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Celebrate Mother's Day in the Hartford Area
Mothers usually put their children and everyone else first, before even thinking of themselves. So why not take full advantage of the one day that is dedicated just to moms and celebrate being a very special lady! Kick back, relax, and enjoy being a top mom at one of these fun events as your family shows appreciation for all that you do. Click here for fun ways to celebrate this week in Fairfield County too.
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Saturday, April 30, 2016
Hartford Prints
Little hands will enjoy making a special card for their moms, or just go bananas with glitter.
42 1/2 Pratt Street, Hartford
Manross Library
Make a small bowl, jewelry, or coasters for mom, using Perler Beads. The program is free, but registration is required.
260 Central Street, Forestville (Bristol)
Sunday, May 1, 2016
In the House and Through the Garden
Bring children to this Annie Sloan studio for a special workshop where they will paint terra cotta flower pots with chalk paint and make a beautiful gift for mom.
10 Jim Gallagher Way, Simsbury
Tuesday, May 3 - Saturday, May 7, 2016
Stew Leonard's of Newington
Little chefs will cook breakfast for mom, including homemade pancakes with fresh fruit toppings, and enjoy the meal served on fine china. Choose from a variety of class times.
3475 Berlin Turnpike, Newington
Friday, May 6, 2016
Lutz Children's Museum
Learn how animal moms care for their young, meet a special animals, and make a creative keepsake gift for your mom.
247 South Main Street, Manchester
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Avon Public Library
Enjoy a Mother's Day concert and listen as the Paul Brown Tribute Band plays a tribute to Connecticut Jazz legend Paul Brown. Free.
281 Country Club Road, Avon
Sunday, May 8, 2016
New Britain Museum of American Art
Enjoy a special brunch with mom, tour the galleries, and take a walk through Walnut Hill Park.
56 Lexington Avenue, New Britain
Stanley-Whitman House
Moms can enjoy free tours of this Colonial home and reminisce about what life was like centuries ago.
37 High Street, Farmington
Connecticut Trolley Museum
Moms receive a complimentary visit and can spend the day learning how the electric trolley evolved, and of course, enjoy a relaxing ride.
58 North Road, East Windsor
Imagine Nation
Moms receive complimentary admission and can enjoy three floors of interactive fun with their children. Don't forget to get some ice cream in the old-fashioned parlor.
One Pleasant Street, Bristol
Wadsworth Atheneum
Enjoy a delicious breakfast, listen to jazz, browse the galleries, and toast mom with a mimosa (included in the cost of the brunch).
600 Main Street, Hartford
Tunxis Hose Company No. 1
Take mom out for a special treat to the fire house and enjoy a home-cooked breakfast served by firefighters.
11 School Street, Unionville (Farmington)
Have a Happy Mother's Day!
