus Grgich Hills wines
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Grgich Hills Estate, 1829 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford
Cost: Add it to any tasting for $40
