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Best Things to Do on Mother's Day 2023 Near DC

Boats and brunch—what more could you ask for? Mother's Day Premier Brunch Cruise photo courtesy of City Experiences
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5/7/23 - By Drew Kristofik

It's just about time to celebrate Mom! This year, Mother's Day falls on Sunday, May 14, 2023. While there are many delicious restaurants serving Mother's Day brunch near DC, there are also plenty of other fun things to do on Mother's Day 2023 near DC with kids.

Whether it's going for a Mother's Day sail on the Potomac, enjoying a Mother's Day afternoon tea in Arlington, Virginia, or watching a flying circus with a special flower drop for moms in Bealeton, Virginia, these Mother's Day activities near DC are a great way to spend Mom's special day. We've also included some fun Mother's Day events happening on Friday and Saturday so you can celebrate all weekend long.

Need more inspiration? Check out our great ideas for Mother's Day gifts she'll love, DIY Mother's Day card tips, and make-at-home Mother's Day brunch recipes kids can prepare without too much supervision. Happy Mother's Day from all of us at Mommy Poppins!

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Enjoy family activities and a springtime light show at Gaylord National Resort Convention Center. Photo courtesy of the resort
Enjoy family activities and a springtime light show at Gaylord National Resort Convention Center. Photo courtesy of the resort

Things to Do on Mother's Day 2023 Near Washington, DC

Celebrate Mom Hunt

Dupont Circle
Friday - Sunday, May 12-14, 2023
Mothers and their families can explore over 100 rooms and 80+ secret doors with a glass of champagne (21+) and chocolates in this special celebration of moms. READ MORE

Mother's Day Forest Bathing

US National Arboretum
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Join a nature and forest therapy guide in a two-hour program that encourages participants to slow down and take in the National Arboretum through all their senses. Forest bathing, or shinrin yoku, is the simple practice of taking in the woods through the senses for health benefits. READ MORE

Cardmaking Workshop for Mothers' Day

Arlington, VA - Free
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Stop in to make a card for Mom, Grandma, or any moms you want to show your appreciation for. The library provides samples and supplies. READ MORE

Mother's Day Tea

Arlington, VA
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Mothers are invited to a tea experience where they can enjoy scones, tea sandwiches, and pastries served with a selection of loose-leaf teas. Young tea-goers will love child-friendly, bite-sized treats with a choice of tea or hot chocolate and a teddy bear to take home. READ MORE

Capitol Hill Restoration Society Mother's Day House & Garden Tour

Multiple locations in Capitol Hill
Saturday & Sunday, May 13 & 14, 2023
Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) is holding its 66th annual House & Garden Tour, featuring 11 homes and seven gardens and outdoor spaces, including two rooftop views of the Capitol Hill Historic District.  READ MORE

Mother's Day Premier Brunch Cruise

Waterfront
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Take a two-hour cruise on the Potomac River and enjoy bottomless mimosas, a yummy brunch buffet, and a DJ. READ MORE

Mother's Day Brunch at Butler's Orchard

Germantown, MD
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Enjoy a buffet-style Mother's Day brunch, then spend time playing at the Farm Park. The Farm Park includes slides, pedal tractors, a playground, farm animals, and more. READ MORE

Mother's Day Sail

Waterfront
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Treat Mom to an afternoon cruising on the 65-foot schooner American Spirit. Pack a picnic and drinks (beer and wine are permitted, but no spirits). Little sailors are welcome, and strollers are allowed on board. READ MORE

Mother's Day Special at Green Meadows Farm

Ijamsville, MD
Sunday, May 14, 2023
On Mother's Day, moms get in free to Green Meadows Farm with a paid admission. Bring Mom out for a one-of-a-kind experience feeding the friendly farm animals, going on a hayride, and watching pigs race. Kids can enjoy the large play area.  READ MORE

Fairy House Walk

Bethesda, MD
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Step into the enchanted forest of Cabin John Kingdom. On this day, the fairies have agreed to make their village visible to humans. Take a walk along the trail to see their houses of many colors, then build your own fairy habitat in the woods. READ MORE

Flying Circus Mother's Day Air Show

Bealeton, VA
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Head out to the Flying Circus Air Show on Mother's Day for daring feats of flight and a flower drop just for moms. If you're feeling daring (and spendy), opt for a biplane ride before or after the show. READ MORE

Springtime Light Show

National Harbor, MD - Free
Daily through May 14, 2023
Gaze onto Gaylord National Resort's waterfront atrium and look into the night sky as it blooms with color in this springtime light show. Follow along as April showers bring new life, a vibrant and colorful flower garden grows, and more. READ MORE

Pixelbloom: Timeless Butterflies at ArtecHouse

National Mall
Daily through Sunday, June 11, 2023
Families can enter a virtual world of cherry blossoms and discover the ephemeral beauty of butterflies and the thrilling exuberance of nature in this interactive, immersive exhibit. READ MORE

One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama in the Hirshhorn Collection

National Mall
Daily through Sunday, July 16, 2023
Families can see five of prolific artist Yayoi Kusama's works at the Hirshhorn, including two of her transcendent Infinity Mirror Rooms, sculptures, an early painting, and photographs of Kusama.  READ MORE

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

Rhode Island Center
Wednesdays - Sundays through May 28, 2023
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is a 360º digital art exhibition that invites you to step into the universe of the Dutch genius and explore his life, his work, and his secrets as never before through cutting-edge 360-degree digital projections, a one-of-a-kind VR experience, and a uniquely atmospheric light and sound show. The tour is traveling through cities around the world.  READ MORE

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About the Author

Drew Kristofik

Drew Kristofik's early career editing teen magazines somehow morphed into a seven-year stint at MacNeil/Lehrer, followed by a very long sojourn at Nickelodeon/Viacom as Director of Content for Nick online and then Editor-in-Chief of ParentsConnect.com local. She was a founding member of the WebbyAward winning GoCityKids, has written for Family Fun Magazine, Vanity Fair, and New York, and her novel for middle schoolers, The Time Boat, is available on Amazon Kindle. She strives to keep the MommyPoppins New York Events calendar packed and accurate, and can be reached at events@mommypoppins.com.
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