Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and now is the perfect time to start planning a full day of activities to do with the special mama in your life!
Some of the greatest memories a mom has are when they are with their children, which is why we came up with a list of events and activities moms can do with their kiddos this year.
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Mother’s Day Events in NYC
Manhattan
Mother’s Day Paint Night
Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center, 2180 First Ave., East Harlem
Friday, May 8, 5 – 7 pm
All ages
Free
Advanced registration required
Join this fun-filled family Mother’s Day art event! Participants and their parents or guardians will create lifelong memories as they bond, paint, and sip refreshing lemonade. The talented team will guide you step-by-step in crafting a festive holiday painting on a 5×7 canvas using vibrant acrylic paints.
Mom and Me Deep Dish Pizza Cooking Class
UNO Pizzeria & Grill Avenue, 432 Columbus Ave., Upper West Side
Saturday, May 9, noon – 2:30 pm
Ages 12 and younger
$40; $10 younger than 14
Advanced registration required
Join this fun and interactive Deep Dish Cooking Class where mom and the kids can bond over making delicious deep dish pizza from scratch. Talented chefs will guide you through every step from preparing the dough to adding your favorite toppings. Learn new recipes and techniques as you build the perfect pizzas together.
Macy’s Mother’s Day Celebration
Macy’s Herald Square, 151 West 34th St., Herald Square
Saturday, May 9, 1 – 5 pm
All ages
Free
Celebrate Mom with beauty treats, sweets, sips, gifts, music & more. Whether you’re shopping for Mom or celebrating together, enjoy a curated lineup of in‑store experiences designed to make her feel truly special.
Access Mornings: Mother’s Day
Central Park Zoo, 64th St. & Fifth Ave., Upper East Side
Sunday, May 10, 9:30 – 10:30 am
All ages
$20
Bring the whole family to celebrate mothers and enjoy fun activities for every member of the family! This program is designed for families with individuals who have sensory sensitivities, so all activities are designed to be inclusive and accessible for all!
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet + Bloom Bar
New York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, Midtown
Sunday, May 10, 10 am – 3 pm
All ages
$49.50–$99
Advanced registration required
The Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet + Bloom Bar combines a generous spread with thoughtful, interactive flair, all set against floor-to-ceiling views of Times Square. Guests can also build a custom bouquet that suits their mom’s style at the DIY Flower Bloom Bar (in partnership with Starbright Floral Design), adding a personal touch to the timeless gift.
Mother’s Day Glitter Hair Bar
Susan Alexandra, 1088 Madison Ave., Upper East Side
Sunday, May 10, noon – 2 pm
All ages
$25
Treat mom to hair tinsel, face gems, photo prints, and the coolest accessories!
Paint a Teapot for Mother’s Day
Mott Haven Library, 321 East 140th St., Mott Haven
Tuesday, May 5, 4 – 5 pm
Ages 3–12
Free
Celebrate Mother’s Day by decorating a ceramic teapot flower planter for your mom or a loved one. First-come, first-served.
Mother’s Day Garden Celebration
New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx Park
May 9–10, Saturday and Sunday, noon – 5 pm
All ages
Included with admission $4–$39
Make Daffodil Hill your own backyard and bring the whole family together to enjoy local food trucks, lawn games, craft a gift for Mom, and get your face painted with whimsical designs. Music and collage activities are presented by local vinyl DJ collective, Uptown Vinyl Supreme, and Bronx Community Collage.
Mother’s Day Kids’ Event
The Mall at Bay Plaza, 200 Baychester Ave., Co-op City
Saturday, May 9, 1 – 5 pm
All ages
Free
Little ones can create heartfelt, handmade treasures for Mom, including a Lily Handprint Craft — featuring their traced handprint as a keepsake bouquet — and a Mother’s Day jewelry box with a matching necklace. While supplies last. It’s more than crafts — it’s a party. Dance along at the Dance Party with DJ Omar, featuring music, games, prizes, and nonstop fun.
