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Mother's Day is right around the corner – May 14 – and here in Dutchess County, we have plenty of things to do and places to go with Mom to celebrate her special day. Check out this list of the Top 10 Uniquely Dutchess Mother’s Day Experiences to help plan an unforgettable weekend for Mom and the whole family.
Of course, taking Mom out for a delicious meal is always a nice gesture, and there are many tasty options in Dutchess, including restaurants that use locally sourced ingredients produced right here in the heart of New York’s Hudson Valley. For a guide to Mother’s Day brunch choices, click here.
Throughout May at Mirbeau Inn and Spa, Rhinebeck
Enjoy lavish overnight accommodation for one evening for two guests at the old-world-chic, 49-room resort and immerse yourself in a variety of luxurious, modern comforts. Unwind with a 50-minute Tranquil Momma CBD massage. Indulge in a full breakfast at Willow. Bring home the new organic Mirbeau Botanicals hemp tea to further enhance your relaxation. This limited-edition getaway package is only available in May. Click here for details. Mirbeau is also hosting a Mother’s Day Gentle Yoga session — a soft, nurturing yoga class designed especially for mothers — on May 14 at 11 a.m. Click here to register.
Friday, May 12, 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the Village of Pawling
Moms, take a relaxing stroll through the quaint Village of Pawling and enjoy perks and beverages from participating businesses courtesy of the Pawling Merchants Committee. Need someone to watch the little ones? Pawling Recreation has you covered with the Pawling Rec Fun Night featuring pizza, games, crafts and more. Grades pre-K through 4 will meet at the Lathrop Building and grades 5-8 at the Teen Center. Click here for updates and to register the kiddos for Fun Night.
May 12 and 13, 8 p.m. and May 14, 2 p.m. at the County Players Falls Theatre, Wappingers Falls
Perhaps Mom would enjoy an evening at the theater. If so, check out the County Players, one of the longest running community theatre groups in the Hudson Valley, and their production of Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” Over Mother’s Day Weekend, there are performances scheduled Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoon. Click here to purchase tickets.
Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Harlem Valley Homestead, Wingdale
Come and welcome the newborn calves at Harlem Valley Homestead. Tour the farm, visit the cow herd and learn about the farm’s grazing and breeding practices. The names of the new calves will be announced, and if the timing is right, you might get to see the herd move from one pasture to another! The farmstand will be open for shopping. Feel free to bring a picnic to enjoy by the ponds. Click here for details.
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Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Barn at Vassar, Poughkeepsie
Shop for all the plants Mom needs to make her garden exquisite, all grown by the Poughkeepsie Farm Project farmers, staff and youth. All the proceeds from the event will support PFP’s efforts in sustainable farming, food access and education. Stick around for a farm tour, enjoy some live music and check out the wares of local vendors. Click here for more information.
Saturday, May 13, 11 a.m. at Treasury Cider Bar, Fishkill Farms, Hopewell Junction
What better way to enjoy a beautiful Saturday than by sipping Treasury Cider and refocusing both body and mind with some Red Tail Power Yoga in the fresh farm air? Following a 60-minute yoga session on Treasury Cider Bar’s covered porch, stick around for live music and light bites. Be sure to purchase something to take home at the farm store. Click here to register.
Saturday, May 13, 2-4 p.m. at Troutbeck, Amenia
Learn the basics of floral design with Abby Schmeichel of Hellabloom at this two-hour workshop in Troutbeck’s Manor House using freshly picked blooms from the nearby Maitri Farm. Abby specializes in designing floral arrangements for high-end weddings and events around the country. Click here to register. If time allows, make a weekend out of it and book a room or suite at this enchanting country retreat. Enjoy abundant complimentary activities, a wellness center, hiking trails and more. Pick up from the Wassaic Metro-North train station can be pre-arranged for a carefree getaway. Click here to book your stay.
