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NJ Weekend Events May 8-9: Mother's Day Flowers, Flour, Strolls, Songs, Tea and Treats for FREE!
Whether she likes flowers, music, brunch or theater, New Jersey offers the perfect event to make mom feel extra-special on Mother's Day! She can sit back and relax with tea parties, plays and concerts; events at nature centers and gardens; FREE admission to children's museums and the aquarium; and even FREE flour (supplies permitting) for moms whose children are willing to try a hand at household chores of the 1880s. Still don't have a mother's day gift? No worries–there’s plenty of events that let kids make mom a special mother's day craft or even a simple bouquet of flowers–and hey, just an extra-sweet hug from the little one goes a long way!
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Teddy Bear Tea at Garden State Discovery Museum (Cherry Hill)
Celebrate mom’s big day with a teddy bear tea complete with stories, songs, cookie decorating, and bear-themed crafts. Saturday & Sunday from noon to 2pm. Admission is $9.95 per person and Moms are FREE.
Mad Hatter Tea Party at the New Jersey Children’s Museum (Paramus)
Moms and kids enjoy a special brunch and dessert at the Mad Hatter Tea Party at the New Jersey Children’s Museum, followed by a special mother’s day craft. After the event, spend the day playing at the museum! Saturday at 11am. Tickets are $14 (plus tax) per person for both kids and adults. Advance registration required by calling 201-262-5151.
Mother’s Day at Imagine That! (Florham Park)
No gift for mom yet? Imagine That! Children’s Museum has got you covered. On Saturday at 10am, kids can create a special take-home gift for mom, and will receive a special snack. Admission is $13.99 per child and mommies get in FREE! Call (973) 966-8000 to register.
Jenkinson’s Boardwalk (Point Pleasant)
Treat mom to a day at the beach including FREE admission to Jenkinson’s Aquarium, FREE miniature golf & fun house, and free rides. On Sunday, Mother’s Day, mom goes for FREE with a paying child! Aquarium admission is $6 per child and $10 per adult.
Mother’s Day at Cooper Grist Mill (Chester Township
Kids will (finally!) appreciate all that moms do after spending the day performing the chores moms had to do in the 1880s. That includes washing clothes, ironing, beating rugs, sewing and mending. Moms get a FREE bag of flour or meal while supplies last. Saturday from 1pm to 3:30pm. Admission is FREE, but donations are strongly encouraged to support the mill.
Mother’s Day Stroll at Great Swamp (Chatham)
Got some Shrek fans in the family? Take mom on a stroll through the nature trails of the Great Swamp! No fairytale creatures allowed. Sunday at 2pm. FREE. Preregistration required by calling 973-635-6629.
Mother’s Day Magic Reeves Reed Arboretum (Summit)
Roses are red, violets are blue, moms love flowers when they're picked by you! At Reeves Reed Arboretum, kids fill a container with colorful spring blossoms from the greenhouse, just for mom! Recommended for ages 4 to 10. Saturday from 11am to 1pm. $10 per person. Preregistration required by calling (908) 273-8787.
Mother's Day Concert at Van Vleck House & Gardens (Montclair)
This FREE Mother's Day celebration includes an open-air concert with a brass quartet from the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the gardens! Sunday from 1pm to 2pm. The event is weather-permitting so check that it’s still on before you go!
"Are You My Mother?" at the Papermill Playhouse (Millburn)
This musical performance based on the classic story of a baby bird's search for his mother is perfect for Mother's Day! Recommended for kids ages 5 to 7. Saturday at 10am. Tickets are $7.50-$15. Order online at the Papermill Playhouse Box Office.
