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How to Celebrate Mother's Day in and around Norwich and New London, CT

Restaurant, gift, and craft ideas, plus things to do she's sure to love in and around Norwich

By Yukiea Brown-Parsley, publisher May 2, 2021

Let's make this Mother's Day extra-special in Norwich and New London because it has been, well, let's say... a challenging year for moms.

So on May 9, let's celebrate the Norwich, New London, and surrounding area moms and mom-figures in our lives by letting them know how much we appreciate everything they do for us the other 364 days of the year.

Here are Norwich restaurant and gift ideas to spoil her, itinerary suggestions she'll love in New London and beyond, and even a few craft ideas children can do to show their love: 




A special meal out

Looking for restaurants in and around Norwich to enjoy a special meal out for Mother's Day? Here are New London and Norwich area restaurants offering Mother's Day specials:

Ballo Italian
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville
Call 860-862-1100 for reservations

Enjoy lovely Mother's Day Chef's specials such as Mista salad or Veal Saltimbocca and more with an appetizer and dessert. Click here for event details.

The Spa at Norwich Inn 
607 West Thames St, Norwich
For reservations call 860-425-3630

Enjoy a very special Mother's Day Brunch with a first & second courses and dessert or a Mother's Day Picnic Basket Lunch on the grounds. There will also be a Mother's Day DInner To-Go option. Click here for event details. Pricing varies.

Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa
625 North Rd, Groton
Please call 860-941-4677 or 860-446-2600 ext 357 for reservations

A Mother's Day Brunch event the whole family will enjoy. Click here for event details and to secure tickets. $50 adults, $25 ages 5-11, Free ages under 5.

The Social Bar + Kitchen  

208 Bank St, New London

New London Big Band Mother's Day Outdoor Concert - May 9

Enjoy music and eats with a special outdoor Mother's Day concert in the back lot of The Social Bar. Click here for event details and to secure tickets. $10/ person





Where to shop for Mother's Day in and around Norwich

Searching for that special gift? Get her a great gift and support a locally-owned Norwich, New London, or Mystic area business all at the same time! Here are some of our favorites:

Bozrah Farmer's Market
45 Bozrah Dt, Bozrah
May 8, 2021 at 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Find a gift for Mother's Day or bring her along the first market of the season. There will be crafters, food trucks, and spring plants available as well.

Olde Mistick Village
27 Coogan Blvd, Mystic
860-536-4941

There's no doubt you'll find a special gift in one of the many specialty shops in this quaint village shopping area! Anything from high quality custom gifts to craft and specialty food can be found here or even just a lovely walk through taking in all its beauty.

Wick & Wood - The Candle Co. and 482 Supply Co.
268 Edmond Rd, Griswold
May 8, 2021 from 9am - 2pm

An outdoor Mother's Day Spring Pop Up Market featuring handmade gifts, home decor, hand poured soy candles, and more!





A special day out in and around Norwich and New London

Whether she's into hiking, spa treatments, or thrills, we have ideas on ways to spend Mother's Day in New London County doing something she'll love:

Connecticut College Arboretum
270 Mohegan Ave, New London
860-439-5020

If she loves gardens or nature, there is a free guided tour of the Caroline Black Garden on May 9 from 10am to 11:30 am. The four-acre garden boasts a water feature of Japanese inspiration and a variety of ornamental tres and shrubs in a series of garden rooms. Registration is required by Friday May 7 at noon - email arbor@conncoll.edu

Stonington Vineyards
523 Taugwonk Rd, Stonington
860-535-1222

Give mom the gift of beautiful spring day with acoustic music, food, and a glass of wine - socially distanced of course! Call the vineyard for reservations. Sunday May 9 

Celestial Hands Healing Arts
300 State St, Suite 413, New London
860-440-7370

To release all the tension that life can bring, treat Mom to one of a number of different relaxing, theraputic massages or a Reiki session. Call to book a session!

Wild Earth Studio, LLC
26 New London Rd, Unit 3, Salem
860-535-1222

Let Mom express herself and have a little brunch at the same time! Participants are instructed on creating a Hummingbird painting while sipping mimosas with their eats. Click here for event details and tickets. Sunday, May 9 from 11am - 2pm





Crafts for the kids to make

Handmade gifts are all about the heart. Help the kids make gifts for mom she's sure to treasure: