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How to Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend in and Around Binghamton

Here's where to find free mimosas, free admission, and more for mom!

By Kate Fletcher, Macaroni KID Binghamton Publisher May 10, 2023

Want to make mom feel extra special this Mother's Day? 

We've rounded up some ideas to help your family celebrate mom this weekend in Binghamton and surrounding areas!


1. Treat her to brunch! 💐

If you're looking to treat mom to a special meal, here are few places offering brunch:

🌸 Women's Wellness Day at Lee Barta Community Center on Saturday from 11am-2pm (Childcare is available for children ages 5-12.)
🌸 Mother's Day Breakfast Buffet at Chenango Forks Fire Station on Sunday from 8-11am
🌸 Mother's Day Breakfast at Apple Hills on Sunday from 8am-12pm (UPDATE: fully booked)
🌸 Mother's Day Brunch at Lost Dog Cafe on Sunday from 10am-3pm (Free mimosa for mom!)
🌸 Mother's Day Brunch at Nichols Fire Department on Sunday from 11am-2pm
🌸 Mother's Day Jazz Brunch at Food & Fire on Sunday from 11am-3pm
🌸 Mother's Day Brunch at Mirabito Stadium on Sunday from 11am-12:30pm


2. Create something special! 🎨

Here are a few opportunities to create art for/with mom:

🌸 Spring Bee Kids Painting Class for Ages 5+ on Saturday from 11am-1pm at Uncorked Creations in Binghamton

🌸 Mom and Me Painting Class on Sunday from 11am-1pm at Uncorked Creations in Binghamton!


🌸 Mother's Day Floral Frame Craft on Sunday from 2-4pm at Michael's in Vestal! This event is FREE and all supplies are included.


🌸 Vintage Bike Painting and Mother's Day Dinner at 3pm at K's Inn in Deposit!


3. Take her out to the ballgame! ⚾

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies take on the Hartford Yard Goads during their stretch of home games this weekend!

🌸 Binghamton Rumble Ponies: Fireworks Night on Friday at 6:35pm
🌸 Binghamton Rumble Ponies: Halfway to Halloween on Saturday at 1:05pm
🌸 Binghamton Rumble Ponies: Kids Eat Free and Mother's Day Celebration on Sunday at 1:05pm. (Brunch before the game 11am-12:30pm)


4. Just spend time together! 👩‍👧‍👦

Here are some locations around Binghamton that will be honoring moms with free entertainment:

🌸 Free Admission for Moms on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm at Ross Park Zoo in Binghamton
🌸 Free Admission for Moms on Sunday from 10am-5pm at Animal Adventure Park and The Preserve in Harpursville
🌸 Free Play for Moms on Sunday from1-8pm at CK'ster Fun Park in Vestal
🌸 Free Axe Throwing for Moms on Sunday from 12-6pm at Electric City Axe Throwing in Scranton, PA
🌸 Free Cookie and Wine Sample for Moms on Sunday from 10am-6pm at Lone Maple Farm in Binghamton

Here are some other family-friendly events you might want to check out:

🌸 Mother's Day Tulip Festival on Saturday from 10am-6pm at Brown Hill Farms in Tunkhannock, PA
🌸 BookFest on Saturday from 11am-2:30pm at The Discovery Center in Binghamton
🌸 Free Children's Opera: Mystery on the Docks on Saturday at 2pm at The Discovery Center in Binghamton
🌸 The Ollie and Nola Show on Saturday at 10am at the Apalachin Library
🌸 The Amazing World of Toys on Saturday from 10am-5pm in Owego
🌸 Loop the Lemur on Saturday starting at 7am at Ross Park Zoo in Binghamton

Looking for More?

Check out the Macaroni KID Binghamton Calendar to see more family-friendly events happening in and around Binghamton this week! Know of an event that should be featured in the future? Please submit it here so we can add it to the calendar!

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