Celebrate moms with these 14 events for the whole family! Whether mom loves to spend a nice day outside, go to a concert, or even go on a cruise, these ideas will offer something for kids to do with every type of amazing mother.
nyk!dsclub Mother’s Day Party!
This party provides plenty of activities such as creating your own picture frames and cards, playing in the state-of-the-art gym space, decorating cupcakes, and belting out tunes with a live guitarist. Children can enjoy pizza while parents enjoy some prosecco and hors d’oeuvres for adults. Plus, a photographer will be there to capture memories.
May 10, 3:30-5:30pm, Battery Park
A Rawther Fancy Mother’s Day Tea
Join an elegant and adorable tea party for a perfect way to spend Mother’s Day. Young and old Eloise fans are welcome to drink delicious pink lemonade, eat desserts, tea, and have story time in The Library. Children can also decorate their very own Eloise pink pot to bring home with a special arrangement from Gramercy Park Flower Shop!
May 10, 4-5pm, The Plaza
American Girl Just Mom and Me
Another great way to spend a mother-and-daughter day: Enjoy a meal, make a paper family tree, and sign a “mother-daughter” promise to make memories with one another. What’s more, you’ll get a photo, a frame, and an American Girl book to take home.
May 10, 7:30pm, American Girl Store
Manners for Mother’s Day
This favorite workshop is back by popular demand! Great for children ages 4 and up, the one-hour gathering will cover mealtime do’s and don’ts–and include a meal tasting to test your table setting knowledge.
May 11, 11am-12pm, socialsklz
Family Art Project: Sachets and Floral Fantasy for Mom
For some arts and crafts time, little ones can get busy making floral gifts at this free workshop for all ages. Create paper flowers or fragrance satchels filled with lavender, tied with ribbon, and decorated with buds and natural materials, just for mom!
May 11 & 12, 10am, Wave Hill
(KIDS!) Happy Mother’s Day! with The Creative Kitchen
Bring your tots for a fun and celebratory Mother’s Day lunch at the culinary center in Whole Foods! Moms will get to spend time cooking with their little ones in making chilled green goddess soup, strawberry spinach salad with champagne vinaigrette, chocolate cherry scones, and much more.
May 11, 12pm, Bowery Culinary Center at Whole Foods Market
Mother’s Day Weekend Garden Party
Celebrate Mother’s day by relaxing at the New York Botanical Garden, where families can pose for pictures taken by professional photographers, fly kites, play badminton, enjoy music, and even do some watercolor painting. Children can also craft special cards for mom. Enjoy a picnic on Daffodil Hill with food options from various food trucks.
May 11 & 12, 12-5pm, New York Botanical Garden
TasteBuds Mother’s Day “Mum” Cupcakes
Start the morning right with this cleverly themed cupcake decorating workshops. Little ones will learn how to transform TasteBuds’ ever popular vanilla cupcakes to look just like beautiful chrysanthemums, otherwise known as mums.
May 12, 9-9:45am, TasteBuds kitchen
Mother’s Day Walk: Brooklyn Bridge
This walk not only celebrates Mother’s Day but also honors the accomplishments of those who have survived domestic violence and are making a difference. Enjoy scenic views over the bridge and a multicultural concert at the beautiful Cadman Plaza Park.
May 12, 10am, City Hall Park
Mother’s Day Celebration at Central Park Zoo
Come see a variety of zoo animals with your family at the zoo’s family party! There will be plenty of critters to admire, food to eat, scavenger hunts, and even a special animal guest appearance. To conclude, families can make Mother’s Day crafts and enjoy snacks together.
May 12, 10am- 11:30am, Central Park Zoo
“Hand-Pick a Bouquet for Mom at Asellina—Gratis!”
Take a break from the kitchen on your special day and let Ristorante Asellina do all the cooking work. Their lovely brunch menu features dishes such as Heirloom Tomato Salad, Lobster Frittata, Wild Red Snapper and much more. Plus, your family can make their own bouquet of fresh flowers before you diner and their flower cart.
May 12, 11am-10pm, Asellina
A Clearing in the Forest: Flowers for Mother
For a mommy and me activity, bring your little ones to Central Park where children can hear stories told by “Storyteller Supreme” Tammy Hall and make flower pots to bring home for mom.
May 12, 12-1pm, Peter Jay Sharp Children’s Glade in Central Park
Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise
Step out of the city and enjoy brunch with your family with the NYC skyline as your setting. With the purchase of tickets, families enjoy a private table aboard the boats, a brunch buffet, a complimentary mimosa for the adults, as well as a live pianist to set the mood.
May 12, 12-2pm, World Yacht at Pier 81
Hip Tot Music Fest: Mother’s Day Show with the All-Dad Trummy Tones
To liven up this Mother’s Day, this all-daddy children’s music band will be celebrating mom in a family-friendly special concert! The Trummytones fuse tuba, drums, and accordion into a fun high-energy performance for all ages. Ready for a good time?
May 12, 12:30pm, Hip Tot Music Fest
Bonus For Moms
On Sunday, mothers can band together at Symphony Space for a hilarious “Listen To Your Mother” reading, by performers and moms like BlogHer editor Stacey Morrison, Sandy Rustin, Amy Wilson, and more. It’s a great place to come together all celebrate everything parenting.
