Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11. Moms living in the Mid-Atlantic region have no shortage of optimal ideas for celebrating the occasion. Attending a special brunch or dinner at a favorite area restaurant, for instance, is one of the most popular ways to treat Mom on her special day. You also have spa day options with many venues running special rates for mothers and exclusive package perks to boot. Ideas like signing up for artsy/crafting events with Mom are becoming increasingly popular. These offerings include wine and paint nights, pottery-making/painting, or other DIY crafting events.
You can also do double delights by remembering to shop locally to support small businesses. You can get Mom a heartfelt, meaningful gift from a privately owned shop or boutique in the surrounding area.
Every mother is different and has her own unique interests and likes. As a result, the number of viable options to consider is profuse and plentiful. Frederick County, Maryland, boasts some especially versatile venues and events to check out this Mother’s Day Weekend. Here are seven such selected suggestions.
Pre-Mother’s Day Shopping with Alpacas
Get a day’s head start on Mother’s Day fun with a stop and shop event at Shepherd’s Purse Alpaca. This unique venue that doubles as both an alpaca farm and the much-loved It’s Alpaca! Boutique will be open on Saturday, May 10, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., offering 10% discounts on your total purchase. Either get Mom a gift or take her out to enjoy the excursion herself. Spending time with the alpacas is always the highlight of any visit, and it’s all free to attend! Go to their website to find out more.
Free Admission at Green Meadows
Looking to spend time with even more party animals? Why not treat the family to an outing to Green Meadows Farm? A beloved Frederick County favorite, Green Meadows Petting Farm has been delighting visitors of all ages for years with their menagerie of barnyard buddies and myriad onsite interactive offerings. What’s more, on Sunday, May 11, all attending mothers get in for free, with the purchase of one or more regular admission ticket(s) for at least one other accompanying guest. Click here to find out more.
Free Climbing for Moms
Celebrate your superhero of a mother this Sunday at TreeTrekkers. The noted Outdoor Aerial Adventure and Zipline Park is presenting its Marvelous Mom’s Day event, in which all attending mothers get to climb for free. Moms are encouraged to come dressed as superheroes for the chance to win prizes and other cool stuff. Learn more by clicking on the event link.
Happy “MOO-ther’s” Day Pop Up Event
Celebrate Mother’s Day for two full weekends with this ticketed pop-up event, taking place at Black Rock Farm on May 10 and 11 and then again on May 17 and 18. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on all days, with specified hour-long increments for spending time with the farm’s famed Highland Cows. The $15 ticket covers meet and brush cow sessions, awesome photo ops, and clay station crafting. Visit the website to learn more.
Mother’s Day Bubbles & Brunch at Loew Vineyards
There’s still time to treat Mom to this ticketed, intimate brunch offering, but you have to act fast! This more exclusive, ticketed engagement is expected to sell out fast! Here you get to be a part of a Loew family (and staff) celebration, complete with a mouthwatering meal provided by the Omelette Guys (waffles, omelettes, and dessert). Even better, the courses come paired with the Vineyard’s own new sparkling wine vintages. In addition to the meal, which will be served between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., your admission cost covers a day filled with onsite delights, including all day music, a DIY bouquet bar provided by Frederick Flower Farm, KMR Originals jewelry sales, ceramics by one of the Loew family descendants, and bountiful baked goods available for purchase. Tickets are $58 a person. Click on the webpage link for all other details.
Mother’s Day at the Vineyard at Catoctin Breeze
Scenic Catoctin Breeze is also hosting a Mother’s Day celebration on its grounds. David Davol will be onsite providing live musical performances from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. as you get to enjoy a bottle of their Rosé, accompanied by food available for purchase by Paella & Tapas. Visit the website to learn more.
Mother’s Day Maker’s Market Sip & Shop
Join the Saturday celebration of sipping, shopping, and treating Mom to a Mother’s Day Maker’s Market Sip & Shop the day before. Taking place on location at the Gravel & Grind patio and parking lot on May 10 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., the day promises a wide range of awesome endeavors. You have live music by the popular local Celtic band, Vesper’s Echo, and many juried crafters and other vendors setting up shop. Click here to read more.
In addition to the examples provided, there are so many other optimal options for showing Mom how much she means on her special day. You know your mother best. Just remember to show your love in whatever endeavors you decide to pursue.