Mother's Day Celebrations in New Jersey
Mother's Day in New Jersey: Top things to do to make it a special day for Mom
This year Mother's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, May 14, 2023.
It's a time for saying "I Love You", for breakfast in bed, flowers, cards, or for a family gathering at home.
Ideas For Mothers Day Gift Ideas
Prepare a Meal for Mom - Do it at your house and take it to mom so that she will not feel the need to
Create a Home Made Collage - Get the whole family involved and include memories, quotes, and photos to create a lasting remembrance of of years as a mother.
Create Your Own Flower Arrangement - Even if you live in a city you can do this by collecting leaves, twigs, or going to a craft shop for items to include.
Clean Mom's House - Get some help from other members of the family and make it a collective event. There is always something that needs maintenance --- fix the broken shelf, appliance, a chair. Organize her coupons, her closets, etc.
Donate to a Charity in Mom's Name. This not only gives her recognition for being associated with a worthy cause, it passes down a lesson to the younger children, and supports others in need. Children's charities are always worthy causes.
Bake Mom a Cake - Baking Mom her favorite cake using your own time makes this a special gift
Give a gift of a Spa Treatment. If mom loves spa treatments, check out our list of the best day spa's in NJ or if getting away for Mother's day weekend is more to her liking, check our list of the best hotels with spa's in NJ.
Ideas For Things To Do For Yourself (Mom) For Mothers Day
Create a Journal of the Past Year - Reflect on your year as a mom, by writing a letter to your self about the ups and downs of parenting that you experienced in the past year.
Sleep Later - Give your husband and kids the opportunity to do something you want. They might even extend the event to include breakfast in bed.
Spend Some Time Away From the House . After you’ve celebrated your day with the family, get a few hours alone to do something for yourself like getting out to a store to shop.
Note: Sometimes conditions require cancellations or changes of dates, times and location which are not reflected in the original schedule. Before planning a trip to visit one of the listed events, it is suggested that you call the event sponsor to confirm the event schedule or for additional information on the event.
North Jersey Mother's Day 2023 -
Special Celebrations, Things To Do, and Events
Mother's Day Weekend at an Overnight Camping ResortFriday, May 12th – Sunday, May 14th, 2023
Kymer's Camping Resort
69 Kymer Road
Branchville, NJ
Reservations & information: 800-526-2267
Website
[email protected]
Celebrate a family Mother's Day weekend with a special treat for mom.
Features 200 scenic acres in the Kittatinny Mountains that offer something for the whole family. Whether you hike the Appalachian Trail and experience nature at its finest, kayak on the lake or simply relax in the sunshine by our Olympic-size swimming pool, there is something for everyone to enjoy. It's a great escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Campsite options include:
Trailer Campsite, Tent Campsite, Luxury Tent Rental, Park Model Rental, or a Cabin rental.
Mother's Day Celebration in Jersey City
Friday, May 12th, 2023: from 4 pm to 7 pm.
Hamilton Park
Jersey City, NJ
Website
Cost: Free admission
A fun event planned to make all the moms feel special on their day! A fun and free event planned to make all the moms feel special on their day! They have organized a ton of activities for moms and their kids. There will be a picture corner to capture sweet memories with your kiddos and arts & crafts, music for kids, cookie decorating, delicious food vendors, performances, and more!
Mother's Day Brunch Cruise - NY Harbor
Sunday, May 14, 2023; Board: 12:00pm | Cruise: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Departing from Lincoln Harbor Marina
1500 Harbor Blvd
Weehawken, NJ
Website/Booking
Create family memories that will be treasured forever with an amazing New Jersey Mother's Day Cruise on the Hudson and East Rivers. While onboard, treat the mom in your life to a special day with our Signature holiday buffet, classic cocktails, and New Jersey and New York's most incredible views. Celebrate with dining and dancing from our climate-controlled interior, or soak in the picturesque backdrop from our outdoor decks.nment.
