Mother’s Day is almost here, and it’s the perfect excuse to spoil Mom.
Get ready with our favorite ways to make her day unforgettable.
From dreamy brunches to sunset cruises and thoughtful gifts, these ideas guarantee a Mother’s Day she’ll actually remember.
When is Mother’s Day?
Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Mother’s Day brunch around NYC
Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with a special brunch at one of NYC’s top spots, featuring everything from live jazz and complimentary cocktails to gourmet buffets and garden dining.
Treat mom to unique experiences like free flowers, gift packages, and standout menus at venues across the city.
🍽️ For a full roundup of the best places to make your reservation, check out these dreamy Mother’s Day brunches in NYC that are booking up fast.
Mother’s Day cruises around NYC
Cruise NYC waters this Mother’s Day and take advantage of the lovely brunch and dinner cruises that are available! You can dine on delicious food, feel the warm breeze on your face, and ease into spring with your mom by your side! Check out some of our favorite cruises below and book them now before they fill up:
- Bateaux New York Mother’s Day Premier Plus Brunch Cruise
- Bateaux New York Mother’s Day Premier Plus Afternoon Brunch Cruise
- New York Mother’s Day Signature Afternoon Brunch Pier 61
Mother’s Day Garden Celebration at NYBG
Stop and smell the flowers with mom this year at the Mother’s Day Garden Celebration at New York Botanical Garden. It’s happening on both May 10th & 11th from 12 pm – 5 pm, and you can expect all sorts of fun activities happening on Daffodil Hill.
There will be garden party lawn games, card making opportunities for Mom, face painting, arts and crafts, food trucks, and so much more! It’s fun for the whole family and is a great activity to do with kids!
Plus, NYBG is also hosting a very special LEGO Botanical Garden pop-up that weekend from 10 am – 6 pm, featuring a vibrant flower truck blooming with the LEGO® Botanicals collection!
Where: 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx
Freebies For Mom at this Squid Game Experience in Midtown
On May 11th only, moms attending Squid Game: The Experience will receive two complimentary facial masks! So after you compete and win, indulge in some self-care at home with a Tea Tree Cica mask and a Young-hee face mask (while supplies last).
Squid Game: The Experience is in the heart of Midtown, located at 100 W 33rd St. in the Manhattan Mall. Play five different challenges inspired by the hit show. Don’t forget to hit the Night Market and photo booth for memories. Find more info and tickets here about this Mother’s Day special on May 11th!
Where: 100 W 33rd St. (Manhattan Mall)
A stroll through the Banksy Museum for the art-loving moms
The anonymous and famous street artist Banksy gave us some of the most memorable moments and art and now there’s a museum filled with the largest collection of work inspired by his creations! Let Mom revel in the works and take a few selfies with you in the process!
Where: 277 Canal Street
Let “Ballet of Lights” dazzle families
Growing up is optional at “Ballet of Lights” in NYC. Page by page, the timeless tale of J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan unfolds through captivating ballet performances illuminated by sprinkles of luminous fairy dust. That is, the ballerina costumes come adorned in hundreds of colorful lights to help bring Neverland to life in shining splendor.
Where: Gerald W Lynch Theater
Fever’s fantastic Mother’s Day events & gift cards
On the hunt for a meaningful gift for your mom? Our friends at Fever have you covered. This year there’s plenty of activities to impress mom ranging from to unique dining experiences to hilarious comedy shows and even horse carriage rides!
🎁 Check out all of Fever’s fabulous Mother’s Day experiences in NYC here!
🎁 Purchase a Fever gift card for Mom here!
Weekends in Bloom at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Mother’s Day weekend marks the last two days you can check out Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s “Weekends in Bloom” series this spring (May 10th & 11th).
The garden will host pop-up music and dance performances, morning programming for kids and families in the Discovery Garden, and Garden tours throughout the day.
Plus, the garden’s Yellow Magnolia Cafe will even host a very special three-course prix fixe to celebrate Mother’s Day at $72 per person.
🌸 See the full “Weekend in Bloom” details
🍽️ See the menu and reserve a Mother’s Day meal at Yellow Magnolia Cafe
Where: Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Mother’s Day Matinee at The Django
Make Mother’s Day a little jazzy with a special matinee performance at The Django on May 11th!
Harlem native and award-winning instrumentalist Darnell White will be performing a pair of matinee shows (2:30 pm & 4 pm) with his trio to celebrate the holiday. There will of course be creative cuisine and plenty of craft cocktails to go around too!
🎟️ Grab your tickets to the show/meal here!
Where: The Roxy Hotel, Cellar Level, 2 6th Ave
See Alexandria off-Broadway
Embark on a journey of friendship, motherhood and community at the world premiere of Alexandria at Dixon Place! This off-broadway delight is affordable and off the beaten path.
The show debuts on Mother’s Day and runs from May 8 – 25! Plus, each Saturday matinee show is offering free Pop Up bagels and tickets are available now.
Where: 161A Chrystie St
Horizon of Khufu: An Immersive VR Expedition to Ancient Egypt
Travel to Egypt with Mom at this immersive VR experience in the heart of New York City!
The extraordinary experience takes you back to the golden age of ancient Egypt, allowing you to explore the depths of the iconic pyramids, decipher hieroglyphs, relive the reign of King Khufu, and more!
🎟️ Tickets are available for Mother’s Day here!
Relaxing spas around NYC
Relax, unwind, and spend some time with mom as you reset your wellness! NYC’s spas are the perfect “getaway” that can have you and your mother feeling as good as new! We’re talking everything from saunas to deep tissue massages to even hot tubs!
🧖🏻♀️ Check out our picks for the best spas in NYC and make your reservation today! It’s the perfect gift!
Afternoon tea around NYC
Feel like royalty with your mom when you sip on high afternoon tea around NYC! Our favorite place to do it is at Marie Belle, but there are so many options to choose from! It’s a great alternative to brunch and most of these places are gorgeous to visit and are a perfect way to spend a few hours.
🫖 Check out our favorite afternoon tea spots here.