Nothing says “I Love You Mom,” like a weekend in Downtown Frederick! Here are some ideas to get you started…
1️⃣ Momma needs a drink! So good thing the Maryland Craft Beer Festival is taking over Carroll Creek this Saturday pouring more than 200 unique beers — all brewed in Maryland.
2️⃣ Does that special lady in your world like to host or decorate? Author Sean Scherer will be at Crème de la Crème this Saturday for the release of his new book Vignettes.
3️⃣ Gift Mom a Family Theatre Experience at the MET and catch the last showings of The Borrowers.
4️⃣ Make her day with reservations to Brewer’s Alley’s Grand Mother’s Day Buffet on Sunday.
5️⃣ Bring Mom for a stroll through The Frederick City Market on Sunday for the first day back of the season!
Maryland Craft Beer Festival
Saturday, May 11, 12-5pm
Carroll Creek Park, hosted by the Brewers Association of Maryland
Festival entry includes beer samples from dozens of Maryland breweries (including some not yet open to the public!) pouring more than 200 unique, beers – all brewed in Maryland. Plus, live music and a tasty selection of local food and craft vendors throughout the festival.
Sean Scherer Book Signing @ Crème de la Crème
Saturday, May 11, 12-3pm
Crème de la Crème – 207 N Market St
Author Sean Scherer celebrates the release of his new book Vignettes – which focuses on the art of combining common objects into aesthetically pleasing groupings, or vignettes. Learn how to use any surface in your home, from a tabletop to a bookshelf to a wall, to create lively displays of your favorite items.
The Borrowers (Family Theatre Experience) @ MET
Saturday, May 11, 10:30am & 1:30pm
Sunday, May 12, 1:30pm
Maryland Ensemble Theatre – 31 W Patrick St
An imaginative retelling of the delightful classic tale about three tiny people who are big heroes. Bring the kids MET for family time and a show!
Mother’s Day Grand Buffet @ Brewer’s Alley
Sunday, May 12, 9am-3pm
Brewer’s Alley – 124 N Market St
The buffet will feature a Carving & Sauté Station, Brunch, hot and cold items, as well as pastries from Chef Christine. To make a reservation call 301.631.0089.
Frederick City Market Opening Day
Sunday, May 12, 9am-1pm
331 N Market St
The Frederick City Market is back for the season! Join them for opening day on Mother’s Day and pick her up something special from this local food and artisan market, held every Sunday from May through November.