There are tons of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Downtown Brooklyn! From relaxing spa treatments and thoughtful gifts to museum visits and special dinner menus, we’ve rounded up plenty of ways to celebrate the moms and mother figures in your life all weekend long.
show brooklyn some love fest 2026
CITY POINT BKLYN
On May 9 11:00 AM–2:00 PM, celebrate Mother’s Day at the annual Show Brooklyn Some Love Fest at City Point and Albee Square! Families can enjoy hands-on activities including a custom Mother’s Day Flower Bar, African dance and drumming workshops, a bead bar, Brooklyn Museum on Wheels, DJs, and more. Best for families with kids ages 1–10.
Take me with you
63 Bond St
Explore Take Me With You’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide! This curated selection is your go-to for thoughtful finds, unique home goods, jewelry, self-care items, and gifts that feel a little more personal this year.
Photo: Show Brooklyn Some Love 2025 Celebration
MOVERS AND MAKERS: MOTHER’S DAY AT THE NY TRANSIT MUSEUM
99 Schermerhorn Street
Meet Mary Walton, a 19th-century citizen scientist, and then work to create modern inventions to help solve challenges in your own community! It’s a special Mother’s Day edition of Movers and Makers at the NY Transit Museum, with a costumed performance followed by a STEM workshop in the education center.
KASHI INDIAN CUISINE & BAR
286 Livingston Street
Celebrate Mother’s Day with an elevated dining experience at Kashi. The Downtown Brooklyn restaurant is offering a special prix-fixe menu inspired by the rich flavors of North India, alongside signature dishes and handcrafted cocktails. Reservations are now live for Sunday, May 10 from 12 PM to 10 PM.
SUN & SKY SPA
286 Livingston Street
Treat Mom to a relaxing spa day at Sun & Sky Spa this Mother’s Day. The Downtown Brooklyn spa is offering special Mother’s Day packages for 2 or 3 hour sessions. Designed for a day of calm, care, and relaxation, this is a great opportunity to give the gift of self-care! Give them a call to book today.
Photo: Interior of Take Me With You gift shop
Enjoy a Picnic at Abolitionist Place
The beautiful spring weather serves as a fantastic backdrop for a picnic in the park this Mother’s Day! With the Two year Anniversary of Abolitionist Place happening taking place on Friday, May 8th, this is the perfect place to kick off the Mother’s Day festivities.
Enjoy a Mother’s Day matinee
Alamo Drafthouse recently announced a slew of Mother’s Day offerings. Kick things off with “Mortal Kombat II Mother’s Day Fan Screening,” followed by a special screening of “Mamma Mia,” complete with crafts, themed props and more!
Photo: Junior’s Cheesecake
Don’t forget the best dessert in town!
Beloved Junior’s Cheesecake just put out their spring seasonal menu, complete with their spring mini cheesecake sampler, their spring strawberry swirl shortbread cheesecake, and their iconic heart-shaped white chocolate Mother’s Day cake. Nab one before it’s gone!
have dinner at Fogo de Chão
This Mother’s Day, give her what she really wants: flavor, fire, and zero time in the kitchen. From fire-roasted cuts to seasonal to handcrafted cocktails, treat her to it all at Fogo de Chao, with dinner pricing all day long. And you can bring the whole family — enjoy complimentary meals for children 6 and under, and half-price for children 7 through 12.
