If your significant other is anything like mine, they have waited until the last-minute (again) to start planning for one of the most important days of the year—Mother’s Day! Before you are gifted flowers and sweets from the nearest drug store, forward on this blog post! I’ve highlighted a few of the more unique events in the area, or worthy of a day trip, that will certainly leave mom with cherished memories for years to come. Don’t hesitate to RSVP though, as events will book up quickly.

Montpelier Wine Festival
For the mom who likes to indulge
The best wineries in Central Virginia come to one place for family fun and tastings. Held annually on the grounds of Montpelier, the Festival has arts and crafts booths, food vendors, and children’s entertainment and rides all day. Visit the website for the full schedule of events.

Mother’s Day Tea
For the mom who likes to play tea party
Treat mom, grandma or a special friend to tea in Montpelier Mansion’s beautiful east wing. Enjoy a prix-fixe menu of fine finger sandwiches, scrumptious cakes and pastries, buttery scones, and your choice of two quality loose leaf teas, all served on fancy china. Click here for reservations.

Build a Bluebird Box with Mom
For the mom who likes nature
Join Mom on her special day and help bluebird moms raise their young. Learn about Eastern Bluebirds and check nest boxes for young with Master Naturalist Mike Quinlan. Using pre-cut kits, assemble nest boxes which you can take home and put in your yard. Stay afterwards for a peaceful hike through Jug Bay. For more information click here.

Mother’s Day Ride
For the mom who likes horses
Make memories, take photos, enjoy a cakewalk on horseback, and share tea and cookies with Summer the pony. No riding experience necessary! Must be 7 years old to ride. To make reservations visit the Greenwell Foundation’s website.

Mother’s Day with the Baysox
For the mom who like sports
Eat a buffet style brunch at Diamond View Restaurant and then take a seat in the stadium for a game of baseball. The Baysox will take on the Erie SeaWolves. Reservations required.

Family Fishing Adventure
For the mom who likes the water
Set sail on the Sea Dragon and cast for a variety of fish, oysters and crabs. No equipment required! Mothers and grandmothers sail for FREE on all 4 trips on Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day Weekend Celebration
For the mom who likes flowers
The Mother’s Day Weekend Celebration at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a three-day weekend with many opportunities to honor and spend time with mom and loved ones. Enjoy the popular Butterflies LIVE! exhibit, live music, Children’s Garden activities, shopping, dining and more!

Mother’s Day Art in the Park
For the mom who likes art
Celebrate Mother’s day this year with an arts and crafts day in the park at the Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary. After a short hike out to a scenic landscape, Mothers can work with their little ones on a variety of art ideas. Basic supplies will be provided. Registration Required.

Mother’s Day Cruise
For the mom who likes to cruise
Enjoy a leisurely hour river  boat cruise on the Wm. B. Tennison. What could be better than a relaxing sightseeing cruise? Sail the busy Solomons inner harbor, see Solomons Island and so much more. Brunch and Evening Cruises include food.

Have you found another fun Mother’s Day event in the area? We’d love to hear about it!