Mother’s Day Weekend 2024 in Los Angeles: Brunches, Baseball, and More Fun Things To Do

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Mother's Day at Tanaka Farms, photo by Emily Ganiko

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles this Mother's Day weekend? Here are some events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

Mommas, it's time to celebrate! Your day is here, and we pull out all the stops. Take mom to see serial performers and musicians at MOMentum Place at the Theatricum, catch rides and food trucks the Pan American Fiesta in Lakewood, or chow and play your way through Monterey Park Play Days. Then relax on a blanket for mom-themed movies under the stars, with Mamma Mia at Cinespia or Freaky Friday at Street Food Cinema.

Stumped on how to treat mom like a goddess this weekend? Start with one of the Best Mother's Day Brunches in Los Angeles. Then give her a Mother's Day Gift Moms Actually Want. Choose something from the list below. Presto: The perfect Mother's Day!

Best Art You Can See for the Cost of a MetroCard Swipe

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Nick Cave's “Each One, Every One, Equal All,” is a stunning subway art installation in one of the city's busiest stations.

I love the subway. It’s one of the best parts of living in New York. You won’t convince me otherwise. For the cost of a MetroCard swipe, I can give my children a world of experiences—including viewing a collection of impressive NYC subway art!

When my children were little, they loved looking out the train windows. As they got older, reading the ads delighted them. Now, we revel in the stations themselves for their wealth of free subway art, culture, and conversation. So, next time you swipe your MetroCard, take note: We've rounded up the best NYC subway art to see with kids below. Of course, if you're searching for a more traditional art gallery experience, we've got tons of kid-friendly picks in our NYC Kids Guide to Museums, Galleries, and Exhibits.

Easy Strawberry Recipes to Make With Kids Make the Most of Freshly Picked Strawberries

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Dip, decorate, and snack! These easy bites are fun for kids to make, and fancy enough to serve to guests!

What to do with all those strawberries you just picked at strawberry picking farms or strawberry festivals near you? We pulled together our favorite family strawberry recipes to use up all that juicy, red sweetness. These easy strawberry recipes are written so that parents can do the prep work and leave the rest of the mixing, stirring, and baking up to the kids!

But wait! If you haven’t gone strawberry picking yet, don't worry. We know the best strawberry picking farms and strawberry festivals in Boston, Connecticut, New York, Westchester & the Hudson Valley, Long Island, Philadelphia, Houston, New Jersey, Chicago, Washington DC, Atlanta, Orlando, and Los Angeles. Now go get picking and baking!

Looking for more yummy (and quick) things to make with or for kids? Check out our Easy Recipes Guide.

New York City Public Libraries with Great Play Spaces and Children's Rooms

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Clifford the Big Red Dog greets visitors to the Children's Center at the Stavros Niarochos Library on Fifth Avenue. Photo by Jody Mercier

When it comes to bad weather days, the best option to entertain kids just might be a trip to your local New York City public library. Your kid can never finish reading all the books available, and many public libraries in New York City also have action-packed children’s rooms and activities. Even better: A trip to these NYC public libraries is completely FREE, plus you can flex your library card to get FREE admission to more than 40 other institutions around NYC.

So, next time you need a rainy day diversion, venture beyond your own local NYC public library to visit one of these local library branches that house the best FREE children’s play spaces in New York City.

Family-Friendly Hotels in New York City with Perks for Kids

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The Peninsula New York rolls out the red carpet for kids—and their grown ups!

There's no shortage of hotels in NYC, and as a born and bred New Yorker raising children here myself, I often find myself handing out recommendations for family-friendly hotels in NYC to friends and family who are planning their own NYC vacations. New York City is, of course, loaded with hotels, many of which are kid-friendly. And, while it's nice to have options, there are so many it can feel overwhelming.

That's why we've compiled this list of 20 hotels in NYC for families based on a combination of personal experience, trusted recommendations from friends, and great reputations. These NYC hotels offer kid-friendly amenities, including pools, kids-friendly welcome treats, and even bunk beds. A number of our choices are located right next to top kid attractions; some are budget-friendly, and others are a splurge.

Our picks aren't all in Midtown Manhattan either. We've included places to stay with kids in Lower Manhattan, on the Upper West Side, Upper East Side, and even hotels in Brooklyn.

Once you've nailed down your hotel choice, check out our parent- and kid-tested recommendations for top attractions in NYC, our favorite children's museums in NYC, and much more in our NYC Visitors Guide for Families.

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