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Mother's Day Weekend 2024 on Long Island: Brunches and More Things To Do with Kids

Long Island has lots to offer this Mother's Day. Photo by the author
Long Island has lots to offer this Mother's Day. Photo by the author
5/10/23 - By Jaime Sumersille

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this Mother's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Hip hip hooray, it's Mother's Day! Drop that load of laundry and start dropping hints about your favorite Mother's Day brunch spot. Moms are in the spotlight a few spots across Long Island - like at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, Harbes Family Farm and the Long Island Aquarium.

Cuddle up with the newest residents during Baby Animal Day at the Suffolk County Farm. 

Get a jump start on spoiling mom this weekend with this list of 50 gifts moms really want or plan a Mother's Day outing on Long Island. We've got plenty more things to do in our Long Island Family Activity Calendar, too.

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Take part in the Mother’s Day Festival at Harbes Family Farm this weekend. Photo by the author
Take part in the Mother’s Day Festival at Harbes Family Farm this weekend. Photo by the author

Things To Do This Mother's Day Weekend on Long Island With Kids

Sheerly Delightful Sheep at CMEE

Bridgehampton
Friday, May 10, 2024
Join CMEE and educators from Suffolk County Farm to learn the basics about sheep, wool, yarn.  During this special event children will enjoy a story, create a take-home craft and even meet a real sheep. This is sure to be an  un-baaa-lievably good time for the whole family!   READ MORE

Mother's Day Workshop at What's Cooking

Oyster Bay
Saturday, May 11, 2024 (moms are free!)
Make colorful chocolate spring flowers in actual flower pots at What's Cooking ahead of Mother's Day. Then, have french toast with homemade whipped cream and berry compote for breakfast. READ MORE

Sheep Shearing Festival at the Queens County Farm Museum

Queens
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Visit the Queens County Farm Museum on the Nassau-Queens border to see the sheep get their annual haircuts. Move to the foot-stomping rhythms of live music, and enjoy farmer-led tours and a plant sale all day.  READ MORE

Open Farm Days at Benner's Farm

East Setauket
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Learn and play at Benner's Farm during their monthly open farm days. READ MORE

Baby Animal Day at the Suffolk County Farm

Yaphank
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Cozy up to the Suffolk County Farm’s new (and old) animals and enjoy wagon rides, food trucks, and other hands-on interactions during Baby Animal Day. READ MORE

Gardening 101 for Kids at Hempstead Lake State Park

West Hempstead
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Learn gardening tips and a fun craft at Hempstead Lake State Park. Paint your own pot and plant your own flower to take home. READ MORE

Flip Circus at the Smith Haven Mall

Lake Grove
Saturday & Sunday, May 11-12, 2024
The circus is coming to town at the Smith Haven Mall, then Walt Whitman Shops. Flip Circus features world-class clowns, acrobats, jugglers, and daredevils.  READ MORE

Mother’s Day Festival at Harbes Family Farm & Vineyard

Mattituck
Saturday & Sunday, May 11-12, 2024 (moms are free!)
The Harbes Family Farm celebrates mothers and its season opening this weekend. As a special gift, all moms enjoy free admission to the Harbes Barnyard Adventure all weekend long.  READ MORE

Mother's Day Brunch & Dinner at the Mansion at Glen Cove

Glen Cove
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Celebrate Mother's Day at The Mansion at Glen Cove. Treat your mom to an exquisite Mother's Day celebration at the historic Mansion at Glen Cove.  READ MORE

Mother's Day: Free Admission for Moms at Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

Cold Spring Harbor
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Moms receive free admission when accompanied by their children to the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery. READ MORE

Mother's Day Brunch the Long Island Aquarium

Riverhead
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Create treasured memories with a beautiful Mother’s Day Brunch at Long Island Aquarium in the spectacular Sea Star Ballroom. Enjoy a delicious brunch with a diverse menu sure to please every member of the family and then leave time to enjoy the Aquarium. READ MORE

Mother's Day Sensory Circuit at Sensory Beans

Wantagh
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Celebrate Mother's Day at Sensory Beans. This special Mother's Day themed sensory circuit is filled with fun activities and a special take home gift for mom. READ MORE

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