Be Craftful (Fanwood, NJ)
Be Craftful is a cheerful children’s toy shop and drop-in crafting boutique with a carefully edited selection of eco-friendly toys and art supplies. They also host dozens of special events like art classes for all ages, open crafting and birthday parties. Register in advance for their drop-off Mother’s Day Surprise Craft workshop (kiddos 4 & up) and grade-schoolers can make a handmade gift for mom with the assistance of their helpful staff.

Liberty Hall Museum (Union, NJ)
Pinkies up! For an elegant afternoon where mom can join in on the fun, check out Liberty Hall Museum's Mommy & Me Tea and Craft Workshop. Moms and kids will celebrate spring and create beautiful crepe paper flower arrangements. After the workshop, enjoy tea, lemonade and other sweet treats on ‘fancy’ china in Liberty Hall’s glass-enclosed porch overlooking the formal gardens.

Marlboro Public Library (Marlboro, NJ)
Celebrate Mother's Day with story time followed by a hands-on craft activity at Marlboro Public Library. All children will go home with a present for mom. They’ve got separate sessions for the toddlers and bigger kids with stories and projects geared towards each age group, so be sure and register for the age-appropriate session.

Reeves-Reed Arboretum (Summit, NJ)
Children are invited to stop by the Arboretum's Greenhouse to make a memorable gift basket for that special someone on their Mother's Day list. Afterwards, they can also make a Mother's Day card in the Education Center. And be sure to burn off some energy before or after craft time with a hike around their beautiful grounds.

Imagine That! (Florham Park, NJ)
Bring the whole gang to Imagine That! Children’s Museum on Mother’s Day weekend to create and paint a teapot for mom – how’s that for a useful gift? Then spend the rest of the day exploring the exhibits from the climb-on fire truck and airplane to the make-believe castle to a room with instruments from around the world.

The Center for Contemporary Art (Bedminster, NJ)
“Hooray for May!” is a FREE family art day at The Center for Contemporary Art. Families are invited for a fun and interactive day of making art - including a variety of creative projects to keep or give on Mother’s Day. And for a little culture, squeeze in a family-friendly guided gallery tour of The Center’s current exhibitions.

For more Mother’s Day fun in New Jersey, check out our list of FREE & discounted Mother’s Day treats and outings.