Happy Mother’s Day! Take a load off and have fun at these Frederick events. Some are family-friendly, while others make perfect dates to spend some time away from the kids. Either way, moms will leave these events feeling refreshed, renewed and celebrated on their special day.
Pre-Mother’s Day Shopping with Alpacas
May 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Shepherd’s Purse Alpacas | 7971 Bennett Branch Road, Mt Airy, MD 21771
Spend time with furry farm friends while shopping for high-quality wool and gifts! Guests can meet and interact with the resident alpacas in their new spring haircuts, as well as buy one-of-a-kind goods at the farm’s boutique. There will be a 10% discount on Mother’s Day purchases!
Free | shepherdspursealpacas.com
Maryland Craft Beer Festival
May 10, noon-5 p.m.
Carroll Creek Park | 44 S. Market St. Frederick, MD 21701
Leave the kids at home (with a babysitter) for this annual festival held by the Brewers Association of Maryland! Sample more than 200 different kinds of beer from the state’s craft brewers, including some who aren’t open to the public yet. There will also be live music and plenty of local food and crafts available.
$20-$95 | mdcraftbeerfestival.com
Marvelous Mom’s Day
May 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tree Trekkers | 9560 Old National Pike, Frederick, MD 21704
Want a truly unique and memorable way to spend Mother’s Day? Try spending it in the trees with Tree Trekkers, which will be offering free admission for moms on Mother’s Day. Moms can brave 16 different aerial trails, and everyone can dress up in their best superhero costume for the chance to win prizes!
Free for moms; $45-$65 for others | treetrekkersmd.com
