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1. Visit a Petting Zoo

Interact with animals and more at a family-friendly farm.

2. Explore a Local Town

Spend Mother's Day exploring a quaint Hudson Valley town, such as Beacon, Cold Spring, or Rhinebeck.

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Go on a fairy hunt on the Locust Grove grounds this Mother's Day. Photo courtesy of the estate

3. Locust Grove Estate

Book your ticket in advance to embark on a fairy hunt at the Locust Grove Estate in Poughkeepsie.

4. Mommy-and-Me Music Class

Rock out with your little one in tow at Peek-a-Boo Music's Mother's Day Class, where music, stories, coffee, and snacks are all on the agenda.

5. Legoland New York

Play your way through Legoland New York, where Peppa Pig's Playground just debuted and a Lego Fest is on tap for the weekend.

6. Experience an Adventure Course

Climb to new heights at a treetop adventure course.

7. Bear Mountain

Check out the zoo, merry-go-round, and hiking trails at Bear Mountain State Park.

8. Go for a Hike

Enjoy one of these family-friendly state park hikes in the Hudson Valley.

9. Purchase a Day Pass to Mohonk Mountain House

Splurge on a day of adventures at the rustically lovely Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz.

10. Explore the Hudson River Museum

View the exhibitions at the Hudson River Museum.

11. Octagon House

Mom will relish a visit to the beautiful and historic Armour-Stiner Octagon House in Irvington, where a guided tour includes views inside and out, including time in the lovely Foxglove Garden.

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Boscobel House has sweeping views and family-friendly activities. Photo courtesy of Boscobel House

12. Boscobel 

Visit Boscobel House and Gardens in Garrison for a day in nature and striking views; advance tickets are recommended.

13. Go for a Family Walk

Enjoy an afternoon walk along the Scenic Hudson RiverWalk Park in Tarrytown before stopping at Main Street Sweets to spoil mom with a sundae.

14. Explore Storm King Art Center

Check out the cool outdoor sculptures at Storm King Art Center.

15. Have a Picnic

Pick up lunch or pack some homemade sandwiches (bonus points if mom's not the one making them!), and visit a great local park for a family-style picnic and fun.

16. Untermeyer Gardens

See what's in bloom at the fabulous Untermyer Gardens in Yonkers.

17. See the Waterfalls

Wander the grounds of Croton Gorge Park and frolic near its namesake dam, or enjoy one of these other waterfall hikes nearby.

18. Go for a Bike Ride

Grab your wheels and helmets and go for a bike ride down the car-free Bronx River Parkway, now that Bicycle Sundays are back for the season. Or, try one of these other family-friendly local bike paths.

19. Kelder's Farm

This Kerhonkson farm offers tons of attractions—and a tap room for the adults—plus it's running a Tulip Festival all weekend long, so you can pick mom a perfect bouquet from its 10-acre field.

20. Albany Tulip Festival

If you prefer a look-but-don't-pick tulip fest, head upstate to the Albany Tulip Festival to see more than 140,000 flowers, plus enjoy live music, kids' activities, and more.

This post, originally published in 2017, is updated annually.