It’s all about mom this weekend, so why not celebrate her with a bunch of things to do that put her in the spotlight? Go shopping, listen to live music, have delicious food, and treat mom at the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar, peep at the beautiful azaleas in Sayen Gardens, and enjoy live music, vendors, and free Mother’s Day photos at the Annual Azalea Festival in Hamilton, or celebrate the start of the growing season and enjoy all things strawberries at the Stella Farms Strawberry Festival in Berlin. And for more family-friendly fun, find one of the free things to do near you. (featured photo: @asburyparkbazaar)
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi
May 29-31
Enjoy Star Wars: The Last Jedi projected on the big screen while the New Jersey Symphony brings John Williams’ epic score to life—performed live, in sync with all the action. In this immersive cinematic event, follow Rey as she travels to recruit Luke Skywalker to the Resistance while Finn and Rose go on their own mission in the hopes of helping the Resistance finally escape the First Order. Feel the force like never before in concert!
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Fri, May 29 at 7:30 PM | Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, NJ
Sat, May 30 at 7:30 PM | New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ
Sun, May 31 at 2:00 PM | State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick, NJ
Mother’s Day Trail
May 7-10
It’s Mother’s Day weekend, and a great time to celebrate mom. There will be events from NJ vineyards at wineries like Laurita, Federal Twist Vineyard, and Alba Vineyards, including a Mother’s Day Flower Bar, Mother’s Day Bouquet Bar, Friday Live Music Series, and more.
Cost: Cost varies
Participating wineries with the Garden State Wine Growers Association.
Mamas Night Market at Needle Creek Brewery
May 7 & 10
The Annual Azalea Festival is back again. Stroll and admire the bright blooms with local craft vendors, music, and food. Moms can receive free family portraits from 10 AM to 4 PM. The rain date will be May 10. Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend in New Jersey with a family-friendly Mama’s Night Market at Needle Creek Farm Brewery hosted by Lovelie Links and NJMOM. On May 7 from 4–9 PM, shop 20+ women-owned vendors featuring permanent jewelry, boutique clothing, books, skincare, candles, and fresh flowers, plus enjoy live music, food, and interactive experiences like aura photography (pre-book required), mini wellness sessions, and a DIY flower seed bar. Then return on May 10 from 1–5 PM for a special pop-up flower truck from The Flower Broad—perfect for picking up a fresh bouquet or creating your own arrangement just in time for Mother’s Day.
Cost: Free
Needle Creek Brewery, 91 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington, NJ 08534
Sky Observing Nights
May 8 at 7:15 PM
Enjoy a sky-observing event at the Planetarium that will give you a different view of the night sky and all of the stars above us.
Cost: Free
New Jersey State Museum, 205 W. State Street, Trenton, NJ 08628
Kymer’s Camping Resort Mother’s Day Weekend
May 8-10
Celebrate Mom at the campground with a special Evening for Mom’s event and a Sunday Pancake & Sausage Breakfast. Arts and crafts are available too.
Cost: Depends on package
69 Kymer Road, Branchville, NJ 07826
Mother’s Day Weekend Arts Retreat at Appel Farm
May 8-10
Spend Mother’s Day Weekend at an overnight at Appel Farm. This two-day experience includes art workshops, Saturday lunch and dinner, a campfire and a special snack, late-night fun, early-morning activities, and a special Mother’s Day Brunch. All activities are geared toward ages 5 and up.
Cost: $65 and up
Appel Farm Arts & Music Center, 457 Shirley Rd, Elmer, NJ 08318
Mother’s Day Music Festival
May 9 at 8 PM
Treat mom with the gift of music this Mother’s Day. Jodeci, XSCAPE, and Kenny Lattimore will perform steps away from the beach.
Cost: $97 and up
Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Creative Arts Festival
May 9 at 10 AM
Spend a day perusing artists at the juried arts festival. Works will be displayed in all media, including pottery, jewelry, photography, and painting. There will be live music and food vendors.
Cost: Admission and parking are free
Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738
Maverick’s Legacy 4th Annual Spring Festival
May 9 at 11 AM
Celebrate the legacy of Maverick, a child who left the world way too soon, at this lively spring festival with crafters and vendors, food trucks, live music, children’s entertainment, a tricky tray, and more. Proceeds go to the Maverick’s Legacy Foundation, a non-profit that strives to reduce preventable choking deaths and injuries.
