A Guide to Celebrating Mother's Day in New Jersey:
2025 Edition

Exploring Local Mother's Day Events in New Jersey

Mother’s Day is a time to honor the profound impact of mothers everywhere. This year, it falls on Sunday, May 11, 2025—mark your calendar and start planning now.

Showing appreciation doesn’t have to be elaborate. Thoughtful gestures, whether a meaningful activity or a simple expression of gratitude, can make the day special.

Stay tuned for more ideas on how to celebrate.

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North Jersey Mother's Day 2025 -
Special Celebrations, Things To Do, and Events

Mother's Day Weekend at an Overnight Camping Resort
Friday, May 9th thru Sunday, May 11th, 2025
Kymer's Camping Resort
69 Kymer Road
Branchville, NJ
Celebrate a family Mother's Day weekend with a special treat for mom.
Features 200 scenic acres in the Kittatinny Mountains that offer something for the whole family. Whether you hike the Appalachian Trail and experience nature at its finest, kayak on the lake or simply relax in the sunshine by our Olympic-size swimming pool, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Campsite options include:
Trailer Campsite, Tent Campsite, Luxury Tent Rental, Park Model Rental, or a Cabin rental.

Mother's Day Celebration in Jersey City
Friday, May 9th, 2025: 4 pm to 7 pm.
Hamilton Park
Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free admission
A fun event planned to make all the moms feel special on their day! They have organized a ton of activities for moms and their kids. It features a picture corner to capture sweet memories with your children, arts & crafts, music for kids, cookie decorating, food vendors, performances, and more!

Brook Hollow Winery Mother's Day Brunch
Sunday, May 11, 2025; @11 am - 2pm
Brook Hollow Winery and Event Facility
594 New Jersey 94
Knowlton Township, NJ
Cost: $10 - $35
Join in for a delightful Mother's Day Brunch, celebrating the amazing women in your life. Enjoy live music, a complimentary flower for every mother, an all-you-can-eat buffet, and a Build-Your-Own Sangria Bar!

Mother's Day Brunch Cruise - NY Harbor
Sunday, May 11, 2025; Board: 12:00pm | Cruise: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Departing from Lincoln Harbor Marina
1500 Harbor Blvd
Weehawken, NJ
Features a scenic cruise on the Hudson and East Rivers. Includes an onboard holiday buffet, classic cocktails, dining and dancing, and New Jersey and New York's stunning sky line views.

Mother's Day Family Hike
Sunday, May 11, 2025; 11am to 1pm
Tenafly Nature Center
313 Hudson Avenue
Tenafly, NJ
Cost: Member $5. Non-member $10.
All ages welcome
An opportunity for families to gather and celebrate the caregivers and influential figures in their lives—mothers, fathers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or anyone who offers support and care. Enjoy the beauty of the blooming forest on an inclusive, family-friendly hike, perfect for the outdoor enthusiast you're honoring. Their scenic trails make an ideal backdrop for photos. Everyone is welcome, no matter your age or family dynamic—whether you're a caregiver, someone who benefits from care, or simply looking to share a meaningful outdoor experience with loved ones.

Central Jersey Mother's Day 2025 -
Special Celebrations, Things To Do, and Events

Annual Azalea Festival
Saturday, May 10th, 2025: 10am-4pm (Rain Date: Sunday, May 11th)
Sayen Park Botanical Garden
155 Hughes Drive
Hamilton Square
Hamilton Township, NJ
Held on Mother's Day weekend each year. This event takes place in the historic Hamilton Square, Sayen House and Gardens, a sanctuary for nature lovers, garden enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Enjoy viewing over 250,000 flowering bulbs, dogwoods, azaleas and rhododendron. Visitors will get to enjoy crafters, food, music, entertainment, and more.

Annual Cattus Island Mother's Day Stroll
May 10, 11, 2025 @ 2pm
Cooper Environmental Center
1170 Cattus Island Blv
Cattus Island County Park
Toms River, NJ
Cost: Free
Join an Ocean County park naturalist for an enjoyable guided stroll. Discover the fascinating and diverse wonders of the natural world.

Mother's Day Brunch Cruise
Sunday, May 11, 2025: 11:30am - 1:30pm
River Belle Broadway Basin
47 Broadway
Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ
Cost: Adults Ages 13 and up $46. Children Ages 12 and under $23.
Their 2 hour Mother's Day Buffet Brunch cruise sails the Manasquan River, and conditions permitting, the Pt. Pleasant Canal & Barnegat Bay with time for sightseeing on the return trip. Cash Bar available for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
They also offer a Mother's Day Dinner Cruise @ 4pm

Mothers Day at Jenkinson's
Sunday, May 11 , 2025; Noon - 8pm
300 Ocean Ave
Point Pleasant Beach
Weather permitting, Moms receive free admission to the following attractions with paying child:
Fun house, aquarium, mini golf, rides and adventure lookout.

Mother's Day Market & Brunch
Sunday, May 11th, 2025: 12-5 PM
Whitechapel Projects
15 2nd Ave,
Long Branch, NJ
This event will feature a delicious Mother's Day brunch, along with local artists, designers, crafters and collectors, fresh flower bouquets, mother's day photos and photo stations, music & entertainment, craft workshops, kids activities, delicious food & libations, and more!

South Jersey Mother's Day 2025 -
Special Celebrations, Things To Do, and Events

Annual Atlantic City Mothers Day Music Festival
Saturday, May 10th, 2025; 7pm - 10:30pm
Boardwalk Hall
Atlantic City's historic venue, the Boardwalk Hall, features their annual Mother's Day Music Fest, one of the most popular R & B events of the year. This years event will include performers Keith Sweat, Charlie Wilson, Jagged Edge , and Jon B.

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