What better way to celebrate mom than giving her a day she’ll cherish for the rest of the year!? We’ve compiled a list of special, fun, mom & family-friendly activities all over the DMV area that take place on Mother’s Day, May 8th!
Key:
$: Up to $15
$$: $16-$40
$$$: $41 and up
Spirit of Washington Mother’s Day Cruise
$$$, Departs from Pier 4, Water St., Washington, D.C.
Early Brunch: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon Brunch: 3 – 5 p.m.
Dinner: 7:30 – 10 p.m.
Treat Mom to a cruise aboard Spirit of Washington. Enjoy delicious buffet-style dining, DJ entertainment for dancing and amazing views from the water. Bring the whole family and create a special Mother’s Day memory. For a limited time, save 15% on your Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise with promo code MOM15.
$, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct., Vienna, VA
10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Take in the beauty of nature on Mother’s Day at the beautiful Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. Pack a family lunch and enjoy an afternoon picnic!
FREE, Check website for locations: www.nps.gov/grfa/index.htm
7:00 a.m until dark
If you are more of the adventurous type of mom, a day spent out hiking might be the perfect Mother’s Day outing for you and your family. Great Falls has an 800-acre park with 14 miles of hiking trails. Bask in the outstanding views.
Mother’s Day Weekend – Special Tasting for Mom
$, Harford Vineyard, 1311 W Jarrettsville Rd., Forest Hill, MD
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Mom’s can enjoy a very special tasting which includes a hand-crafted artisan wine glass, 1 Fortunato #4 Chocolate bar, and six wine samples. This is a $23.00 value for $10.00 (while supplies last). Local caterer The Grills On Us will be on site with a special menu and there will be local music Saturday by Lauren and Justin Duo and Sunday by Ebb and Nova from 1-4 PM.
Mother’s Day Brunch at Breaux Vineyards
$$$, Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln, Purcellville, VA 20132
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Looking for something to do on Mother’s Day? Come to Breaux Vineyards to enjoy a three course brunch to celebrate. Chef Author from Grandale Farms has created a delicious menu perfectly paired with our wine selections. Brunch is offered in two seating’s, so you can choose to join us at 11am or 2pm. Advanced reservations are required, so please purchase your tickets today. Seating is limited, so be sure to Make Reservation before it sells out!
$$-$$$, Carlyle House, 121 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Treat that special woman in your life to an elegant tea and tour of Carlyle House, the most historic house in Old Town Alexandria and the site of Mercy Street’s Mansion House Hospital. Relax in the beautiful garden setting of our Magnolia Terrace while enjoying the fun and educational program “First Lady Firsts.” Experience personalized tableside service and scrumptious food catered by Calling Card Events for an unforgettable day.
Mother’s Day Brunch at Skin Sutra Medspa
FREE to attend, cost depends on purchases, Skin Sutra MedSpa, 10560 Main St. #506, Fairfax, VA
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lets pamper our wonderful mothers who have done so much for us. Join us as we celebrate Mother’s Day together. We will have amazing venodrs that will make mom happy. Mother & Daughter Duos Welcome! Mother-in-law & Daughter-in-law Welcome! Mother’s spending time with their own Mothers Welcome!
Mother’s Day Events at Lansdowne Resort & Spa
Mother’s Day Brunch –
$$$, Terrace Ballroom Level
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Our award-winning culinary staff will offer a wide array of menu items including an assortment of starters, entrée items, attended stations, salads, desserts and more. There will be a variety of seating for our Mother’s Day Brunch, so be sure to call ahead to make reservations.
Mommy and Me Painting Event –
$$$, Lansdowne Resort and Spa – 44050 Woodridge Parkway, Leesburg, VA 20176
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
his is a special day where mom will work together with her little ones along with Loudoun artist, Jill Perla, to create a painted masterpiece! Bond and create valuable memories as you create artwork in a light-hearted fun way, regardless of your painting experience, with the recent award winner of both Best of Loudoun and Fairfax County Artist in 2016.
$$-$$$, The Black-Eyed Susan, 2700 Lighthouse Point East, Suite 230, Baltimore, MD
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Our Season is starting out great. Warm weather is approaching us, and serving great food, is the best way to celebrate Mother’s Day.Our Mother’s Day Brunch cruise, and tickets are going fast, so make your reservations now before we sell out.
