Mother’s Day Activities in Bellingham
This Sunday is Mother’s Day; the one day every year when we all join together to say “thank you” for everything all of our mothers do for us on a daily basis. Most moms have an extremely thankless job and yet are some of the most incredible people we know. So this year, let’s show all of the wonderful moms out there just how much we appreciate them. This is their day and you can make it a special one that they’ll remember for years to come.
As always, Bellingham has a wide range of creative and fun experiences and activities to appeal to all of mothers of the Pacific Northwest. Of course there are plentiful opportunities for local hikes and picnic spots in the park. You can begin the festivities as early as Friday evening with the the Children’s Art Walk. Also starting Friday and running through Mother’s Day, you can treat mom to Evolve Truffle’s Mother’s Day Truffle Special, a pomegranate lemon that’s “tart enough to pucker up and kiss her.” They’ll also be offering their Mother’s Day Chocolate Flight of four confections and sipping chocolate served in a handmade carved wine stave.
Visit Bellingham’s Big Rock Garden Park on Sunday between 1pm and 4pm for their free Mother’s Day event featuring the city’s permanent collection of more than 30 outdoor sculptures. Local painters will be painting during the event and auctioning off their creations to benefit the park. There will also be live readings by local poets and a live music performance by the local swing band Heebie Jeebies.
Vartanyan Estate Winery is hosting a Mother’s Day wine release event. Three new wines will be released including the Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Merlot 2013 and Cabernet Franc 2013. Also on Sunday, mother-and-daughter duo Ava and Stephanie Sakowski will give a live performance featuring vocals and strings. Guests can participate in a Date and Paint class at the winery. The paint class is $25 and wine tasting is $5, or waived with the purchase of a bottle of wine. Seating is limited, so guests are encouraged to call (360) 325-2457 or email the winery for reservations. Vartanyan Estate Winery is located at 1628 Huntley Rd, Bellingham.
If Mom loves the water, take her on an unforgettable local sailing adventure as you enjoy a beautiful evening on Bellingham Bay. Bring mom aboard the Schooner Zodiac as you depart the Bellingham Ferry Terminal for over three hours on the water. Work up an appetite assisting the crew in raising the Zodiac’s massive sails and take a turn at the ship’s wheel to steer (under the captain’s supervision of course). The Zodiac’s chef will serve a wonderful brunch buffet fresh from the ship’s galley. All mothers will also be given complimentary mimosas as the ship lingers on the Bay into the afternoon. Mom will come away with fantastic photos and memories from the ultimate Mother’s Day Brunch! Passengers can also tour below decks which feature the ship’s navigational charthouse, modern galley and spacious salon. The cruise is $79 per person. Call 206-719-7622 or visit Schoonerzodiac.com.
