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.Happy Mother's Day from all of us at Mommy Poppins. Photo by the author
.Happy Mother's Day from all of us at Mommy Poppins. Photo by the author
5/10/23 - By Ally Noel

Looking for the best things to do in Connecticut this Mother's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Celebrate Mother's Day all weekend long (come on, you know she deserves it!) Head to the New Haven Night Market on Friday, then take your pick of the Dogwood Festival, Spring Festival, or Mama Palooza on Saturday, and then cap off the weekend with a lovely brunch or a stop at a vineyard. 

Still need more things to do in Connecticut this weekend? Get the most out of spring with our Connecticut Spring Activities Guide. For more sweet fun this season, explore Spring Festivals and Fairs in Connecticut for Families. And check out the Best Things To Do in Connecticut May 2023 with Kids for our favorite picks all month long.

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New Haven Night Market

New Haven - May 12, 2023
The New Haven Night Market is downtown NHV’s evening bazaar, taking place in different downtown locations and gathering all to celebrate the vibrant New Haven and Greater New Haven community’s entrepreneurs, art, music, food, drink, culture and more! READ MORE

Some Bunny Special Painting for Mom and Me

South Windsor - May 13, 2023
This very special event is for Kids and Moms (or a special adult in their lives). Each painter will paint on a canvas and once the painting is completed, the two canvases will fit together to create one beautiful keepsake painting.  READ MORE

Mama Palooza on Pratt Street

Hartford - May 13, 2023
Get ready to spoil the mother in your life with goodies from pop-up vendors, food and drink specials from restaurants and bars, specialty items from retail businesses, and enjoy music by wonderful divas, spun by DJ Sonia Sol. There will be a fashion show and a raffle for flower arrangements. READ MORE

Annual Dogwood Festival

Fairfield - May 13- May 14, 2023
The Dogwood Festival at Greenfield Hill Congregational Church commemorates the return of springtime.  READ MORE

Spring Festival

Windsor - May 13-May 14, 2023
Brown's Harvest opens this weekend on Spring Festival. The farm stand will be open and selling hanging flowers, freshly picked asparagus, young tomato plants,food trucks and more.  Kids activities inlclude barrel train, jump pad, plant a pumpkin or sunflower.  READ MORE

First Responders Day and Fire Truck Show

East Windsor - May 13, 2023
Get up close and personal with all aspects of the firefighting industry and have the opportunity to meet first responders and their equipment. Come see the Fire Truck Museum's collection and some vehicles on display from local fire departments at the trolley museum. Don't miss an opportunity to sit in a real fire truck. The Shaker Pines Fire Department will have their Kid's Smoke Trailer Simulator, which teaches drills of how to handle a fire at home. Food and refreshments will be available to purchase at the event. READ MORE

"Owls Among Us" with Freedom First Wildlife Rehab

Waterford - May 13, 2023
The Waterford Historical Society is pleased to host Gwen Rice, a representative from Freedom First Wildlife Rehab, a wildlife rescue service in Waterford, Connecticut, who is bringing Clyde, an ambassador barred owl, for an up-close meet and greet in the Stacy Barn. READ MORE

UCONN Arboretum Tour

Storrs - May 13 , 2023
UConn Arboretum Tour begins at 9:45AM in front of the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Hillside Road. Drs. Gregory J. Anderson and Mark H. Brand, co-chairs of the UConn Arboretum Committee, will lead participants on a tour of one of the most spectacular natural resources at UConn Storrs: the trees.  READ MORE

Queen for the Day

Mystic - May 13, 2023
This Mother's Day weekend, Olde Mistick Village welcomes Moms to the "Queen for the Day" Mother's Day event. Take mom to the village for numerous "Best Queen" photo ops. Participating stores will be handing out crowns to the Queens for the Day, and will also be holding a scavenger hunt. READ MORE

ART maniFESTation

Hartford - May 13, 2023
ART maniFESTation 2023 is an interactive event that promises to stimulate all five senses. Discover the works of your favorite artists, craftspeople, and artisans as they showcase their talents and sell their pieces at the ART Festival. The festival also features a jam-packed schedule of family-friendly activities and musical performances from some of Connecticut’s top talent.  READ MORE

Open Farm Day at Roaring Acres Alpacas

Suffield - May 13, 2023
Roaring Acres Alpacas is open for visits on Fridays and Saturdays in July. Guests can experience the alpacas up close, feel the alpaca fleece, tour our 33-acre farm, shop for alpaca products in our boutique, and learn about the day to day of raising and breeding alpacas. This is a fun and educational experience for guests of all ages. In addition to alpacas, our farm is home to mini donkeys, mini horses, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, bees, and more!  READ MORE

Mother's Day Paint and Plant a Pot

Jewitt City - May 13, 2023
Bring your little ones in anytime between 10AM and 5PM on May 13th or May 14th so they can paint a pot and plant a flower for Mom (or Grandma). It's a great gift with a personal touch that she's certain to cherish. READ MORE

Mother's Day Pop Up Market

Canton - May 13, 2023
Several special small businesses are coming together to make Mom feel ultra special. Shop Collinsville at: MamaBear Organics Piece and Pollen Cori Gayle Confections The Cow's Goop Oak & Sage ...for special sweet treats, cookies, flowers and bouquets, farm fresh ingredients and more. READ MORE

Mothers Day Craft Workshop

East Haven - May 13, 2023
Celebrate Mom All Weekend!  Kids can put together and decorate a Make-and-Take papercraft to give to Mom for her special day. This craft project is suitable for ages 3-8, but it’s open for anyone wanting to make that special gift for Mom. READ MORE

Mother's Day at White Silo Farm

Sherman - May 14, 2023
Bring your mom to White Silo Farm and she will enjoy a Mother’s Day Farm to Table Brunch. Live Music by Guy Tino. Reservations required. READ MORE

Mother’s Day Festivities at Terrain

Westport - May 14, 2023
Come to Terrain for a day of mom-focused shopping, spring plantings, live demonstrations and more! There will also be a card making station set up for a one-stop shop for moms. READ MORE

Mother's Day Brunch at The Chelsea

Fairfield – May 14, 2023
Located in the heart of downtown Fairfield, The Chelsea will be serving a fun Mother's Day Brunch with some specials and some regular menu items. READ MORE

Mommy and Me Candle Making Brunch

North Haven – May 14, 2023
Enjoy this candle-making experience on Mother's day weekend. Treat your mom (and yourself) to an experience she won't forget. Create a custom scent that will seal this special memory together! READ MORE

Mother's Day Brunch and Ballet

Middletown - May 14, 2023
What is a more complete Mother's Day experience than a ballet performance AND a meal? Join Ballet Hartford on Mother's Day for a special showing of Peter and the Wolf at the historic Wadsworth Mansion. Followed by a delicious catered buffet brunch, this is the perfect event for a special day. READ MORE

Mother's Day Creative Brunch

Danbury - May 14, 2023
Join the Create Escape for a light continental brunch while you spend some creative time with Mom. Choose from one of the Spring Projects on display, or from our large selection of ready-to-glaze ceramics. READ MORE

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