What's Happening Mother's Day 2025

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! Spend the day or weekend with the family - go on a hike, see a show, head down to the Jersey Shore, or visit a museum. Here are some ideas and things to do for Mother’s Day around New Jersey. 

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at NJPAC

Fri-Sun, May 9–11, 2025. A Mother’s Day NJPAC weekend tradition, each Ailey performance takes you on a path to discovery. Ailey’s signature work, Revelations, pays tribute to African-American cultural heritage and is set to spirituals, gospels and blues. Buy tickets in advance at NJPAC. 1 Center St, Newark. 888.696.5722.

Grounds for Sculpture - ArtBox for Mother’s Day

Sat-Sun, May 10-11, 2025. Enjoy a fun filled museum day with Mom, explore art, gardens, sculptures, and more! Buy ArtBoxes to make memories, either at the garden or at home. Choose between Heartfelt Portraits box or Handmade Card box. Buy tickets online. 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, NJ, groundsforsculpture.org

Big Snow at American Dream Mall

Why not hit the indoor slopes with Mom at Big Snow? Every day is a snow day. Open year round for “winter” fun so give skiing or snowboarding a try. 1 American Dream Way, E Rutherford, NJ.

Macy’s Flower Show 2025

Through May 18, 2025. Check website for updates. FREE and open to the public during store hours at Macy’s Herald Square, 34th Street in New York City. Great fun for Mom! The Macy's Flower Show features flowers from all over the world with thousands of beautiful blooms displayed inside the store. 

New Jersey Botanical Garden Tour

Sun, May 11, 2025, 2PM. Treat mom to a free guided garden tour at the NJBG. Meet at the carriage house. Morris Road, Ringwood, NJ.

The Dream Wheel at American Dream

The Dream Wheel Mother’s Day promotion on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Moms ride FREE with the purchase of a junior or adult ticket. It’s an easy, memorable way to mark the occasion with stunning views of NYC and the Meadowlands.

Mother’s Day at Monmouth Park

Sun, May 11, 2025, 12PM-5PM. FREE Admission for all ladies at Monmouth Park. Treat mom to an exciting day at the track. FREE family activities - clowns, face painting, pony rides, and bounce houses. Oceanport Ave, Oceanport, NJ.

Mother’s Day at Sahara Sam’s Water Park

Sun, May 11, 2025. Splash your way into water fun and rides at Sahara Sams. FREE entry for Mom with purchase of one full price admission. Must buy at gate. 535 North Route 73, West Berlin, NJ.

Mother's Day at Jenkinson's Boardwalk

Sun, May 11, 2025. Moms receive FREE admission with a paying child during open hours at Jenkinson's. Good for Aquarium, rides, Fun House, Mini Golf, and Adventure Lookout. Point Pleasant, NJ.

Flowers & Plants at Rutgers Gardens

FREE. Bring Mom to Rutgers Gardens between 8am-7pm and explore one of the best botanical gardens in New Jersey. Uncover nature, flowers, plants, and more! 130 Log Cabin Rd, New Brunswick, NJ.

Mother’s Day at the Pier Village

Sat & Sun, May 10-11, 2025. Enjoy a relaxing meal at one of restaurants on the Pier. Go bowling, play virtual golf, kids can enjoy the arcade and games. 50 Chelsea Ave, Long Branch, NJ.

Ice Skating at Mennen Sports Arena

Sun May 12, 2025, 11:30AM-1PM. Enjoy public skating at the Mennen Arena in Morris County NJ. Rentals available. Ice skating is a fun year round activity. For more info call 973.326.7651.

Explore The Bronx Zoo

Celebrate with Mom at the Bronx Zoo this spring. So much to see and do - animals, Children’s Zoo, exhibits, wildlife, rides, and more! 2300 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY. 718.220.5100.

Mother’s Day Garden Celebration at NY Botanical Garden

Sat & Sun, May 10-11, 2025, 12PM-5PM. Family activities this Mother's Day Weekend include outdoor fun, lawn games, make Mom a gift, and enjoy face painting. Live family friendly performances on Daffodil Hill Stage. Enjoy food from the finest food trucks. 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY, nybg.org

Mother’s Day Weekend - Mets vs. Cubs

Fri-Sun, May 9-11, 2025 games. Batter up! Treat Mom and take her to a Mets game. Citi Field boasts some of best ballpark food - lobster, Gyros, Shake Shack, Korean, sushi and more! 5/9 giveaway Clay Holmes Hockey Jersey; 5/10 giveaway Edwin Diaz Bobblehead; 5/11 giveaway is a Clutch Purse. Buy tickets at mlb.com/mets

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