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Mother's Day Brunch photo courtesy of Pinstripes.
Mother's Day Brunch photo courtesy of Pinstripes.
5/10/23 - By Ally Noel

Looking for the best things to do in Connecticut this Mother's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

There are more than a few ways to make mom feel special and grab that meaningful family time this weekend! Celebrate Mother's Day all weekend long (like she deserves!) Bring the whole family for Family Around the Fireplace on Friday night and then on Saturday hit one of the festivals happening this weekend like SpringFest (Windsor), Spring Fair (Bristol) or Wake Up On the Green in New Haven. There are plenty of opportunities for one-on-one time at Momma and Me Yoga, Planting for Mom at Clark Farms and you MUST end the weekend with a fantastic meal at one the restaurants cooking tasty things up for Mom!

Still need more things to do in Connecticut this weekend? Get the most out of spring with our Connecticut Spring Activities Guide. For more sweet fun this season, explore Spring Festivals and Fairs in Connecticut for Families. 

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Family Around the Campfire at Earthplace. Photo by Zoe Brown for the center
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Mother's Day Weekend 2023 Things To Do in Connecticut

Mama and Me Yoga: You are My Sunshine at My Kids Place

Colchester
Friday, May 10
Get ready to rise & SHINE with a fun Mama & Me yoga class as attendees prepare for Mother’s Day. Kids wil practice flower breathing, explore springtime yoga poses, and play a mindful yoga game or two. READ MORE

Family Around the Campfire at Earthplace

Westport
Friday, May 10
Families gather around the campfire to roast marshmallows and make s’mores. We provide the ingredients, but please provide your own roasting sticks. Kids will also meet an animal ambassador and participate in a guided activity. There is a different theme for each campfire.  READ MORE

Pre-Mother's Day Vendor Event at Creative Jam Art Co.

Bristol - FREE
Friday, May 10
Still looking for the perfect gift for Mother's Day? Join Creative Jam between 4pm and 8pm for a pre-Mother's Day event. Our studio will be lined with talented vendors selling artisanal items ANY mom would love. There will be artists of all types selling paintings, ceramics, crochet, felted, sculptures, baked goods, jewelry, books, and much more! Enter a raffle for a chance to win a special gift basket.  READ MORE

Outdoor Movie Night at Cong. Church of Burlington

Burlington - FREE
Friday, May 10
Join friends and family for a viewing of Toy Story under the stars. READ MORE

Mother's Day: Piglets Playdate at Giggling Pig

Milford
Saturday, May 11
Join us for a very special Piglet's Playdate where we will be creating some keepsake Mother's Day gifts. READ MORE

Planting for Mom at Clark Farms

Granby
Saturday, May 11
Come and plant something for mom (herb or flower) in a nice planter. Enjoy donuts and juice too! READ MORE

SpringFest at Brown's Harvest

Windsor - FREE
Saturday, May 11
Brown's Harvest opens this weekend on Spring Festival. The farm stand will be open and selling hanging flowers, freshly picked asparagus, young tomato plants,food trucks and more.  Kids activities inlclude barrel train, jump pad, plant a pumpkin or sunflower.  READ MORE

Kid's Mother's Day Cake Decorating Workshop at Lyman Orchards

Middlefield
Saturday, May 11
Need a gift for mom? Bring the kiddos to our Mother's Day Heart Cake Decorating Workshop to surprise mom with a present everyone can enjoy. Sweeten up Mother's Day Weekend with a Kid's Heart Cake Decorating Workshop at the Apple Barrel Farm Market. Kid's will learn the love of cake decorating while icing and decorating their very own Heart Cake alongside Lyman's Head Bakery Chef, Marc Gadoury. READ MORE

Baby Prom at Southington Lilbrary

Southington - FREE
Saturday, May 11
Families of children ages birth to three years old are invited to the library's second annual Baby Prom. Come dressed in your fanciest clothes (or your kiddo's favorite outfit) and head to the red carpet for the Crawl of Fame. READ MORE

Spring Fair @ The Barnes Memorial Nature Center

Bristol - FREE
Saturday, May 11
Fun for the whole family. Welcome Spring with a day of activities: guided walks, talks, and a new accessible train! Enjoy learning about wildlife in CT, birds of prey and crafts, food & drink by the Rotary Club, local artists and vendors along with rock & minerals vendors too. READ MORE

Lego Mother's Day Flower Craft Event at Old Tyme Toys

Westbrook
Saturday, May 11
Join Old Tyme Toys for a fun-filled day of building Lego Flower Crafts for Mother's Day. Let your creativity bloom as you design and create your very own unique flower masterpiece. This in-person event is perfect for Lego enthusiasts of all ages.   READ MORE

Mother's Day Tea Party at Designs by Lee

Stamford
Saturday, May 11
Calling all moms, stepmoms, grandmas, godmothers, aunts, and daughters. Join us at Designs By Lee Inc for a delightful afternoon celebrating all the amazing moms out there. Treat your special lady to a lovely day filled with delicious tea, scrumptious treats, and beautiful flowers. READ MORE

