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5/10/24 - 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! Moms are in the spotlight at a number of spots across Long Island, including the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, Harbes Family Farm, and the Long Island Aquarium.

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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, and yarn. Children will enjoy a story, create a take-home craft, and even meet a real sheep.  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 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

The Chicken Show with Goat on a Boat Theatre

East Hampton
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre hosts The Chicken Show one an outdoor stage   READ MORE

Flip Circus at Walt Whitman Shops

Lake Grove
Saturday & Sunday, May 11-12, 2024
The circus is coming to town at the 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, moms enjoy FREE admission to the Harbes Barnyard Adventure all weekend long.  READ MORE

Mother's Day Brunch at Long Island Aquarium

Riverhead
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Create treasured memories with a beautiful Mother’s Day Brunch in the spectacular Sea Star Ballroom at Long Island Aquarium. Enjoy a delicious brunch with a diverse menu and then enjoy the aquarium. READ MORE

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

Glen Cove
Sunday, May 12, 2024
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 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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