There’s tons to do this Mother’s Day weekend, from crafts to birding to enjoying live music. Make sure to make time for some of these events as you celebrate Mom.
THURSDAY
Macrame Keychain Craft / Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library, 27550 Main Road, Cutchogue, 631-734-6360
This craft for kids from grade 4 to 12 takes place from 6-7 p.m. at the Cutchogue Library and makes a great gift to free up Mom for, say, that massage she’s been wanting to have (hint, hint); free. To register, click here.
Book Talk with Ambrose Clancy / Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St., Riverhead, 631-727-3228
Long-time, award-winning Shelter Island Reporter editor and author Ambrose Clancy discusses his new book My Life in Pieces: Writers, Rogues, The Road and the Rock at the Riverhead Library from 6-7:30 p.m; free; registration required. To sign up, click here.
FRIDAY
Birding with Ben / Landcraft Garden Foundation, 4342 Grand Ave., Mattituck, 631-298-7216
Join birder Ben Bolduc for a workshop on spring bird migration from 8-9 a.m., running every Friday in May. $15 per session, $13 for members; adults only. Dress for the outdoors. To register and for more information, check here. (Note: Event will be cancelled if it rains.)
Tulip Festival Sunset Sessions/Waterdrinker North Fork, 4560 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 631-779-2130
On May 9 and May 10, Waterdrinker North Fork is open until 7:30 p.m. for golden hour for your last chance to see thousands of tulips in bloom. Tickets are $20 and are valid between 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Riverhead location. To obtain your tickets, click here.
Mini-Golf Outing/Sandy Falls Mini Golf Course, 1521 Roanoke Ave., Riverhead, 631-660-8368
Join this family-friendly event to benefit the Riverhead Athletic Club from 5-9 p.m. with food, raffles, prizes and more. $20 per person, $10 children under 12, RAC members receive 20% discount. To register a team and for more details, click here.
SATURDAY
John May Mile & 5K Run/Walk/Peconic Landing, 1500 Brecknock Road, Greenport, 631-477-3800
Sign up for the 19th annual May Mile race to benefit the Greenport Fire Department. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and race/walk starts at 9 a.m. rain or shine. Cost for 5K run/walk $30 in advance, $35 day of race, $15 students; John May Mile $10, ages 14 and under and ages 55 and older $5. To register, look here.
Back to the ‘80s Prom Night/Greenport American Legion, 102 3rd St., Greenport, 631-333-2644
Join this adults-only fundraiser for the Greenport PTO at the American Legion Hall from 6-10 p.m., with live music from The Radical ‘80s band, Southold Fish Market raw bar, buffet dinner by The Catered Fork and cash bar. Tickets are $65; to reserve click here.
SUNDAY
Mother’s Day Plant Sale/North Fork United Methodist Church, 43960 Sound Ave., Southold, 631-816-1742
Stock up on plants on may 10 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5/11 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds support deployed military and their families. For more information, call 631-816-1742.
Audawind/Port Waterfront Bar & Grill, 104 3rd St., Greenport, 631-333-2501
Catch this homegrown country band at a free concert on Mother’s Day from 2-5 p.m. For more details, click here.
