Mother’s Day is a special occasion to celebrate the love and dedication of moms everywhere. A delicious Mother's Day brunch in a restaurant where you don’t have to do the shopping, cooking, or cleanup makes for a pretty great treat.

Here we’ve rounded up restaurants from across the DC area that have mouth-watering brunch menus, signature drinks, and more to make your Mother’s Day 2025 celebration unforgettable. These places are especially suited to moms and families with children, whether they have special kids menus, buffet spreads the whole family will enjoy, or even kids' activities.

Looking for something to do with Mom after brunch? Try one of the fun activities on our list of things to do on Mother's Day near DC, or visit our Spring Activities Guide for DC Kids and Families. Happy Mother's Day from all of us at Mommy Poppins!

A family visit to the Nassau County Museum of Art on Long Island is a creative way to inspire a love of art, architecture, and nature in kids of all ages. Art-loving kids and their families will enjoy touring the stunning, historic art museum and seeing the exhibits on display. My kids were also excited to see the incredible outdoor space as we walked the short distance to the museum building from the parking lot. 

From vibrant paintings to famous photography to a breathtaking outdoor sculpture garden, this museum offers kids an up-close and personal immersion into different types of art. The museum also boasts a colorful art and education center on site with classes for adults, kids, and special art-themed family events. My kids love creating art and exploring new places, so they were excited to venture out to this art-inspired experience for the afternoon. 

Read on for our favorite things to do with kids at the Nassau County Museum of Art. For more cultural adventures, check out our Long Island Museums and Art Guide for Kids and the Best Museums for Kids on Long Island. 

Rowan University's much-anticipated Edelman Fossil Park & Museum is officially open in Mantua, and it is well worth a visit. Perfect for dinosaur lovers of all ages, this spot is filled with cutting-edge exhibits that give visitors a unique glimpse into the Cretaceous period, when these reptilian giants ruled the earth.

With the mission of helping people discover the past and protect the future, museum visitors can see more than 100,000 fossils from 100 different species, plus walk by life-like dinosaur models. On a recent visit, my daughter especially enjoyed the huge dinosaur replicas, and we're looking forward to coming back for a fossil dig. 

Read on for the top 11 things to see and do at Edelman Fossil Park & Museum. Have dino-obsessed kids? Check out our story on visiting the theme park Field Station Dinosaurs, or the best ways to celebrate birthdays for dinosaur-obsessed NJ kids. 

The Hudson Valley is an easy weekend getaway for those in the New York City vicinity, especially from Westchester—and it boasts a variety of unique, family-friendly resorts and hotels, from an all-inclusive dude ranch to a lighthouse and even a working farm.

We've rounded up 15 family-friendly hotels for a range of budgets in Hudson Valley towns that are filled with history, charm, and natural beauty, including Hyde Park, New Paltz, Hudson, Saugerties, and Rhinebeck.

Read on for our picks, and find more family-friendly getaways in our Local Kids' Guide to Day Trips and Weekend Getaways.

Take a swing at family fun with indoor golf in Boston!

There are lots of Orlando toddler playgrounds and Orlando tot lots geared toward youngsters, and we've searched to find the best ones in Central Florida. Most Orlando playgrounds for young children are shaded, which is a lifesaver during Florida summers! These sweet playgrounds make for a great morning or afternoon of fun, especially when parents can relax and socialize with each other knowing these outdoor spaces are great for wobbly little ones. Read on for our favorite toddler playgrounds!

Atlanta schools may be ending soon, but before you know it, another school year will be upon us. Whether you live ITP, OTP, or somewhere way far out, we've tried to make planning for Atlanta school easier by letting you know the year start and end dates. Atlanta Public Schools (APS) starts back Monday, August 1, 2025 and many additional Atlanta schools start around then, (some even in July!). Read below to get the details on start and end dates, as well as dates about December break, winter break, spring break, and more Atlanta school calendar details. In addition, the Atlanta school links below will help you start planning for family vacations!