William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play at Folger Theatre
$$$, Folger Theatre, 201 East Capitol Street, SE, Washington, D.C.
Performance at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
The wonderfully inventive and wildly hilarious Reduced Shakespeare Company® returns to Folger Theatre in this eagerly anticipated east coast premiere. Discovered in a treasure-filled parking lot in Leicester, England, an ancient manuscript proves to be the long-lost first play by none other than the young William Shakespeare from Stratford. Using questionable scholarship and street-performer smarts, the trio of comic actors throw themselves into a fast, funny, and frenzied festival of physical finesse, witty wordplay, and plentiful (pitiful) punning.
Mother’s Day Tours of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
FREE for moms, $, Historic Gadsby’s Tavern, 134 North Royal St., Alexandria, VA
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
On Mother’s Day, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum is pleased to offer free tours for all visiting mothers! Treat Mom to a tour with our Junior Docents of the historic tavern. Notable visitors (other than your beloved mother) include George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. After your tour, explore the beautiful and historic Old Town Alexandria.
Washington D.C. Green Festival
FREE for mothers and kids under 16, D.C. Convention Center, D Hall
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Join the Green Festival Marketplace by exploring over 250 exhibitors, learning from over 50 inspirational speakers, indulge in some delicious vegan or vegetarian food and learn all you need to know to live a more sustainable lifestyle!
Movies on the Potomac: Pan – at The National Harbor
FREE, the Plaza screen at National Harbor, 165 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Nothing says summer like an evening under the stars—and there’s no better way to enjoy the season than Movies on the Potomac at National Harbor. Pack your chairs, grab food to go from one of our delicious dining establishments, and meet us at the Plaza screen for a FREE evening of fun for all ages!
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Jennifer Blade & Diane Kinsley in “Bon Appetit”
$$, Cabaret at Germano’s, 300 South High St., Baltimore, MD
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Cabaret at Germano’s as mezzo-soprano Jennifer Blades and pianist Diane Kinsley take Lee Hoiby’s Bon Appetit on another exciting romp! See Ms. Blades inhabit Julia Child as she races the standing mixer with a hand beater (to beat the egg whites, of course) and makes an entire cake on stage in 18 minutes, all while imparting Julia’s original style and wit.
Cocktails and Canvas at VisArts
$$, VisArts at Rockville, 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville, MD
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Landscapes can transport you to different worlds and this one will whisk you to the beauty of the Netherlands. Paint it as you see it or make your own interpretation with the flowers of your choice.
We provide the partially sketched 16 x 20 canvas, paint, brushes, easels, paints, apron and instructor. We also provide the cups, mixers and snacks and a complimentary glass of red or white wine. You won’t walk out of here as a master, but you sure can have a very nice copy of one. It’s a perfect chance to learn the basics of acrylic painting while enjoying the company of friends and other creative folks. Our instructors will help you whether you are a total beginner or looking to brush up your skills and paint in a social setting. Additional wine and beer for sale. ID required.
Mother’s Day Tours of Riversdale House Museum
$, Riversdale House Museum, 4811 Riverdale Rd., Riverdale Park
12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Bring your mother, grandmother, or another special lady for a free guided tour during open hours. Limited to one free tour per paid admission.
Oran Etkin on clarinet Presented by the National Gallery of Art
FREE, West Building, West Garden Court
Performances at 3:00 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.
In honor of In Celebration of Paul Mellon. Oran Ektin has been described as a “great clarinet player” and “an excellent improviser” by the New York Times music critic Ben Ratliff and a “composer of eminent individuality” by his mentor and teacher, the legendary Yusef Lateef. His music is featured on several CDs, including a GRAMMY Award winning anti-bullying compilation CD.