Cost: Free admission and free parking
Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ 07822
National Public Gardens Day at Macculloch Hall
May 9 at 10 AM
Celebrate National Public Gardens Day in MHHM’s historic garden. The garden will have special presentations, nature scavenger hunts, and art activities. Then, at 10:30 AM, see the Eyes of the Wild Nature Presentation, followed by The Seeing Eye Puppy Presentation at 11:45 AM. This event is rain or shine.
Cost: Free
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, 45 Macculloch Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
Stella Farms Strawberry Festival
May 9 at 9 AM
Celebrate the start of the growing season and enjoy all things strawberries at the Stella Farms Strawberry Festival. This event will also feature live music, food and drinks, pony rides, a petting zoo, and other fun activities for your children.
Cost: Free admission
Stella Farms, 459 Berlin New Freedom Rd, Berlin, NJ 08009
Mother’s Day Wine Trail Weekend at Terhune Orchards
May 9
Create a special Mother’s Day experience at Terhune Orchards. Enjoy the farm store, barnyard, vineyard, and live music.
Cost: Free, $2 off tasting flights for moms
Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
Annual Azalea Festival
May 9 at 10 AM
The Annual Azalea Festival is back again. Stroll and admire the bright blooms with local craft vendors, music, and food. Moms can receive free family portraits from 10 AM to 4 PM. The rain date will be May 10.
Cost: Free
Sayen Gardens, 155 Hughes Drive, Hamilton, NJ 08690
Mother’s Day Cookie Decorating Class
May 9 at 3 PM
Decorate sugar cookies with a Mother’s Day theme and learn some new decorating techniques while you are there. This class is recommended for ages 12 and up.
Cost: $63.97 per person
The Lucky Crumb, Mountainside, NJ 07092
Branchburg Food Truck and Music Festival
May 9 at 11 AM
This festival will feature over 20 gourmet food trucks, kids’ activities, a bungee trampoline, a rock wall, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, inflatables, knockerball, miniature golf, inflatable hatchet-throwing, sand art, spin art, and live music all day.
Cost: $5; kids under 5 are free. Please bring an item for the food pantry
White Oak Park, 235 Baird Road, Branchburg, NJ 08876
Asbury Park Spring Bazaar
May 9-10 at 12 PM
Spend Mother’s Day weekend with the family and head to the iconic Grand Arcade of Convention Hall for a weekend full of shopping, live music, delicious food, and Mother’s Day experiences.
Cost: Free
Asbury Park Convention Hall, 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Mother’s Day Mommy and Me Events at Rewax & Unwine
May 9-10 at various times
It’s Mother’s Day in New Jersey at this DIY candle workshop, where you can attend events like a Tea Party, Charcuterie Brunch, Chair Massages, Uncorked: Mom’s Edition, or Mommy and Me Candle Making.
Cost: Prices vary per event
Rewax & Unwine, 2 Division Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Farm To Table Mother’s Day Brunch
May 10
Mother’s Day weekend will be full of special events, including a Farm-to-Table Mother’s Day Brunch for the whole family. There will be farm animals, a self-guided museum tour, and homemade ice cream available at the farm. There are add-on activities for the kids, including a pony ride, wagon train ride, and bounce house.
Cost: Starting at $259.99 for a table of 4
Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930
Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise
May 10
Take Mom on a scenic brunch cruise with a brunch buffet that includes breakfast, salads, chicken, fish, beef, pasta, and international desserts. There will also be a DJ at this event.
Cost: $67.95 for adults and $50.96 for children
401 Riverview Drive, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Mother’s Day Brunch at Brook Hollow Winery
May 10 at 11 AM
Try delicious selections with the special women in your life at Brook Hollow Winery’s Mother’s Day Brunch. Enjoy live music, complimentary flowers to all mothers, an open all-you-can-eat buffet, and a Build-Your-Own Sangria Bar.
Cost: $10-$35
Brook Hollow Winery, 594 NJ-94, Columbia, NJ 07832
Mother’s Day Spring Brunch Cruise
May 10
Create beautiful family memories on this Mother’s Day Cruise. Sail on the NY Harbor while you enjoy a signature buffet, classic cocktails, and incredible views of New Jersey and New York.
