Celebrate Mothers Day in Brooklyn
What to do on Mothers Day? Should the day be about gifts, or brunch, or breakfast in bed, or some special outing with the family?
If your Mom's from Brooklyn, the chances are that she is not a stick-in-the-mud. Here are nine diferent Mother's Day destinations that you just couldn't equal if you lived anywhere else other than in Brooklyn.
Here's the idea: Take a little trip, bring a camera and record the highlights, don't forget the laughs and hugs—and make a photo album or little card afterwards. It'll be more meaningful than Hallmark could ever hope for!More »
Serve Mom something special for breakfast in bed, for instance, a Southern style breakfast in bed menu that will make her feel more southern belle than Scarlett O' Hara herself.More »
Check the current calendar of things to do ON Mothers Day in Brooklyn.More »
Have fun creating a unique charm bracelet at a cute charm and bead shop in Williamsburg.More »
Mom does a lot, so why not serve her breakfast on a silver platter? Some of New York City's best bargains in silver goods can be found in Borough Park. The designs tend toward traditional, but there's a variety to choose from.
Note: This is an orthodox Jewish area so stores close early on Friday and are closed on Saturday but open on Sunday.
For a lifelong memory, have the kids paint their own plate, mug, or vase for a gift.
Or, make it a family outing on Mother's Day, when everyone can join in the craft fun!More »
If it's nice weather on Mother's Day, you can't beat a trip to the Botanic Gardens. The cherry blossoms may still be in bloom, and the lilacs and tulips are gorgeous. Or, get a nice embroidered pillow or shirt at Gift Shop, plants and gardening books and supplies at the lovely Garden Shop.
Would the world be a kinder, more peaceful place if women were in charge—or even represented proportionally? Maybe. Only 17% of the members of the US Congress are women!
For Mother's Day, you could make a contribution to an organization such as the non-profit Women's Campaign Forum, which seeks to "advance the political participation of women committed to reproductive health choices for all."
Or, if Mom has a favorite charity, a contribution in her name would be appropriate for Mother's Day.More »
Is Mom a chocoholic? Find out where to get great, homemade chocolate treats—perfect for a Mother's Day breakfast in bed!More »
1. Have a Brooklyn Adventure: 9 Places to Take Mom This Mother's Day
If your Mom's from Brooklyn, the chances are that she is not a stick-in-the-mud. Here are nine diferent Mother's Day destinations that you just couldn't equal if you lived anywhere else other than in Brooklyn.
Here's the idea: Take a little trip, bring a camera and record the highlights, don't forget the laughs and hugs—and make a photo album or little card afterwards. It'll be more meaningful than Hallmark could ever hope for!More »
2. Make a Special Southern-Style Breakfast in Bed
Bagels are so, well, New Yorky!
Serve Mom something special for breakfast in bed, for instance, a Southern style breakfast in bed menu that will make her feel more southern belle than Scarlett O' Hara herself.More »
3. Things to Do on Mothers Day: Walks, Readings, Special Tours, Events
Check the current calendar of things to do ON Mothers Day in Brooklyn.More »
4. Be Charming: Make a Charm Bracelet
Have fun creating a unique charm bracelet at a cute charm and bead shop in Williamsburg.More »
5. Buy Her a Silver Platter
Mom does a lot, so why not serve her breakfast on a silver platter? Some of New York City's best bargains in silver goods can be found in Borough Park. The designs tend toward traditional, but there's a variety to choose from.
- Grand Sterling
- 4921 13th Avenue near 49th Street
- 718 845 0623
Note: This is an orthodox Jewish area so stores close early on Friday and are closed on Saturday but open on Sunday.
6. Adopt Someone to Love: A Cat or Dog
If Mom's an animal lover, you might want to adopt a furry friend for her. Find out where in Brooklyn you can adopt a cat or dog.Just make sure you get a green light from her first!More »7. Brooklyn Historical Society Special Event at Green-Wood
Head to Green-Wood Cemetery to learn about the denizens of 8th Avenue, famous Brooklyn women and more.More »8. Make an Heirloom: Paint A Plate, Mug or Teapot
For a lifelong memory, have the kids paint their own plate, mug, or vase for a gift.
Or, make it a family outing on Mother's Day, when everyone can join in the craft fun!More »
9. Take Mom to the Botanic Gardens, or Get a Gift at the Garden Gift Shop
If it's nice weather on Mother's Day, you can't beat a trip to the Botanic Gardens. The cherry blossoms may still be in bloom, and the lilacs and tulips are gorgeous. Or, get a nice embroidered pillow or shirt at Gift Shop, plants and gardening books and supplies at the lovely Garden Shop.
- How to Get There
- When to Go
- Japanese Garden
- Where to Eat at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
- Cherry Blossom Festival
10. Make A Contribution in Mom's Name (For instance, for More Women in Congress)
Would the world be a kinder, more peaceful place if women were in charge—or even represented proportionally? Maybe. Only 17% of the members of the US Congress are women!
For Mother's Day, you could make a contribution to an organization such as the non-profit Women's Campaign Forum, which seeks to "advance the political participation of women committed to reproductive health choices for all."
Or, if Mom has a favorite charity, a contribution in her name would be appropriate for Mother's Day.More »
11. Is Mom a Chocoholic?
Is Mom a chocoholic? Find out where to get great, homemade chocolate treats—perfect for a Mother's Day breakfast in bed!More »
