For some, the perfect Mother’s Day starts with a workout:

Mother and Child Yoga—Stamford
May 6, 2017
Experienced yogis and newbies alike will enjoy this low key afternoon class at Family Tree Yoga that will include individual yoga postures, partner yoga, and fun group poses. Class will end with a relaxing guided meditation. Preregistration recommended.

980 Hope Street, 203-890-9642​

Mother’s Day 10K and 5K Health Walk—Norwalk
May 14, 2017
Spend Mother's Day morning getting your race on with a lovely beach side view. Walkers and runners welcome! Day of race registration is available.

Calf Pasture Beach, Calf Pasture Beach Road

Run Like a Mother 5K—Ridgefield
May 14, 2017
This race features a party-like atmosphere, music along the route and a Mother's Day rose for every finisher. There will be no race day registration, so be sure to sign-up in advance. Sunday, May 8th at 8am for the kids’ 1 mile run ($25 entry fee) and at 8:30 for the adult 5K ($45 entry fee). 

90 Prospect Street, 203-517-4961

Mother's Day Bike RIde—Old Greenwich
May 14, 2017
Celebrate Mother's Day and brush up on safe biking practices with this annual 6-mile ride to Tod's Point (there's also a one-mile kids' ride and a beginners kick bike ride). Preregistration recommended.

Old Greenwich Elementary School, 285 Sound Beach Ave, 203-637-3659

Once the exercise is over and done, you’ll need some food to recharge. Several area restaurants are offering Mother’s Day brunches and/or dinners:

Bernard's—Ridgefield
May 14, 2017
Renowned Bernard’s restaurant in Ridgefield will be serving a buffet brunch from 11:00am - 12:30pm. If you're looking for something a little later in the day, they're also serving a 3 course Mother’s Day Dinner from 1:30- 6:30pm. Reservations recommended.

20 West Lane, 203-438-8282

Italian Center Mother’s Day Brunch—Stamford
May 14, 2017
Members and non-members alike are invited to visit the Italian Center in Stamford for their all you can eat buffet  Advanced reservations required.

1620 Newfield Avenue, 203-322-6941

Mother’s Day Brunch at Mill RIver Park—Stamford
May 14, 2017
Check out the new carousel at Mill River Park, while enjoying brunch and a special craft activity. Reservations required.

1010 Washington Boulevard, 203-989-0321

Mothers Day Brunch at Long Ridge Tavern—Stamford
May 14, 2017
The Mother's Day Brunch Buffet in the antique filled Long Ridge Tavern is sure to charm the whole family. Reservations recommended.

2635 Long Ridge Road, 203-329-7818

And here are some more fun spots to round out your day:

Beardsley Zoo—Bridgeport
May 14, 2017
Admission to Connecticut's only zoo is free for moms on Mother's Day! Drop in.

1875 Noble Avenue, 203-394-6565

Stepping Stones—Norwalk
May 14, 2017
Stepping Stones is one of my favorite spots, but what I especially like this year is that they're offering free admission to the museum for any caregiver on Mother's Day so that just this once, mom can stay home! Drop in.

303 West Ave, 203-899-0606

White Silo Farm—Sherman
May 14, 2017
Kids can explore the farm while moms enjoy a free wine tasting and chocolates. Drop in. 

32 Route 37 East, 860-355-0271

EverWonder Museum—Newtown
May 14, 2017
Kids will be making handprint flower bouquets in honor of Mother’s Day. Drop in.

31 Pecks Lane, 203-364-4009

Enjoy your Mother's Day! You deserve a fabulous day!

Updated May 5, 2017.

Photo courtesy of Run Like a Mother.