Stumped with what to do for Mother’s Day? Take a peek at this amazing list of offerings around the city this year, including concerts, fun in the park, and ultra cool art workshops. With an event for any budget and any mom, these outings will make for some sweet memories!
nyk!dsclub Mother’s Day Party
Want a little bit of everything? The nyk!dsclub Mother’s Day Party has tons of fun activities, including arts and crafts (making picture frames and cards for mom), open play in their state-of-the-art gym space, cupcake decoration, and a live music session with a guitarist. After all the festivities, kiddos can enjoy pizza while adults sip Prosecco and sample hors d’oeurves.
May 9, 3:30-5:30pm; May 11 10am-12pm; nykidsclub.com
“Just Mom and Me” and “Mother’s Day Craft Card” with American Girl
American Girl in New York is hosting a couple of wonderful events in honor of the holiday! “Just Mom and Me” is for mother-daughter pairs to enjoy a delicious meal, construct a family tree from paper, and sign a special promise to continue to make special memories. The “Mother’s Day Craft Card” event lets girls decorate a pretty card and envelope, then include a personal letter inside!
Mother’s Day Craft Card, May 9-11; Just Mom and Me, May 11; americangirl.com
Manners for Mother’s Day
Learn table manners just for mom at this socialsklz:-) workshop. The popular class will teach kids to eat neatly and politely, set the table, manage utensils appropriately, and make a toast among other useful skills. In honor of finishing the educational event, youngsters will receive a diningsklz:-) certificate at the end of the workshop.
May 10, 11am-12pm, socialsklz.com
W Hotels Celebrate Mother’s Day
For an ultra luxurious holiday, book a “Mother’s Day Escape” at one of the W Hotels in New York. Complete with a “Mother Glows Best” spa package, 2 SIP tickets for complimentary cocktails, Bliss body butter, and Eberjay pajamas, moms are sure to be feelin’ the love!
May 10-12, various times, whotelsnewyork.com
Mother’s Day at Wave Hill
Wave Hill has a whole morning planned for this special day! The events start with regular programming, including Spring Birding and Hatha Yoga. Then, a decadent Mother’s Day brunch will be available, with options like Belgian waffles, pan seared salmon filet, and more! After breakfast, enjoy a hands-on family art workshop where kids can make paper flowers, sachets, and other unique gifts. Be sure not to miss “Mother’s Day in the Shop,” where beautiful handcrafted jewelry will be available just for moms!
May 11, 9:30am-1pm, wavehill.org
Central Park Zoo’s Mother’s Day Celebration
Meet animal moms and their babies at this family party hosted by Central Park Zoo! Families will get the chance to create tasty treats for the zoo mothers, go on a scavenger hunt, and see a surprise animal guest. A special Mother’s Day craft project and yummy snacks will also be available!
May 11, 10am-11:30am, tickets.wcs.org
Mother’s Day Weekend Garden Party
This special garden party is all about celebrating moms at the New York Botanical Garden! With a whole slew of family programming, including live music, games, picnics, and more, the kiddos will love the breath of fresh air on this special occasion. Don’t forget some of the day’s best highlights, like watercolor painting, Mother’s Day card making (and other arts and crafts), and story time!
May 11, 11am-5pm, nybg.org
Mother’s Day Fun and Plant Sale at QBG
Families can have a blast in the warm weather at Queens Botanical Garden, where a garden tour and plant sale will make for a memorable afternoon. A Children’s Activity Table will also be available (while supplies last) for little ones to make a craft just for mom! To make the day extra sweet, pack a picnic lunch and enjoy it in the Arboretum.
May 11, 12pm-4pm, queensbotanical.org
Mother’s Day Cruises New York
Moms can sail away on a relaxing cruise for the holiday, featuring both a dinner and brunch option. For brunch, highlights include a delicious buffet, private table, and complimentary mimosa, while dinner features a yummy four-course dinner and on-board entertainment.
May 11; Brunch 12pm, Dinner 6pm; worldyacht.com
Inspector Pulse’s Mother
Celebrate Mother’s Day in a way that kids will love too! The Chamber Music Society is presenting a production of “Inspector Pulse’s Mother,” a fun play that follows a Private Ear in his mission to write a song fit for his mom. Explore what makes music say “I love you” and don’t miss the instrumental petting zoo in the lobby before the show!
May 11, 2pm, chambermusicsociety.org
Rock Rave ‘N’ Roll
Get your groove on for Mother’s Day with this energetic event! This hoppin’ party is part rock show, party rave and will host special guests Tim Kubart (The Sunny Side Up Show on Sprout), singer-songwriter Suzi Shelton, and DJ Unicornicopia from Baby DJ School. Other great highlights from the Frolic! performance are a selfy photo booth and LED dance floor.
May 11, 4pm-6pm, frolicplayspace.com
