Want to make mom feel extra special this Mother's Day?
Here are eight ways to treat mom to a great day in and around Brooklyn. Moms, feels free to share 😉
1. Give her what she really wants...
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2. Check out a local Mother's Day Event
- Thursday, May 9
- Friday, May 10
- Saturday, May 11
- Spring Fest at Atlantic Terminal Mall in Downtown Brooklyn (ages 2-10)
- Kids Club: Kangaroo Mother's Day Card at Michael's in Cobble Hill (ages 5-12)
- Toy swap and gift-making for Mother's Day at The Craft Studio in Boerum Hill
- DADURDAYS' Momurday edition: kids crafts and beer at Wild East Brewing Co in Gowanus
- Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Free Flow at Artful Souls and Wellness in Willliamsburg
- Grisales Mother's Day with Grisales at A Rosie Day in Williamsburg (ages 1+)
- Mother's Day Luxury Candle Making at The William Vale in Williamsburg
- Mother's Day Weekend at Green Meadows Farm in Marine Park
- Spilling the Tea! On all things Motherhood at 333 Lounge in Prospect Heights
- Mother's Day Kids Party Cruise Hosted by Sonic, Woody & Buzz at Skyport Marina in Kips Bay
- Mommy Wellness Evening Retreat at Fit4Dance in Flatbush
- Mother's Day Pop-Up Shop at On the Avenue in East Flatbush
- Mother's Day Brunch in Paris at Community Bridge Home in Cambria Heights
- Renew and Restore: Mother's Day Wellness Event at Yogamaya in Chelsea
- Memories with Mom at American Girl Place in Rockefeller Plaza (ages 6+)
- Parents' Day at Children's Museum of Manhattan in UWS
- Mother's Day Garden Celebration at NY Botanical Garden
- Sunday, May 12
- Tissue Paper Mother's Day Bouquets at Private Picassos in Park Slope (ages 4+)
- Celebrate Mother's Day at Montague Open Streets in Brooklyn Heights
- Mother's Day event: "Read, Make and Move" at Brooklearn in Carroll Gardens (ages 1-6 yrs)
- Mother's Day Family Portrait Pop-Up and Crafting at Talea in Cobble Hill
- The Spring Makers Show at CityPoint BKLN in Downtown Brooklyn
- Mother's Day Flower Shop Pop-Up at Jane's Carousel in DUMBO
- FAD Market: Mother’s Day + Made in NYC Week at Empire Stores in DUMBO
- Mother’s Day Mixer at Frank's House in Clinton Hill
- Mothers Day Sip & Paint Experience at Brooklyn Paints in Bed-Stuy
- Mothers Day Pamper Party Retreat at Dons & Divas in Bed-Stuy
- Mother's Day Celebration: Rock & Roll Playhouse Plays the Beatles in Williamsburg
- Game on, Mom! Moms Play Free at Last Place on Earth in Greenpoint
- Mother's Day Brunch n Brushes at Colors Effect in Crown Heights (adults)
- Mother's Day Tea Party at Jolie Studio in PLG
- Rooftop Radiance: Mother's Day Brunch at BKLYN Commons in PLG
- Mother's Day Weekend at Green Meadows Farm Brooklyn in Marine Park
- Mothers Day Dinner Extravaganza at Brooklyn Prince Hall Masonic Temple in Cypress Hills
- Mother's Day Planting Seed Startup at Owl's Head Park in Bay Ridge (ages 3-12)
- Free Mother's Day Photos at Crossroads Brooklyn Campus in Bay Ridge
- Mothers Day Picture Frame Decoration Activity at Clever Monsters in Sheepshead Bay
- Mother's Day Brunch with Delice Creole Catering and Shade in East Flatbush
- Mother's Day Sing N' Paint Land and Seafood Brunch, Karaoke, & Paint Party in E. New York
- All-Inclusive Mother's Day Brunch Experience at Spotlight Events in East New York
- Mommy & Me Mother's Day Brunch at Parkway Studios in Brownsville
- New York Mother's Day Signature Afternoon Brunch at Pier 61 in Chelsea
- Cedar + Branch Mother's Day Wellness Event & Brunch at Chelsea Gallery
- Memories with Mom at American Girl Place in Rockefeller Plaza (ages 6+)
- Parents' Day at Children's Museum of Manhattan in UWS
- Sunday Mother's Day Jazz Brunch at Patrick's Place in Harlem
- Mother's Day Garden Celebration at NY Botanical Garden
- Monday, May 13
See full calendar for more local events
Note: We’ll be updating this list as more events come in; please check back.
3. Surprise her with coffee and her favorite pastry in bed
Some local bakery suggestions for takeaway treats:
- Greenpoint/Williamsburg
- Bakeri
- Moe's Doughs
- Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
- Cafe Riviera Greenpoint
- Martha's Country Bakery
- Doughnut Plant
- Levain Bakery
- By The Way Bakery
- La Bicyclette Bakery
- Nick & Sons Bakery
- The Dough Club/Taiyaki NYC
- Napoli Bakery
- Baker's Dozen
- Frankel's Deli
- Angels Cafe
- Marcy & Myrtle
- Black Star Bakery & Cafe
- Black Seed Bagels
- Bagelsmith
- Hot Bagels
- Williamsburg Bagel
- Fort Greene/Clinton Hill
- DUMBO/Brooklyn Heights
- BoCoCa
- Park Slope/Prospect Heights
4. Go out for brunch!
Here's a list of some mouthwatering local favorites by neighborhood:
- Greenpoint/Williamsburg
- Fort Greene/Clinton Hill
- DUMBO/Brooklyn Heights
- BoCoCa
- Park Slope
5. Spend the day together
Get out and enjoy spring! If the weather allows, pack a picnic lunch and head to the waterfront, Prospect Park, Fort Greene Park, McGolrick Park, or McCarren Park. Or get out of town for the day and take her to her favorite destination!
6. Treat mom to dinner
Make a family dinner at home — grilled pizza is a fun one for kids to help with. Don't forget dessert! Try this Salted Caramel Skillet Brownie.
Or order in from your favorite restaurant! Or go out! The River Café has a Mother's Day dinner menu...
Erika Veduccio |
7. Get her a special gift
Treat mom to something special while supporting a locally-owned business at the same time! Get a gift card for a mani-pedi or massage at her favorite spot or browse for a gift at one of these:
- FAD Market's Mother's Day Pop-up at Empire Stores in DUMBO
- The Spring Makers Show at CityPoint BKLN in Downtown BK
- Brooklyn Flea in DUMBO
- Brooklyn Women's Exchange in Brooklyn Heights
- Artists and Fleas in Williamsburg
8. Encourage the kids to make her a card or a special craft
A homemade card is always a treat. And special gifts don't have to be expensive. Try this Recycled Magazine Butterflies craft!
Sarah Hauge |
No matter how you celebrate, we hope you have a lovely Mother's Day!
Past events:
- Friday, May 3
- Saturday, May 4
- Sunday, May 5
- Monday, May 6
- Tuesday, May 7
- Wednesday, May 8
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