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Prepare for the whimsical, the wacky, and the wow at the Mad Hatters Parade in Hudson. Photo courtesy of the event
Prepare for the whimsical, the wacky, and the wow at the Mad Hatters Parade in Hudson. Photo courtesy of the event
5/9/25 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

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

Indulge mom's sweet tooth at the Hudson Valley Cupcake Festival or check out the Dutch festivities and loads of blooms at the Albany Tulip Festival. Pirate-loving families can don their best costumes and join the sword-fighting and mischief-making at the Hudson Valley Pirate Festival.

Consider this a friendly reminder to book your reservations for Mother's Day brunch ASAP if you haven't already. Still shopping? We've got tons of last-minute ideas for Mother's Day gifts moms actually want.

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Mother's Day Tea Party at Hudson Park Children's Greenhouse

New Rochelle – FREE
Saturday, May 10
Join the Hudson Park Children's Greenhouse for a joyful and elegant parent-and-child afternoon tea party. Event includes crafts, photo booth, tea biscuits, and more! READ MORE

Picks and Pickleball Festival

Briarcliff Manor – FREE
Saturday, May 10
Enjoy a FREE, family-friendly celebration of springtime in Briarcliff Manor’s beautiful Chilmark Park. Picks & Pickleball features live music all day, cold beer by Captain Lawrence, a selection of food trucks, and tons of kids’ activities and entertainment. New for this year — goats in costumes and lawn games for grownups! READ MORE

Duck Derby & Festival on the Wallkill River

Wallkill – FREE
Saturday, May 10
Thousands of yellow rubber ducks will be launched into the Wallkill River at Popp Memorial Park, each contending to cross the finish line to claim a coveted “Fastest Duck” award and cash prize. Other activities include a bounce house, bake sale, Mother's Day flower sale, a puppet show, and more! READ MORE

Pinkster Festival at Philipse Manor Hall

Yonkers – FREE
Saturday, May 10
Celebrate the Afro-Dutch holiday of Pinkster, a festival of spring, family, culture, and resistance. Enjoy live music, dancing, games, crafts, food, vendors, history, and more. READ MORE

Mad Hatters' Parade in Hudson

Hudson – FREE
Saturday, May 10
Prepare for the whimsical, the wacky, and the wow at this absurdist parade featuring artisan-made attire and accoutrements. Don your own handmade craft and march along or spectate from the sidelines. READ MORE

Animal Babies at Sheldrake

Larchmont – FREE
Saturday, May 10
With spring comes warming temperatures, longer days…and babies! Join a Sheldrake naturalist to learn about babies in nature. Sheldrake’s multiple habitats are home to a variety of species. Come out and roam the trails to learn about the animal families that live at Sheldrake. READ MORE

Bug Safari at Hudson Highlands Nature Museum

Cornwall
Saturday, May 10
Scientists of all ages are invited to join Nature Educators for a trek through the fields to catch bugs with a process known as sweep netting. Once the insects have been captured, make observations to classify them using the provided field guides, and sketch and label your favorite catch of the day. After the insects have been studied, release them back into the wild!  READ MORE

BluePath's 9th Annual Walkathon at FDR Park

Yorktown Heights
Saturday, May 10
BluePath's ninth-annual Walkathon raises funds to support its mission of providing autism service dogs that offer safety, companionship, and opportunities for independence. READ MORE

Homemade Love for Mom at Lasdon Park

Katonah
Saturday, May 10
Children make homemade gifts for mom just in time for Mother’s Day. Choices include a bracelet, Lasdon sachet, or a handmade card. READ MORE

Westmoreland's Family Party

Mt. Kisco
Saturday, May 10
Join Westmoreland Nature Center for a fun-filled afternoon with nature programming, live animal encounters, crafts, live music, a local food truck, a raffle, and more. Ticket includes food, drinks, crafts, games, animal programs, pond exploration, and more. READ MORE

Albany Tulip Festival in Washington Park

Albany – FREE
Saturday, May 10-Sunday May 11
Albany's Dutch heritage is celebrated with a craft fair, a fine-art show, food, a KidZone, live entertainment on two stages, and more than 140,000 tulips in 150 different varieties in Washington Park. Time your visit for Dutch street scrubbing, tulip tours, and the tulip-queen coronation. READ MORE

Hudson Valley Pirate Festival at the Ulster County Fairgrounds

New Paltz
Saturday, May 10-Sunday, May 11
The Hudson Valley Pirate Festival is a two-day family-friendly festival at the Ulster County Fairgrounds celebrating everything about pirates: sword fighting, singing, dancing, and, of course, treasure hunting. Highlights include a pirate ship and a pirate encampment, mermaids, a psychic, a photo booth, and lots of games and activities for children. READ MORE

Hudson Valley Cupcake Festival at Heritage Financial Park

Fishkill
Sunday, May 11
Enjoy a day of gourmet cupcakes, food trucks, gifts, and more at Heritage Financial Park in Fishkill. It's one sweet way to celebrate Mother's Day! READ MORE

Sheep Shearing Festival at Muscoot Farm

Katonah – FREE
Sunday, May 11
Drop in to watch the annual shearing of Muscoot Farm's resident sheep and learn why it's done. This event also features vendors and activities and is held rain or shine. READ MORE

Palisades Mall Carnival

Nyack
Daily through Sunday, May 11
Families of all ages can join in on the fun with rides, game booths, and food vendors in the Palisades Mall parking lot. READ MORE

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Katherine Dhurandhar
Katherine Dhurandhar is a Community Publisher for Mommy Poppins, representing the Westchester and Hudson Valley region of New York, and a freelance copyeditor for Westchester Publishing Company. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling with her husband and son.
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