Mother's Day at Four Sisters Winery
Sunday, May 14th, 2023; 12pm - 4:30pm
Four Sisters Winery
783 Rt. 519
Belvidere, NJ
Website/Tickets
Book online or call the winery at 908-475-3671 to purchase tickets.
This event features a special Mother's Day celebration.
Their chef promises a meal fit for a queen. This Mother's Day, we will be offering a very Traditional Dinner complete with Roast Turkey, Baked Ham, Roasted, Rosemary, Garlic Potatoes, roasted vegetables and dessert. Gather with us in our covered, open air venue and listen to the live music provided by Smooth Retsina Glow while enjoying your meal. The winery will offer strolling vineyard and wine cellar tours. Wines will also be available for tasting at the winery and wine by the glass or bottle will be available during the day on the deck.
Mother's Day Hike to the Women's Monument
Sunday, May 14, 2023, 11am - 1pm
Alpine park
Palisades Interstate Parkway, Exit 2
Alpine, NJ
201-768-1360 ext. 108
Free Event
Website
Treat mom for an Mother's Day Hike to the Women's Monument. This is a guided hike with Rangers. Meet at 11 am at State Line Lookout.
This hike covers about 3 miles round-trip distance in about 2.5 hours on moderate trails with some climbs on stone steps.
Mother's Day Walk
Sunday, May 14, 2023; 11am to 1pm
Tenafly Nature Center
313 Hudson Avenue
Tenafly, NJ
Website
Cost: Member $5. Non-member $10
All ages welcome
Celebrate Mother's Day with a guided walk with a TNC Environmental Educator. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just hoping for a pretty photo op with the family, a walk is the perfect activity to celebrate this special family day.
Central Jersey Mother's Day 2023 -
Special Celebrations, Things To Do, and Events
Annual Azalea FestivalSaturday, May 13th, 2023: 10am-4pm (Rain Date: Sunday, May 14th, 2023: 10am-4pm)
Sayen Park Botanical Garden
155 Hughes Drive
Hamilton Square
Hamilton Township, NJ
(609) 890-3874
Website
Held only on Mother's Day weekend each year. This event takes place in the historic Hamilton Square, Sayen House and Gardens, a sanctuary for nature lovers, garden enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Enjoy seeing over 250,000 flowering bulbs, dogwoods, azaleas and rhododendron, In addition to touring the grounds' collection of beautifully landscaped walking paths, fountains, bridges, lakes, gazebos, and breathtaking scenery, attendees can enjoy crafters, food, music, entertainment, and more.
AnnuaL Cattus Island Mother's Day Stroll
May 13 & 14, 2023 @ 2pm
Cooper Environmental Center
1170 Cattus Island Blv
Cattus Island County Park
Toms River, NJ
Website
(732) 270-6960
Cost: Free
Join an Ocean County park naturalist and follow in the footsteps of such legendary local environmentalists as A. Morton and Betty Cooper, Dorothy Hale and Pete McClain. Be prepared to discover the fascinating and diverse wonders of the natural world. *No registration required.
Mother's Day weekend at the Spring Bazaar
Saturday & Sunday, May 13th & 14th, 2023: 12-5 PM
Grand Arcade
Asbury Park Convention Hall
Asbury Park, NJ
Website
This weekend bazaar features a shopping, arts & crafts, and music experience in two beautiful locations by the beach: Grand Arcade of Convention Hall (Sat & Sun) and Whitechapel Projects in Long Branch (Sun only). The Mother's Day Weekend Spring Bazaar will offer shopping from local makers, artists, designers, crafters and collectors; fresh flower bouquets, mother's day photos and photo stations; music & entertainment; craft workshops; kids workshops & face painting; brunch; delicious food & libations and more!
