Matt McCarthy

No Mother's Day gifts are better than the company of one's family—or those hand-spun by the kids. That's why we've rounded up a host of Mother's Day events around town on or near Sunday, May 13, that let moms spend quality time with their family and, in some cases, even give the kids a chance to create something for that special someone the day honors. Family Art Project: Sachets and Floral Fantasy for MomThis art workshop is all about creating homemade gifts for mom. (Mother's Day is, after all, just a week away.) Kids make unique floral gifts, such as paper flowers or fragrance satchels filled with lavender, and decorate them with buds and other natural materials. Sat May 5, Sun May 6 10am--1pm. Wave Hill. Free. All ages. Learn to Cook A Mother's Day Dinner for Kids and DadsDebbie Koening, author of Parents Needs to Eat Too, teaches dads and kids how to cook the perfect three-course meal for Mom on her special day. Participants will learn how to make gazpacho with honeydew, linguine with pecorino, and rich chocolate Amazon cake. A signed copy of Parents Need to Eat Too is included in the admission price. Sat May 5 at 2pm. Caribou Baby, 272 Driggs Ave between Eckford and Leonard Sts, Greenpoint, Brooklyn (347-460-2229, cariboubaby.com). One class (kids included) $35. All ages. Mother's Day Silhouette Event with Andrea Peitsch Silhouette artist Andrea Peitsch will be on-site at ArtsCetera Studio to create multigenerational silhouette portraits for Mother's Day. Reservations a

The weatherman predicts that this Mother's Day (May 13) will be warm and sunny—not cloudy with a chance of meatballs—but with these delicious Mother's Day meal specials available, we think you'll be plenty hungry nonetheless. Whether Mom prefers a mimosa-accompanied brunch or a hearty dinner, these eateries are sure to hit the spot. Carmine'sThough there's no kids' menu here, little ones will be happy to share the Mother's Day prime rib special: a 38-ounce prime rib chop on the bone, marinated in herbs and served with fresh veggies and roasted potatoes ($70.50, feeds a family of six).  For dessert, everyone can munch on the heart-shaped chocolate brownie that comes topped with whipped cream, chocolate-covered strawberries and strawberry sauce ($15). Reservations recommended. 200 W 44th St at Seventh Ave (212-221-3800, carminesnyc.com) 508 Restaurant & Bar This casual gastrobrewery in Soho is celebrating moms with a special two-course prix fixe brunch including drinks for $45. All moms will receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. The peanut-butter-and-jelly stuffed French toast on the la carte menue is sure to be a hit with the younger crowd. Reservations recommended. 508 Greenwich St between Broome and Spring Sts (212-219-2444, 508nyc.com) Henry's Here, Mom can knock back a mango mimosa before digging into a warm goat cheese salad and crispy fried calamari, or a chorizo-potato omelet, off the $29 prix fixe menu. The best part: a surprise parting gift. Reservations r