Mother's Day is easy to celebrate in Westchester and the Hudson Valley given the region's natural beauty and great cultural offerings. Whether you're looking to take in a show or want to get outside and enjoy the beautiful spring weather, we've rounded up 20 things to do on mom's special day.

If you're looking for meal ideas, check out our roundup of the best Mother's Day brunch spots in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, and we make shopping easy, too, with our picks for 50 things moms really want for Mother's Day!

No matter where the holiday takes you, happy Mother's Day from the team at Mommy Poppins!

If you've got a young history buff, Colonial Williamsburg is the perfect weekend getaway from DC that's both educational and fun. The world's largest living history museum at over 300 acres, Colonial Williamsburg immerses visitors into life in America in the 1700s.

Many of Colonial Williamsburg's 89 original buildings and hundreds of reconstructed ones are open to visitors. Inside, you'll meet costumed interpreters who will demonstrate 18th-century trades, give tours, and more. No vehicles are allowed in the historic area, which makes for a truly authentic experience as you stroll the brick sidewalks or take a carriage ride down cobblestone streets.

But Colonial Williamsburg isn’t all muskets and tri-corner hats. Right next to the historic area is Merchants Square, which blends 18th-century architecture with modern shops and restaurants. It's really cool to see the past and the present come together.

I have fond memories of visiting Colonial Williamsburg as a kid, and my own children have enjoyed going there just as much (both as younger kids and as tweens and teens). Here's everything you need to know about visiting Colonial Williamsburg with kids. Make a whole weekend—or week!—of it with our list of things to do in Williamsburg, VA, including our guides to visiting Yorktown with kids and visiting Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

Editor's note: Organizers have announced the 2026 Jones Beach Air Show will take place Sunday, July 5, and Monday, July 6, 2026, as part of the 250th anniversary celebration of the United States.

Hundreds of thousands of visitors attend this unofficial kick-off to summer, so we've put together the guide below to help make your visit to the Jones Beach Air Show as smooth as possible. 

For other open-air cultural offerings, check out our rundown of the best beaches and pools in the area, and bookmark our comprehensive Guide to Summer Activities on Long Island.

The Hilton Anatole is one of the most family-friendly hotels in Dallas. Not only is it close to downtown, the Arts District, and many other Dallas attractions, but it’s got an attraction of its very own right on the resort property. The JadeWaters Resort Pool, with its Splash and Play Zone perfect for babies and toddlers, two 180-foot slides, lazy river, and pool, is a huge draw for families looking for a Dallas staycation, and the good news is, opening weekend is only a few weeks away.

Discover more family-friendly hotels in Dallas and Fort Worth here. 

Like most toddlers, my two-year-old constantly commands Alexa to “play Baby Shark,” and has her “doo doo doo doo doo doos” down. Needless to say, we couldn’t wait to head to SeaWorld San Diego to check out the two brand new attractions now open: the limited time Baby Shark Mini Live Show and Jewels of the Sea, the immersive Jellyfish Experience!

After an action-packed day exploring the park’s latest additions, plus a few fan favorites, my four kids–ages 9, 6, 4, and 2–confidently declared our visit “one of the best days ever!” So, read on for my rundown on what to expect at the new exhibitions, and take a look at my personal tips for navigating SeaWorld San Diego with kids.

Ever been on a family vacation only to get home and realize you’re more exhausted than before you left? Family vacations with kids can be challenging! You need to pick a great place to go that has enough to interest kids of all ages, find hotels with all the amenities your family needs and is close enough to the action to take breaks if you need them, and find food your picky eaters will eat. On top of that, every aspect of the trip needs to fit into your family's budget.

Luckily, you don’t have to go into it blindly. For planning family vacations, several websites stand out as having been-there-done-that insight into loads of different types of family vacations. In addition to where to travel with your family, these websites help steer you to the best family hotels, family restaurants, and even travel tips for traveling with children. We’ve scoped out the best family vacation websites to help ensure smooth sailing—or flying, driving, train travel… 

Read on for our picks for the top family vacation websites and blogs and why we like them!

Find family fun north of Boston on Cape Ann!

Nature and history make beautiful Litchfield a day-trip heaven.