Fabulous Bergen County Area Mother’s Day Ideas for 2025! Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11. Mom is special every day of the year, but especially on Mother’s Day. To help you plan a truly memorable day for your mother, mybergen.com has compiled our annual list of Great Local Mother’s Day Ideas.
A Wide Variety of Bergen County Mother’s Day Options
This year’s list aims to provide various Mother’s Day ideas that moms will love while offering options that cover a wide range of budgets and preferences. Not everyone does brunch!
Great Bergen County Area Mother’s Day Ideas!
Breakfast in Bed
Let’s start at the beginning. Everyone loves to be served breakfast in bed! Even if it’s just toast and coffee, this is the perfect way to start Mother’s Day.
For those of you who are a bit more ambitious and willing to prepare something special, here is a link to a mybergen.com feature that will guide you to a Mother’s Day morning treat that will make mom very happy and make you a hero! 5 Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bed and Brunch Recipes Sure to Delight Mom!
BCAS Mother’s Day Walk at Teaneck Creek Conservancy
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a nature walk hosted by Bergen County Audubon and Teaneck Creek Conservancy. Enjoy a guided stroll through the park as you look for wildlife, spring flowers, and other signs of the season.
The Walk takes place at Teaneck Creek Conservancy, 20 Puffin way in Teaneck, New Jersey on Sunday, May 11, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Find more information and register here.
Mother’s Day at Stern and Bow in Closter
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Stern and Bow with a special menu designed to delight Mom! Enjoy a selection of Mom’s favorite Stern and Bow dishes, along with other mouthwatering creations. A three-course menu will be offered all day on Sunday, May 11. A children’s menu will also be available.
To make a reservation, visit sternandbow.com or call 201-750-3350.
Stern and Bow is located at 171 Schraalenburgh Road in Closter, New Jersey.
Gift Certificate to the Fountain Spa
Are you looking for the perfect gift for Mom? Give her an authentic resort-style spa experience! With locations at The Shops at Riverside in Hackensack and Route 17 North in Ramsey, a gift certificate to the Fountain Spa is the perfect gift. Mom can unwind with treatments, including facials, massages, body treatments, and a full menu of salon services — all in a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.
Visit The Fountain Spa for Mother’s Day gift options.
Mother’s Day/Family Hike at Tenafly Nature Center
A brisk nature walk is certainly a healthy way to start your day. It also presents a lovely opportunity to commune with nature as you spend quality time with your mom and family on this special day. Plus, Tenafly Nature Center forest trails provide the perfect photo backdrop!
If you have not experienced the Tenafly Nature Center before, you’re in for a treat! Enjoy a guided family hike with a Tenafly Nature Center naturalist. All ages are welcome.
Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Find more information and register here.
The Hike takes place on Sunday, May 11, from 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Tenafly Nature Center is located at 313 Hudson Avenue in Tenafly, New Jersey.
Read more about Tenafly Nature Center and other fun Bergen County area destinations.
Mother’s Day Wine Trail Weekend! (Multiple Locations)
The Garden State Wine Growers Association (GSWGA) will present the 2025 Mother’s Day Wine Trail Weekend, May 9-May 11, at wineries and vineyards throughout the state.
New Jersey wineries and vineyards participating in the Wine Trail Weekend will pamper those extraordinary women in your life with tastings, Mother’s Day brunch packages, live entertainment, and much more! Get more details about the GSWGA Mother’s Day Wine Trail Weekend.
Before heading off to the winery of your choice, why not find the perfect wine for you? What’s your vinotype?
Rubin Run in Tenafly
Don’t miss this Bergen County Mother’s Day tradition. The Rubin Run features a 10K at 8:00 am, a 5K at 10:00 am, and a Kids Fun Run After the running is done, be sure to stick around for the Finish Fest, featuring food, games, and fun!
The Rubin Run, Bergen County’s beloved family-friendly road race has been a community tradition for over 40 years! This event celebrates health and wellness for all ages and abilities while raising funds for programs and services that keep the JCC accessible and inclusive. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to support a great cause, the Rubin Run has something for everyone.
Find more information and register for the Rubin Run. The race takes place at Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 E. Clinton Avenue in Tenafly, New Jersey.
Mother’s Day Brunch at Blue Moon Cafe in Wyckoff
Take Mom to the Moon this Mother’s Day! Blue Moon Mexican Cafe in Wyckoff is offering a Buffet Brunch on Sunday, May 11, from 11:00 am-3:00 pm. In addition to delicious food, the event features gifts for the moms and favors for the kids. There will also be clown entertainment and a children’s menu.
Find more information and make a reservation. Blue Moon Mexican Cafe is located at 327 Franklin Avenue in Wyckoff, New Jersey.
Mother’s Day Waterfall Hike/Photo Op at Ramapo Valley County Reservation in Mahwah: The Best Things in Life Are Free!
Depending on the weather and the time of day, Ramapo Valley County Reservation in Mahwah can be crowded on Mother’s Day. However, if you arrive early enough (before 9:00 am), you should find parking and have plenty of time to hike this wonderful Bergen County park.
We recommend you take a leisurely walk up to the waterfall to take photos or videos of Mom and the family in the beautiful wooded setting. This may be one of our favorite recommendations for Mother’s Day 2025; best of all, admission is free! Read more about Ramapo Valley Reservation.
Sweets from Chocolates Etc.
Does your mother have a sweet tooth? Does she appreciate quality hand-made chocolate? When it comes to Bergen County Mother’s Day gift ideas for chocolate lovers, Chocolate Etc. in Wyckoff may be your best bet.
Chocolate Etc. is a terrific local resource for Mother’s Day gift baskets and more. This is both a retail store and gift basket business—a place where you can drop in and pick up a box of hand-made chocolates or order a custom gift basket.
Visit Chocolate Etc. to browse their old-fashioned candy shop, check out their selection of fanciful chocolate and candy novelties, and pick up something special for mom!
Mother’s Day at the Shannon Rose
Ramsey’s Shannon Rose Irish Pub invites you to celebrate Mother’s Day with a delicious brunch buffet on Sunday, May 11, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Treat Mom to a selection of brunch favorites, including classic breakfast items, savory entrées, and delightful desserts. There’s even a special kids’ brunch buffet designed to please the little ones.
Mother’s Day is one of the busiest dining days of the year, so make reservations soon.
The Shannon Rose Irish Pub is located at 1200 Route 17 North in Ramsey, New Jersey.
For more information or to make a reservation, click here or call 201-962-7602.
Mother’s Day Brunch & Dinner Cruises, NYC
While this Mother’s Day option may be a bit pricey, it will undoubtedly make for a memorable day for mom and the entire family!
2025 Mother’s Day Cruises, available on Friday, May 9, Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11, offer brunch and dinner options, complete with New York City skyline views and other sightseeing points of interest, a private table, and a carnation for mom.
To learn more or to make a reservation, visit eventcruisesnyc.com.
The mybergen.com Events Calendar has more Mother’s Day events to choose from!
Happy Mother’s Day!
We wish all moms a wonderful Mother’s Day! You deserve to be pampered, catered to and celebrated on Mother’s Day and every day for all you do. We love you!
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