Yes, it’s Mother’s Day weekend (you’re the best, mom!), and you’ll find celebrations throughout NYC like a special picnic, photo shoot-ready flower patches and crafting sessions. But you can also visit a major museum for free, hit up the debut of a beloved food and culture market in Queens and see a family-friendly Barber of Seville. Want more? Head to brunch with mom at one of the city’s best spots to brunch with kids, try one of our favorite spring day trips near NYC and hit up these places for NYC’s best spring blooms.
Make Sure You’re Covered for Mother’s Day
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Go to MoMA for Free
UNIQLO sponsors this event on the first Friday of every month, which includes extended hours. Register in advance.
See the New Candytopia
This sweet pop-up is back, bigger and better.
Picnic and Do an Art Project with Mom at Wave Hill
The public garden is opening the Wave Hill Lawn for picnics on Mother’s Day weekend. Sign up by April 29.
Learn to Ride a Bike in the Bronx
This free event at Spuyten Duyvil will get the kids rolling.
Welcome Back the Queens Night Market
It’s opening weekend for this family-friendly event with food, fun, performances & more.
Visit the Children’s Museum of Manhattan for fun and crafting gifts for mom.
Make a card or sculpt a bouquet of roses.
See a Family-Friendly Barber of Seville
It’s part of New York City Opera’s Opera for Kids! program.
Visit Flower Patch at the Queens Botanical Garden
Super cute Mother’s Day photo ops abound!
