LongIsland.com’s Mother’s Day 2017 Guide: Events & Activities To Do with Mom on Her Special Day

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Show mom just how special she is this Mother’s Day by taking her out for a great time on the Island!

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Make sure mom feels extra special this Mother's Day by taking her out for a great time on Long Island!

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Sunday, May 14th is Mother’s Day which means that now, with only about two weeks left to go until the big day, is the time to figure out what it is that you’re going to do in celebration of the wonderful person who gave birth to you, raised you, and has loved you unconditionally. Whether you’ve already bought mom a little something but would still like to take her out for some fun on the town, or you’re racking your brain for things to do and coming up empty, these events are the perfect place to take mom on her special day to show her much much she is loved and appreciated for all that she does! From beautifully spread buffet brunches to bustling street fairs, mom will be sure to treasure the time and thought put into making her special day that much more special. 
 
Take a look below at the various events happening this Mother’s Day!
 
Ocean Restaurant & The Crescent Beach Club Celebrate Mom
333 Bayville Avenue, Bayville, NY 11709
Sunday, May 14th with Multiple Seatings
516-628-3330
Prices Vary; Check Description Below
Join us at the beach on May 14th, to celebrate Mom.  We offer two ways to make Mother's Day something special - a buffet brunch in the Grand Ballroom at The Crescent Beach Club for $59.95 per person and $29.95 per child plus tax with seatings from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, or a prefix dinner at Ocean Restaurant with seatings at 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM and our special sunset seating at 7:00 pm. Dinner is $55 per adults and $20 per child plus tax and 20% gratuity.
 
Celebrate Mother's Day at Chateau La Mer
845 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Sunday, May 14th with Multiple Seatings
631-225-0400
$41.95 Per Person plus 15% gratuity & tax; $21.95 plus 15% gratuity & tax Per Child Ages 12 & Under
Take mom out for a delicious buffet style Mother's Day meal at Chateau La Mer! Pick from five different seating times available between 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM in the Atrium, Dockside or Bayview. From cold displays, to live attended hot stations, to a plethora of decadent desserts, mom and the whole family will have plenty of food to choose from and enjoy together on this special day.
 
Westbury Market Fair & Flea Market at The NYCB Theatre Parking Lot
960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, NY 11590
Every Saturday & Sunday through July 31st from 8 AM - 4 PM
516-669-7541
Free Event
Don't miss out on the Westbury Market Fair & Flea Market, a unique outdoor shopping experience featuring tons of bargain on items like toys, clothing, cosmetics, antiques, and more!
 
Long Beach Boardwalk Art Craft & Gift Fair 2017
1 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, NY 11561
Saturday, May 13 - Sunday, May 14th from 10 AM - 6 PM
516-442-6000
Free Event
Bring mom out for a walk along the boardwalk while you browse gifts and goods made by local vendors at this street fair!

 
10 Elm Street, Locust Valley, NY 11560
Saturday, May 13th - Sunday, May 14th from 10:30 AM - 5 PM
516-317-7729
Free Event
Browse various vendors, look at handcrafted gifts, eat tasty food, and watch as the kids enjoy inflatable rides and face painting at this weekend craft fair!

 
11 Richmond Street, Freeport, NY 11520
Sunday, May 14th from 10 AM - 1 PM or 2 PM - 5 PM or 6 PM - 9 PM
516-623-5823
Pricing Vary; Check Description Below
Come on board a luxury party yacht in celebration of Mother's Day with Sapphire Princess Cruises! $70 per adult 21 and over, $60 per senior ages 65+, $55 per teen ages 15 - 20, $45 per child ages 4 - 17, and free for children ages 3 and under.
 
Mother's Day Brunch at The Meadow Club
1147 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Sunday, May 14th from 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
631-928-3800
$50 Per Adult; $25 Per Child Ages 6-12; Free For Kids Ages 5 & Under
Take mom out for a delicious Mother's Day brunch at The Meadow Club where she can enjoy unlimited mimosas, a hot buffet, cold display tables, and a decadent dessert table! Be sure to make a reservation beforehand!
 
Celebrate Mother's Day At VIEW
3 Consuelo Place, Oakdale, NY 11769
Sunday, May 14th 
631-589-2694
Pricing Differs Based on Dishes
Take in a beautiful view overlooking the Great South Bay while you dine on tasty appetizers, soups & salads, entrees and desserts at VIEW’s Mother’s Day celebration!
 
Mother’s Day Painting Event at Pinot’s Palette
61 West Main Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706
Sunday, May 14th from 12 PM - 3 PM or 2 PM - 5 PM or 7 PM - 10 PM
631-446-4777
$38 - $40
Pick from three different session times and painting projects throughout Mother's Day and enjoy an artistic event, with free mimosas, with mom! 
 
Mother's Day Grand Buffet at Mirabelle Restaurant at Three Village Inn
150 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY 11790
Sunday, May 14th from 11 AM - 6 PM
631-751-0555
$52 Per Person; Half Price for Children Ages 10 & Under Plus Tax & Gratuity
Feast on an unforgettable buffet with a brunch station, carving station, cold display, and more, all in commemoration of Mother's Day!
 
Mother's Day Brunch at Long Island Aquarium
431 E. Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
Sunday, May 14th from 10 AM - 4 PM
631-208-9200
$49.95 Per Adult; $24.95 Per Child Ages 3-12; Free for Children Ages 2 & Under
Pick from four different seating times (10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM) and enjoy a terrific Mother's Day brunch in the Sea Star Ballroom with complimentary mimosas. Then explore the aquarium afterwards! 
 
2017 Farmers' Market at LI Welcome Center
Between Exits 51 & 52 on the Eastbound LIE, Dix Hills, NY 11746
Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday through September 30th
516-543-6033
Free Event
Browse and buy from local Long Island producers, artisans and growers this Mother's Day weekend at the new Long Island rest stop and welcome center!
 
Mother's Day at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
1660 Rte 25A, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
516-692-6768
$6 Per Adult; $4 Per Senior and Child Ages 3 - 12; Kids Under 3 & Members Free
Head to the Hatchery on Mother's Day with the whole family for an afternoon of fun! Moms accompanied by their children get free admission!
 
Antique & Collectibles Market at Emerald City Antiques & Collectibles Market
5801 Sunrise Hwy, Holbrook, NY 11741
Open Daily Starting April 25th Through June 10th from 10 AM - 8 PM 
631-289-5914
Free Event
Take mom out to see what's available for purchase at the new antique and collectibles market! From sports cards, to comics, to vintage toys, you'll be sure to find a little bit of everything!