Get ready to celebrate! Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, May 10th. See below for plenty of Mother’s Day events, special brunches, and places where children can make gifts across Brooklyn. Be sure to check out Brooklyn Bridge Parents’ Moms Who Move Brooklyn breakfast & conversation and Show Brooklyn Some Love Fest that includes a flower bar to make a bouquet for Mom!
Mother’s Day Events
Moms Who Move Brooklyn at City Point BKLYN | Downtown Brooklyn
Thursday, May 7th | 9:00am-10:30 | $10/ticket | For Moms | Purchase here
Join us for a breakfast and panel celebrating the impact of mothers across Brooklyn’s communities, businesses, and civic life. Moderated by award-winning journalist and speaker Grace Bastidas, the panel will gather change maker moms for a conversation about Motherhood In Brooklyn: how moms are driving new ideas, navigating challenges, and taking the lead in shaping the borough’s diverse communities. All ticket proceeds will be donated to Brooklyn Org. Participants will be able to pick their very own flower bouquet at our Show Bklyn Some Love Flower Bar at the end of the event.
Heart To Heart: A Mother’s Celebration at the East Flatbush Library
Thursday, May 7th | 5:30pm-7:30pm | FREE | For Moms and Caregivers | Register here
Celebrate Motherhood! Come together for an evening of friendship, encouragement and support full of engaging activities including painting, fiber crafting and much more! A special gift will be presented to mothers towards the end of the evening (while supplies last).
Show Brooklyn Some Love Fest at City Point BKLYN | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturday, May 9th | 11:00am-2:00pm| Ages 1-10 | FREE | Register here
Brooklyn Org, City Point, Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, Stardust Fund, and Brooklyn Bridge Parents will unite the community, leading cultural organizations, and nonprofits for the third annual free “Show Brooklyn Some Love Fest” at City Point and Albee Square. There will be a free Mother’s Day Flower Bar (make a custom bouquet for mom), the Brooklyn Museum on Wheels, a bead bar, African dance workshop & drumming, DJ, and more kids’ activities. This event will take place inside and outside.
Mother’s Day – Pollinator Power! at the Prospect Park Zoo
Sunday, May 10th | 10:00am-2:00pm | Ages 5-10 | $50 non-members and $40 for members (includes 1 child and 1 adult) | Get tickets here
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the zoo this year! In this special, family-friendly program, participants will explore how bees, butterflies, and other pollinators help bring life to the world around us. Through interactive activities and up-close animal encounters, participants will learn about the vital role these tiny superheroes play in our ecosystems. Perfect for moms and their little ones, this event will leave participants feeling inspired and grateful for the beauty of nature and the amazing creatures all around us.
Mother’s Day Basic Canoeing at the Audubon Center at the Boathouse | Prospect Park
Sunday, May 10th | 11:00am-12:30pm | Ages 8 and up | FREE
Few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. The rhythm of the waves, the sun on your face, and the exhilaration of slicing through the water all add up to an experience you’ll never forget. Trained Urban Park Rangers will lead participants on a canoe adventure. First come, first served.
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K-Pop Mother’s Day Skate at Pier 2 Roller Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sunday, May 10th | 12:00pm-3:00pm | $12/person admission, $8/person skate rental if needed
Mother’s Day Brunch Spots
Verde on Smith | Carroll Gardens
Sunday, May 10th | Serving brunch from 8:30am-4:30pm | Make reservations here
Enjoy one of the best brunch spots in Brooklyn. They will be offering their full brunch menu, featuring French toast, omelets, avocado toast, salads, and more. They will also have two specials: a bottomless brunch for $27/person and a boozy brunch for two for $78 that includes one carafe of Mimosa, Bellini, or Sangria and any 2 brunch dishes.
Palo Santo | Park Slope
Sunday, May 10th | Serving brunch from 10:00am-3:00pm | Make reservations here
Enjoy a delicious pan-latin brunch in a Brooklyn brownstone on Mother’s Day. They have indoor and outdoor seating available. All moms will receive a free mimosa!
Mother’s Day Brunch at Dyker Beach Golf Course | Dyker Heights
Sunday, May 10th | 12:00pm-4:00pm | Reserve here
Spend Mother’s Day at Dyker Beach Golf Course and enjoy live music by Trio Productio, freshly prepared food by their seasoned chef, and a beautiful gathering of friends from the Dyker Beach community coming together to honor the incredible mothers who give us so much.
Peaches Prime | Fort Greene
Sunday, May 10th | 11:00am-4:00pm | Reserve here
Peaches Prime, one of the four Peaches Restaurants throughout Brooklyn, will be offering Southern options to celebrate Mother’s Day. They will have a special brunch menu available.
Gift-making for Mom
Kids Create: Mother’s Day (Gift Decorating) | Canarsie
Tuesday, May 5th | 3:30pm-4:30pm | Ages 3-12 | FREE
Come make something for mom at the Canarsie Library.
Grab & Go: M is for Mom. Special Mother’s Day Card | Williamsburg
Wednesday, May 6th | 11:00am-3:45pm | Ages 4-12 | FREE
Stop at Talea, say hello to the Leonard Library stuff, and pick up materials to make your own card. Make a card for your mom, grandmother, aunt, godmother or someone who is like a mom to you. They will supply the materials and you supply the imagination!
Teen DIY: Pipe Cleaner Flowers | Canarsie
Thursday, May 7th | 4:00pm-5:00pm | Teens and young adults | FREE
Learn how to create a variety of pipe cleaner flowers. Build your own mini pipe cleaner flower bouquet to share with a special mother figure in your life or simply enjoy for yourself!
Show Brooklyn Some Love Fest at City Point BKLYN | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturday, May 9th | 11:00am-2:00pm| Ages 1-10 | FREE | Register here
Brooklyn Org, City Point, Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, Stardust Fund, and Brooklyn Bridge Parents will unite the community, leading cultural organizations, and nonprofits for the third annual free “Show Brooklyn Some Love Fest” at City Point and Albee Square. There will be a free Mother’s Day Flower Bar (make a custom bouquet for mom), the Brooklyn Museum on Wheels, a bead bar, African dance workshop & drumming, DJ, and more kids’ activities. This event will take place inside and outside.
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Updated: April 17, 2026 Main Image: Show Brooklyn Some Love Fest at City Point BKLYN
