Mother’s Day is just around the corner! Don’t wait until the last minute for gifts, flowers, or to make restaurant reservations. Check out below for the best of the best for this year’s Mother’s Day.
Events:
Friday night picnics at Peony’s Envy – Bring a blanket and some food and enjoy the beautiful peonies. Catch up with mom and walk amongst the gardens along the property.
Barbie Cupcake Class at Candyland Crafts – Take mom to a special DIY experience to make some sweet treats! Ages 10 and up, because you’re never too old to sprinkle a little magic on your cupcakes!
Plant Sales @ Wagner Farm Arboretum – If mom has a green thumb take her to get some plants at one of our local places and plant them together. Pro-tip: if mom likes the plants but doesn’t necessarily want to plant them, let mom relax while you get your hands dirty.
World Series of Birding – The marathon event of the birding world is here! If mom loves birds and the outdoors this is a great weekend to spend some time with her. If you’re not a birder yourself maybe you’ll learn a few new facts about our feathered friends and even learn how to identify a few too!
Morning Walk @ Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary – Couple this with the World Series of Birding at the headquarters of NJ Audubon in Bernardsville. This scenic walk will take you through the trails of the sanctuary where you’re sure to see plenty of wildlife along the way!
Paint and Chill – Let mom embrace her inner artist in a relaxing social setting with Paint and Chill! Pizza and supplies will be provided so you don’t have to worry about what to bring!
What mother doesn’t like a meal just for her? Treat mom to a nice meal with one of our restaurant partners.- Don’t forget the flowers and please remember to order as early as possible! Check out absolutely gorgeous displays and bouquets from House of Blooms and or Back to Nature Home and Garden. Head over to Peony’s Envy (or order online!) for arrangements, stems, and bouquets.
- Can’t decide on one restaurant for your foodie mom? Book a trip with Beyond the Plate Food Tours where you can get a taste of 4 restaurants in Downtown Somerville.
- Treat mom with soothing scents of lavender with Hidden Spring Lavender Farm products. Check out their alpaca wool selections while you’re there! Or bring her along and surprise mom with an alpaca walk!
- If beer, cider, or mixed drinks are mom’s preference, we’ve got you covered Flounder Brewing, Jersey Cyclone Brewing, and Village Brewing for beer and growler fills. Grab some cider at the bucolic Burnt Mills Cider, or pick up a bottle of Hillsborough’s own gin or single malt at Bellemara Distillery.
- Mother’s Day must-have’s list with Candyland Crafts to make the perfect edible DIY gift for mom.
- Not into baking? No worries, pick up the perfect treats for mom to satisfy any sweet tooth at BAM Desserts or Epic Cookies!
- Is mom a lover of the arts? The Center for Contemporary Art offers a variety of classes and workshops to make a great gift.
- Hit the trails! Enjoy the fresh air with some of Somerset County’s most scenic parks and some of Somerset County’s Important Birding Areas.
- What mom doesn’t like shopping? Head over to Bridgewater Commons or Downtown Somerville, where she can shop till she drops!
- Looking for entertainment? Check out one of the upcoming shows at Brook Arts Center.
- If mom is into puzzles, get the family together or book some time at Ultimate Xscape Rooms.
- How about some hatchet throwing? For a fun and off-beat way to spend some time with mom, check out Stumpy’s Hatchet House.
- Tee off with mom at one of Somerset County’s many award-winning public golf courses! The Somerset County Park Commission offers five fantastic courses – Neshanic Valley, Green Knoll, Quail Brook, Spooky Brook, and Warrenbrook.
Coming from a distance and need a place to stay overnight? Make it a weekend getaway with an overnight stay at one of Somerset County’s more than 35 hotels, motels and inns, suited to every taste and budget. However you choose to mark the occasion, it’s sure to be a fun-filled Mother’s Day weekend in Somerset County, NJ!