Piglet's Princess Pop-up: Belle

Milford
Saturday, May 11
Join Giggling Pig for an absolutely magical play date with Princess Belle.  READ MORE

Wake Up The Green in New Haven

New Haven - FREE
Saturday, May 11
The Committee of the Proprietors of the Common and Undivided Lands in New Haven will be celebrating Wake Up the Green Spring Festival on the New Haven Green. The event will mark the start of spring and encourage the citizens of New Haven to get out and enjoy our beautiful city and the New Haven Green.  READ MORE

Mom-osas and Brunch at Pinstripes

Norwalk
Saturday, May 11
The brunch buffet at Pinstripes includes a waffle station, an omelet station, a carving station, traditional breakfast favorites, entrees, and kids dishes. READ MORE

Mommy and Me Tea

Essex
Saturday & Sunday, May 11 & 12
Dress your little ones in their finest and bring them aboard to celebrate for a special afternoon tea, in 1920s Pullman style. Take in the beautiful spring scenery on this 1 ½ hour round-trip train ride through the Connecticut River Valley, as you enjoy this intimate family excursion. Delight in an assortment of teas, finger sandwiches, scones, sweets and more, aboard a beautifully restored 1920s era Pullman Dining car. READ MORE

Brick Fest Live

Hartford
Saturday & Sunday, May 11 & 12
Calling all Lego-lovers! Brick Fest Live is a huge and unforgettable Lego theme even. There will be over a million bricks on display and ready for play! See the most life-size models, engage with the most hands-on attractions and find hard-to-find LEGO merchandise! READ MORE

Annual Dogwood Festival

Fairfield - FREE
Saturday & Sunday, May 11 & 12
The Dogwood Festival at Greenfield Hill Congregational Church commemorates the return of springtime.  READ MORE

Kids Pirate Cruise Aboard the Argia

Mystic
Sunday, May 12
Dress like a pirate for this one and the pirate crew of ARGIA will provide every kid with a pirate hat, eye patch, and (temporary) pirate tattoos. Poppi from "Poppi's Planet" (Where Kids' Hearts Soar and Imaginations Roar!) will be aboard for this adventure. READ MORE

Bisque and Bagels on Mother's Day at Create Escape

New Milford
Sunday, May 12
Spend time making memories with Mom at the Bisque & Bagels Brunch. Enjoy a delicious continental brunch catered by Bagelman of New Milford, while painting pottery. Choose your project from our a selection of ceramic items. READ MORE

Mother's Day at White Silo Farm

Sherman
Sunday, May 12
Bring your mom to White Silo Farm and she will enjoy a Mother’s Day Farm to Table Brunch. Live Music by Dan Sawyer. Reservations required. READ MORE

Mother's Day at the CT Science Center

Hartford - FREE
Sunday, May 12
Join The CT Science Center on Mother’s Day as they celebrate all the incredible Moms out there with free general admission. Jump into a world of discovery and excitement with more than 165 hands-on exhibits, including the all-new traveling exhibition Science Fiction, Science Future, LIVE Science demonstrations, beautiful outdoor gardens, thrilling 3D movies, and Connecticut’s only year-round immersive tropical Butterfly Encounter. READ MORE

Mother's Day Brunch at 1741 Pub & Grill

Middlefield
Sunday, May 12
Enjoy Mother's Day Brunch outside under the tent at 1741 Pub & Grill at beautiful Lyman Orchards. Reservations are required, and there are three seatings available, at 9am, 11am and 1pm. The Silhouette Lady will be on-site making customized silhouette portraits. READ MORE

Pond House Cafe Mother's Day Brunch

West Hartford
Sunday, May 12
Mom deserves the best, and the beautiful setting at the Pond House Cafe is as good as it gets. The Mother's Day Brunch, prix-fixe menu is indulgent and impressive. From eggs benedict to several different serving stations or individual entrees, celebrate mom with all her favorites. READ MORE

Mother's Day at Mohegan Sun

Uncasville
Sunday, May 12
Moms can enjoy a complimentary Mimosa, Bellini or Bloody Mary! Dine inside the Mohegan Sun Uncas Ballroom with your family. READ MORE

RiverQuest Mother's Day Cruise

Haddam
Sunday, May 12
Spend some quality time with Mom on this 90-minute cruise down the Connecticut River.  Learn about nature and history while enjoying the beautiful scenery.  Three time slots are available 10, 12 and 2 pm. READ MORE
Photo courtesy of Ally Noel
Photo courtesy of Ally Noel

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Places featured in this article:

Congregational Church of Burlington
Clark Farms at Bushy Hill Orchard
Southington Library & Museum
Barnes Nature Center
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Pinstripes at the SoNo Collection
Connecticut Convention Center