*Updated 5/5 at 2:32 p.m.
Mother's Day is just around the corner, so we've rounded up some local ways to celebrate! Here are 20 things to eat, drink and do this weekend with mom.
Dining
Celebrate Mother’s Day with brunch at Eight Oaks! Their menu features delicious options like Crabby Tots, Blueberry French Toast Bake and Shrimp Salad Po Boy. Specialty cocktails include Mama’s Mimosa, Evening Glow, Southern Gentleman and more.
Enjoy Sunday brunch at The Sayre Mansion. Reservations are available between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The family-style menu allows for your table’s choice of two entrées, three sides and a dessert sampler. Make your menu selections when you call in your reservation!
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Order your Mother’s Day Box to go from McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub & Whiskey Bar. Each box comes filled with a variety of loose teas, tea sandwiches, mini desserts and scones. Orders can be placed through May 5, with contactless curbside pick-up on Sunday. Boxes are $69.
Folino Estate’s annual Mother’s Day event is back! The celebration includes a four-course prix fixe menu (with a gourmet café bar), a floral backdrop for photos, a complimentary glass of sangria for mom and a petite floral bouquet! The cost is $65 per adult—wine tastings are also available for booking.
Celebrate with brunch, wine and family at Easton Wine Project. A special brunch menu will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, featuring festive wine cocktails like their 1752 Salute Mimosa. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
Blue grillhouse is hosting a Mother’s Day family-style meal in the Event Center. Enjoy their omelet station (with table-side ordering), assorted breakfast pastries, French toast, assorted desserts and lots more! Call to make your reservations.
Attend Mother’s Day brunch at ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks. Enjoy your meal as the Dolcetto Trio plays on the Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square. Order from the a la cart menu featuring entrées and cocktails. Reserve your table of four for free here.
Celebrate with brunch at The Hamilton Kitchen & Bar on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Live music by The New Standard, a five-piece jazz band, will be kick off at 11 a.m. Every mom in attendance will receive a beautiful gift from Sterner’s Stems.
This collaboration between Simon Silk Mill favorites features brunch from Mario’s Italian Eatery and cocktails from County Seat Spirits. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday. Reservations are highly recommended as space is limited.
Head to Notch Modern Kitchen & Bar for a special menu all Mother's Day weekend! The menu includes a rosé spritz, tuna tartare, soft shell crab fried rice and Chilean sea bass. Every mom will enjoy a complimentary peach bellini or mimosa on Sunday.
Gifts & Experiences
Bring mom to Cottage & Bloom in Emmaus and enjoy their Mother’s Day sale all weekend long. Everything in the shop is 10 percent off Saturday and Sunday. They will also have a special, surprise treat for moms!
Celebrate mom with Domaci’s MOMosa Sip and Shop Trail. Pick up your free passport at any Domaci shop in Downtown Bethlehem (including Domaci Market, Domaci Design Studio, Domaci Flea @ Plants + Vintage) or at Platz by ArtsQuest. Then, show your passport at each shop to receive a complimentary mimosa. Turn in your completed passport at your last stop to be entered to win a gift basket!
Treat mom to a night on the town on Friday and shop Southside Bethlehem’s First Friday sidewalk sales, pop-up vendors, live music from 7–9 p.m. and more.
Start the celebrations early! Zest Bar + Grille is hosting a Moet & Chandon Pairing Dinner on their North Terrace on Thursday! Champagne Specialist Chris Baggetta from Moet Hennessy USA will lead the way. Click here for the full menu; the price is $135 per person. Limited seating is available—be sure to RSVP.
Get crafty with mom at the Banana Factory’s Clay Trinket Trays Mother’s Day Workshop on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. Led by Meghan Padden, participants will learn the art of hand building and making together. One ticket ($75) includes a spot for two, with clay for two dishes, glazes, firing and instruction. This class is designed for participants over the age of 17. Register here!
Grim’s Orchard & Family Farms is celebrating Mother’s Day all weekend long. For $7.95 per person, enjoy access to the farm, unlimited photo opportunities, access to fire pits and more. The fun runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Purchase your tickets here.
Head to the Lehigh Valley Zoo for a Mother’s Day themed weekend! There will be festive crafts, keeper chats and more. The Perk Up Truck will be on site on Sunday for guests to enjoy some yummy treats. Moms will also enjoy a free flower upon arrival, courtesy of Rich Mar Florist.
Vynecrest Vineyards & Winery is hosting a Mother’s Day dessert and wine pairing on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $10 with no reservation needed!
Historic Hotel Bethlehem is offering a "Pamper Mom" package for two lucky moms this Mother's Day. Starting at $1,922, she can enjoy one night in the Governor's Suite (either Friday or Saturday), a Healing Hands experience for two, a blowout for two at Clementine's Salon, makeup for two at Vanity Beauty Group, one dozen roses delivered to her room, a special gift from Hand Cut Crystal, a $100 gift card for a shopping spree at The Shoppe, a special four-course dinner for two in 1741 on the Terrace, a bottle of wine with dessert delivered to her room and breakfast for two with mimosas and/or Bloody Marys.
Pack your own picnic and head to the Villa Milagro Vineyards for Dia de las Madres! Guests can enjoy music under the pergola, a chocolate gift for mom and the release of Besame, their chocolate-infused port wine. Seatings are $15 per person and parties of three or more must make reservations by calling 908.995.2072.