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Albany's Dutch heritage is celebrated at its annual Tulip Festival with more than 140,000 tulips. Photo courtesy of the festival
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5/10/23 - 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 for this weekend.

At last, Mother's Day weekend is upon us. We know how hard moms work, how many balls you juggle, how many diapers you’ve changed, and we want to help you savor the moment when your family puts on their best manners to honor the lady who holds it all together. 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 put on 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.

Find more ideas to celebrate on our list of free things to do in May in Westchester and the Hudson Valley and our always-updated Family Activity Calendar.

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Hit the course this Mother's Day with the Taconic Road Runners for this women-only 5K through FDR Park. Photo courtesy of the event
Hit the course this Mother's Day with the Taconic Road Runners for this women-only 5K through FDR Park. Photo courtesy of the event

Things To Do This Weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley with Kids

Mom and Me Day at the Farm

Goshen
Saturday, May 13
Celebrate Mother's Day at the farm with music, snacks, and family fun. Kids' activities include jump houses, pedal karts, horseshoes, games for all ages, and tractor-pulled hay rides. READ MORE

Muffins with Mom

Rye–FREE
Saturday, May 13
Celebrate Mother's Day at the Rye Free Reading Room with books, songs, and snacks. This event is geared toward preschoolers and their moms, grandmas, aunts, or any person who is motherly. READ MORE

Mother's Day Children's Art Workshop

Yonkers–FREE
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Make special art for mom in the fee workshop with artist Lourdes Clark.  READ MORE

Mad Hatters' Parade in Hudson

Hudson–FREE
Saturday, May 13
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

Duck Derby on the Wallkill River

Wallkill–FREE
Saturday, May 13
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. Expect free activities, games, and contests for everyone to enjoy.  READ MORE

Adult & Child Mother's Day Baking

Yonkers
Saturday, May 13
This adult/child baking class is a fun way to spend quality time with your child while learning to cook together. Classes include all food, supplies, and equipment. Please bring a take-home container so students can bring home what they make. READ MORE

Albany Tulip Festival in Washington Park

Albany–FREE
Saturday, May 13-Sunday May 14
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

Fairy House Hunt in the Garden at Locust Grove

Poughkeepsie
Saturday, May 13-Sunday, May 14
Don your best wings and search the nooks and crannies of the Locust Grove grounds to find 30 hidden fairy houses on an enchanted walk. Each fairy house celebrates a different heirloom flower or historic tree that grows on the gorgeous property. READ MORE

Hudson Valley Pirate Festival at the Ulster County Fairgrounds

New Paltz
Saturday, May 13-Sunday, May 14
The Hudson Valley Pirate Festival is a two-day family-friendly festival 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

Mother's Day 5k Race at FDR Park

Yorktown Heights
Sunday, May 14
Hit the course with the Taconic Road Runners for this women-only 5K through FDR Park. A separate 2-mile walk allows families to compete together.  READ MORE

Sheep Shearing Festival at Muscoot Farm

Katonah–FREE
Sunday, May 14
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

Hudson Valley Cupcake Festival at Heritage Financial Park

Fishkill
Sunday, May 14
Enjoy a day of gourmet cupcakes, food trucks, gifts, and more...all to celebrate mom on Mother's Day! READ MORE

Smash Flower Print Workshop

Verplank–FREE
Sunday, May 14, 2023
KinoSaito Arts Center invites kids to spend time in its classroom creating colorful abstract prints using the natural pigment that comes from freshly cut flowers. Stop by on Sundays in May to smash and squish your way to a new creative breakthrough! READ MORE

Bicycle Sundays

Various locations–FREE
Sunday, May 14
Cyclists, joggers, walkers, in-line skaters, and scooters can take to the open road on Sundays when the Bronx River Parkway is closed to motorized vehicles for a 13.1-mile stretch from Main Street in White Plains to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers.  READ MORE

Palisades Mall Carnival

Nyack–FREE Admission
Daily through Sunday, May 14
Families of all ages can join in on the fun with rides, game booths, and food vendors! READ MORE

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