Saturday and Sunday, May 13 and 14, leaves and returns at the Beacon Dock
Spend an afternoon at one of the Hudson Valley’s most scenic and intriguing attractions. Frank Bannerman built his Scottish-style castle on Pollepel Island in the Hudson River in the early 1900s as a place to store military surplus items. Bannerman also built a summer home on the island, and his wife, Helen, planted beautiful gardens. Nowadays, a pleasant 30-minute cruise aboard the Estuary Steward will bring you out to the island so you can tour the buildings, stroll along the walking paths, admire the views of the Hudson and its surrounding highlands and learn the fascinating history of the island and its inhabitants. Click here to book your tour.
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Sunday, May 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Heritage Financial Park, Wappingers Falls
Treat Mom to some sweet delights at K104.7-FM’s Cupcake Festival at Heritage Financial Park (formerly Dutchess Stadium), the home of the Hudson Valley Renegades minor-league baseball team. Sample cupcakes and treats from the best bakers and bakeries in the Hudson Valley. Shop local vendors and enjoy family-friendly activities. K104.7-FM will crown one lucky Cupcake Wars finalist with the title of Best Cupcake in the Hudson Valley. The Renegades, a Single-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, are playing on the road on Mother’s Day, but they return home on May 16 to start a six-game homestand against the Brooklyn Cyclones.
Sunday, May 14, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Innisfree Garden, Millbrook
This charming English and Chinese-inspired garden invites you to its Mother’s Day Curator’s Tour with landscape curator Kate Kerin. Innisfree Garden, an extraordinary icon of mid-20th century landscape design, is recognized as one of the world’s 10 best gardens and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was designed by Walter Beck and his wife, avid gardener and heiress Marion Burt Beck, with much collaboration with landscape architect Lester Collins. The garden features a 40-acre lake surrounded by cliffs, low hills, waterfalls, streams and all sorts of beautiful flowers, plants and landscape elements. It is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle. Click here to register for the Curator’s Tour.
Take a Hike at Peach Hill Park, Poughkeepsie: If Mom is the outdoorsy type, then why not accompany her on a leisurely stroll? Peach Hill Park in Poughkeepsie is open from sunrise to sunset and offers 3.5 miles of scenic hiking trails through a former apple orchard. At 485 feet, the summit of Peach Hill is the highest point in the Town of Poughkeepsie, and the views from the top are magnificent in all directions. Dogs are welcome, too. For a trail map, click here.
Catch a Flick at Starr Cinema, Rhinebeck: If Mom is a film buff, why not take her out to catch a film on the big screen? Starr Cinema is offering a free small popcorn to any Mom who comes in to watch a movie on May 14. Click here to see what is playing.
Sample Award-Winning Vodka at Denning’s Point Distillery, Beacon: Denning’s Point Distillery’s Made of the Meadow vodka won gold medals at both the 2022 San Fran World Spirits Competition and the 2016 Fifty Best Spirits Competition. Why not take Mom for a tasting so she can sample this and other award-winning spirits at Denning’s Point? Tastings are from 2-8 p.m. on Saturdays and 2-6 p.m. on Sundays, no reservations required. Click here for details.
Bring the Kids to Explore at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum, Poughkeepsie: Moms receive free admission to the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum (formerly the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum) on Mother’s Day. Designed for children ages 12 and younger, the MHDM’s exhibits get kids moving, exploring, building, pretending, collaborating, creating and discovering. The museum is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Mother’s Day. Click here to learn more.
Sample low-intervention wines and ciders at Rose Hill, Red Hook: Stroll this gorgeous Northern Dutchess property in the springtime for blooming trees. Try the wild-fermented and naturally sparkling Kitchen Sink, the truly unique single-varietal Kingston Black and the Pomquette Rouge, a sparkling apple-grape wine. Plus, the month of May is "Rosé Hill Farm" for wine lovers, when they'll pour three rosé and rosé-adjacent vino all month.
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