Mother's Day this year falls on Sunday, May 11, and if you haven't yet made restaurant reservations or picked out the perfect present for the mom (or moms) in your life, then it's not too late to score a great gift. Here are a few Brooklyn-based ideas that mothers are sure to love.
1. Breakfast in Bed
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Almondine Bakery
85 Water Street
(718) 797-5026
The phenomenal croissants at Almondine are guaranteed mom-pleasers, and if you're lucky enough to live in or near DUMBO, then you (and the moms in your household) can partake in Almondine Bakery's new Sunday morning "room service" breakfast delivery. Simply go to the bakery's website to order from an assortment of fine goods that include freshly baked pastries, coffee, and orange juice.
Place your order at least 24 hours in advance. Prices range from $16 to $31 for breakfast for two.
85 Water Street
(718) 797-5026
The phenomenal croissants at Almondine are guaranteed mom-pleasers, and if you're lucky enough to live in or near DUMBO, then you (and the moms in your household) can partake in Almondine Bakery's new Sunday morning "room service" breakfast delivery. Simply go to the bakery's website to order from an assortment of fine goods that include freshly baked pastries, coffee, and orange juice.
Place your order at least 24 hours in advance. Prices range from $16 to $31 for breakfast for two.
2. A Museum Membership
Photo © Steve Soblick
Why not treat your mom to a year spent enjoying one of these great cultural institutions?
3. Water Symphony
Photo by Kristen Goode
Bargemusic
Fulton Ferry Landing (near the Brooklyn Bridge)
(718) 624-2083
The perfect gift for music-loving mothers? An evening spent on Brooklyn's very own floating chamber-music hall, Bargemusic.
The concert line-up for Mother's Day includes classic pieces from Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven. Tickets are priced at $35.
Fulton Ferry Landing (near the Brooklyn Bridge)
(718) 624-2083
The perfect gift for music-loving mothers? An evening spent on Brooklyn's very own floating chamber-music hall, Bargemusic.
The concert line-up for Mother's Day includes classic pieces from Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven. Tickets are priced at $35.
4. Fine Wine
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LeNell's
416 Van Brunt Street
(718) 360-0838
If the mothers in your life are wine drinkers, then make your way on May 11 to LeNell's Wine & Spirit Boutique in Red Hook. This year the wine shop is hosting a Mother's Day special showcasing spectacular wines made by moms (of course). Plus, all mothers will get a 10% discount off of featured selections.
416 Van Brunt Street
(718) 360-0838
If the mothers in your life are wine drinkers, then make your way on May 11 to LeNell's Wine & Spirit Boutique in Red Hook. This year the wine shop is hosting a Mother's Day special showcasing spectacular wines made by moms (of course). Plus, all mothers will get a 10% discount off of featured selections.
5. A Day in the Park
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Prospect Park
(718) 965-8951
When the kids are happy, Mom is happy, and no one better understands that than the masterminds running Prospect Park. On May 11, the park will host a day of special events geared towards families. Take a pedal boat ride, go on an electric boat tour, or learn about "Bird Mommies & Migration" on a free Mother's Day walking tour.
Not tired yet? End the day's festivities at the park's Mother's Day Concert and Sing-Along.
(718) 965-8951
When the kids are happy, Mom is happy, and no one better understands that than the masterminds running Prospect Park. On May 11, the park will host a day of special events geared towards families. Take a pedal boat ride, go on an electric boat tour, or learn about "Bird Mommies & Migration" on a free Mother's Day walking tour.
Not tired yet? End the day's festivities at the park's Mother's Day Concert and Sing-Along.