Annual Mother's Day Comedy & Concert
Sunday, May 14, 2023: two shows. 3:30pm & 7:00 PM
Stress Factory
New Brunswick
90 Church St.
New Brunswick, NJ
Website/Tickets
732-545-HAHA (4242)
Show Type: Stand Up Comedy
Featuring Comedian Talent! Talent's comedic style is firmly grounded within his innate ability to combine impromptu humor and an instinctive timely delivery. Often referred to as comedy's "King of New York"; with his natural ability to bring laughter into household and venues.
Mother's Day Brunch Cruise
Sunday, May 14, 2023
River Belle Broadway Basin
47 Broadway
Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ
Website/Tickets
Cost: Adults Ages 13 and up $42.00. Children Ages 12 and under $22.00.
Their 2 hour Mother's Day Buffet Brunch cruise sails the Manasquan River, and conditions permitting, the Pt. Pleasant Canal & Barnegat Bay with time for sightseeing on the return trip. Cash Bar available for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Mother's Day Brunch at Hopewell Valley Vineyards
May 14th, 2023; Brunch starts at 11:00am
Hopewell Valley Vineyards
46 Yard Road
Pennington, NJ
609-737-4465
Website/Tickets
Cost:$38.95/adult + gratuity & tax ($46.74 + tax) $13.95/child 10 and under + gratuity & tax ($16.74 + tax) Children under 2 are complimentaryy
Come celebrate mom at their beautiful winery with a delicious brunch.
Menu features our ricotta pancakes, breakfast pizzas and much more. Wine, mimosas and bellinis available for purchase.
BRUNCH MENU: Artisan Cheeseboard Spinach Strawberry Salad Ricotta Pancakes with berry preserves Variety of breakfast pizzas baked in our wood-burning oven Breakfast potatoes Breakfast sausage Fruit Salad Variety of baked goodies Panna Cotta Coffee & Tea.
Mother's Day at iPlay America
May 14, 2023; Noon - 9pm
iPlay America
110 Schanck Rd.
Freehold, NJ 07728
Website
Event Cost: FREE For MOMS!
Join in at iPlay America for Mother’s Day – Moms ride for FREE! Download a FREE Unlimited iRide Band (value of $37.99) and Mom will enjoy unlimited rides on Go-Karts, Freedom Rider Spinning Coaster and MORE!
DOWNLOAD PASS
Valid Sunday, May 14 ONLY. All guests must be registered and redeem at the Welcome Center.
Mothers Day at Jenkinson's
Sunday - May 14 , 2023
300 Ocean Ave
Point Pleasant Beach
732.892.0600
Website
All day on Mother's Day, Sunday, moms get free admission to rides, the aquarium, fun house, a
South Jersey Mother's Day 2023 -
Special Celebrations, Things To Do, and Events
Annual Atlantic City Mothers Day Music Festival Saturday, May 13th, 2023; 7pm - 10:30pm
Boardwalk Hall
Atlantic City, NJ
Information and Tickets
Atlantic City's historic venue, the renovated Boardwalk Hall, features the Mother's Day Music Fest, one of the most popular R & B events of the year. This years event will include performers Fantasia & Ne-Yo and special guest Kenny Lattimore.
Mother's Day at Playland's Castaway Cove
Sunday, May 14, 2023 @ 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Playland's Castaway Cove
1020 Boardwalk
Ocean City, NJ 08226
609-399-4751
Website
Free for moms
Moms ride free all day on the Wild Waves Coaster, Alien Abduction, and much more.
Mother's Day Brunch at Renault Winery
Sunday, May 14h, 2023: 9: AM - 2:30 PM
Renault Winery
72 North Bremen Avenue
Egg Harbor City, NJ
(609) 965 2111
Website/Tickets
Cost: $19.99 – $60
Celebrate the special woman in your life with a delicious brunch in our Champagne Ballroom. This brunch offers pastries, breakfast favorites including made-to-order omelettes, savory classics, and carving stations. Treat Mom to a meal she won't have to cook or clean up after! She can simply relax and enjoy her special day with those she loves.
