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This year, Sunday May 14th is Mother’s Day. Whether your idea of a perfect Mother’s Day is sleeping in, spending time outdoors, or pampering yourself- every mom deserves a special day to celebrate! We’ve gathered a list of events and things to do around the Bronx on Mother’s Day weekend, so print this out, circle your favorites, and leave it laying around to give your family some ideas on how to plan the perfect day for YOU!
We will continue to add to this list as we discover more happenings.
Build a Flower Pot at Home Depot
Saturday May 6th, 9am to 12pm
Paint with Mom Paint Party
Sunday May 7th from 12pm to 1:30pm
Join Confetti Paints for this Paint with Mom paint party. Guests will be painting an image of mom with her children. Ticket price includes all art supplies and a takehome masterpiece made by you and your child. www.facebook.com
Make & Take Sugar Scrub for Mom
Sunday May 7th from 2:30 to 3:3opm
Children will create their very own sugar scrub for mom, decorate it and take it home as their gift for mom. All supplies, instructions and decorations/gift bag included. www.facebook.com
Sip & Paint Mother’s Day Edition
Monday May 8th, 6pm to 9pm
Join Made in PR Latin Cuisine for a fun paint night. Tickets include painting supplies, a complimentary glass of wine or your selection of draft beer. Arrive by 6pm if you’re interested in ordering dinner, paint night starts at 7pm. www.facebook.com
Mother’s Day Open Group Reading
Wednesday May 10th, 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Conftetti Paints invites all the mothers who are interested in connecting with their loved ones or would like to hear anything positive spirit has to say. Psychic Medium Joseph D’Airo will be doing a gallery style reading circle. Tickets are $40 per person. www.facebook.com
Mother’s Day Paint Night
Thursday May 11th, 7pm to 9pm
Join TGI Fridays for a Mother’s Day Paint Night on Gun Hill Rd. All materials are provided and no experience is necessary. www.facebook.com
Free Mothers Day Event at the Mall at Bay Plaza
Friday May 12th, from 4pm to 7pm
Head over to the Mall at Bay Plaza for some free Mother’s Day activities. Children can create a one of a kind jewelry box, and there will be a DJ for a fun dance party along with some fun giveaways and prizes. www.mallatbayplaza.com
Mother’s Day Movie Night
Friday May 12th, from 6 to 9pm
Join the Westchester Square Bid for a movie night in Westchester Square. There will be a special screening of the movie Mamma Mia along with free mommy and me manicures. Located on Lane Avenue between Benson and East Tremont. www.facebook.com
Mother’s Day Weekend Garden Party
Saturday May 13th to Sunday May 14th, 10am to 5pm
Treat mom to the day out that she deserves! In fact, bring the whole family for live music, games, picnicking, and more—all surrounded by the most spectacular spring landscape New York has to offer. www.nybg.org
Mother’s Day at Wave Hill
Saturday May 13th to Sunday May 14th, 10am to 4pm
There’s plenty of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day at Wave Hill. Make fabric frames and Lavender satchets for mom, enjoy brunch, shop the gift shop, and enjoy a family nature walk. www.wavehill.org
Mommy & Me Fashion Show
Saturday May 13th, at 4pm
If fashion is your thing, get dressed up and head to the Mall at Bay Plaza for Bronx Fashion Week’s Mommy & Me Fashion Show hosted by Caridad De La Luz. www.mallatbayplaza.com
Mother’s Day Comedy at 900 Park
Saturday May 13th, 7:30pm
For a little Mother’s Day laughs, head over to 900 Park for their Mother’s Day Comedy show. Tickets are $20 with dinner reservations or 2 item minimum. So grab the girlfriends, and enjoy a fun mom’s night out. www.facebook.com
Mother’s Day Portraits at the Bronx Documentary Center
Sunday May 14th, 12pm to 2pm
Stop by the Bronx Documentary Center for a FREE Mother’s Day portrait, which is printed out on the spot. Additional copies can be purchased also. www.bronxdoc.org