What to Do for Mother's Day
While, of course, we all like to show Mom we love her all year long, Mother's Day is the opportunity to go all out. Problem is, sometimes it's hard to know exactly what she wants. This guide to Mother's Day in Baltimore can help you plan that special day.
Dining Out
These spots are offering special Mother's Day brunches:
Mother's Day Gifts
What does Mom want this year? This can be a tough question.
Candy and
flowers are always nice. But if you want to make a big splash, how about
jewelry? Maybe Mom would love a day at one of these spas:
Send Mother's Day Flowers Online!
Events
Celebrate Mother's Day Baltimore-style, and treat her to a day at the races. Remember
Preakness is right around the corner. All mothers in Pimlico's Terrace Dining Room receive a complimentary rose and glass of champagne.
Or how about a cruise on the bay? Harbor cruises offers Mother's Day cruises on the Bay Lady in the Inner Harbor.
Celebrate a day early at the National Aquarium. On Saturday, May 12, enjoy a hot breakfast followed by special tours and activities. Price $20-$45 pp. Reservations required. Call 410-727-3474.
If your budget is small, save money by visiting the Walters Art Museum. It's free! And on Mother's Day take the "Women Artists and Women in Art" tour at 2 p.m.
Mother's Day for Young Families
OK, Dad, you're in charge here. When the kids are small, they want to honor Mom, but sometimes all that honoring can wear a mother out.
Brunch may be overwhelming, but gifts can be a fun and easy way to get the kids involved. Let them make their own gifts with these
Mother's Day craft ideas. Also kids love to help shop. Here are a few resources for shopping for Mom:
But usually when the kids are happy, so is Mom. So another idea is a day at one of Baltimore's top
family attractions. Some like the
National Aquarium have special events scheduled. Mother's Day is the last day of the "Clifford the Big Red Dog" exhibit at
Port Discovery.
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