Honor the mom in your life by celebrating Mother’s Day at one of these events in Nassau County, including Mother’s Day tea at The Lanyard Ladies in Mineola, Mother’s Day at Old Westbury Gardens, and workshops to make gifts for Mother’s Day in New Hyde Park, Hempstead, Garden City, and Bellerose.
Mother’s Day Craft
WHEN: May 7, 4pm
WHERE: Hempstead Public Library, 115 Nichols Court, Hempstead
AGES: 5-12
WHAT: Make an origami bouquet for Mom.
WANT TO GO? $0.50 materials fee. 516-481-6990. hempsteadlibrary.info.
Mother’s Day Tea
WHEN: May 8, 4:30-5:30pm
WHERE: The Lanyard Ladies, 464 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola
AGES: All
WHAT: Have tea and get complimentary snacks. Enter a raffle to win a Mother’s Day gift basket.
WANT TO GO? $35 per mother-child pair; $12 each additional guest. 516-578-2248. thelanyardladies.com.
Mother’s Day Fruit Bouquet
WHEN: May 8, 4-5pm
WHERE: Floral Park Public Library, 17 Caroline Place, Floral Park
AGES: 13-17
WHAT: Create a bouquet of fruit as a gift for Mom.
WANT TO GO? 516-326-6330. floralparklibrary.org.
Mother’s Day Craft
WHEN: May 8, 4pm
WHERE: Bellerose Library, 250-06 Hillside Ave., Bellerose
AGES: 5-12
WHAT: Create a special craft for Mom.
WANT TO GO? 718-831-8644. queenslibrary.org.
Mother’s Day Workshop
WHEN: May 8, 4:30pm
WHERE: Chocolate Works of Bellmore Merrick, 2350 Merrick Road, Bellmore
AGES: 5-12
WHAT: Make a sweet bouquet for mom with marshmallows, chocolate, and sprinkles.
WANT TO GO? $25. 516-900-1119. facebook.com/chocolateworksbellmoremerrick.
Bejeweled Jewelry Boxes
WHEN: May 9, 2-4pm
WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
AGES: All
WHAT: Use markers and sparkly gems to decorate a beautiful jewelry box for your mom.
WANT TO GO? Free with museum admission: $12; $11 seniors ages 65 and older; free for children younger than 1. 516-224-5800. licm.org.
Mosaic Sun Catcher for Mom
WHEN: May 9, 2:30pm
WHERE: Hempstead Public Library, 115 Nichols Court, Hempstead
AGES: 5-12
WHAT: Design a sun catcher using mosaic glass pieces.
WANT TO GO? 516-481-6990. hempsteadlibrary.info.
Mother’s Day Tea
WHEN: May 9, 11am
WHERE: Mineola Public Library, 195 Marcellus Road, Mineola
AGES: 5-12
WHAT: Featuring scones, cookies, finger sandwiches, and more.
WANT TO GO? 516-746-8488. mineolalibrary.info.
Beaming Blooms Mother’s Day Craft
WHEN: May 9, 12-1pm
WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
AGES: 5-12
WHAT: Children walk the grounds to view beautiful blooms and return to craft a framed flower portrait that will never fade. Bring a 1½-inch printed picture.
WANT TO GO? Free with admission: $10; $8 seniors older than 62; $5 children ages 7-17; free for children ages 6 and younger. 516-333-0048. oldwestburygardens.org.
Mother’s Day at Old Westbury Gardens
WHEN: May 10, 10am-5pm
WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
AGES: All
WHAT: All women, 18 and older, will receive a complimentary lavender plant (while supply lasts).
WANT TO GO? Grounds admission: $10; $8 seniors; $5 children 7-17; free for children younger than 7. 516-333-0048. oldwestburygardens.org.
Holiday Crafts for Kids
WHEN: Through May 30, Saturdays, 11am-3pm
WHERE: Lakeshore Learning Store, 2070 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park
AGES: 4-8
WHAT: Kids will make educational and themed crafts for Mother’s Day and Memorial Day.
WANT TO GO? 516-616-9360. lakeshorelearning.com.
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