Mother’s Day at Wave Hill
Wave Hill, 675 W 252nd St., Riverdale
Sunday, May 10, 10 am – 5:30 pm
All ages
$15; $10 Students & Seniors 65 and older; $8 children 6 and older
Spend the day in the gardens this Mother’s Day with a special Family Art Project, guided garden walks, spring birding, and free community yoga. Plus, enjoy the rare opportunity to picnic on the lawns.
Mother Nature Hike and Clean-Up
Pelham Bay Nature Center in Pelham Bay Park, Bruckner Blvd., and Wilkinson Ave., Pelham Bay
Sunday, May 10, 10 – 11 am
All ages
Free
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Mother Nature. Join the Rangers on a hike through Pelham Bay South, learning about local flora and fauna and cleaning up the trails along the way.
Brooklyn
Mother’s Day Gift: Make Envelope Sachets
Gerritsen Beach Library, 2808 Gerritsen Ave., Gerritsen Beach
Tuesday, May 5, 5 – 6 pm
Ages 6 and older
Free
Make a pretty envelope sachet especially for Mom, filled with scented ingredients. Easy to slip into a drawer or linen closet, your mother will appreciate this thoughtful, handmade gift.
Kids Create: Mother’s Day (Gift Decorating)
Canarsie Library at Sylk Cove, 1370 Rockaway Pkwy., Canarsie
Thursday, May 7, 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Ages 3 – 12
Free
Make something special and decorate a gift for mom! While supplies last.
FAD Market: Mother’s Day
Empire Stores, 55 Water St., DUMBO
May 9–10, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am – 6 pm
All ages
Free
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with FAD Market and discover over 35 independent designers, makers, and artisans. Shop handmade jewelry, apparel, body and skincare, tableware, and meaningful gifts — perfect for celebrating mom.
Mother’s Day – Pollinator Power
Prospect Park Zoo, 450 Flatbush Ave., Prospect Park
Sunday, May 10, 10:30 am – noon
Ages 5 and younger
$50
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the zoo this year! In this special, family-friendly program, explore how bees, butterflies, and other pollinators help bring life to the world around us. Through interactive activities and up-close animal encounters, you’ll learn about the vital role these tiny superheroes play in our ecosystems. Perfect for moms and their little ones, this event will leave you feeling inspired and grateful for the beauty of nature and the amazing creatures all around us.
Mother’s Day Basic Canoeing
Prospect Park Audubon Center, 101 East Drive, Prospect Park
Sunday, May 10, 11 am – 12:30 pm
Ages 8 and older
Free
Few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. The rhythm of the waves, the sun on your face, and the exhilaration of slicing through the water all add up to an experience you’ll never forget. Trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays.
Smorgasburg Eat Your Flowers
Breeze Hill at Prospect Park, Lincoln Road and Ocean Ave. Entrance, Prospect Park
Sunday, May 10, 11 am – 6 pm
All ages
Free admission
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a day full of blooms, bites, and beautiful moments with floral-inspired vendor specials, family fun, and springtime activities for everyone.
Queens
Made for Mom Kids Night
Mud Genius, 212-91 26th Ave., Bayside
Friday, May 8, 5 – 8:30 pm
Ages 10 and younger
$45
Drop off the kids for a fun evening of painting, games, pizza, and more. They will create a gift for their loved ones.
Kids Club: Mother’s Day Flower Stamped Card and Thumbprint Necklace
Michaels Metropolitan Plaza, 9030 Metropolitan Ave., Rego Park
Saturday, May 9, 10 am – noon
All ages
Free
Advanced registration required
Make your mom feel special with a handmade flower-stamped card and a thumbprint necklace gift just for her.
Mom and Me Deep Dish Pizza Cooking Class
UNO Pizzeria & Grill Long Island City, NY 37-11 35th Ave., Long Island City
Saturday, May 9, noon – 2:30 pm
Ages 13 and younger
$40; $10 younger than 14
Advanced registration required
Celebrate Mom and the upcoming Mother’s Day holiday with this ‘Mom and Me’ Pizza Cooking Class!
