Mother's Day brunch might be the perfect way to kickoff celebrating Mom on Mother's Day. Newsflash: Mom does not want to make breakfast on Mother's Day. Another newsflash: Mom does not want to clean up breakfast on Mother's Day. It's best to just avoid the kitchen altogether, which means that the best way to feed mom (and the whole family) is to go out—but not just anywhere. 

Mother's Day brunches in Los Angeles are full of coffee in carafes, ocean views, and impressive patios. Read more for the best mom-pleasing places, some with special menus for Mother's Day, and buffets that will keep the whole family happy. 

After brunch, treat Mom to a day of her favorite activities, whether a gorgeous botanical garden, a serene hike through nature, a kid-friendly museum, or sweeping sandy vistas for a walk along the best beaches in Los Angeles and Orange County. 

A lovely Mother's Day brunch in Westchester or the Hudson Valley is just the ticket for the one day a year we get to celebrate all things mom. The region offers a variety of great restaurants serving Mother’s Day brunch, and we've rounded up some of our top picks below. Many places require reservations, and we suggest booking now.

Find more great things to do this Mother's Day weekend in our Family Activity Calendar. 

For 2024, treat mom and the family to a delicious Mother's Day brunch at one of these Long Island restaurant locations. You can sip a mimosa or bloody mary, enjoy a scrumptious meal, and, best of all, avoid clean-up duty.

Some of these spots offer more than just a meal, with free entertainment and activities for the whole family, and it's wise to call ahead for reservations.

For other family-friendly happenings on Mother's Day weekend 2024, check out our Event Calendar, and find more dining inspo in our Guide to Family-Friendly Restaurants on Long Island.

Celebrate Mother's Day 2024 in style with an indulgent Mother's Day brunch in New Jersey that's prepared by someone other than mom.

Restaurants throughout northern New Jersey like Biagio's in Paramus and Alstede's in Chester are cooking up some fabulous meals full of breakfast delights, salads, carving stations, and desserts. Some of these eateries offer discounts for children, and others are FREE for young kids. These Mother's Day brunches book quickly, though, and many require reservations.

If you're down on the shore, explore these wonderful Mother's Day brunch options and find more great eats in our Guide to Family-Friendly Restaurants in New Jersey.

Mother's Day brunch reservations in NYC don't make themselves. With the holiday fast approaching, on Sunday, May 12, 2024, consider this your reminder that it's time to start planning a special Mother's Day brunch for the well-deserving mothers in your life. Speaking from experience, all moms want is a little time off.

We've rounded up a host of scrumptious NYC restaurants for Mother's Day brunch 2024. These family-friendly restaurants are located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. And if that's not enough, we have tons more picks in our Guide to Family-Friendly Restaurants in New York City.

Nestled in the Ozark Mountains, Branson, Missouri, is a charming destination for a family vacation. It's filled with natural beauty and wonders and is home to world-class entertainment that makes for a fun-filled getaway. Whether you want to go spelunking, set sail on a showboat, or explore the old-timey fun at Silver Dollar City, there are so many fun, family-friendly things to do in Branson, MO.

Here are our top picks for things to do in Branson, MO with kids. Find more fun midwestern cities to explore, including Columbus, Ohio and Fargo, North Dakota, in our Midwest Family Travel Guide.

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