For Mother's Day, treat Mom to tea, wine, museums

Moms finally get a day off on Mother's Day -- well, sort of. (We know, the work is never done). This weekend, there are plenty of ways to show her a good time -- from a visit to local wineries to a rockin' sock hop dance, and even a tea party.

The Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington offers free admission to moms and grandmothers on Sunday, May 13, from 11-5 p.m. Children under 10 are also free (631-351-3250, heckscher.org).

If mom's the top, head to Coe Hall at Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay where Chamber Players International will perform a free, one-hour concert of Cole Porter music at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 13. Bring a chair, blanket and outdoor picnic to the West Portico of the historic mansion-turned-museum ($8 parking, 516-922-8678, plantingfields.org).

Chocolate and wine are almost as classic as mothers themselves. Taste this winning combo 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, May 12, and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, May 13, at Sherwood House Vineyards in Jamesport. There, you'll try four truffles by artisanal chocolatier Vosges, that feature flowers like orchids and roses, along with four wines for $25 per person. Live acoustic music adds to the ambience from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, May 12, (631-779-2817, sherwoodhousevinyards.com).

In Riverhead, mamas can test their singing prowess at Martha Clara Vineyards 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 13, with free karaoke. DJ Phil emcees the friendly contest on an outdoor pavilion, while mothers sip on a free glass of rosé (631-298-0075, marthaclaravineyards.com).

If Mom is ready to shake, rattle and roll, bring her to a sock hop dance, 7-11 p.m. Friday, May 11, at the Riverhead Polish Hall. A classic car display near the entrance sets the stage for this '50s dance, which features a swing dance lesson and live performance by the eight-piece Doug Ferony Big Band -- covering tunes by Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin. Burgers, hot dogs and fries, a root beer soda float, jukebox cake and poodle skirt cookies are included in the $55 ticket price. Moms may buy raffle tickets for gift certificates to restaurants or spas. The woman and man who don the best retro outfits each wins a $50 cash prize (631-259-1385, lwyf.org).

Looking for an elegant mommy and daughter(s) affair? The Garden City Hotel is hosting a Mother's Day tea party at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12. Choose from three themed menus: a traditional high tea with an assortment of sandwiches, pastries and fresh scones with Devonshire cream and house-made preserves ($34); a "Royal Tea" that adds a glass of Champagne and strawberries with crème chantilly to the traditional menu ($44); or a chocolate tea featuring sandwiches, Callebaut hot chocolate, marble pound cake, scones, Belgian chocolate brioche, assorted chocolates and truffles ($39). Reservations are required (516-877-9385, gardencityhotel.com).