11 Special Events To Celebrate Mother’s Day This Year

Inspector Pulse's Mother. Illustration © Roger Roth 2012 — Inspector Pulse’s Mother. Illustration © Roger Roth 2012

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

Color Me Mine

Color Me Mine Upper West Side proudly stands as a minority woman-owned studio, and we've been an integral part of the Color Me Mine franchise system since 2018! Pottery painting isn't just an activity; it's a captivating and inclusive experience that transcends age and skill levels. At Color Me Mine Upper West Side, we extend a warm invitation to dive into a realm of creativity, self-expression, and connection. Families, friends and teams grow stronger bonds when they create memories together, and at Color Me Mine, we're here to help facilitate those moments. Whether you're seeking a delightful family outing, a unique date night, or a solo adventure, our paint-your-own-pottery studio offers boundless possibilities. Step into our welcoming space in the heart of Lincoln Center and unleash your inner artist. Create unforgettable memories as you craft beautiful ceramic masterpieces to cherish for many years to come. Color Me Mine Upper West Side is also the preferred venue for celebrations of all kinds. Whether you're planning a birthday party, a baby or bridal shower, a team-building event, a gathering for college groups, an enriching field trip, or an adventure with scouts, we've got you covered. Our versatile space and passionate team provides the perfect setting for creating unforgettable memories and fostering creativity in every guest. Join us at Color Me Mine Upper West Side, at 177 Amsterdam Avenue in New York City where every visit promises a fun journey of color, joy, and artistic exploration!

Super Soccer Stars

Soccer Stars is New York&rsquo;s most popular youth educational soccer program! With 24 years of experience under our cleats, we have positively impacted over one million kids in our local community by putting the FUN in FUNdamentals in our weekly classes and camps. At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, build teamwork, and hone socialization skills. Our highly trained coaches and early childhood experts lead an age-specific curriculum with a low kid-to-coach ratio so every child gets individual attention and can grow at their own pace. Kids ages 1-12+ can join our seasonal programs, including Parent &amp; Me, FUNdamentals, Development Training, and Travel Soccer. Join us at one of over 80 locations in neighborhoods across across Westchester County, Connecticut and New York, available 7 days-a-week: Connecticut: <ul> <li>Cos Cob</li> <li>Greenwich</li> <li>Port Chester</li> </ul> &nbsp; Westchester: <ul> <li>Briarcliff</li> <li>Eastchester</li> <li>Mt. Kisco</li> <li>New Rochelle</li> <li>Ridgefield</li> <li>Scarsdale</li> <li>White Plains</li> </ul> &nbsp; New York City: <ul> <li>Bronx</li> <li>Inwood</li> <li>Upper West Side</li> <li>Upper East Side</li> </ul> &nbsp; Can&rsquo;t find a class or location that fits your schedule? Soccer Stars also offers private classes for small groups or individual training. Let our coaches come to you with a completely customizable program, anytime, anywhere. Birthday parties are also available!&nbsp;

Speakitaly NYC

SPEAKITALY NYC offers stimulating and entertaining lessons for children 0 to 16 years through a wide combination of activities based on the communicative approach anchored in the Common European Framework of Reference: active learning (group work, role plays, etc.) and practice exercises aimed to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Kids will start speaking and using Italian in a very natural way.&nbsp; Small classes capped at 6 students to make sure each one gets the needed attention and facilitate learners' progress.&nbsp; Our method is driven by a didactic method that is the result of constant updates, professional certifications and more than 10 years of experience in working with non-native speakers from different native languages and levels of knowledge. Our aim is to develop a range of Italian language skills while improving accuracy that will enable the students and participants to interact without stress or feeling rushed. We want to help those in the community really embrace not only the true culture in Italy but the Italian culture within New York City&hellip; Who doesn&rsquo;t love what Italy represents in the kitchen, in history &amp; in the arts? Speakitaly wants to support multilingual families who want to learn a new language or pass along their ancestor&rsquo;s heritage and culture. Raffaella, the founder said: "We see language awareness and intercultural sensitivity as the milestones for an inclusive society. Italian, like all other languages, is an enrichment and a growth in every way. Vi aspettiamo!"