Many Ways to Celebrate Moms
Mother’s Day is a sure sign that spring is here and summer can’t be far behind. The Lehigh Valley offers many options to please mom and keep the kids out of the doghouse. Just remember, unless otherwise noted, reservations are definitely a must and tickets will sell out quickly. So if you’re reading this, it’s May and you best get a move on planning out mom’s special day.
May 12: Mother’s Day Tea: “Fabulous Flappers”
Presented by Ellie Laubner, give mom a relaxing Saturday afternoon as this presentation steps back in time to explore the fashions of the “Roaring Twenties.” Free to members, non-members: adults $10, children $4. Pre-registration and prepayment required. 1 p.m.
Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, 432 Walnut St, Allentown. www.lehighvalleyheritagemuseum.org.
May 12 & 13: 53rd Annual Downtown Bethlehem Fine Art and Craft Show
Give mom a day of outdoor fun in the (hopefully!) sun in downtown Bethlehem for the well loved sidewalk arts and crafts fair that brings out some of the best local artists in the Valley. The perfect place to pick up a last minute gift, or make one in the Children’s Activity area.
Main Street, Bethlehem. bfac-lv.org
May 12 & 13: Mother’s Day Tea
Give mom the English tradition of tea time in the Secret Valley. Experience Edwardian splendor of the century-old coach. Deluxe Coach Passengers may opt to purchase a beverage while enjoying the near two hour excursion. Full tea service will be in the Dining Car and feature tapas plate offerings. Parlor Car Passengers receive tea sandwiches and desserts in lieu of our regular tapas plate offering. Trains depart on both Saturday & Sunday at 11 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Colebrookdale Railroad, E. 3rd Street, Boyertown. 866-289-4021. colebrookdalerailroad.com
May 12 & 13: Mother’s Day Weekend at Galen Glen Winery
Celebrating ladies with $3 glasses of wine & wine slushies both days! 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Galen Glen Winery, 255 Winter Mountain Dr., Andreas. 570-386-3682. www.galeglen.com
May 13: Mother’s Day Brunch @ Musikfest
Menu includes fruit salad, cereals, assorted pastries and bagels,French toast with house made fresh whipped cream, maple syrup and fruit toppings, apple smoked bacon and pork sausage,
cured salmon, lox with capers, scrambled eggs with assorted toppings, vegetable frittata plus a variety of lunch entrees like blackened chicken pappardelle with sautéed spinach and sun dried tomato cream sauce. Cash bar. First Seating at 10 a.m., Second 12:45. $34.95 Adults, $13.95 children 6-12 years. Ages 5 and under are free.
Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling, ArtsQuest Center, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. Reservations must be made in advance by calling 610-332-3378.
May 13: Country Club Brunch
Treat mom to a scrumptious brunch in the picturesque setting of the country club, the perfect setting for fancy spring dresses and suits. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Adults are $30.95, Children ages 4-12 $16.95, children 3 years and under complimentary not including tax and tip. Riverview Country Club, 1 Riverview Pl., Easton. riverviewcountryclub.com
May 13: Mother’s Day Brunch
Join Bell Gate Farm to celebrate the most important woman in your life: mom, with a full buffet brunch menu including a Complimentary Mimosa for all guests over 21, waffle station, carving station and plenty of desserts. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$65 for Adults $32.50 for Kids Children under the age of 3 are free. Pre-purchase required.
Bell Gate Farm, 7081 Bell Gate Rd., Coopersburg. splashthat.com
May 13: Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet
$27.95 for Adults, $14.95 for Children 5-9, 4 and under eat free. Reservations required.
Feast it up with with a traditional family-friendly Mother’s Day brunch featuring omelette and carving stations, pasta, salad and more. Treat mom to a “Momosas” or “Momtinis” while here. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Happening at both locations:
Fegley’s Allentown Brew Works, 812 Hamilton Street, Allentown and Fegley”s Bethlehem Brew Works, 559 Main St., Ste. 101, Bethlehem. thebrewworks.com
May 13: Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch
Spend Mother’s Day on top of the world, well at least atop PA’s highest vertical for this uber fancy brunch complete with music from Fourtisimo. All moms receive a complimentary gift from Chestnut Hill Nursery. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $39.95/adult; $17.95/children 10 & under; Free/children under 5; plus tax. Reservations required. Slopeside Pub & Grill at Blue Mountain Resort, 1660 Blue Mountain Dr., Palmerton. 610-824-1557. www.skibluemt.com
May 13: Mother’s Day Brunch
The Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley host a brunch buffet. Moms who attend will receive a complimentary rose and a ticket to the 2 or 8 p.m. showing of Once Upon a Mattress. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $8.
JCC of the Lehigh Valley, 702 N 22nd St, Allentown. Lvjcc.org
May 13: Melting Pot Mother’s Day
Make mom cook this Mother’s Day and get away with it — at least if it’s fondue at the Melting Pot. They have all the bases covered with plenty of cheese, chocolate and champagne. $45 adults, $20 children 12 and under. 4 – 9 p.m.
1 E Broad St Ste 100, Bethlehem. meltingpot.com
