Celebrate Mother’s Day in the Poconos

Mother's Day Brunch

Restaurants throughout the Poconos are rolling out the red carpet on Sunday, May 12 to celebrate mom with delicious menus and brunch buffets. Make a reservation to spend the morning enjoying great food in beautiful and historic dining rooms at the AAA Four Diamond-rated French Manor Inn and Spa, Skytop Lodge, or The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort.

Make it a mountaintop Mother's Day at Slopeside Pub & Grill at Blue Mountain Resort, Hemispheres at Camelback Lodge, or Mountain View Vineyard Winery. For hardcore foodies, buy a ticket to the Kalahari Food and (Not Just) Wine Festival, happening a little later in the month on Sunday, May 19, to take mom on an elevated culinary adventure.

Expectant Mommy Babymoon

Treat soon-to-be moms to a babymoon getaway! Enjoy a romantic vacation as you prepare to welcome a new life to the world. A renowned relaxation spot in the Poconos, The Lodge at Woodloch offers a babymoon escape perfectly tailored to help expectant parents relax and get ready for the adventure ahead, with gourmet meals for you, healthy baby food recipes for home, spa credit, outdoor adventure excursions, and more.

Spa Day for Mom

From manicures to massages, from salon services to facials, the destination spa facilities and wellness offerings in the Poconos are sure to provide mom with a day of rejuvenation and relaxation. Book a yoga session at Bodyworks Wellness Studio in Stroudsburg, try salt therapy or sound therapy at the Alchemy Lounge in Lehighton, or find serenity at The Spa at Mount Airy. Mom deserves it!

Gardener's Day Trip

Does your mom love to garden? Help her pick out some new perennials at the Plant Sale at Pocono Environmental Education Center, happening Saturday and Sunday of Mother's Day Weekend. Whether your yard is full of shade or sun, find flowers for different types of landscape. The greenhouses at Pocono Organics are another great place to find inspiration for your green thumb! Take a weekend farm facility tour to learn more about regenerative organic agriculture. Explore even more Pocono farms and markets and plant shops with mom like Paradise Lavender Farm and The Potting Shed.

Shopping Outing

Couldn’t be Mother’s Day without some well-deserved shopping! Plan a visit to our charming small towns to search for treasures she didn't know she needed at boutiques like Gather and Wallflower in Honesdale, sustainability-focused Betterworld Store & Cafe in Milford, the unique Shoppes at Castle Inn in Delaware Water Gap, or laid-back Lake Life Pursuit near Lake Wallenpaupack. Visit antique galleries, explore specialty shops, or go all-out at the Pocono Premium Outlets in Tannersville.

Live Music Performance

Take mom out for dinner and drinks with a side of live music. Wallenpaupack Brewing Company, ShawneeCraft Brewing Company, and Double Cut Steakhouse at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions all feature toe-tapping performances from local musicians on Sunday evening. Take a look at our full calendar of upcoming concerts and live music events to get even more inspiration and experience all the entertainment and arts that the Poconos has to offer.

Al Fresco Adventure

It wouldn't be a visit to the Poconos without spending some time in the fresh air. Enjoy the spring weather this Mother's Day! From horseback riding to waterfall hikes to biking expeditions to golf, let mom choose her favorite from the many outdoor activites available throughout the region.

Family memories are one of the best gifts you can give, so start planning that trip for that special lady! Browse our upcoming events and special offers to find more ways to pamper mom this spring. Happy Mother’s Day from the Pocono Mountains!