I think every day should be Mother’s Day—but I’ll settle for just one Sunday a year being a true me day. 🌸
What that looks like is different for everyone. Maybe it’s staying in bed with a good book, lounging in your yard with your favorite drink, or even—yes—hosting brunch (but hey, decorative paper goods can totally save you on setup and cleanup!).
Sometimes staying in is easier than going out—but if you’re ready to treat yourself, we’ve got a great list of local places to enjoy!
Before you fire up the stove or head out for brunch or dinner, take a peek at our list of free or low-cost spots to spend the day. Hopefully, one of them brings you the well-deserved peace and little moments of joy you need.
You’ve earned it. 💕
Take a stroll along one of the many parks with walking paths
Grace Lord Park, Boonton
Hedden Park, Randolph
Lewis Morris Park, Morristown
Loantaka Brook Reservation, Morristown
Muriel Hepner Nature Park, Denville
Silas Condit Park, Kinnelon
Speedwell Park, Morristown
The Tourne, Boonton
A little further away
Great Falls, Paterson
See flowers at:
Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Morristown (free)
Gardens a little further away
Branch Brook Park, Belleville (free)
Greenwood Gardens, Short Hills (entrance fee)
Holland Ridge Farm, Cream Ridge (entrance fee)
Reeves Reed Arboretum, Summit (donation only)
Willowwood Arboretum, Chester (free)
Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton (entrance fee)
Looking to take in a sporting event:
The Jackals (Montclair, Patriots (Bridgewater) and Miners (Augusta) are all home
Alice's
24 Nolans Point Park Rd, Lake Hopatcong
The Barn
11 Green Pond Rd, Rockaway
The Black River Barn
1178 Rt 10 West, Randolph
Blue Morel
2 Whippany Rd, Morristown (Westin)
$99 an adult
Brunch Menu includes raw bar, omelet and carving stations, charcuterie, hot buffet and Viennese table
9am to 2pm
Brick 46
68 Rt 46, Rockaway
Caffe Delhi
276 E Main St, Denville
Capital Grill
Rt 10, Parsippany
2 course prefix menu $55 an adult; $17 a child
Adult mains include choice of Lobster Frittata; Center Cut Filet Mignon and Pan Seared Salmon
10am to 2pm
Charlotte's Web
39 W. Clinton Ave., Dover
Cinders
319 Rt 46, Mine Hill
Enzo's Restaurant
5 Elm St, Morristown
Gourmet Cafe Italian Restaurant
136 Baldwin Rd, Parsippany
3pm-6:30pm
3 Course Prefix Menu with selections - $64 An adult, $30 a child
Hapgoods
44 Midvale Rd, Mountain Lakes
Knoll Country Club
990 Greenbank Rd, Boonton (Parsippany)
Champagne Brunch
The Club at Picatinny
121 Buffington Rd, Picatinny Arsenal
The Office Tavern Grill
3 South St, Morristown
Special a la carte brunch meu 10am - 3pm and dinner 4pm to closing
Rails
10 Whitehall Rd, Towaco
Randolph Diner
517 Rt. 10, Randolph
Rod's Steak & Seafood Grill
Madison
Rosie's Trattoria
1181 Sussex Tpke Randolph
Stone Water
125 Rt 181, Lake Hopatcong
The Windlass
45 Nolans Point Park Rd, Lake Hopatcong
Kings
115 Hawkins Pl, Boonton
Pastrami House
82 Speedwell Ave, Morristown
Rails
10 Whitehall Rd, Towaco
Tavern 5
710 Pompton Plains Tpke, Pequannock
Uncle Giuseppe's
1711 Rt 10 E., Morris Plains
Wegman's
34 Sylvan Way, Parsippany
Do you know somewhere great we should add to our list? Email us at Sandyn@macaronikid.com