Mother Nature Mammals Exploration
Kissena Park, Between 164th and Lithonia Ave., Fresh Meadows
Sunday, May 10, 11 am
All ages
Free
Celebrate this year’s Mother’s Day by learning about some of the most doting mothers of the natural world! Rangers will highlight a variety of mammal species found in NYC Parks and talk about many ways mother mammals care for their babies and make sure their young ones have a bright future ahead of themselves.
Mother’s Day: Creative Together
Voelker Orth Museum, 14919 38th Ave., Flushing
Sunday, May 10, 1 – 4 pm
All ages
$5 suggested donation
Join this drop-in, family-friendly art workshop. There’s a garden play for young children. Enjoy a refreshing glass of Betty’s Zip punch, crafted with grapes from the museum’s garden. It’s the perfect opportunity to spend a leisurely afternoon surrounded by loved ones. And, if the weather is nice, immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the spring garden.
Staten Island
Mother’s Day Card Making
Richmondtown Library, 200 Clarke Ave., Richmond Town
Tuesday, May 5, 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Ages 3 and older
Free
Join the library to make a Mother’s Day card for someone special in your life!
Kids Club: Mother’s Day Flower Stamped Card and Thumbprint Necklace
Michaels at the Pergament Mall, 2795 Richmond Ave., New Springville
Saturday, May 9, 10 am – noon
All ages
Free
Advanced registration required
Make mom feel special with a handmade flower-stamped card and a thumbprint necklace gift just for her.
Mother’s Day Basic Canoeing
Wolfe’s Pond Park, Cornelia Ave. and Chester Ave., Huguenot
Sunday, May 10, 11 am – 12:30 pm
Ages 8 and older
Free
Few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. The rhythm of the waves, the sun on your face, and the exhilaration of slicing through the water all add up to an experience you’ll never forget. Trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays.
Mother’s Day: Mommy & Mini, Prana in the Park
Clove Lakes Park near The Stone House, 1150 Clove Road, West Brighton
Sunday, May 10, 11 am – 12:45 pm
Ages 10 and younger
$35 per mother and; $10 additional child
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a beautiful blend of connection, movement, and joy at this Mommy & Mini experience.
Long Island
Paint, Create, and Celebrate with Mom
Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton
Friday, May 8, 5 – 6 pm
Ages 5 and younger
$70 per mother-child duo; $30 each additional child
Moms and their little ones will explore CMEE’s Art Bar to create one-of-a-kind hairbrushes together using paint markers, pens, gems, beads, and ribbons.
Mother’s Brunch & Play
Social Play Haus, 200 Express St., Plainview
Saturday, May 9, 10 am – noon
Ages 5 and younger
$60
Celebrate Mother’s Day with your little ones and enjoy a hot brunch buffet, unlimited drip coffee and juice, artisanal meat & cheese grazing table, one glass of mimosa or bellini for moms, Mother’s Day craft for each child to take home, photo booth selfies with a spring backdrop, a bubble dance party, and two hours of open play.
Kids Club: Mother’s Day Flower Stamped Card and Thumbprint Necklace
Michaels, 3675 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown
Saturday, May 9, 10 am – noon
All ages
Free
Advanced registration required
Make your mom feel special with a handmade flower-stamped card and a thumbprint necklace gift just for her.
Mother’s Day Festival
Harbes Family Farm, 715 Sound Ave., Mattituck
May 9–10, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am – 6 pm
All ages
Tickets start at $30; 1/2 price Barnyard admission for Mom
Celebrate Mom with an exciting visit this Mother’s Day Weekend to Harbes Family Farm! The Barnyard Adventure is an 8-acre, family-friendly experience for all ages and a great place for quality time with Mom and Grandma! The Barnyard Adventure offers hours of fun for the whole family. Barnyard admission includes a Musical Hayride tour of the 100-acre farm, their famous Pig Races, and adorable farm animals.
