Moms, it's your weekend. And if you're the kind who wants to spend it having fun with the family - instead of holed up solo with a glass of wine and a good book - there are plenty of kid-friendly activities to choose from around town.
You can explore the outdoor beauty at Ladew Topiary Gardens in Monkton and take a free tour of art depicting the roles of women at the Walters. Help your kids make your Mother's Day gift (hey, at least that way you're sure to get one) at a local library. Take in a concert that explores the relationships between mothers and daughters.
Here's our roundup of some local events that celebrate mothers:
"Mother Said: A Momplicated Relationship" Siobhan Kolker and Elizabeth Hart perform songs about mothers and daughters at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the cabaret at Germano's restaurant, 300 S. High St. $10 plus food and drink minimum. Call 410-752-4515 or go to germanostrattoria.com.
Mother's Day Crafts Kids can make a card, piece of jewelry or another craft to show moms they care at the Govans branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, 5714 Bellona Ave., at 4 p.m. Thursday. Ages 6-12. Free, Visit prattlibrary.org or call 410-396-6098.
Music for Moms Celebrate Mother's Day with fun songs made for moms, 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral St. For kids ages 3-5 and their parents. Free, visit prattlibrary.org or call 410-396-5430.
Mother and Child Tea Have a tea party, read books, play games and enjoy snacks with Mom in honor of Mother's Day at noon Friday at the Howard County Library, Savage branch, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. Ages 5 and older with adult. Free; registration required. 410-880-5978 or hclibrary.org.
Mother's Day weekend Take a stroll to Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for complimentary coffee and tea and a free gift for mothers, while supplies last. Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and students; and $2 for children 12 and younger. Call 410-557-9466 or go to ladewgardens.com.
Women in art In honor of Mother's Day, the Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St., is conducting a guided tour of its collection entitled "Celebrating Women in Art," highlighting paintings and sculptures that depict the roles of women from ancient times through the 19th century. Tour starts at 2 p.m. Sunday. Free. Call 410-547-9000 or go to thewalters.org.
'A Tribute to Mothers' A concert in honor of dear ol' Mom, featuring Yolanda Adams, Marvin Sapp and Kirk Franklin, takes place at 6 p.m. Saturday at 1st Mariner Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. $44.50-$51.50. Call 410-547-7328 or go to ticketmaster.com.
Lindsey Citron contributed to this article.
