5 Things To Do in Downtown For Mother’s Day 2024

Your mom called, she said it’s her month. Do you have plans for Mother’s Day 2024? If not, it’s time to get started. Downtown is the place to be for Mother’s Day, complete with delicious dining, endless shopping, and enough green space to sprawl out. If you’re looking to go beyond the norm this year, there are plenty of unique activities taking place in downtown New Haven this month, perfect for a day with the woman who loves you the most. Here are five ideas to fuel your celebration planning. 

Float your worries away at Ripple Float Center, located in the Omni Hotel. 

Take mom to the Shubert Theatre, where Hadestown is playing through May 5, and the New Haven Ballet is set to perform on May 25. 

Visit Yale University Art Gallery for Getting StARTed, a family-centric art viewing experience which will continue on the second Saturday of each month. 

Enjoy an evening at the New Haven Night Market, which returns on May 17. 

Treat mom to a healthy, sustainable brunch from Claire’s Corner Copia, a woman-owned local favorite.