Get Out: Mother's Day Cruise, Free Meal for Mothers

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your “done-work-outta-here time”. Check our top picks and activities for this weekend.

1. Wine Tasting

Where/When: The Butcher’s Block, 1600 King Street, Alexandria/Saturday, May 7 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: The Butcher’s Block is hosting a complimentary wine tasting where guests will get to taste wines that are the perfect complement to a spring day.
Pricing: Free

2. Mother’s Day Tea

Where/When: Green Spring Gardens-Historic House, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria/Saturday, May 7 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Treat your mother to a lovely tea service while testing your trivia skills answering quiz questions about famous mothers throughout history.
Pricing: $27 per adult and $18 per child

3. Mother’s Day Cruise

Where/When: Lake Accotink Park Road, Springfield/Sunday, May 8 at 1, 3, 5 and 6 p.m.
Why Go: Celebrate Mother’s Day on a cruise around the scenic 55 acre lake while enjoying light refreshments.
Pricing: $4 for moms, $7 for adults and $4 for children

 
4. Mother’s Day Lunch

Where/When: 218 North Lee Street, Alexandria/Sunday, May 8, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy a three course lunch menu created specifically for Mother’s Day. Enjoy authentic French cuisine including escargot, roasted lamb with rosemary sauce, Veal Scaloppini, crème brulee and a Grand Marnier soufflé. Please visit their web site to see the full menu.
Pricing: $40 per person
Web Site: http://www.labergerie.com/upcoming2.php

5. Free Dinner

Where/When: 10621 Braddock Road, Fairfax/Sunday, May 8 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Why Go: Brion’s Grille is showing their appreciation for all mothers this Mother’s Day by offering all mothers a free meal this Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Pricing: Free for all Mothers