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5/10/24 - By Laurie Rein

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

It's all fun and games this Mother's Day weekend as moms score free admission to amusement parks on Sunday, including Casino Pier. Plus, treat Mom to a weekend of food, music, and shopping at Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2024. 

Check out our full rundown of Mother's Day events in New Jersey for even more ideas.  

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Mother’s Day Celebration in Jersey City

Jersey City – FREE
Friday, May 10
Jersey City welcomes families to celebrate Mother's Day at a fun-filled festival that includes a picture corner to capture sweet memories, arts & crafts, music for kids, cookie decorating, delicious food vendors, performances, and more. READ MORE

Creative Arts Festival in Lincroft

Lincroft – FREE
Saturday, May 11
The annual Creative Arts Festival features artists selling offerings such as mixed-media pieces, paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, and more. READ MORE

Azalea Festival at Sayen Gardens

Hamilton – FREE
Saturday, May 11
Sayen Botanical Gardens welcome you to this magnificent display of more than 250,000 flowering bulbs, dogwoods, azaleas, and rhododendron. Enjoy the landscaped walking paths, fountains, bridges, lakes, gazebos, and breathtaking scenery. READ MORE

Branchburg Food Truck & Music Festival

Branchburg
Saturday, May 11
The food trucks are rolling into Branchburg. Enjoy gourmet food trucks, beer, margaritas & sangria, live music, kid activities, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, inflatables, knockerball, miniature golf, games, sand art, spin art, and more. READ MORE

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2024

Asbury Park – FREE
Saturday, May 11-Sunday, May 12
It's a busy Mother's Day weekend at the Spring Bazaar, featuring a shopping, arts & crafts, and music experience in two beautiful locations by the beach. Shop for fresh flower bouquets, Mother's Day photos and photo stations, music, entertainment, kids workshops, food, and more. READ MORE

Farm-to-Table Mother's Day Brunch at Alstede Farms

Chester
Saturday, May 11-Sunday, May 12
Celebrate Mother's Day at Alstede Farms with a special brunch. In addition to the meal, enjoy a tractor-drawn wagon ride around the farm, see the farm animals, take a self-guided museum tour and visit the farm store. READ MORE

Mother's Day Wine Trail Weekend at Terhune Orchards

Princeton – FREE
Saturday, May 11-Sunday, May 12
Wine and dine Mom on this special weekend with an afternoon of wine tasting and fresh open air in the Terhune Wine Orchard. Enjoy live music all weekend. The whole family is welcome. READ MORE

Nishuane's Annual Mayfair

Montclair
Saturday, May 11
Nishuane Elementary School in Monclair hosts its annual Mayfair. The event is open to the entire community and has been a beloved Montclair family event for over 30 years. READ MORE

National Public Gardens Day at Macculloch Hall

Morristown – FREE
Saturday, May 11
Celebrate National Public Gardens Day in the historic gardens on Macculloch Hall's grounds. Enjoy special presentations, scavenger hunts, and art activities. READ MORE

Mother's Day at Jenkinson's

Point Pleasant
Sunday, May 12
Head to the Shore with mom on Sunday for free admission to the fun at Jenkinson's Boardwalk, including mini golf, aquarium, rope course, fun house and rides with a paying child. READ MORE

Mother's Day at Casino Pier

Seaside Heights
Sunday, May 12
Casino Pier invites families on this special day. Moms ride free with paying child at the ride pier. READ MORE

Mother’s Day Market and Brunch at Whitechapel Projects

Long Branch – FREE
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Brunch and shopping make for a busy Mother's Day at Whitechapel Projects. Enjoy brunch, shopping from local makers, artists, designers, crafters, fresh flower bouquets, photos and photo stations, music and entertainment, craft workshops and more. READ MORE

Mother's Day at the Track

Oceanport
Sunday, May 12
Treat Mom to a fun-filled day at Monmouth Park, featuring live racing, plus clowns, face painting, pony rides and a bounce house. Moms get free admission and carnations while supplies last. READ MORE

Maplewood Small Wonder Marketplace

Maplewood – FREE
Sunday, May 12
Support the local businesses of Maplewood when you eat, drink, and shop. Live music rounds out the fun. READ MORE

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