MOTHER’S DAY ACTIVITIES THAT CT MOMS WILL ACTUALLY LOVE
low key Local activities that will soothe her soul this Mother’s Day.
Forget the stuffy buffet, I’m going roller skating for free ✌️
Mother’s Day Silent Disco- Aquilas Nest Vineyard, Sandy Hook
Silent Disco Dance Party! This unique event lets guests dance the night away to music played through wireless headphones, hosted by Rabbit Ears Silent Dance Party.
WHEN: Sunday May 10th 6pm
FOOD: not included, food trucks available
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Reservations required, Tickets are $20, they also have a Mommie Dearest Drag Bingo at noon ($30)
RELAXING River Cruise- RiverQuest, ESSEX
Moms get half off either the 60 or 90 minute river cruise that departs out of the Connecticut River Museum
WHEN: Tuesday May 12th several times available (spots go FAST)
FOOD: bring your own small cooler (BYO beer and wine too)
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: reservations required, bathrooms on board, handicap accessible
1 hour cruise: $10/mom, $20/adult, $15/children under 12
1.5 hr cruise: $15/mom, $30/adult, $20/children under 12
PICK-YOUR-OWN FRESH FARM FLOWERS- VARIOUS FAMILY FARMS
See our list below of every picturesque spot you can stroll through on Mother’s Day and cut your own flowers and build a bouquet
Northern Farm & Flowers, Goshen (tulips)
Wicked Tulips, Preston (tulips)
Halfinger Farm, Higganum (daffodils)
Blooms of Lost Acres, North Granby (over 50 types of tulips)
MOTHER’S DAY MUSIC BINGO- SMOKE AND MUDDLE, SOUTHINGTON
Delicious food, themed cocktails, lively atmosphere, music and games
WHEN: Sunday May 10th 1:00pm
FOOD: Specials: hot lobster rolls, prime rib, piccata (plus their regular menu)
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: reservations required
TEACUP Charcuterie Workshop with BOUGIE BOards- Oxford Blooms, OXFORD
Make your own stunning and delicious charcuterie presentation in a keepsake teacup and saucer
WHEN: Saturday May 10th 1:00pm
FOOD: Charcuterie tasting
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: $45/person, BYOB, reservations required
THEMED CANDLE MAKING EVENTS-NaturalAnnie Essentials Candle Bar, Bridgeport
Enjoy music and great company all weekend long while you pour your own custom candle. BYOB and BYOsnacks
WHEN: Moms and Muumuus Pour Friday May 8th 6-7:30pm
Mommy and Me Pour Saturday May 9th noon-1:30pm
Boss Moms Pour Saturday May 9th 3-4:30pm
Fancy Pour Saturday May 9th 6-7:30pm
Soft Sunday Pour Sunday May 10th 11am-12:30pm
Brunch and Pour Sunday May 10th 3-5:00pm
FOOD: All events (except the brunch on Sunday) are BYOB and BYOsnacks
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: $65 per guest ($40 for kids under 10), super cute staged photo op areas available, all events (except the brunch on Sunday) have a live DJ
Baby Goat Snuggles- Syman Says Farm, Salem
Bring a blanket and enjoy one hour of chaos and cuddles with the baby goats.
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, various times, while spots last
FOOD: None but farm store on site with luxurious goat milk wellness and beauty products
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: $18-25 per person (discount for kids), dress to get a little dirty, rain or shine event, all natural goat milk products for sale
FREE MOTHER’S DAY TROLLEY RIDES & CRAFTS- SHORELINE TROLLEY MUSEUM, EAST HAVEN
Mothers and grandmothers receive free admission (with the purchase of a regular admission) and can enjoy a scenic ride along the Farm River aboard one of our authentic antique trolley cars.
WHEN: Saturday May 9th 11:00am-3:00pm
Sunday May 10th 11:00am-3:00pm
FOOD: None but farm store on site with luxurious goat milk wellness and beauty products
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Moms and Grandmoms are complimentary with purchase of regular ticket, tickets are typically $15, the historic trolleys require 2-3 steps to board
MOTHER’S DAY MADNESS OUTDOOR CRAFT FESTIVAL- Enfield
Browse through 65 Unique crafters/vendors and enjoy awesome food trucks
WHEN: Saturday May 9th 9am-3pm
FOOD: food trucks
MOMS SKATE FREE- ROLLER MAGIC, WATERBURY
Feel the wind in your hair as you glide over the maple wood flooring and boogie like it’s 1992
WHEN: Sunday May 10th 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
FOOD: Snack bar and refreshments for purchase
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Arcade games, lockers for belongings, free parking
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the amazing, incredible, wonderful caregivers across Connecticut.
You’re doing a great job!
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