Mother's Day is easy to celebrate in Westchester and the Hudson Valley given the region's natural beauty and great cultural offerings. Whether you're looking to take in a show or want to get outside and enjoy the beautiful spring weather, we've rounded up 20 things to do on mom's special day.

If you're looking for meal ideas, check out our roundup of the best Mother's Day brunch spots in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, and we make shopping easy, too, with our picks for 50 things moms really want for Mother's Day!

No matter where the holiday takes you, happy Mother's Day from the team at Mommy Poppins!

If you've got a young history buff, Colonial Williamsburg is the perfect weekend getaway from DC that's both educational and fun. The world's largest living history museum at over 300 acres, Colonial Williamsburg immerses visitors into life in America in the 1700s.

Many of Colonial Williamsburg's 89 original buildings and hundreds of reconstructed ones are open to visitors. Inside, you'll meet costumed interpreters who will demonstrate 18th-century trades, give tours, and more. No vehicles are allowed in the historic area, which makes for a truly authentic experience as you stroll the brick sidewalks or take a carriage ride down cobblestone streets.

But Colonial Williamsburg isn’t all muskets and tri-corner hats. Right next to the historic area is Merchants Square, which blends 18th-century architecture with modern shops and restaurants. It's really cool to see the past and the present come together.

I have fond memories of visiting Colonial Williamsburg as a kid, and my own children have enjoyed going there just as much (both as younger kids and as tweens and teens). Here's everything you need to know about visiting Colonial Williamsburg with kids. Make a whole weekend—or week!—of it with our list of things to do in Williamsburg, VA, including our guides to visiting Yorktown with kids and visiting Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

Editor's note: Organizers have announced the 2026 Jones Beach Air Show will take place Sunday, July 5, and Monday, July 6, 2026, as part of the 250th anniversary celebration of the United States.

Hundreds of thousands of visitors attend this unofficial kick-off to summer, so we've put together the guide below to help make your visit to the Jones Beach Air Show as smooth as possible. 

For other open-air cultural offerings, check out our rundown of the best beaches and pools in the area, and bookmark our comprehensive Guide to Summer Activities on Long Island.

The Hilton Anatole is one of the most family-friendly hotels in Dallas. Not only is it close to downtown, the Arts District, and many other Dallas attractions, but it’s got an attraction of its very own right on the resort property. The JadeWaters Resort Pool, with its Splash and Play Zone perfect for babies and toddlers, two 180-foot slides, lazy river, and pool, is a huge draw for families looking for a Dallas staycation, and the good news is, opening weekend is only a few weeks away.

Discover more family-friendly hotels in Dallas and Fort Worth here.