Shell-abrate Mother’s Day
Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
Saturday, May 9, noon – 2 pm
Ages 3 and older
Included with $18 admission
Celebrate Mother’s Day by making a seaside keepsake your caretaker will cherish.
Macy’s Mother’s Day Celebration
Macy’s at Roosevelt Field, 630 Old Country Road, Unit A3, Garden City
Saturday, May 9, 1 – 5 pm
All ages
Free
Celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day at Macy’s with beauty treats, sweets, sips, gifts, music & more- make the day a special memory! Whether you’re shopping for Mom or celebrating together, enjoy a curated lineup of in‑store experiences designed to make her feel truly special.
Mother’s Day at Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor
Sunday, May 10, 10 am – 5 pm
All ages
$7; $6 ages 65 and older; $5 ages 3-12; free for mom when accompanied by their child
This Mother’s Day, visit the largest living collection of New York State freshwater reptiles, fish, and amphibians. Tour two aquarium buildings and eight outdoor ponds, feed the hungry trout, and more.
Mother’s Day at LIM
Long Island Museum, 1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook
Sunday, May 10, noon – 5 pm
All ages
$15; $10 ages 62 and older, ages 6–17, and college students with ID; $5 person with disabilities; free for mothers, grandmothers, and children younger than 6
Spend the afternoon with Mom exploring the LIM! Free admission for mothers and grandmothers all day!
I Love K‑Pop Mother’s Day Glow Skate
United Skates of America, 1276 Hicksville Road, Seaford
Sunday, May 10, noon – 4 pm
All ages
$22; $8 non-skating adults
Celebrate Mother’s Day the cutest way with a Mommy & Me K‑Pop Glow Skate featuring special guest Derpy the Tiger! Bring the whole family for music, lights, photos, and a super fun afternoon on wheels.
Westchester
Mom’s Night Out
The Westchester, 125 Westchester Ave., White Plains
Thursday, May 7, 5 – 8 pm
Parents
Free
Moms, grab a friend and join this special Mom’s Night Out on Retail Level R1 in Center Court near Nordstrom with a special live sketch artist, sweet treats, and more, including various retailer activations.
Mother’s Day Pop-Up
Ridge Hill, 1 Ridge Hill Blvd., Yonkers
|Saturday, May 9, 10 am – 1 pm
All ages
Free
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a pop-up featuring hands-on crafts and a flower truck full of fresh blooms — perfect for creating a thoughtful gift and making memories together. Make a card for Mom (or a Mom you know) at the ArtsWestchester Mobile Van, with supplies available first-come, first-served. The Crayola Flower Truck will be on-site all day, selling arranged bouquets. A percentage of its sales from the day will be donated to Feeding Westchester.
Mother’s Day at Westchester Children’s Museum
Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Saturday, May 9, 10:30 am – 4 pm
Ages 8 and younger
Included with $16 admission
Families can enjoy morning and afternoon craft sessions, from 10:30 am–12:30 pm and 2–4 pm, where kids can create beautiful handmade gifts. Design lovely flower cards and colorful tissue paper creations to show just how much Mom means to you.
Mother’s Day Tea Party
Hudson Park Children’s Greenhouse, 44 Wildcliff Road, New Rochelle
Saturday, May 9, 1 – 3 pm
All ages
$25; $10 child
Join this joyful and elegant parent and child afternoon tea party at the Hudson Park Children’s Greenhouse, including crafts, a photo booth, tea biscuits, and more!
Mother’s Day Tour
Lasdon Public Gardens & Veterans Memorial, 2610 Amawalk Road, Katonah
Sunday, May 10, 11 am
All ages
Free
What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than immersing yourself in acres of beautiful flowers? Visit Lasdon Public Gardens for a gardener-led tour of the gardens and plant collections. Moms, treat yourselves to a lovely hour stroll around sweetly fragrant lilacs and other spring-blooming flowers.
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