Jersey City Mother’s Day Activities and Restaurants

This Mother’s Day, treat your mom right by making the weekend extra special. The weather in Jersey City will be ideal during the month of May, so take advantage of being outside. Celebrate with the whole family with one of these special Mother’s Day activities and events.

Mother’s Day activities In and Near Jersey City

Jersey City always has a lot going on! There are some unique events this year to make Mother’s Day weekend memorable. It’s a wonderful time to get outside and get moving in the fresh air.

• Virtual Mother’s Day 5k and 10k – This unique event is going on all throughout the month of May. Choose any day to complete your race, then report your time. Proceeds go to Vitamin Angels, an organization that provides vitamins to mothers and babies. You’ll receive your bib and medal in the mail beforehand. Grab a group of friends and honor the mom in your life with this event.
• Mother’s Day Celebration – Join your Jersey City friends on Friday, May 10th at Hamilton Park for a special Mother’s Day festival. There will be music, entertainment for families and many vendors. A great way to kick off the weekend.
• Brook Hollow Winery Event – On Saturday May 11 at noon until Sunday May 12 at 6 p.m., make a short drive to Brook Hollow Winery for their Mother’s Day event. There will be wine tastings all day and live music. Plus you can purchase a package ahead of time for the special mom in your life. Packages include a complete wine tasting, a rose, and a wine bottle of her choice. Be sure to call and order ahead of time so her wine has a custom label.

A Celebratory Brunch

Jersey City is the best place to be for restaurant life and entertainment. Brunch is the ideal Mother’s Day activity and a tradition that everyone loves. Whether it’s a tried-and-true spot your family adores or branching out somewhere new, brunch makes a perfect Sunday. Here’s some of our top picks:

• Liberty House – This year, enjoy Mother’s Day with a perfect view of the Hudson River. Begin the meal with a variety of international cheeses, fruit and fresh pastries. Follow that with delicious stations like Mediterranean, antipasti and even a gourmet mashed potato bar.
• Hamilton Inn – For New American cuisine with a wide variety of choices, visit Hamilton Inn this May. Between the raw bar, amazing appetizers and classic brunch dishes, you might have trouble deciding which direction to go in. But you can’t go wrong: vegetarian or meat dishes will win over your whole family this year.
• Harry’s Daughter – Enjoy unique flavors that will bring you to the islands, at least in your mind. This Caribbean gastropub features a full brunch menu alongside a lunch and dinner menu of seafood and island classics. Try their curry goat roti or peri peri shrimp. Their cocktail, beer and wine list will help create the celebratory mood for the occasion.  
• Korai Kitchen – For something different and delicious, go Bangladeshi. The whole family will enjoy their wide variety of meat, vegetarian and fish dishes. Remember to stop at Jersey Wine & Spirits and pick up mom’s favorite bottle of wine since Korai is BYOB.

DIY Mother’s Day Ideas

Another way to go is to create your own Mother’s Day gift. Forget the days of crocheted pot holders: today’s DIY ideas are fun and much less “homemade” looking.

• Gilded photo ornaments – No mom ever said “no” to more photos of her family. These were originally meant for the holiday season but can be hung anywhere year round. Change up the background and ribbon to match her decor.
• Milk and honey soap – These beautiful soaps take about 10 minutes to make and smell wonderful. They’re great for even sensitive skin, and look nice for decorations too. Once you get the hang of making your own, you’ll save money at the farmer’s market!
• Glass bottle centerpiece – Use reclaimed wood and glass bottles for this shabby chic decoration. It’s easy to make and the bud vases work with any kind of flower.
• Best brunch recipes – From omelettes and frittatas to crepes and casseroles, here are some of the most delicious ideas for baking and cooking. Having your mom over for a family brunch or bringing the party to her will both show her how much you care.

Well-Spent Time

Show your mom gratitude and love with some of these Mother’s Day activities this year. Spending time together is the best gift you can give her, whether it’s out to brunch or over to your house for homemade cooking and gifts.