Cost: $89 for adults, $59 for children (3-12), and $29 for infants (0-2)
326 Shore Drive – Highlands, NJ 07732
Hopewell Valley Vineyards – Mother’s Day Brunch
May 10 at 11 AM
On Mother’s Day, ricotta pancakes, breakfast-style pizza, and baked goods are on the menu for Mom. Come for the brunch and stay for the wine.
Cost: $38.95
Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, NJ 0853
Monmouth Park Racetrack Mother’s Day
May 10 at 12 PM
The tradition continues with free admission to the track for all women and includes flowers. Live racing begins at 12:50 PM, and there will be free Family Fun Day activities, including clowns, face painters, pony rides, and a bounce house in the picnic area.
Cost: General admission $7, free for ladies and children under 12
175 Oceanport Ave., Oceanport, NJ 07757
Mother’s Day at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk
May 10 at 12 PM
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach this year. Starting at 12 PM, moms receive FREE admission to the following boardwalk attractions with a paid child admission: Rides, Aquarium, Mini Golf, Fun House, and Adventure Lookout Ropes Course. This event is weather permitting. Please note that opening hours vary by attraction.
300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
Mother’s Day Brunch and Dinner Cruise
May 10
Take a cruise in the calm inland waters of the Manasquan River, Point Pleasant Canal, and Barnegat Bay. While on the water, enjoy a variety of dinner choices.
Cost: $49 and up
800 Ashley Ave., Brielle, NJ 08730
Mother’s Day Brunch
May 1o at 10 AM
Grab Mom and head to this delicious brunch featuring imported meats and cheeses, bagels, smoked salmon, and an omelet station. After you are full, take a walk around Long Branch and enjoy the weather.
Cost: Starting at $58 per adult
McLoone’s Pier House, One Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Mother’s Day Sing-A-Long – The Sound of Music
May 10 at 12 PM
Come out for a fun sing-along of The Sound of Music at the Princeton Garden Theatre. Experience this unforgettable musical, based on the 1965 movie, with the special woman in your life.
Cost: General (Garden) $13.75
The Princeton Garden Theatre, 160 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542
Mother’s Day Bloom Weekend at Renault Winery & Resort
May 10 at 9 AM
Spend Mother’s Day weekend at Renault Winery at their Bloom Makers Market Festival and Brunch. Shop for handcrafted gifts at their Makers Market, where local artisans showcase everything from handmade jewelry to home decor. Then, indulge in a special Mother’s Day Brunch in a beautifully decorated ballroom with delicious food and specialty cocktails while enjoying quality time with family and friends.
Cost: Starting at $30.41 per person
Renault Winery & Resort, 72 Bremen Ave. Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
Icona Diamond Beach Mother’s Day Brunch
May 10 at 10 AM
Enjoy brunch with a view at the Coastal Blue Oceanside Bar & Grill. The menu features breakfast favorites, an Omelet Station, a Prime Rib Carving Station, Crab Cakes, a Macaroni and Cheese Bar, and a Dessert Table.
Cost: $19-$65
9701 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Playland’s Castaway Cove for Mother’s Day
May 10 at 1 PM
All moms ride the rides free all day at Playland’s Castaway Cove in Ocean City. Take a ride on the Swings, zoom down the Speedway, or let loose on the Extreme Cyclone.
Cost: Free for moms
1020 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226
Petals & Pours Mother’s Day Candle Pouring Event
May 10 at 10:30 AM
Celebrate with a fun and unique experience where you can pour your own candles and leave with a fresh bouquet of blooms. Take part in a pour-your-own candle workshop at Pour before receiving a floral bouquet from Seashore Flower Farms. All guests 21+ will also be able to enjoy a complimentary cocktail.
Cost:$65 per person
Pour Candle Bar, 405 W. Perry Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
Mother’s Day Brunch at Tomasello Winery
May 10
Make those Mother’s Day reservations for a Brunch Buffet at Tomasello Winery. Sample the carving station, try the Bananas Foster French Toast, or indulge in the Chocolate Mousse Shooters for dessert.
Cost: $52.95 for adults and $19.95 for children 12 and under
225 North White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037
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